Bianca Reisdorf is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina. Her work focuses on the intersection of inequalities and digital media and the internet, with a focus on digital inequalities among marginalized populations.
In her recent research, Dr. Reisdorf has been focusing on internet access in correctional settings and how returning citizens navigate a technology-dependent world after release. She also has expertise in research digital inequalities among lower-income communities. In addition, Dr. Reisdorf is interested in proxy internet use, as well as how internet users look for and evaluate information from various media sources. She uses various different methodologies in her research, including surveys and qualitative in-depth interviews and focus groups.
Dr. Reisdorf has published more than 25 peer-reviewed articles in addition to book chapters and reports. Her work has been cited in the media numerous times over the past 10 years, including in the Economist and the BBC. Dr. Reisdorf’s work emphasizes the importance of real-life relevance and regularly includes recommendations for policymakers and practitioners. Dr. Reisdorf received her doctorate from the University of Oxford.