Research
In my research, I study and/or build systems that support creative knowledge work, in domains such as design and scientific discovery. My long-term research vision is of a world filled with creativity support systems that are open and sustainable.
I pursue this research vision along three main threads. Follow the links below to learn more, and/or take a look at a live document listing current active projects (updated semesterly)!
Crowd civic systems
What new/better forms of governance and civic participation are possible in the digital age? »
Creatively reusing (old) knowledge
How are new ideas built from old ideas? »
Sensemaking technologies for collaboration at scale
How can we enhance knowledge transfer in creative communities? »
We are grateful for generous funding from UMD's College of Information Studies, the National Science Foundation, the Institute for Museum and Library Sciences, the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Adobe Research, Protocol Labs, and the Sloan Foundation.