PhD Student
Information Science
Samantha Dalal is a second-year PhDÌýstudent in the Information Science Department at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. Her broader research examines algorithmically mediated work, specificallyÌýthe impacts of this type of work on laborers’ identity formation processes, well-beingÌýand ability to collectively organize. She uses mixed methods to identify how workers cope with algorithmic systems and how these systems can be better designed to support their work practices. She is currently partially funded by a Community Based Research Fellowship from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEngage that supports her research in developing data narratives for localÌýColorado rideshare and delivery drivers.Ìý