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Steven L. Johnson serves as Associate Professor of Commerce and Area Coordinator for Information Technology & Innovation at the University of Virginia School of Commerce. He also holds significant leadership positions as Faculty Lead of the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab at the University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy and Faculty Affiliate for the Thriving Youth in a Digital Environment research initiative. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Maryland, an MBA from The College of William & Mary, and a B.S. in Computer Science from the same institution.
- Ph.D., Information Systems, University of Maryland
- M.B.A., The College of William & Mary
- B.S., Computer Science, The College of William & Mary
Professor Johnson's research adopts a sociotechnical systems perspective examining how digital technology intersects with people, processes, and data to impact individuals, organizations, and society. His work spans online communities, social media, open innovation, and the application of social network analysis and computational linguistics to study team dynamics. He investigates critical societal issues including content moderation, algorithmic bias, echo chambers, filter bubbles, and the ethical implications of AI. His ongoing collaborations explore how digital technology supports democracy through information distribution and discovery, its role in healthy youth development, and methods to minimize bias while promoting fairness in AI deployments.
His research has appeared in top journals including MIS Quarterly, Organization Science, Information Systems Research, Information, Communication & Society, and Information & Organization. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a consistent focus on the societal implications of digital technology, with increasing attention to AI ethics, content moderation, and democratic processes in recent years. His methodological approach combines computational social science with network analysis to examine large-scale digital interactions.
Professor Johnson has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his scholarly contributions:
- Association for Information Systems Distinguished Member, Cum Laude (2021)
- University of Virginia Research Achievement Award (2021, 2022)
- MISQ Best Paper Award (2020)
- AOM OCIS Division Best Conference Paper Award (2018)
- Prix académique de la recherche en management (2015)
As an educator, Johnson has taught numerous undergraduate and graduate courses covering systems and strategy, business analytics, information technology management, and specialized topics including Managerial View of AI and Race in Commerce. He has provided significant service to the academic community as Associate Editor at Information Systems Research, previously at MIS Quarterly, and as Senior Editor at Information & Organization. He serves on the executive committee of the Communication, Digital Technology, and Organizations division of the Academy of Management and was Program-Chair Elect for the 2025 Annual Meeting. His community engagement extends beyond academia through roles as Commissioner on the Charlottesville Economic Development Authority and involvement with local organizations including the Fifeville Neighborhood Art Gallery.
Professor Johnson leads the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab at the Karsh Institute of Democracy, which examines how digital technology supports democratic processes through information distribution and discovery. He is also affiliated with the Thriving Youth in a Digital Environment research initiative, investigating how youth benefit from or are harmed by digital environments. His technical infrastructure contributions include operating the cville.online Mastodon server and managing the Fifeville air quality monitor.
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