Bonnie Nardi

Professor Bonnie Nardi is a faculty member in the Department of Informatics at UC Irvine's Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. She holds an honorary doctorate from Umeå University (2014) and was elected to the CHI Academy (2013). Her work bridges activity theory, interaction design, and sustainability, advocating for technology's role in fostering resilient, localized societies amid resource scarcity. Nardi's research explores video gaming's social potential, digital labor dynamics, and sustainable computing.

Education:

• PhD in Anthropology (not explicitly stated but implied by her career)
• Doctor Honoris Causa from University of Umeå (2014)

Research Interests: Nardi's work centers on activity theory's application to HCI, sustainable technology, and the societal impact of digital tools. She investigates how gaming, social media, and collaborative platforms can enhance quality of life while addressing environmental challenges. Key themes include:
- Activity Theory: Mediating human-technology interactions through collaborative design.
- Video Gaming: Social engagement, education, and sustainability via virtual communities.
- Sustainability: Reimagining "scaling down" through tech-driven ecological practices.

Awards:

• CHI Academy Membership (2013)
• Doctor Honoris Causa (2014)
• Teaching Innovation Award (2015)

Advising & Grants: While not explicitly listing advisees, Nardi collaborates widely on projects like Computational Agroecology and the Center for Research on Sustainability. Her grants focus on HCI's societal and environmental impacts.

Labs & Initiatives: Co-founder of UC Irvine's Center for Research on Sustainability, Collapse-preparedness, and Information Technology. Leads the Computing within LIMITS workshop series, exploring sustainable tech practices.