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Andrea Tapia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Sciences and Technology. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of New Mexico in 2000. Tapia's expertise lies in social research methods and social theory, with a specific focus on the study of information communication technologies (ICT) in the context of development and implementation. She has gained an international reputation for organizing and leading workshops and conferences, amassing $3.7 million in external funding that resulted in 12 completed Master's and PhD theses. Her scholarly contributions include 40 journal articles, 60 peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and 12 book chapters, alongside invitations to speak at 31 conferences. Tapia has taught 12 undergraduate and graduate-level courses, chaired 16 graduate student committees, and supervised 6 Master's theses and 10 Ph.D. dissertations. Her recent research investigates the potential role of data in local community resilience and the use of crowdsourced early warning systems during emergencies and disasters. Tapia's work has directly influenced policy-making bodies, including the United Nations and the Obama Administration, addressing critical social problems in today's world.
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