Susan Wyche Ph.D.

Dr. Susan Wyche is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Information at Michigan State University (MSU) and has a courtesy appointment in MSU’s African Studies Center. Her research primarily contributes to the Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICTD) fields. She is interested in developing an understanding of technology use in Sub-Saharan Africa, that is grounded in people’s experiences. To achieve this goal, she conducts fieldwork in—primarily Kenyan sites—that she has been visiting since 2008. This research is funded by awards from Google, Facebook, Mozilla, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In 2022, MSU awarded her the John K. Hudzik Emerging Leader in Advancing International Studies Award, in recognition of her service to advancing the university’s global mission. She earned her PhD in Human-Centered Computing from Georgia Tech, an MS from Cornell University, and an undergraduate degree in Industrial Design from Carnegie Mellon University.  Susan also worked as a professional designer in the housewares' industry, prior to pursuing her PhD. 

Courses

Human Computer Interaction and Experience Design. Information and Communication Technology For Development

Human Computer Interaction, Computer Supported Cooperative Work, Information Communication Technology and Development, Design

Research Centers and Labs

Health and Risk Communication Center