Affiliations
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Associate Professor of Commerce, McIntire School of Commerce
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Faculty Affiliate, Thriving Youth in a Digital Environment (TYDE)
Bio
Steven L. Johnson‘s award-winning research adopts a sociotechnical systems perspective that considers how the intersection of technology, people, processes, and data impacts individuals, organizations, and society. He explores how digital technology enables the discovery, creation, and sharing of information, including:
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in online communities and other social media that support open innovation
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through applications of social network analysis, computational linguistics, and computational social science methods to analyze language use, team dynamics, and large voluntary collectives
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in content moderation, toxic content, and algorithmic content prioritization
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the role of race, gender, and diversity in algorithms, outcomes, and online experiences
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societal impacts of digital technology, such as information-limiting environments (echo chambers and filter bubbles), the climate crisis, and ethical use of technology
His research has appeared in top-tier management journals of MIS Quarterly; Organization Science; Information Systems Research; and Harvard Business Review, as well as at international conferences sponsored by leading academic organizations, including the Academy of Management and the Association of Information Systems. He has taught numerous undergraduate and graduate courses, including systems and strategy, business analytics, and information technology management.
