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Alison Powell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She serves as Programme Director for the MSc Media and Communications (Data Society). Her research addresses discourse and design in contexts where technologies intersect with public interest, focusing on areas such as democratic decision-making, urban planning, and healthcare. Alison’s work investigates ethics and values in technology, examining the moral economy of software production and the roles of citizens in smart cities. She has published several academic articles and a book titled 'Undoing Optimization: Civic Action in Smart Cities,' exploring the implications of technology on civic actions. Alison actively engages in participatory research practices and advocates for epistemic justice and public participation in technology design. She teaches postgraduate courses at LSE and supervises doctoral researchers, emphasizing the importance of creativity and collaboration in research.
London School of Economics and Political Science • London, ENG
Teaching and supervising postgraduate students in Media and Communications.
Oxford Internet Institute • Oxford, ENG
Researching the social implications of internet technologies.
Concordia University • Montreal, QC
Conducted research in Communication Studies.
Film and Television Industry • Toronto, ON
Worked on new media projects.
Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.