Dr. Gallant’s teaching and research interests include the application of research methods to social computing, experience design, and the maximization of information and communication technology (ICT) to advance human communication in multiple contexts – work, home, and social environments. She has published previously in Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, Academic Exchange Quarterly, and Qualitative Research Reports in Communication. She has presented numerous papers at national and international conferences such as the International Communication Association Conference, National Communication Association Conference, General Online Research Conference, and Critical Issues in eHealth Research Conference. She has worked as a consultant and usability specialist for corporations such as Hewlett Packard and ChannelWave Software. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska  Lincoln.