Biography and expertise

Dr. Chelsea McCullough is a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration. She bridges her decades of professional experience in smart cities sector with her research interests in inclusive urban decision making and ethical AI to support students in their exploration of Political Science and Public Administration.

Dr. McCullough is a “pure Longhorn” completing all three of her advanced degrees at The University of Texas at Austin - PhD, School of Information (iSchool); MS and BS, College of Communication. She is an NSF NRT Fellow in Ethical AI. a University of Manchester (UK) Simon Industrial & Professional Fellow (2019), a Marshall Memorial Fellow (2018) and an Eisenhower Fellow (2016).

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Information Studies

University of Texas at Austin, 2025

Master's Degree

MA in Advertising

University of Texas at Austin, 2008

Bachelor's Degree

BSA in Advertising

University of Texas at Austin, 1997

Teaching Interests

Research Interests