University of Michigan School of Information
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/3380 North Quad
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
