Karen Smith
Karen Smith is currently a Ph.D. student in the Faculty of Information Studies and Knowledge Media Design Institute at the University of Toronto. She holds an M.A. in Communication from ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV. Previously, she worked as a Netcorps Intern in The Philippines with a non-governmental organization focused on the migrant workers sector, and with a media outreach program addressing HIV and AIDS issues. Karen has also worked for a major online banking site in a content management role. Karen’s research interests lie in applications of technology for social inclusion. She was a member of the ATIC lab from 2004-2006, during which time she conducted research about the use of an internet terminal in a clinic waiting room.