About Emily Shami Sher

I am a computer science and sociology student at Barnard College. I am particularly interested in the intersection of these subjects, researching how surveillance technologies affect specific communities throughout New York City. I want to explore the ways that surveillance technologies affect community members' perceptions of safety, trust, and belonging.

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

Barnard College

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2024

Research Topic

Sociology

Area of Expertise

Technology

Influencer Of

The Grounding Theories of My Research

I originally thought my research would be rooted in David Lyon's theories of surveillance and Michel Foucault's panopticism. However, I have shifted my background to include more of a criminology perspective, focusing on Labeling theory and Broken Windows theory.