Dr. Nicole Ellison

Biography

Nicole Ellison is the Karl E. Weick Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Information. She has a distinguished career as a professor of Information and also holds a professorship in Communication Media and at the Digital Studies Institute, as well as the College of Literature, Science, and Arts. Her research primarily focuses on Computer-Mediated Communication, exploring topics such as mediated interpersonal interaction, self-presentation, the use of organizations, and relationship initiation and maintenance in online contexts. Additionally, Ellison examines virtual communities, social networking sites, online dating platforms, and the educational uses of new technologies in enhancing college access. Nicole received her B.A. cum laude in English from Barnard College, Columbia University, followed by an M.A. and a Ph.D. from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California. Her work has contributed significantly to the understanding of digital interactions and the implications they have for individuals and society at large.

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