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Greg Downey is the Evjue-Bascom Professor and Associate Dean for Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences. His research focuses on the history and geography of information and communication technology, emphasizing labor dynamics in digital environments. He holds a Ph.D. in History of Technology and Human Geography from Johns Hopkins University (2000).
Downey's work bridges labor studies, digital humanities, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Notable projects include studies on social science data archives as knowledge infrastructure and the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery's interdisciplinary challenges. His recent publications address algorithmic society labor, pandemic variants, and metadata labor in global contexts.
He previously taught courses like LIS 201 (The Information Society) and LIS 644 (Digital Tools and Debates). His research often intersects with public health (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 variant studies) and global workforces (call centers, digital labor).
No specific awards or grants are detailed in the provided texts, though his roles reflect institutional recognition. His website (https://gdowney.wordpress.com) serves as a platform for academic engagement.
