Maria Garrido

Maria Garrido

Principal Research Scientist
Affiliate Assistant Professor
migarrid@uw.edu
http://tascha.uw.edu/
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Maria is a Principal Research Scientist at the Technology & Social Change Group of the University of Washington’s Information School. Experienced in conducting multi-country studies that span diverse geographic regions, much of her research focuses on the appropriation of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to catalyze social change, specifically in communities facing social, political, and economic challenges. Keenly interested in the role of ICTs in social movements, youth employability, and skill development, Maria has worked closely with civil society organizations, NGOs, public libraries, and development funders to conduct participatory research that results in actionable recommendations for policy and practice. Recent examples of her research include the role of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in advancing youth employability in Colombia, the Philippines, and South Africa; employability of migrant women and e-skills in the European Union; and youth movements, ICTs, and the struggle for democracy in Egypt’s Arab Spring. Maria is currently leading a multi-year research effort focusing on the role of access to information in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She holds a Ph.D. in Communications from the University of Washington and a Masters in International Relations from the University of Chicago.

Affiliate Positions

Affiliate Assistant Professor, UW Information School

Education

Ph D, University of Washington, 2006
MA, University of Chicago, 1999
BA, Universidad Iberoamericana, 1994
Learning Technology Systems in Everyday Life: Women’s Experiences Navigating Refugee Resettlement in the United States (2023)Journal of Immigrant & Refugee StudiesAuthors: Negin Dahya, Maria Garrido, Stacey Wedlake, Yekaterina Yefimova, Maleeha Iqbal
The socio-technical trajectory of youth in family framing: digital technology as a vehicle to achieve rural sustainable development (2022)Authors: Maria Garrido
Data challenges for public libraries: African perspectives and the social context of knowledge. (2021)Authors: Lynch R, Jason Young, Chris Jowaisas, Maria Garrido
Perceptions of power Championing Female Leadership in Tech and Mobile Industry (2021)Authors: Anthony Giannoumis, Maria Garrido, Sammet K, Yoo C
Technology access & education for refugee women in Seattle & King County (2020)Authors: Negin Dahya, Maria Garrido, Katya Yefimova, Stacey Wedlake
Development and Access to Information Dashboards (DA2i) (2020)Authors: Maria Garrido, Daniel Rekshan, Manisha Vyas, Lucas Koepke, Bree Norlander, Chris Rothschild, Araba Sey, Chris Jowaisas
Progress toward meaningful A2I, and emerging threats (2019)Authors: Maria Garrido, Michelle Fellows, Bree Norlander
Public libraries as platforms for civic engagement (2018)Authors: Christopher Coward, C. Maclay, Maria Garrido
Coding Bootcamps: A Strategy for Youth Employment (2016)Authors: Maria Garrido, Araba Sey
An examination of MOOC usage for professional workforce development outcomes in Colombia, the Philippines, & South Africa (2016)Authors: Maria Garrido, Lucas Koepke, Scott Anderson, Andres Mena, Mayette Macapagal, Lorenzo Dalvit
Do you know what MOOCs are? Discover a new way to improve your knowledge and skills (2016)Authors: Maria Garrido, Lucas Koepke, Scott Andersen, Andres Mena, Mayette Macapagal, Lorenzo Dalvit
Massive open online courses as a tool for workforce development in Colombia, the Philippines, and South Africa (2016)Authors: Maria Garrido, Lucas Koepke, Scott Andersen, Andres Mena, Mayette Macapagal, Lorenzo Dalvit
MOOCs: A guide for educators (2016)Authors: Maria Garrido, Lucas Koepke, Scott Andersen, Andres Mena, Mayette Macapagal, Lorenzo Dalvit
MOOCs: A guide for librarians (2016)Authors: Maria Garrido, Lucas Koepke, Scott Andersen, Andres Mena, Mayette Macapagal, Lorenzo Dalvit
Twitter as the People’s Microphone: Emergence of Authorities during Protest Tweeting (2014)Authors: Alexander Halavais, Maria Garrido
Los movimientos de los Medios Sociales. Apropiaciones de Facebook y su relación con los repertorios del Movimiento Juvenil 6 de Abril en Egipto. (2013)Authors: Maria Garrido, Luis Fernando Baron, Norah Abokhodair
A Survey on eInclusion Actors in the EU27 (2013)JRC Scientific and Technical ReportsAuthors: Gabriel Rissola, Maria Garrido
Respuesta a los desastres en Chile El papel fundamental de las bibliotecas y los telecentros (2012)Authors: A Celedon, A Pequeno, Maria Garrido, Beth Patin
Disaster response in Chile: Public libraries as critical communication and information infrastructure (2012)Authors: A Celedon, A Pequeno, Maria Garrido, Beth Patin
Disruptive political use of ICTs in contentious politics: the between-cases analysis (2012)Authors: Volodymyr Lysenko, Barbara Endicott-Popovsky, Maria Garrido
