Leanne Bowler

Leanne Bowler is a Professor at the School of Information, Pratt Institute, specializing in youth interactions with data, STEM learning, and the role of libraries/museums in supporting socio-technical competencies. She holds a PhD from McGill University and has led NSF-funded research projects. Her work emphasizes data literacy, mindful making, and youth empowerment in digital environments. Notable awards include the 2024 Research Open House Impact Award and 2012 ALISE-Pratt-Severn Innovation Award.

**Education**: PhD, McGill University.

**Research Interests**: Focus on youth data literacy, critical making in libraries, and socio-emotional aspects of digital engagement. Projects include NSF-funded initiatives exploring teen co-design of data literacy programs and facilitation models in makerspaces. She also investigates youth health information behavior and social media design.

**Recent Article Trends**: Publications emphasize co-design methodologies, public library interventions, and youth data literacy frameworks. Key themes include teen-adult collaboration, data privacy awareness, and leveraging social media for positive behavior.

• **Awards**: Pratt Institute Impact Award (2024), ALISE Innovation Award (2012)
• **Grants**: NSF #2005608 (Data Literacy with Youth), IMLS #RE-31-16-0079-16
• **Labs/Teams**: Leads the Data Literacy with Youth initiative and collaborates on projects like Exploring Data Worlds.