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Brent Hecht received his Ph.D. in computer science from Northwestern University. He also holds a Master’s degree in geography from UC Santa Barbara and dual Bachelor’s degrees in computer science and geography from Macalester College. He is a keynote speaker at various venues, including WikiSym, and has received recognition for his research in top-tier publication venues such as ACM CHI, ACM CSCW, and ACM Mobile HCI. His work has been featured in reputable media outlets, including NPR, Time Magazine, and the Washington Post. Dr. Hecht's research lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction, social computing, and spatial computing, focusing on location-aware technologies and the understanding of algorithmic interactions in society. He employs mixed methods approaches with an emphasis on big data projects. Brent serves in dual appointments in the Department of Communication Studies and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Northwestern University, advising students in the computer science Ph.D. program and the Technology and Social Behavior Ph.D. program.
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