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Ulises A. Mejias is a Professor of Communication Studies at SUNY Oswego, recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship, and a Fulbright Specialist (2021–2025). He co-founded the Non-Aligned Technologies Movement and the network Tierra Común, and serves on the Board of Directors of Humanities New York. His research focuses on data colonialism, critical internet and AI studies, and the political economy of digital media.
Education: EdD in Communication, Computing and Technology in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University; MS in Organizational Communication, Learning and Design from Ithaca College; BFA in Film, Photography and Visual Arts from Ithaca College.
Research interests include data colonialism, digital ethics, and resistance to tech monopolies. His notable works include Data Grab: The New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back (2024) and The Costs of Connection (2019). Over 4,000 citations and an h-index of 17 reflect his impactful scholarship.
Recent articles explore data sovereignty, algorithmic governance, and decolonial approaches to technology. He actively advocates for ethical tech policies through public writing and media engagements.
Awards: SUNY Chancellor’s Award (2023), Fulbright Specialist designation (2021–2025).
Current courses include Science, Technology & Media and Strategic Communication Thesis/ApProject. Office hours emphasize student accessibility via hybrid formats.
