UNSEEN Lab
The UNSEEN Lab in the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks to understand Underrepresented Narratives in the pursuit of global Sociotechnical Equity and address their Emergent Needs in the face of a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The lab is founded and led by Sourojit Ghosh.
Areas of Focus

Identifying Harm upon Marginalized Populations

Surfacing biases within and harmful impacts of emergent systems, specifically centering the experiences of often-overlooked populations.

Designing Safer and
Harm-Aware Systems

Practicing human-centered approaches that prioritize user safety and enshrine anti-harm mechanisms as foundational to system lifecycles.

Educating Designers of
Emergent Technologies

Developing pedagogies that ensure designers of large-scale systems prioritize the safety and dignity of historically marginalized communities.

Building User Literacy in
Emergent Technologies

Cultivating technical and critical literacy to bridge the digital divide amidst technological advancements, allowing disenfranchised communities to advocate for their needs.

Shaping Policy and Governance of
Emergent Technologies

Establishing policy guardrails for emergent technologies that safeguard the experiences of historically marginalized users.

Leveraging Emergent Technologies for
Social Good

Harnessing emergent technological capabilities to foster sociotechnical equity and ensure upliftment of historically disenfranchised populations