Curriculum Vitae
Education
University of Notre Dame
Ph.D. Student, Computer Science and Engineering
- Advisor: Dr. Tim Weninger
- Remick Graduate Fellow
- Expected May 2028
Aug 2023 - present
University of Washington
B.S. Informatics and B.A. Art
- Bachelor of Science in Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction
- Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Art, Drawing and Painting
Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
Research Experience
Weninger Lab, University of Notre Dame
Graduate Researcher
- Advisor: Dr. Tim Weninger
- Research how algorithmically mediated platforms shape online community formation, visibility, belonging, and public discourse
- Develop dissertation research on feed-based platforms, social inference, and emergent belonging using qualitative, survey, and computational methods
- Study platform communities and information systems including TikTok and Truth Social
Aug 2023 - present
Social Futures Lab, University of Washington
Research Assistant
- Advisor: Dr. Amy Zhang
- Led a WikiCred-funded project developing new approaches to credibility and misinformation on YouTube
- Conducted contextual-inquiry interviews about user needs surrounding credibility
- Designed and developed the Viblio browser extension and companion application using Adobe XD and React
Aug 2020 - Aug 2023
Center for an Informed Public, University of Washington
Undergraduate Researcher
- Advisor: Dr. Rachel Moran
- Analyzed the #SaveTheChildren movement on Instagram and its relationship to QAnon
- Developed a qualitative codebook used to analyze more than 1,400 social media posts
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Adobe Research
Research Intern
- Mentor: Dr. Jose Echevarria
- Designed an accessible experience for artists with visual impairments to navigate canvas-based applications
- Conducted background research, communicated findings to company stakeholders, and implemented an iPad prototype in Swift
Jun 2021 - Sep 2021
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Emelia May Hughes, Renee Wang, Prerna Juneja, Tony W. Li, Tanushree Mitra, and Amy X. Zhang. 2024. Viblio: Introducing Credibility Signals and Citations to Video-Sharing Platforms. Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '24), Article 807, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1145/3613904.3642490
- Moran, R. E., Prochaska, S., Schlegel, I., Hughes, E. M., & Prout, O. (2021). Misinformation or Activism: Mapping Networked Moral Panic Through an Analysis of #SaveTheChildren. AoIR Selected Papers of Internet Research. https://doi.org/10.5210/spir.v2021i0.12212
Posters, Companion Papers, and Works in Progress
- Hughes, E. M., & Weninger, T. (2025). Echo Chambers and Information Brokers on Truth Social: A Study of Network Dynamics and Political Discourse. CSCW Companion '25. https://doi.org/10.1145/3715070.3749241
- Oguine, O. C., Anuyah, O., Hughes, E. M., & Badillo-Urquiola, K. (2024). Examining Mainstream News Media Narratives on Youth Online Safety. CSCW Companion '24, 349–354. https://doi.org/10.1145/3678884.3681874
- Hughes, E. M., Wang, R., Huang, A., Juneja, P., Mitra, T., & Zhang, A. X. (2022). Introducing Credibility Signals and Citations to Video-Sharing Platforms. University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium.
- Hughes, E. M. (2021). WikiUX: Introducing Credibility Signals and Citations to YouTube. University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Doctoral Consortium and Workshop Papers
- Hughes, E. M. (2024). #RushTok: An Evaluation of Event-Based Communities on TikTok. Association of Internet Researchers Doctoral Colloquium.
- Hughes, E. M., Wang, R., Juneja, P., Mitra, T., & Zhang, A. X. (2021). Introducing Credibility Signals and Citations to Video-Sharing Platforms. CSCW Workshop on Information Credibility & Alternative Realities in Troubled Democracies.
Patents
- “Multimodal canvas landmarks for accessible digital painting.” J. Echevarria, J. Sun, and E. Hughes. Filed 2023.
Fellowships and Awards
2026
- Notre Dame–IBM Technology Ethics Fellow
2025
- Graduate Justice Fellowship, Institute for Social Concerns, University of Notre Dame
2024
- Doctoral Colloquium, Association of Internet Researchers
- Notre Dame Computer Science and Engineering Poster Fair, Best Research Pitch, Honorable Mention
2023
- Remick Graduate Fellowship in Engineering, University of Notre Dame
2022
- RoboMaster North American Champions (3v3 and 1v1)
- Women United Art Prize, Shortlisted Artist
- Priscilla and Melvin Wilson Scholarship, University of Washington School of Art
2021
- RoboMaster North American Champions (3v3)
- Adobe Women in Technology Finalist
2020
- RoboMaster Second Prize, Open Source Award
Academic and Professional Service
Conference Reviewer
CSCW, CHI, and ICWSM
- CSCW 2025; CHI 2026; ICWSM 2025 and 2026
2025 - 2026
Notre Dame Graduate Society of Women Engineers
Executive Board Secretary
- Maintain meeting records and organizational documentation while supporting event logistics and programming
- Produce the newsletter and support member communications around professional development, mentorship, and community engagement
Spring 2026
501(c)(3) Supporting Advanced Robotics at the University of Washington
President of the Board
- Provide nonprofit governance and organizational support for ARUW
2023 - present
Advanced Robotics at the University of Washington
President
- Led a 75-person student robotics team to the 2022 North American RoboMaster Championship
- Coordinated team operations, scheduling, competition logistics, and organizational decision-making
- Redesigned recruitment and application processes to broaden participation and improve equity
2021 - 2022
Advanced Robotics at the University of Washington
Vice President
- Supported project management, sponsorship, and coordination across design, build, and competition cycles
2019 - 2021
Teaching Experience
Current State and Future of Generative AI (ESTM 60244)
Instructor of Record, University of Notre Dame ESTEEM Master's Program
- Designed and developed a graduate course on generative AI, prompt design, ethics, and AI product development
- Created course materials, assignments, readings, discussions, and project structure
Fall 2025; Fall 2026
Elements of Computing I (CSE 10101)
Instructor of Record, University of Notre Dame
- Taught introductory programming and computational thinking to non-major undergraduate students
- Designed instruction, assignments, and assessments for students with varied technical backgrounds
Spring 2026
Human Computer Interaction (CSE 40424)
Teaching Assistant, University of Notre Dame
- Instructor: Annalisa Szymanski
- Supported grading, office hours, assignment design, and student project mentorship
Spring 2025
Database Concepts (CSE 30246)
Teaching Assistant, University of Notre Dame
- Instructor: Dr. Tim Weninger
- Supported grading, office hours, and individual student support across two semesters
Fall 2023; Fall 2024
Forest Ridge School
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
- Taught Calculus II and designed a new Web Development curriculum after taking over both courses mid-year
Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
St. Catherine of Siena School
Robotics Teacher
- Designed and taught a middle-school robotics elective using LEGO Mindstorms
Sep 2022 - Jun 2023
Outreach and Community Engagement
2025
- Event volunteer and livestream host, RoboMaster North America Competition, San Diego
2024
- Event volunteer and livestream host, RoboMaster North America Competition, Boulder
2021 - 2022
- Student volunteer, ACM CHI 2021
- Invited speaker, Humboldt State University Robotics Camp
- ARUW volunteer and speaker for admitted-student, engineering orientation, and recruitment events
2019 - 2021
- Organizer and volunteer for ARUW Dawg Daze, Engineering Discovery Days, Giving Day, and STEM outreach
- Volunteer English streaming host, RoboMaster 2019