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Ethan Zuckerman is an associate professor of public policy and information communication at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he directs the Initiative for Digital Public Infrastructure. His research examines the role of media tools in social change and the implications of new media technologies for activists and alternative business governance models on the internet. Zuckerman is the author of 'Mistrust: Losing Trust in Institutions' (2021) and 'Rewire: Digital Cosmopolitans in the Age of Connection' (2013). He co-founded Global Voices, an international blogging community that amplifies news and opinions from citizen media in over 150 nations and 30 languages. His previous experience includes directing the Center for Civic Media at MIT and founding Geekcorps, which helps technology specialists volunteer on development projects in various countries, focusing on West Africa. Zuckerman's work has highlighted the intersection of technology and societal issues, especially in understanding how digital platforms shape political discourse and public engagement. He lives in Berkshire County, western Massachusetts.
University of Massachusetts Amherst • Amherst, MA
Ethan Zuckerman teaches courses related to public policy and information communication, focusing on the effects of digital media.
Center for Civic Media • MIT
Directed research and initiatives focused on how digital technology can be used for civic engagement and social change.