Peter Story

Peter Story is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science department at Clark University. He holds a PhD in Societal Computing from Carnegie Mellon University (2021) and a BS in Computer Science from Gordon College (2015). His research focuses on usable security and privacy, examining how people interact with protective technologies and developing behavioral interventions to improve adoption.

Dr. Story's work bridges computer security and human-computer interaction, with specific interests in:

• Security/privacy tool usability and adoption barriers
• Behavioral nudges for security decisions
• Privacy policy comprehension and automation
• Web accessibility and inclusive design
• Authentication system usability

His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on privacy-enhancing technologies, with evolving emphasis on real-world deployment and accessibility considerations. Current projects include developing affordable security tools for high-risk groups like journalists.

At Clark, he teaches courses including:

• Introductory Programming & Animation (CSCI 095)
• Societal Computing (CSCI 103)
• Data Structures (CSCI 121)
• Databases (CSCI 220)