Welcome to the Lab for Social Computing

Sam the Socialite

Hey! My name is Sam the socialite, if you have any questions about the LSC, I can help you out!

I am a big fan of social computing and can help you out whenever you need me. Common questions that people ask when they come to the Lab for Social computing website are about the following topics:

What is Social Computing?
What exactly is the Lab for Social Computing?
What kind of projects is the Lab working on?
How do I contact lab members?
How can I get involved with the Social Computing Club?
Where can I find a ton of information fast?

If you have a question and can't seem to find an answer by looking through the page, try a quick search. If you still can't find an answer, why don't you just 'Ask Sam' and I will get back to you as soon as possible!

Enjoy your stay!

Elizabeth Lawley

Elizabeth LawleyName: Elizabeth Lawley

Title: Director

URL: http://www.mamamusings.net

Blurb: Elizabeth Lane Lawley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. She received her Ph.D. in Information Studies from the University of Alabama in 1999, her Master's in Information and Library Studies from the University of Michigan in 1987, and her B.A. in History from the University of Michigan in 1984. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Library and Information Technology Association, and has authored two books on libraries and technology. In addition to teaching classes on web technologies, and the social impacts of information technology, she is the principal investigator on an NSF-sponsored research project investigating the underrepresentation of women in information technology degree programs. Her current research and curricular interests focus on the use of technology to foster social and professional interaction, particularly in academic contexts.