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Karen Louise Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, Popular Culture, and Film at Brock University. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto, a Master's degree from Simon Fraser University, and a Bachelor's degree from McMaster University. Her research interests focus on internet research, open-source culture, technology policy, and civic technology. She has published extensively on topics including access to technology and the social implications of data use among children and families. Smith is actively involved in academic discussions on critical activist scholarship and the role of social innovation in addressing contemporary communication issues. Her work has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Community Informatics and Studies in Social Justice, as well as in collaborative book chapters that examine the intersection of data power and everyday lives. In addition to her academic responsibilities, Smith engages with various community initiatives aimed at advocating for equitable access to technology.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.