Sharlane Cleare

Sharlane Cleare is a Lecturer in Information Science at Cornell University's School of Computing and Information Science. Her research focuses on broadening STEM participation for underrepresented groups, particularly analyzing learning experiences' impact on persistence in STEM fields.

Education:

• BA in Computer Information Systems (Georgia State University)
• MBA (Clark Atlanta University)
• Masters in Technology Leadership & Innovation (Purdue University)
• Ph.D. in Technology (Purdue University)

Her doctoral work examined Black women’s experiences in a first-year human-centered design course. While no specific articles are listed here, her research interests intersect critical data studies, equity in technology, and education policy.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text. She teaches courses that emphasize adaptability and has advised on MPS projects in areas like blockchain and natural language processing.