Jerry Fails

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Jerry Alan Fails

 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6139-1162
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    20022025

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    Dr. Jerry Alan Fails joined Boise State University in 2016 and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science. He received his Ph.D in Computer Science from the University of Maryland at College Park in 2009, where he was an active member of the Human-Computer Interaction Lab. Dr. Fails’ general area of research is Human-Computer Interaction, with a current focus on technologies that support children’s creativity, mobility, and collaboration. The primary goals of his current research is to leverage technology to encourage children to engage with their environment and with one another (two things technology is blamed for doing the exact opposite), and to engage children in generative activities as opposed to consumer oriented activities. As part of this, Dr. Fails leads a collaborative effort called Geotagger which enables children to make and share environmental observations. 

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG 13 - Climate Action
    • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    External positions

    Associate Professor, Montclair State University

    1 Jan 2014 → 1 Jan 2016

    Assistant Professor, Montclair State University

    1 Jan 2009 → 1 Jan 2014

    Instructor, University of Maryland at College Park

    1 Jan 2007 → …

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    • Conducting Ethical Research on Emerging Technologies for Children

      Hourcade, J. P., Bakala, E., Bonsignore, E. M., Currin, F. H., Fails, J. A., Gilhoi, A., Medina, N. M., Norris, D., Onions, M., Pires, A. C., Walsh, G., Yarosh, S. & Yip, J., Apr 2025, CHI EA 2025 - Extended Abstracts of the 2025 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Yamashita, N., Evers, V., Yatani, K. & Ding, X. (eds.). 3 p. 859. (Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    • Parent–Child Adaptive Responses for Digital Resilience

      Ziker, J. P., Fails, J. A., House, K., Boyer, J., Wendell, M., Abele, H., Maukar, L. & Ramirez, K., Apr 2025, In: Social Sciences. 14, 4, 197.

      Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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    • Democratizing the Ethics of Emerging Technologies for Children

      Schmuecker, S., Hourcade, J. P., Alper, M., Fails, J. A., Kawas, S. & Yarosh, S., 28 Aug 2024, Interactions, 31, 5, p. 32-37 6 p.

      Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

      Open Access
      1 Scopus citations

    • Evaluating the Use of Hypothetical 'Would You Rather' Scenarios to Discuss Privacy and Security Concepts with Children

      Blinder, E. B., Chetty, M., Vitak, J., Torok, Z., Fessehazion, S., Yip, J., Fails, J. A., Bonsignore, E. & Clegg, T., 23 Apr 2024, In: Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction. 8, CSCW1, 165.

      Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

      Open Access
      3 Scopus citations

    • Exploring Similarities and Differences in a set of Linked Multiple-site Design Sessions with Children

      Read, J., Sim, G., Fails, J. A., Boden, M. A., Korte, J. L., Bhatnagar, S., Hope Borchardt, L., Constantin, A., Gavrilescu, D., Wilson, C., Good, J., Andries, V. & Eriksson, E., 11 May 2024, CHI 2024 - Extended Abstracts of the 2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Sytems. 519. (Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

      Open Access
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