Roderic Crooks

Roderic Crooks is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. His research examines how digital technologies affect public institutions and their impact on minority and working-class communities. He focuses on how the application of data science in areas such as education, law enforcement, and financial services exacerbates or mitigates inequalities in these communities. Additionally, he explores how community organizers use data for activism while critically evaluating the expansion of data-intensive technologies. His research spans human-computer interaction (HCI), science and technology studies (STS), and social sciences, emphasizing the political theory of online participation, equity in access, and document theory. His work and publications provide profound insights into educational technology, racial equity, and the societal impacts of technology.

• 2022-2024·Just Tech Fellowship·External Evaluator
  • Provided external evaluations for the Just Tech Fellowship program, contributing to its research and project assessments.
• Current | University of California, Irvine | Assistant Professor
  • Teaches and conducts research in the Department of Informatics, focusing on the impact of digital technology on minority communities.

• Unknown Timeframe·Unknown Institution·Unknown Degree
  • Specific details about educational background are currently not provided.