Presenter

Michelle L. Rogers, PhD is an associate professor in the College of Computing and Informatics at Drexel University. Dr. Rogers is engaged in research and teaching at the intersection of people, technology and information. She has used techniques from industrial and systems engineering, sociotechnical systems theory, user interface design methodologies, scenario-based user evaluation and participatory design. She has secured funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Spencer Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Nokia Corporation. Dr. Rogers’ research projects include investigating the usability and utility of patient portals and electronic medical records, Understanding health information technology in the Ugandan maternal health system among midwives and other community health workers. A native New Yorker and graduate of NYC Public schools (Brooklyn Technical High School), she completed the dual degree engineering program at Spelman College and Georgia Tech (electrical engineering). Dr. Rogers graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a MS and PhD in Industrial Engineering.