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Batya Friedman is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington's Information School and holds adjunct appointments in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, School of Law, and Department of Human Centered Design and Engineering. She co-directs the Value Sensitive Design Lab and the UW Tech Policy Lab. Friedman pioneered the concept of value sensitive design (VSD), which focuses on integrating human values into the design of technology systems. Her research has led to significant theoretical advancements and practical tools such as Envisioning Cards. The principles of VSD have been widely implemented across various fields, including architecture, healthcare, civil engineering, computer security, and ethical policymaking. She authored the book 'Value Sensitive Design: Shaping Technology with Moral Imagination', published by MIT Press in 2019, collaboratively with David Hendry. Friedman has received multiple awards, such as the ACM-SIGCHI Social Impact Award and an honorary doctorate from Delft University of Technology. She earned her B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in Computer Science and Group Science Mathematics Education, respectively.
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