Bibi Reisdorf

Bibi Reisdorf is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte), affiliated with the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS). Her research focuses on digital inequalities, particularly among marginalized populations such as incarcerated individuals and lower-income communities. She holds a Diplom (M.A.) in Sociology from Bielefeld University (2008) and a D.Phil. in Information, Communication, and the Social Sciences from the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford (2012).

Her work explores internet access in correctional facilities, how returning citizens navigate technology-dependent environments post-release, and proxy Internet use. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Courses she teaches include Research Methods, Media Technology, and specialized topics like 'Techs and the City' and 'Technologies and the Criminal Justice System.'

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