Literature Review of how Telecentres operate and have an Impact on eInclusion. Exploratory study on explanations and theories of how Telecentres and other community-based e-Inclusion actors operate and have an impact on digital and social inclusion policy goals (2012)Authors: Maria Garrido, Araba Sey, Tabitha Hart, Luis Santana
El Rol de los Telecentros y las Bibliotecas en Situación de Catástrofe: El Caso Chileno (2012)Authors: Angelica Celedon, Andrea Pequeno, Maria Garrido, Beth Patin
Understanding the Links Between ICT Skills Training and Employability: An Analytical Framework (2012)Information Technology and International Development, vol. 8, no. 2Authors: Maria Garrido, Joseph Sullivan, Gordon Andrew
Immigrant women, e-skills & employability in Europe: The case of Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain (2010)Authors: Maria Garrido, G Rissola, M Rastrelli, A Diaz, J Ruiz,
Understanding the links between ICT skills and Employability: An Analytical Framework (2010)Authors: Maria Garrido, J
From “the end user is the message” to “the interaction is the message”: Proposing mediated action as a framework for analyzing the role of ICTs in development (2010)Authors: Araba Sey, Maria Garrido
Special Issue: ICT Skills and Employability (2009) , vol. 5, no. 2Authors: Maria Garrido, A Badshah, Christopher Coward
Deconstructing ICT Skills and Employability (2009)Information Technologies & International Development, vol. 5, no. 2Authors: Maria Garrido, A Badshah, Christopher Coward,
Technology for employability in Washington State: The role of ICT training on the employment, compensation & aspirations of low?skilled, older, and unemployed workers (2009)Authors: Maria Garrido, Chris Rothschild, B Oumar
Immigrant Women, e-Skills, and Employability in Europe: The case of Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain (2009)Authors: Maria Garrido
The role of digital competences in advancing the employability of immigrant women in the European Union (2009)Authors: Maria Garrido, G Rissola, M Rastrelli
Activism in 140 characters: Twitter and Social Movements (2009)Authors: Maria Garrido
The role of ICT skills training in advancing employability outcomes for immigrant women in Europe (2009)Authors: Maria Garrido, N Rissola, M
Understanding the contribution of basic ICT skills training to improve the employment opportunities of low skilled groups in Washington State (2009)Authors: Maria Garrido, C Rothschild, B Oumar
Researching the links between ICT skills and Employability: An Analytical Framework (2009)Authors: Maria Garrido
Evidence Narratives: Stories of the impact of computer training (2008)Authors: J. Sullivan, G. Gordon, Maria Garrido, M West, T. Vander Leest, N. Huskins
Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) training, Employment and Youth: The case of Brazil, Colombia and Mexico (2008)Authors: J Mariscal, A Botelho, L Gutierrez, Maria Garrido,
Personal Motivation and ICT Skills Training Jobs for people with disabilities in Poland (2008)Authors: Maria Garrido
Bridging the e-Skills gap in Central and Eastern Europe: The Growth of e-Skills and Employability initiatives in the Newly Expanded European Union (2008)Authors: M West, Maria Garrido
Bridging the e-Skills Gap in Central and Eastern Europe: The Growth of e-Skills and Employability Initiatives in the Newly Expanded European Union (2008)Authors: M West, Maria Garrido
ICT training and employability: Integrated service delivery in United States workforce development networks (2007)Center for Information & Society, Research Paper SeriesAuthors: J. Sullivan, A. Gordon, Christopher Coward, Maria Garrido, K. Dridi
ICT Training for Disadvantaged Populations: The importance of tailoring to the local context (2007)Authors: Maria Garrido, Christopher Coward, A Gordon,
e-Skills and employability: Report from the 2007 Barcelona workshop (2007)Authors: Maria Garrido
Showcasing e-Inclusion initiatives and the role of the Third Sector in the European Union (2007)Authors: Maria Garrido
Women Appropriating Information and Communication Technologies for Social change in Latin America” (2006)Authors: Maria Garrido, Raul Roman
Corporations, NGOs and IT Training: Blending private and nonprofit approached to achieving socio-economic outcomes (2005)Authors: Christopher Coward, R Roman, Maria Garrido, B Kolko, A Gordon
Connected for Development – Information Kiosks and Sustainability”. (2003)Authors: Maria Garrido, S Khan
Characterizing E-Inclusion Intermediary Actors in Europe: Exploring the Role of Third Sector Organizations ()International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age (IJPADA).Special issue: Public Service Innovations through Information and Communication Technologies: Theory and PracticeAuthors: Cristina Torecillas, Maria Garrido, Gianluca Misuraca, Gabriel Rissola
Dynamic Library Services during Extreme Events: the case of the 2010 Earthquake and Tsunami in Chile ()Authors: Maria Garrido, Beth Patin

