Halavais helps people to discover ways in which social media change the nature of scholarship and learning, and allow for new forms of collaboration and self-government. He directs the master's program in social technologies.

Jones is a historian of energy, economics, and environment. He has published on the dynamics of energy transitions and is currently researching the history of economic theories of growth.

Dr. O'Neil researches humane technology and ethical innovation to explore human-technology relationships that are responsive to how humans think, create, and thrive.

Sha's research concerns ethico-aesthetic improvisation, and a topological approach to morphogenesis and process philosophy.

Meredith Hoy is Assoc. Professor of Art Theory in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU. Her research deploys a systems theoretical approach to media arts, technology, ecology, science, and cultural history.

Dr. Cook-Deegan's research interests include science policy, health policy, biomedical research, cancer and intellectual property.

Dr. Schmidt's current research examines the means by which literature both captures and influences attitudes and policies toward the natural world. Other areas of interest include non-fiction storytelling through podcasting.