Biography
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).
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).
Research Interests
Dr. McCullough's research focuses on resident engagement and information practices related to local government and ethical AI. Her previous research with Good Systems, a UT Grand Challenge centered on participatory design of ethical AI with with skilled trade workers at Austin Community College, the City of Austin, and the Texas AFL-CIO.
Teaching Interests
Organizational Behavior, Cross-Sector Collaboration, Public Engagement, Participatory Design for Ethical Technology Applications