Teresa Harrison

Teresa Harrison is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University at Albany. She specializes in communication and technology, particularly focusing on new media's impact on democratic processes and open government initiatives. Her research has explored topics such as e-government design, crisis response through information technologies, and public value in government IT planning.

Education:

• Ph.D., Communication, 1981, Bowling Green State University
• MA, Communication, 1975, Bowling Green State University
• B.S., Political Science, 1974, Northern Arizona University

Research Interests: Harrison’s work centers on the intersection of technology and democracy, including open government, e-government systems, and the role of information systems in public policy. She has led projects analyzing the use of information technologies during crises, such as the World Trade Center attacks, and has contributed to frameworks for designing citizen-centric government systems.

Publications Trends: Her recent work emphasizes AI governance, data ethics, and pandemic response strategies. Key themes include regulatory frameworks for AI, trustworthy AI systems in government, and addressing health disparities via data-driven approaches. Earlier studies focused on e-petitioning, open budget initiatives, and crisis communication.

Awards:

• Recipient of the 2008 John Wiley Best JASIST Paper Award

Grants & Advising: Supported by the National Science Foundation, her research has also involved collaborations with CTG UAlbany. She has advised projects on child welfare IT systems and open government compliance in New York State.

Labs & Teams: Active in the Center for Technology in Government (CTG) at UAlbany, where she contributed to interdisciplinary digital government research and policy development.