Dr. Anna Hoffmann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anna Lauren Hoffmann is an Associate Professor at the Information School at the University of Washington, where she co-founded and co-directs the iSchool's AfterLab. Her research explores the intersections of ethics, data, and technology, paying specific attention to issues of justice, injustice, and social organizing categories, particularly in relation to gender and race. She focuses on the ethical challenges faced by data professionals and computer scientists, including the impacts of pervasive surveillance technologies and machine learning. Hoffmann has published in various academic venues, including New Media & Society and JASIST. In addition to her academic work, she engages with public writing on technology and ethics in platforms like The Guardian and Slate. Prior to her role at the University of Washington, she held a postdoctoral position at UC Berkeley and earned her PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Research Interests

Courses

INFO 352 - Race, Gender, Information INFO 354 - Data Justice

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.