Technology For Whom? Cornell Research Spotlights Dell

Nicola Dell, associate professor of information science at Cornell Tech, is the subject of a thorough, engaging profile courtesy of Cornell Research.

The piece tracks Dell's critical work in human-computer interaction, from the Clinic to End Tech Abuse [CETA] – which she cofounded to provide tech support to survivors of intimate partner violence – to exploring the potential of technology in assisting home health aides. 

“People often think technology will solve problems like poverty or gender-based violence,” she continues. “Yes, we can build technology so it’s a tool that’s available to people dealing with these sorts of issues, but it’s always going to be people and communities who solve the problems.”