Elizabeth Gerber

Elizabeth M. Gerber is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Communication at Northwestern University. She serves as the Co-Director of the Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design and Delta Lab, and is the founder of Design for America. She is renowned for her research at the intersection of design, innovation, human-computer interaction, and organizational behavior, with a particular focus on leveraging social computing systems to inspire and support innovation. Her research areas include crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, brainstorming, and prototyping, aiming to address complex social challenges through design and innovation. She has published over 60 academic papers in top international conferences and journals and has received multiple awards for her teaching and research.

• Current | Northwestern University | Professor
  • Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Communication at Northwestern University, focusing on design, innovation management, and organizational behavior.
• Current | Center for Human-Computer Interaction + Design, Delta Lab | Co-Director
  • Co-founded and leads innovation research centers at Northwestern University, specializing in design and social technology innovation.
• Current | Design for America | Founder
  • Founded and directs Design for America, an award-winning design initiative supporting students in projects that create social and local impact.

• 2003-2007·Stanford University·Ph.D.
  • Management Science and Engineering
• 2001-2003·Stanford University·Master's
  • Product Design and Mechanical Engineering
• 1994-1998·Dartmouth College·Bachelor's
  • Art and Engineering