Technology & Social Change Group

The Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA) at the University of Washington Information School explores the role of digital technologies in building more open, inclusive, and equitable societies.

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Leveraging Use of Open Data by Public Library Staff for Community Benefit

What are the current barriers among library staff to using open data for planning and decision-making?

Ocean Data for Decision-Making

How can communities enhance their capacity to participate more equally with scientists and policymakers in ocean management decision-making?

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Creating the Digital Bridge: How Physically Distant Technology Access and Assistance Can Support Workers in a New Economy

This project will pilot a small-scale program to provide job seekers with home technology and remote support to develop digital skills and prepare for new careers.

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Misinformation Escape Room

Designing online and physical escape rooms for people to experience and learn about misinformation

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Innovations for Community-Held Infrastructure

Launching interdisciplinary research into the design, implementation, and deployment of community-held urban network infrastructure

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The Community Archives Center for Tacoma

Bringing community members and organizations together to broaden participation and inclusion within cultural heritage collections

Co-Designing Civic Education for the Circumpolar North

Launching collaborative research to produce a model for teaching civic education for the circumpolar North

Snoqualmie Valley Small Farm, North Bend, WA

The social, cultural & technological impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic in family farming: the case of Washington State

Research Highlights

What technical and personal supports do people need to use technology to reach their employment and other goals?

Creating the Digital Bridge: How Physically Distant Technology Access and Assistance Can Support Workers in a New Economy

What are the current barriers among library staff to using open data for planning and decision-making?

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Jason Young
Senior Research Scientist
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Maria Garrido
Principal Research Scientist
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What We Do

Conduct applied research for improving policy and practice
Engage with communities as thought partners
Manage large-scale and multi-country initiatives
Provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience
Collaborate with faculty across the University of Washington

Leveraging Use of Open Data by Public Library Staff for Community Benefit

Ocean Data for Decision-Making

Creating the Digital Bridge: How Physically Distant Technology Access and Assistance Can Support Workers in a New Economy

Misinformation Escape Room

Innovations for Community-Held Infrastructure

The Community Archives Center for Tacoma

Co-Designing Civic Education for the Circumpolar North

The social, cultural & technological impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic in family farming: the case of Washington State

The social, cultural & technological impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic in family farming: the case of Washington State

Research Highlights

Creating the Digital Bridge: How Physically Distant Technology Access and Assistance Can Support Workers in a New Economy

Leveraging Use of Open Data by Public Library Staff for Community Benefit

Misinformation Escape Room

Co-Designing Civic Education for the Circumpolar North

Recent Updates

Publications & Resources

The social, cultural & technological impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic in family farming: the case of Washington State

The Community Archives Center at Tacoma Public Library: Phase 1 Report

Leveraging Use of Open Data by Public Library Staff for Community Benefit: Process for Data Sources and Questions

Curbing Fake News: A Qualitative Study of the Readiness of Academic Librarians in Ghana

Overview of Interviews: Leveraging Use of Open Data by Public Library Staff for Community Benefit

Open Data Challenges in the Public Library Domain

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What We Do