Beatriz Palacios Abad

Beatriz Palacios Abad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of New Mexico and an alumna of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on bridging socio-technical systems and the digital divide, particularly exploring how technology design can foster data action and knowledge sharing within community networks. She has published multiple research papers on technology consumption, knowledge sharing, and the digital divide, dedicating herself to addressing the imbalances between technology and society through innovative design solutions.

• 2023–Present·University of New Mexico·Assistant Professor
  • Conducting research and teaching in the field of computer science, with a focus on socio-technical systems and community networks.

• Until 2023·Georgia Institute of Technology·Ph.D.
  • Specialized in Computer Science with research focusing on the digital divide and socio-technical systems.