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Rosta Farzan is a Professor and Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information. She specializes in social computing, focusing on online communities, socio-technical systems, and digital equity. Her work emphasizes empowering marginalized groups through technology design and fostering equitable participation in knowledge production.
- Education: Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh
- Affiliations: School of Computing and Information, Department of Informatics and Networked Systems
Research Interests: Farzan's research integrates computational methods with social sciences to address societal challenges. Key areas include:
- Designing privacy-centric sensor systems
- Community-engaged digital equity programs
- Collaborative platforms for health support and education
Recent Contributions: Recent work includes studies on algorithmic governance, LGBTQ+ suicide prevention interventions, and cyberbullying mitigation strategies. She leads projects funded by NSF and the R. K. Mellon Foundation addressing digital divides and hyperlocal community engagement.
- Awards: Leverhulme Trust Fellowship (2019)
- Teaching: Courses like Social Computing, Network and Web Data Technologies, and Information Systems Analysis
Labs/Initiatives: Leads projects such as 'Critical Data Literacy for Advocacy' and 'Fostering Hyper-local Digital Equity.'
