Simon James Appleford

Simon James Appleford is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Creighton University's College of Arts and Sciences. His academic work bridges Digital Humanities and History, focusing on the intersection of technology with historical research and education.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• University: Creighton University
• School: College of Arts and Sciences
• Department: History

Research Interests include Digital Humanities, Big Data, and Social Media, with an emphasis on computational methods for historical analysis, online discourse, and technology-driven educational democratization. His projects often tackle interdisciplinary challenges, such as integrating informatics with humanities research and ethical considerations in social media data analysis.

Publications highlight his contributions to digital humanities methodologies, social web research, and the role of technology in modern education. His work spans Big Data, Political Cartoons, and CyberInfrastructure, reflecting a commitment to advancing digital research tools for historical studies.

Grants and Projects include significant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for initiatives like Visualizing Online Polarization, Condo of Condos Campus Bridging Workshop, and Social Media Analytics. He also collaborated on NEH-funded research integrating humanities and high-performance computing.

Labs and Teams involve projects like the Digital Maximilian–Bodmer Archive and Tracking Themes Across Time And Space, which leverage digital tools for historical and cultural research. He actively participates in conferences such as the American Historical Association and Digital Humanities Annual Meeting.