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Scott Robertson is a Professor in the Information and Computer Sciences Department at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, where he teaches human-computer interaction, programming, data structures, and cognitive science. He is currently serving as a Program Director in Human-Centered Computing at the U.S. National Science Foundation, highlighting his leadership in the field. His research centers on sociotechnical systems, with a strong focus on social media, civic engagement, digital government (e-Participation), and AI in computer science education.
His research interests span Human-Computer Interaction, Sociotechnical Systems, Political Deliberation, and Information Foraging. He investigates how digital technologies shape civic discourse, public participation, and democratic processes, particularly through social media platforms. His work often involves designing systems that support informed decision-making and inclusive dialogue in the public sphere.
His recent publications reflect a consistent trend in studying the interplay between social and traditional media in political decision-making, the design of deliberative environments, and the dynamics of online civic engagement. Articles such as 'Social Media and Civic Engagement' and 'Designing Political Deliberation Environments' demonstrate a deep commitment to understanding and improving how technology facilitates democratic participation.
He has collaborated extensively with researchers like Misa Maruyama, Bryan C. Semaan, Sara K. Douglas, and John Carlo Bertot, contributing to a robust body of work in top venues including HICSS, CHI, and CSCW.
Robertson advises and mentors students in human-computer interaction and related fields, and his work has been supported by significant grants, including his current role at the NSF. He is also involved in public discourse, contributing essays on topics like AI, human-centered design, and digital ethics to outlets such as Medium and Civil Beat.
He is not affiliated with any formal lab or research center mentioned in the text, but his work is inherently collaborative and interdisciplinary, often bridging computer science, political science, and communication studies.
