معرفی
Ruha Benjamin is the Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University and founding director of the Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab. Her work critically examines how science, medicine, and technology reproduce social inequality while advocating for imagination and grassroots activism as tools for social transformation.
Education:
- BA, Spelman College (2001)
- MA/PhD, University of California, Berkeley (2004/2008)
Research Interests:
Ruha Benjamin’s scholarship bridges sociology, civil rights, and the history of science and technology. She investigates racial hierarchies in digital systems, the ethical implications of biotechnology, and the role of imagination in dismantling oppressive structures. Her work emphasizes community-driven solutions to tech-mediated harms.
Key Publications:
Benjamin’s influential books map intersections between marginalized communities and technological systems. People’s Science (2013) exposed disparities in medical research benefits, while Race After Technology (2019) coined the term ‘New Jim Code’ to describe algorithmic racism. Viral Justice (2022) and Imagination (2024) extend these critiques to grassroots social change and systemic reimagination.
Scientific Awards:
- MacArthur Fellowship (2024)
Leadership & Collaborations:
As director of the Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab, Benjamin partners with students, organizers, and artists to challenge harmful technologies. She previously held academic positions at Boston University, Harvard, and UCLA.
