Evan Peck

Evan Peck is an Associate Professor in the Information Science Department at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he also serves as Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies. His research focuses on reimagining data communication for diverse communities and integrating computing ethics into technical education. Collaborations include institutions like MIT, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and UMass Amherst.

• Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Tufts University (2014).
• Prior Affiliation: Associate Professor at Bucknell University.

Research Interests: Evan examines how implicit design assumptions about technology access and user experiences affect data visualization's societal impact. His work bridges Human-Computer Interaction and Information Visualization, emphasizing public engagement and equity. Recent projects analyze barriers in data literacy, ethical implications of visualization tools, and participatory methods for marginalized communities.

Publication Trends: His recent articles highlight interactive visualization frameworks (e.g., SurpriseExplora, Charting EDA), empirical studies on novice user challenges, and ethical design interventions. Collaborations often involve locational biases in data representation and tools for marginalized groups.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper Award (ACM CHI 2023)
• Best Paper Award (ACM CHI 2019)

Advising & Grants: Evan mentors Ph.D. and Master’s students in the Information Visions Lab and secured a Stage 2 grant from Mozilla’s Responsible Computing Initiative (2024). He advocates for undergraduate research integration and socially responsible computing curricula.

Labs & Teams: He directs the Information Visions Lab (under construction), focusing on public data tools, and collaborates with the MIT Visualization Group and Visualization for Social Good steering committee.