Joy Lisi Rankin

Joy Lisi Rankin is a historian and author who specializes in the social and cultural history of computing.

Her work focuses on challenging conventional narratives about the development of personal computing and digital culture.

Rankin's research emphasizes the role of educational institutions, government initiatives, and diverse user communities in shaping early computing networks.

She holds a Ph.D. in History from Yale University and has been a research associate at the Center for Information Technology Policy at Princeton University.

Rankin's approach to computing history incorporates perspectives on gender, race, and class, aiming to highlight overlooked contributions and experiences in the field.