Female Leadership Research Methodology (2020)

Funder: Ernst and Young, LLPAmount: $1,500Collaborators: Maria Garrido (Principal)

Blending/Merging Research and STEM Education for Gender-Inclusive Technology Development in Ghana (2020)

Collaborators: Maria Garrido (Principal)

Advancing MOOCs for Development Initiative (2015)

Funder: International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX)Amount: $349,538Collaborators: Maria Garrido (Co-Principal), Christopher Coward (Co-Principal)

The role of Cultural Post Offices in the provision of public access technology services in Vietnam (2013)

Funder: Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationAmount: $500,000Collaborators: Araba Sey (Principal), Maria Garrido (Co-Principal)

Measuring the impact of eInclusion actors in the European Union (2012)

Funder: Institute for Prospective Technology StudiesAmount: $7,000Collaborators: Maria Garrido (Principal)

Mapping eInclusion actors in the European Union (2012)

Funder: Institute for Prospective Technology StudiesAmount: $33,000Collaborators: Maria Garrido (Co-Principal), Gabriel Rissola (Co-Principal)

Exploratory Study on explanations and theories of how Telecentres and other community based eInclusion actors operate and have an impact on digital and social inclusion policy goals (2011)

Funder: European Union Delegation of the European Commission to the United StatesAmount: $33,205Collaborators: Maria Garrido (Principal), Araba Sey (Co-Principal)

Technology and Social Change Group Support (2011)

Funder: Microsoft CorporationAmount: $250,000Collaborators: Christopher Coward (Principal), Maria Garrido (Co-Principal)

ICT to support everyday life integration of immigrants or ethnic minority people (IEM) (2011)

Funder: Institute for Progressive Technology Studies, European UnionAmount: $36,000Collaborators: Maria Garrido (Principal), Adela Ros (Principal)

CIS Monitoring & Evaluation 4– Unlimited Potential (2010)

Collaborators: Christopher Coward (Principal), Maria Garrido (Co-Principal), Joseph Sullivan (Co-Principal), Andrew Gordon (Co-Principal)

CIS Monitoring and Evaluation 1 FY 2009-2011 (2009)

Collaborators: Christopher Coward (Principal), Maria Garrido (Co-Principal), Joyojeet Pal (Co-Principal), Joseph Sullivan (Co-Principal), Andrew Gordon (Co-Principal)

CIS Monitoring & Evaluation 2: e-Skills, Employment, and Immigrant Women in the European Union (2008)

Collaborators: Christopher Coward (Principal), Maria Garrido (Co-Principal), Joyojeet Pal (Co-Principal), Joseph Sullivan (Co-Principal)

CIS Monitoring & Evaluation 3-Latin America (2008)

