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Tamara Clegg is an Affiliate Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, holding a joint appointment in the College of Information Studies and the College of Education. She earned her PhD in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2010 and a BS in Computer Science from North Carolina State University in 2002. Her research focuses on developing technology-enhanced learning experiences that connect science inquiry to community goals, leveraging participatory design principles.
Her current projects include Science Everywhere (a social media platform for science engagement), BodyVis (wearables for anatomy visualization), and NatureNet (community-driven environmental initiatives). Her work is supported by NSF, IMLS, and Google grants. Clegg’s research emphasizes ethics in child-centric technologies, data literacy in STEM, and equitable learning environments.
Her articles highlight trends in privacy education for children, ethics of emerging technologies, and community-driven approaches to environmental stewardship. Despite no listed awards, her contributions to participatory design and educational equity are recognized through sustained research and grant activity. She collaborates with diverse stakeholders to bridge formal and informal learning contexts, fostering scientific literacy across communities.
Key projects involve designing technologies that empower communities through data-driven decision-making and culturally relevant science practices. Her work underscores the importance of collaboration between learners, educators, and technologists to create inclusive and impactful learning ecosystems.
