Deb Donig

Deb Donig is a multifaceted academic and researcher with a focus on the intersection of technology, ethics, and human values. She currently holds positions at two prestigious institutions:

Academic Positions

1. Assistant Professor of English Literature at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo12
2. Lecturer at UC Berkeley's School of Information in the Data Science MA program13

Research and Expertise

Deb Donig's areas of expertise include:

• Ethical technology
• Human rights
• Science fiction
• African and Caribbean literatures
• Digital humanities
• Comparative genocide studies
• Memory studies
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion2

Notable Projects and Initiatives

1. Technically Human Podcast: Donig hosts this podcast, which explores the relationship between humans and the technologies we create1
2. Ethical Technology Initiative: She co-founded this initiative at Cal Poly1
3. Cal Poly Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Donig is a fellow at this center1

Education and Achievements

• PhD and MA from UCLA
• MA from UMass Amherst2
• Recipient of numerous fellowships and awards, including the Berger Endowed Inaugural Fellowship in Holocaust Studies and the Skirball Fellowship Award2

Additional Roles

1. Policy Advisor: Served on the Biden/Harris Policy Strategy Team in Higher Education1
2. Consultant: Works on film and television projects, including "Weight of the World" and "Hunters"1

Deb Donig's work bridges academia, technology, and policy, focusing on the ethical implications of technological advancements and their impact on human values and rights.