About Monica Stephens

Hello. I’m Monica Stephens. I’m an assistant professor in the department of Geography at Durham University. My research integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and social media. I’ve posted more about my scholarship here. and my engagement with the media here.

Education

  • Ph.D. Geography, University of Arizona, 2012
  • M.A. Geography, University of Arizona, 2008
  • B.A. Geography & International Development + Social Change, Clark University, 2004

Professional Appointments

  • Durham University (UK), Assistant Professor Department of Geography
  • The University at Buffalo, Assistant Professor Department of Geography
  • Humboldt State University, Assistant Professor Department of Geography
  • University of Kentucky, Visiting Scholar
  • The University of Arizona, Graduate Instructor
  • MapInfo Corporation, Analytics Analyst

Recent fellowships & Awards

Bio Blurb

Monica Stephens (Ph.D., University of Arizona, 2012) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Durham University (UK). She has previously held faculty positions at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) and Humboldt State University. She currently resides in both Buffalo, NY USA and Newcastle, England. Her research examines data from social media to understand how (mis)information, incivility and exclusion are geographically distributed. Her work has appeared in popular outlets including Wired, The Guardian, and BBC World Service.

Email

mstephens@gmail.com