Category Archives: Research
“Black Twitter” interview
Recently, I was interviewed by University of Alabama master’s student, Theadoris Morris, about “Black Twitter” for her research project. I appreciated chatting with Theadoris, and wanted to share our conversation here. (Posted with permission.) TM: Are you familiar with Black
“Black Twitter” interview
Recently, I was interviewed by University of Alabama master’s student, Theadoris Morris, about “Black Twitter” for her research project. I appreciated chatting with Theadoris, and wanted to share our conversation here. (Posted with permission.) TM: Are you familiar with Black
Dissertation Available!
My dissertation is now available in IDEALS, the UIUC institutional repository. You can access the full-text copy of it here: https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/handle/2142/46617 Not just a pretty (inter)face: A critical analysis of Microsoft’s ‘Ms. Dewey’ Abstract: Increasingly anthropomorphism is used
Dissertation Available!
My dissertation is now available in IDEALS, the UIUC institutional repository. You can access the full-text copy of it here: https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/handle/2142/46617 Not just a pretty (inter)face: A critical analysis of Microsoft’s ‘Ms. Dewey’ Abstract: Increasingly anthropomorphism is used
The Doctor is In
On November 11th, 2013 I had the pleasure of defending my dissertation Not Just a Pretty (Inter) Face: A Critical Analysis of Microsoft’s ‘Ms. Dewey’ at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) at the University of Illinois,
The Doctor is In
On November 11th, 2013 I had the pleasure of defending my dissertation Not Just a Pretty (Inter) Face: A Critical Analysis of Microsoft’s ‘Ms. Dewey’ at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) at the University of Illinois,
Uncanny valley- coming soon to an airport near you!
As you may well know following this blog, my current research explores anthropomorphized virtual agent (AVA) technologies, in other words computer programs and interfaces designed with human features, characteristics and traits. These technologies are increasingly integrated into customer service platforms,
Uncanny valley- coming soon to an airport near you!
As you may well know following this blog, my current research explores anthropomorphized virtual agent (AVA) technologies, in other words computer programs and interfaces designed with human features, characteristics and traits. These technologies are increasingly integrated into customer service platforms,
Thinking about “small data”
I have been seeing an increase in references to “big data” in the numerous listservs, calls for papers, conference topics, and job descriptions that fill my email inbox. “Big data” is an umbrella term often used to describe data sets
Thinking about “small data”
I have been seeing an increase in references to “big data” in the numerous listservs, calls for papers, conference topics, and job descriptions that fill my email inbox. “Big data” is an umbrella term often used to describe data sets
HASTAC scholars
The Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Advanced Collaboratory (HASTAC) is a consortium of interdisciplinary scholars including humanists, social scientists, scientists, and engineers who share knowledge around new media, digital technologies, and critical perspectives in the information age. I can’t say
HASTAC scholars
The Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Advanced Collaboratory (HASTAC) is a consortium of interdisciplinary scholars including humanists, social scientists, scientists, and engineers who share knowledge around new media, digital technologies, and critical perspectives in the information age. I can’t say
Scripto, the community transcription tool
I am really pleased to see so many innovative research tools being created and supported. I saw “Scripto” posted by friend on Facebook last week and wanted to share it through my various networks. From the Scripto Site: Scripto opens
Scripto, the community transcription tool
I am really pleased to see so many innovative research tools being created and supported. I saw “Scripto” posted by friend on Facebook last week and wanted to share it through my various networks. From the Scripto Site: Scripto opens
Miriam E. Sweeney 
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