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Solidarity economy, technology and decolonization

The intersection of economic practices, technological development and post-colonial perspectives to foster inclusive and community-driven approaches that address historical inequities and empower marginalized groups.

UMSI Research Roundup: From Procedure to Peril. Digital Health Technologies. Check out UMSI faculty and PhD student publications.

From Procedure to Peril | Digital Health Technologies: UMSI Research Roundup

06/29/2026

Recent UMSI faculty and PhD student publications. 

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UMSI research. Aspiring towards decency: Collectively and creatively appropriating information communication technology in Havana. Sylvia Darling Postdoctoral research fellow. Michaelanne Thomas, assistant professor.

From scarcity to solidarity: How Cubans creatively access and share digital technology

05/04/2026

New UMSI research examines how people in Havana, Cuba appropriate smartphones and internet access amid persistent economic constraints.

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UMSI Research Roundup. Coordinating Chaos. Clickbait. Political Identification. Check out UMSI faculty and PhD student publications. Block M. UMSI.

Coordinating Chaos | Clickbait | Political identification: UMSI Research Roundup

09/18/2025

Recent UMSI faculty and PhD student publications. 

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UMSI Research Roundup. Blood Pressure, Spatial Control, Public Perception. Check out UMSI faculty and PhD student publications.

Blood Pressure | Spatial Control | Public Perception: UMSI Research Roundup

07/28/2025

Recent UMSI faculty and PhD student publications. 

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A graphic of Ron Eglash with the text "Office of the Vice President of Research, 2024 Anti-Racism Grant, Ron Eglash, Professor"

Ron Eglash earns OVPR anti-racism grant

09/13/2024

Eglash, together with Stamps professor Audrey Bennett, will use artificial intelligence to build bridges between African artisans and Detroit’s Black fabricators. 

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UMSI Research Roundup. Cannabis Use, TikTok Social Drama. Recent publications by UMSI faculty and PhD students.

Cannabis use | TikTok social drama: UMSI Research Roundup

08/28/2024

Recent UMSI faculty and PhD student publications. 

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Office of the Provost 2024 University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor. Ron Eglash. Professor.

UMSI professor Ron Eglash appointed University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor

07/31/2024

The appointment honors faculty who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion through research, teaching and service.

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