Megan Knittel
Bio
Dr. Megan Knittel (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University. She teaches social science research methods with an emphasis on information technology and user-centered design. Dr. Knittel research program utilizes mixed methods approaches to understand the social and psychological factors contributing to outcomes of technological change. Her areas of expertise include social impacts of technology, factors contributing to Internet adoption, digital skills' education, information policy, and human factors in cybersecurity and online safety. Dr. Knittel’s career leading research programs spans academia and non-profit organizations. Ongoing projects include examining cybersafety in the context of domestic violence, leading the Project Compass digital ecosystem development research project across 10+ rural Michigan communities, and developing generative AI and cybersafety curricula for children and seniors.
Research and Teaching
Human computer interaction, tech harms, tech abuse, online communities, platform governance
