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TASCHA brings together a multidisciplinary network of social scientists, engineers, practitioners, and others to conduct research, advance knowledge, create public resources, and improve policy and program design. TASCHA collaborates with research partners in over 50 countries. Special thanks to all TASCHA alumni.

Faculty

TASCHA faculty have expertise in international development, communications, information science, public policy, evaluation, data science, design, and sociology, among others.

  • spacer Joshua is an Assistant Professor at the Information School and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. Joshua Blumenstock
  • spacer Michael is director of the iAffiliates Program and senior lecturer in the University of Washington’s Information School. Mike Crandall
  • spacer Maria is a research assistant professor at the University of Washington Information School. Maria Garrido
  • spacer Andrew is a professor emeritus at the University of Washington Evans School of Public Affairs. Andrew Gordon
  • spacer James is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Washington. James D. Long
  • spacer Araba is a research assistant professor at the University of Washington Information School. Araba Sey

Research & Operations

Full-time researchers and research coordinators drive TASCHA projects. Operations staff support all research phases – providing strategic guidance, communications support, and administrative coordination.

  • spacer Samantha is the research scientist for the U.S. IMPACT Study group. Samantha Becker
  • spacer Jessica is a research scientist in the Henry M. Jackson School for International Studies and at TASCHA. Jessica Beyer
  • spacer Melody is the communications specialist for the Technology & Social Change Group. Melody Clark
  • spacer Chris is director and principal research scientist of the Technology & Social Change Group. Chris Coward
  • spacer Michelle is a research analyst with the Technology & Social Change Group. Michelle Fellows
  • spacer Karen is an administrative and logistics coordinator with the Technology & Social Change Group. Karen Hirst
  • spacer Lucas is a data analyst for the Technology & Social Change Group. Lucas Koepke
  • spacer Chris is a research analyst with the Technology & Social Change Group. Chris Rothschild
  • spacer Rebecca is assistant director of the Technology & Social Change Group. Rebecca Sears
  • spacer Sara is a visiting postdoctoral researcher at the Technology & Social Change Group. Sara Vannini

Students

University of Washington students, from undergraduates to Ph.D. candidates, contribute their experience and knowledge while receiving practical research experience.

  • spacer Lauren Britton, MLIS, is a doctoral student at Syracuse University in Information Science and Technology and a researcher for the Information Institute of Syracuse. Lauren Britton
  • spacer Sheryl is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Washington Information School. Sheryl Day
  • spacer Huong is the research assistant for the Vietnam study on libraries and cultural post offices. Huong Nguyen
  • spacer Meg is a doctoral student in the UW Information School. Meg Young

Partners

TASCHA works with partners with expertise in a variety of areas—design, strategic advising, evaluation, among others—from around the world. TASCHA partners support our Research & Operations team, often bringing experience in our areas of research, in addition to their expertise.

  • spacer Christine provides guidance on knowledge sharing and communication strategy. Christine Prefontaine
  • spacer Joe is a research analyst and communications designer. Joe Sullivan
  • Andrew Gordon, Professor Emeritus of Public Affairs, Evans School of Public Affairs
  • Araba Sey, Research Assistant Professor, Information School
  • Chris Coward, Principal Research Scientist & TASCHA Director, Information School
  • Chris Rothschild, Research Analyst, Information School
  • Christine Prefontaine, Knowledge Sharing & Communication Advisor
  • Huong Nguyen , Ph.D. Student, Department of History
  • James D. Long, Assistant Professor, Political Science
  • Jessica Beyer, Research Scientist, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
  • Joe Sullivan, Research Analyst and Communications Designer, Information School
  • Joshua Blumenstock, Assistant Professor, Information School
  • Karen Hirst, Administrative Coordinator, Information School
  • Lauren Britton, Researcher, Information Institute of Syracuse
  • Lucas Koepke, Data Analyst, Information School
  • Maria Garrido, Research Assistant Professor, Information School
  • Meg Young, Doctoral student, Information School
  • Melody Clark, Communications Specialist, Information School
  • Michelle Fellows, Research Analyst, Information School
  • Mike Crandall, Senior Lecturer, Information School
  • Rebecca Sears, TASCHA Assistant Director, Information School
  • Samantha Becker, Research Scientist, Information School
  • Sara Vannini, Visiting Scholar
  • Sheryl Day, Ph.D. Candidate, Information School

View TASCHA alumni here.