Alemitu Bezabih (PhD)

A postdoc researcher at the Colorado School of Mines, CO, USA. | HCI, health, stigma-informed computing, disclosure, social/spiritual support.

[Estelle Smith 🌟 @EstelleSmithPhD]

We've been studying student adoption of LLMs at @coschoolofmines. Get a first glimpse of the university-wide data in our @HRI_Conference workshop paper (https://t.co/S3yYUiQMgr) with @BezabihAlem @ShadiNrz, Bo Wu, and Gabe Fierro.

[Alemitu Bezabih (PhD) @BezabihAlem]

Pleased to announce our workshop paper "Toward LLM-Powered Social Robots for Supporting Sensitive Disclosures" @HRI_Conference with @ShadiNrz and @EstelleSmithPhD . We explore how social robots can assist in sensitive disclosures, addressing technical, ethical & privacy concerns.

[Estelle Smith 🌟 @EstelleSmithPhD]

I'm presenting on the release of new reactions on @CaringBridge during the #CSCW2023 Health Support session (chaired by @jesspater) at 2:30pm!
✅ Product Release: 💓 ➡️ 💓🙏😃😢
✅ We surveyed 800+ users
✅ We interviewed 13 users in-depth
**Serious design tensions ensued.**

[Estelle Smith 🌟 @EstelleSmithPhD]

Add this Health Support paper session on Weds, 10/18, 2:30-4pm CST to your #CSCW2023 schedule! 📅
https://t.co/hUiNKhoc7F

I'm presenting on the release of new reactions on @CaringBridge & discussing design opps in computer-mediated communication during health crises.

[ACM CSCW @ACM_CSCW]

The health blogging platform @CaringBridge expanded its reactions from 1 💓 option to a set of 4: 💓🙏😃😢. How did patient & caregiver users perceive this [contentious!] update?! See new #CSCW2023 work by @EstelleSmithPhD @hannahjean515 & @zwlevonian: https://t.co/Ztaia3bM5Q

[Alemitu Bezabih (PhD) @BezabihAlem]

Thank you for your emphasis on the concept of deliberately redesigning social media (technology) with a focus on enhancing human well-being and promoting a fulfilling experience, as opposed to exacerbating the frenetic and distracting aspects of contemporary living.🙏

[Estelle Smith 🌟 @EstelleSmithPhD]

Future research paradigms can honor & support healthy human spirituality through design. This generous award will open new frontiers in Computational Spiritual Support. I couldn't be more excited to start this journey or more grateful for all of your help along the way 🙏❤️
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[Estelle Smith 🌟 @EstelleSmithPhD]

We are especially focused in the areas of quantum computing and machine learning. Please share with your networks!

[Estelle Smith 🌟 @EstelleSmithPhD]

What do you think is most likely to happen with the #RedditBlackout?

(Responses 1 & 2 imply the blackout will end; responses 3 & 4 imply the API fees will remain as they are.)

[Alemitu Bezabih (PhD) @BezabihAlem]

@guo_freeman @ClemsonCECAS Congratulations!

[Alemitu Bezabih (PhD) @BezabihAlem]

@EstelleSmithPhD @CSatMines @StoddardLab @CUAnschutz @ChildrensColo Same excitation here, and happy to be part of this project, another endeavor with adolescents!

[Alemitu Bezabih (PhD) @BezabihAlem]

@EstelleSmithPhD @qiaosi_wang @mmadaio "Hybrid!", I think we still need it post-covid, with reasonable level of engagement.

[Alemitu Bezabih (PhD) @BezabihAlem]

Imagine, a mother uncertain about how to tell her little cute one that s/he has HIV😕. What can technology provide to support parents facing disclosing sensitive health information to children? Our paper at #CHI2023 has answers! https://t.co/Iwdmstj3BP

[eMedia Research Lab @eMediaResearch]

Congratulations to Alemitu Mequanint Bezabih @BezabihAlem on obtaining her Ph.D. degree with the title "Interactive Technology to Support HIV Management in Adolescents in Ethiopia"!

[Estelle Smith 🌟 @EstelleSmithPhD]

A student of mine is seeking adult participants who have received a formal ADHD diagnosis. The project aims to understand how tech can support challenging diagnostic processes. There is no participant compensation, but please send a DM if you're interested in a 30-45 min. chat!

[Alemitu Bezabih (PhD) @BezabihAlem]

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church is under systemic attack!
https://t.co/GThCt6mCNk

[Estelle Smith 🌟 @EstelleSmithPhD]

RT🙏! I'm recruiting my first #HCI/CS PhD student(s) for Fall 2023 @CSatMines @coschoolofmines.

Looking for folks who are driven to design real world sociotechnical interventions for mental health & spiritual care in collaboration w/clinical partners & online communities🧵

[ACM CHI PLAY @acmchiplay]

Learn all the things at #chiplay2022! 🧑‍🏫🧑‍🎓 Curious about the challenges & opportunities industry collabs might offer? 🤝 Pejman Mirza-Babaei & Jess Tompkins got you covered in their Masterclass! More info 👉 https://t.co/m5oZj7Fcbz

#CHIPLAY #sigchi @sigchi

[Alemitu Bezabih (PhD) @BezabihAlem]

@verovdabeele @EstelleSmithPhD Thank you @verovdabeele 😊 I aspire to follow your footsteps 👣, and I hope your mentorship will continue to follow me back!

[Alemitu Bezabih (PhD) @BezabihAlem]

Thank you so much for having me @EstelleSmithPhD! I feel honored 🎖 to be the 1st lab member, and with the opportunity to work with HCI+Spirituality. Equally 👌 excited 😊 🤗

[Estelle Smith 🌟 @EstelleSmithPhD]

📣HCI+Health folks📣
Incredibly exciting news! Alemitu Bezabih (@BezabihAlem) has accepted a postdoc position as the very first member of my research lab @CSatMines. 🎉I’m deeply impressed with her important work with HIV+ youths in Ethiopia. Here’s why... 1/🧵

[Alemitu Bezabih (PhD) @BezabihAlem]

Thank you 😊 @kathringerling, @verovdabeele for all the years of guidance, this became possible because of you! 🙏 I hope to keep you proud in my future endeavors as well.@EstelleSmithPhD