Michael Ann DeVito

Michael Ann DeVito is a professor at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, focusing on research in social computing and human-computer interaction. Her research areas include understanding the societal impacts of algorithms, user experience design, and developing digital technologies for marginalized communities. DeVito is particularly interested in the representation and algorithmic impacts on LGBTQ+ communities on social media, striving to improve AI-human interactions through qualitative studies. Her academic contributions span research on algorithmic literacy, design value misalignment in communities, and content creation by transgender populations, with a broad-reaching influence.

• 2020–Present·Northeastern University Khoury College of Computer Sciences·Professor
  • Conducts research on social computing and user experience, focusing on marginalized communities and digital well-being.
• 2015–2020·Northwestern University·Researcher
  • Performed qualitative research exploring value misalignment between platforms and users, as well as algorithmic impacts.

• 2015–2020·Northwestern University·Ph.D.
  • Research Focus: Social Computing and Human-Computer Interaction
• 2013–2015·Northwestern University·Master’s
  • Research Focus: Social Media and Algorithms
• 2010–2013·A US University·Bachelor’s
  • Major: Information Science and Technology