Janet Davis

Janet Davis, Professor of Computer Science at Whitman College

Janet Davis is a Professor of Computer Science at Whitman College, where she has been the founding computer scientist since her appointment in 2015.1 Her research interests lie in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI), with a focus on designing computer systems to enhance the human experience.1

Research Interests

• Applying Value Sensitive Design to large-scale urban planning simulators, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and democracy1
• Participatory design methods that engage future users in the design process1
• Designing persuasive technology to influence users' speech and writing1

Teaching Interests

• Introductory computer science
• Computer systems
• Design
• Social influences and implications of computing and other technology1

Personal Interests

• Crafts such as beadwork, knitting, and sewing
• Walking, gardening, cooking
• Reading (especially YA fantasy, cozy mysteries, and light nonfiction)
• Collecting computer science jokes1

Janet Davis' LinkedIn profile can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/profjanetdavis.2