Bio
Diego DiMattina is an undergraduate student and Echols scholar at the University of Virginia, majoring in Computer Science and Philosophy. He works as a research assistant in the Digital Technology for Democracy lab alongside Dr. Nemer and Dr. Sobral. Diego is interested in Science & Technology Studies, Political/Social Philosophy and Computer Science techniques that incorporates both interests. He has worked with the Massive Data Institute at Georgetown University studying misinformation during the 2024 election and interned at organizations implementing technologies to drive policy efforts. Diego is committed to leveraging an interdisciplinary approach to better understand how to use technology ethically in society.
