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Oliver Haimson

Assistant Professor of Information, School of Information and Assistant Professor of Digital Studies Institute, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Email: [email protected] Phone: 734/764-5876
Office: School of Information/5522 Leinweber Comp Sci & Info Bd Faculty Role: Faculty Potential PhD Faculty Advisor: Yes Personal website News About Oliver Haimson

Biography

I am the author of Trans Technologies (MIT Press, 2025). I conduct social computing research focused on envisioning and designing trans technologies, social media content moderation and marginalized populations, and changing identities on social media during life transitions. I am a recipient of a National Science Foundation CAREER award.

Pronouns

he/him

Areas of interest

social computing, human-computer interaction (HCI), trans technologies, content moderation, trans and LGBTQ+ health, identity transitions, social media

Honors & Awards

National Science Foundation CAREER Award, 2020-2025

UMSI Award for Impact in Gender Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Information and Technology, 2020-2021

Education

PhD Information & Computer Science, University of California, Irvine

News about Oliver Haimson

Regents approve UMSI faculty promotions.
11 UMSI faculty promotions receive Board of Regents approval

11 University of Michigan School of Information faculty promotions were approved at the May 15, 2025 meeting of the University of Michigan Board of Regents. 

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Quoted by LGBTQ Nation. Assistant professor Oliver Haimson. The trans tech industry is moving fast. But will transphobia stifle creativity?
Haimson: Trans technologies are facing real-world threats, stifling creativity

As threats to trans rights intensify, UMSI assistant professor Oliver Haimson reflects on his new book about how trans communities use tech for survival, and the dangers they’re facing now for LGBTQ Nation. 

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