Dr. Diana Freed

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Diana Freed is an Assistant Professor at Brown University and a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. She completed her PhD at Cornell University and leads the Sociotechnical Systems Wellbeing Research Lab at Brown University, where her work focuses on the intersection of technology and society, particularly in improving online safety and wellbeing for vulnerable and marginalized populations. Additionally, Freed has contributed as a visiting scholar at the Petrie-Flom Center at Harvard Law School and holds affiliations with the Internet Society and the Hire Aspirations Institute. Her current research initiatives include exploring digital public infrastructure and reframing digital safety for survivors of intimate partner violence, highlighting the unique challenges young people face in navigating digital threats from everyday technology. Diana Freed's interdisciplinary approach aims to bridge gaps between research, policy, and lived experiences, fostering safer online environments for those most at risk.

Research Interests

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics