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Elizabeth Gerber is a Professor at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering, with courtesy appointments in the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Communication Studies. She co-directs the Center for Human-Computer Interaction and Design. Her research focuses on collective innovation, examining how new technologies can support innovation processes and enable diverse participation from various stakeholders. Gerber employs qualitative, quantitative, and design research methodologies to establish theories and develop design principles that enhance collective innovation infrastructure. Over her career, she has produced a wealth of scholarship resulting in approximately 60 publications in prestigious journals and conferences related to Computer Supported Cooperative Work, Human-Computer Interaction, and Management. Her work has received recognition in major outlets such as the Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review. Gerber is deeply engaged in education, teaching courses on design and innovation management while advising students in initiatives like Design America, which emphasizes social impact through design.
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