Corey B. Jackson

Dr. Corey B. Jackson is an Assistant Professor in The Information School at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, affiliated with the Robert & Jean Holtz Center for Science and Technology Studies, Institute for Diversity Science, and Data Science Institute. His research bridges human-centered computing, CSCW, and design epistemologies, focusing on socio-technical systems for equitable participation in AI and citizen science. He teaches courses in Interaction Design, User Experience, and Digital Information.

Education:

• Ph.D. Library & Information Science, Syracuse University, 2019
• M.S. Library & Information Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2012
• B.A. Political Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2010

Research Interests: Jackson’s work emphasizes designing systems for transparency, accountability, and democratic participation in technologies. He explores AI fairness, citizen science, and civic technology. His methodologies include mixed methods and socio-technical analysis.

Key Awards:

• ACM CSCW 2020 Honorable Mention (Best Paper)
• NSF HCC Grant (2021–2024)
• Rockefeller Foundation Grant (2021)
• Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Grant (2022–2023)

Advising & Grants: Jackson mentors Ph.D. students in HCI and citizen science. His grants total over $612k, supporting projects like AI audit tools and environmental justice initiatives. He co-directs the Collaborative Computing Group.

Labs & Teams: Collaborative Computing Group at UW-Madison; affiliated with interdisciplinary institutes advancing data science and diversity in science.