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In 2014, Fiesler called out the introduction of a [[Computer Engineer Barbie]] as misogynistic due to the accompanying story and suggested her own story.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Fulcher |first=Michelle P. |title=Barbie’s Now A Robotics Engineer. This CU Professor Helped Make It Happen |url=https://www.cpr.org/show-segment/barbies-now-a-robotics-engineer-this-cu-professor-helped-make-it-happen/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=Colorado Public Radio |language=en}}</ref> Fiesler has gone on to help provide expertise to [[Barbie|Barbie's]] company, [[Mattel]], when creating new [[STEM]]-[[Barbie's careers|focused Barbies]].<ref name=":1" />
In 2014, Fiesler called out the introduction of a [[Computer Engineer Barbie]] as misogynistic due to the accompanying story and suggested her own story.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Fulcher |first=Michelle P. |title=Barbie’s Now A Robotics Engineer. This CU Professor Helped Make It Happen |url=https://www.cpr.org/show-segment/barbies-now-a-robotics-engineer-this-cu-professor-helped-make-it-happen/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=Colorado Public Radio |language=en}}</ref> Fiesler has gone on to help provide expertise to [[Barbie|Barbie's]] company, [[Mattel]], when creating new [[STEM]]-[[Barbie's careers|focused Barbies]].<ref name=":1" />


Fiesler has [[Type 1 diabetes]]. She has done advocacy and research regarding technology and diabetes, especially around [[insulin pump]]<nowiki/>technology.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Lisa |date=2023-04-04 |title=Building a better ‘bionic pancreas’ |url=https://www.colorado.edu/cmcinow/building-better-bionic-pancreas |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=CMCI Now Magazine |language=en}}</ref>
Fiesler has [[Type 1 diabetes]]. She has done advocacy and research regarding technology and diabetes, especially around [[insulin pump]] technology.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Lisa |date=2023-04-04 |title=Building a better ‘bionic pancreas’ |url=https://www.colorado.edu/cmcinow/building-better-bionic-pancreas |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=CMCI Now Magazine |language=en}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 16:25, 1 April 2024

Casey Fiesler
Academic background
EducationGeorgia Institute of Technology (PhD) Vanderbilt University (JD)
Academic work
InstitutionsUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Websitehttps://caseyfiesler.com/

Casey Fiesler is an American associate professor at University of Colorado Boulder who studies technology policy, internet law and policy, and public communication.[1]

Career

Fiesler graduated from Georgia Tech with a PhD in Human-Centered Computing and a JD from Vanderbilt University.[1] While at Georgia Tech, Fiesler helped provide research into AO3, as a model for healthy online communities for women and other minorities.[2] She is among the founding members of the CU Boulder Information Science Department.[1] Fiesler is also known for her public communication work on TikTok around algorithmic justice, social media platforms and policy, and ethical considerations around technology.[3][4] Her TikToks have also provided education around IP and patent law, especially with regards to modern social media and artificial intelligence.[5]

In 2014, Fiesler called out the introduction of a Computer Engineer Barbie as misogynistic due to the accompanying story and suggested her own story.[6] Fiesler has gone on to help provide expertise to Barbie's company, Mattel, when creating new STEM-focused Barbies.[6]

Fiesler has Type 1 diabetes. She has done advocacy and research regarding technology and diabetes, especially around insulin pump technology.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Casey Fiesler". College of Media, Communication and Information. 2015-06-01. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  2. ^ Preston, Joshua (9 May 2016). "Georgia Tech Research Finds Fan Communities Are Reshaping the Social Web for the Better | News Center". news.gatech.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  3. ^ Fiesler, Casey (2023-03-28). "Congress Doesn't Understand Something Big About TikTok". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  4. ^ Dever, Ally (2022-03-18). "Millions are turning to TikTok for the latest on Ukraine, but can the platform be trusted?". CU Boulder Today. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  5. ^ Key, Madeleine (2023-11-20). "Understanding IP Matters: How a Unique Influencer-Educator is Attracting Diverse Audiences". IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  6. ^ a b Fulcher, Michelle P. "Barbie's Now A Robotics Engineer. This CU Professor Helped Make It Happen". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  7. ^ Marshall, Lisa (2023-04-04). "Building a better 'bionic pancreas'". CMCI Now Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-29.