Collaborators: Christopher Coward (Principal), Maria Garrido (Co-Principal), Joseph Sullivan (Co-Principal), Joyojeet Pal (Co-Principal)
Development and Access to Information 2019 (DA2i) Report (2019)
Redplanes 2019 - Cusco, Peru
Public Libraries as Learning Spaces to Promote Data Literacy for Civic Participation Among Women (2019)
NEXT Library - Aarhus, Denmark
Development and Access to Information: The Role of Libraries in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (2018)
10th Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries International Conference (QQML 2018) - Chania, Crete, Greece
We can work it out: Building future skills for the digital economy (2018)
UNESCO/ITU Mobile Learning Week 2018 - Paris, France
Mobile Information Literacy: Adaptable curriculum for smartphone users in Myanmar and Kenya (2018)
Mobile Learning Week - Paris, France
Launching the Development and Access to Information report (2017)
Remarks at side event of the UN High Political Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals, New York Public Library - New York, New York
Public Libraries: Thriving Social Spaces for Civic Engagement (2017)
iAffilates Day 2017 - Seattle
Coding Bootcamps: a Strategy for Youth Employment in Developing Countries (2016)
World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2016 - Geneva, Switzerland
First I-LINC project panel on youth employability (2015)
Telecentre Europe Summit 2015 - Belgrade, Serbia
Dynamics of mobile phone appropriation in transnational migration: The experience of Mexican migrants in Seattle, Washington (2015)
International Conference on Mobile Applications for Empowerment and Social Inclusion of Immigrants - London, England, United Kingdom
Transforming research into tools for advocacy and policy action (2014)
Telecenter-Europe capacity building workshop - Brussels, Belgium
Youth, employability and eleadership skills: Youth entpreneuralism in the Euroepan Union (2014)
European e-Skills 2014 Conference e-Leadership and IT Professionalism, European Commission - Brussels, Belgium
eInclusion actors and public access: Future trends and research in the field of ICTD (2014)
Telecenter-Europe Summit - Zagreb, Croatia
Youth and Social Change in the Digital Age (2013)
Department of Communications, Grad School Seminar.University of San Luis, Argentina - San Luis, Argentina
Collective action in the age of social media. Theoretical and methodological considerations (2013)
Summer Graduate Seminars, University Complutense - Madrid, Spain
Mapping eInclusion actors in the European Union: Preliminary Findings (2013)
Spark 4th Global Forum on Telecenters, Telecenter.org - Granada, Spain
Mobile phone use in the context of interntaional migration (2012)
Mobile Assistance for Social Inclusion and Empowerment of Immigrants with Persuasive Learning Technologies and Social Network Services, European Union DG Connect - Rome, Italy
Human and Political Grievances for Mobilization: Differential roles of Facebook during the Egyptian Arab Spring (2012)
Change Seminar, Department of Computer Science - Seattle, WA
Intercultural communication and social movements: Lessons from the April 6th Youth Movement in Egypt (2012)
Intercultural Communications Seminar, Department of Communications, University of Washington - Seattle, WA
International Research: lessons, challenges, and how it continues to shape my worldview (2012)
International Research Methods Graduate Seminar, Department of Communications, University of Washington - Seattle, WA
RT @Leaders #g20: The emergence of influence in protest-related tweeting (2012)
Institute for Prospective Technology Studies (IPTS) Knowledge Market Place - Seville, Spain
Appropriating Facebook: Egypt's April 6th Movement through the lens of a social networking site (2012)
Association for Internet Researchers - Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Past and Present of Telecenters: Their demonstrated value (2012)
Telecentre Europe Summit - Warsaw, Poland
Literature Review of how Telecentres operate and have an Impact on eInclusion. Expert Workshop on Measuring the impact of eInclusion intermediaries (2012)
MIRIEA Project experts workshop, Joint Research Center of the European Commission - Seville, Spain
Seminario online: El Rol de los Centros de Acceso Pœblico a Internet en Situaci›n de Catÿstrofe [online presentation] (2012)
Telecenter.org Webinars
ICT and Collective Action: Egypt's April˜6th Youth Movement and the Revolution (2011)
Community Informatics Seminar, Information School, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
A Critical Theory approach to social change research: Perspectives, Strategies, and why Information Technology matters (2011)
Social Tools for Social Change Seminar, Department of Communication, University of Washington - Seattle, WA
A Critical Theory approach to social change research: Social Movements, Social networks, and the role of ICTs (2011)
PhD Research Design Seminar (INSC570) - Seattle, WA
Measuring the role of social organizations in advancing EU e-Inclusion goals (2011)
Telecentre Europe Summit 2011 - Brussels, Belgium
Dynamics of mobile phone appropriation in transnational migration: Preliminary observations on the experiences of migrants in Seattle, WA (2011)
Association for Internet Researchers Aoir12 - Seattle, WA
Immigrant women, e-Skills, and Employability in Europe: The Case of Hungary, Italy, Romania, Spain, and The Netherlands (2011)
iSchool Research Conversations - Seattle, WA
Mobility and Emergent Information Needs: Three Projects - North America, South America and Europe (2011)
Gates Foundation Global Libraries Program - Seattle, WA
The Role of Libraries & Telecenters during the 2010 Chilean Earthquake (2011)
Gates Foundation library gathering - Seattle, WA
Social movements, solidarity networks, and the quest for social change (2011)
Community Informatics Seminar, Information School, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
Social movements, solidarity networks, and the quest for social change : The experience of the Zapatista Movement and the G20 Movement (2011)
ICT4D Seminar, Information School, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
The Zapatista Indigenous Women: The Movement within the Movement (2011)
Indigenous Feminisms, Women Studies, University of Washington - Seattle, WA
Social movements, social networks and the quest for social change (2011)
Communication and International Relations Seminar, Department of Communication, University of Washington - Seattle, WA
Public Access ICT and Disaster Management (2011)
Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA) Talks - Seattle, WA
Understanding the links between ICT skills and employability: An Analytical Framework (2010)
Information and Communications Technology for Development (ICTD) - London, England, United Kingdom
From 'the end user is the message' to 'the interaction is the message': Proposing mediated action as a framework for analyzing the role of ICTs in development (2010)
Open development: Technological, organizational and social innovations transforming the developing world, IDRC - International Development Research Center - Ottawa, CA