Lisa Messeri

University of Virginia, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Universidad de Manizales

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Lisa Messeri is a leading scholar in the anthropology of science and technology, with a focus on how scientific knowledge is produced in the context of space exploration and digital environments. Her research bridges science and technology studies (STS), critical cartography, and the social implications of emerging technologies. In her highly cited work, "Extra-terra incognita: Martian maps in the digital age," Messeri examines how NASA computer scientists, calling themselves "The Mapmakers," challenge the ontological fixity of maps, revealing how digital tools reshape our understanding of extraterrestrial landscapes. She has also contributed to discussions on standardization in the space industry, highlighting the tension between craft and mass production in high-tech sectors. More recently, Messeri has turned her critical eye to generative artificial intelligence, as seen in her 2023 paper "Teaching with ChatGPT," where she explores the pedagogical and ethical dimensions of AI in the classroom. Her work, though modest in raw citation counts, is highly influential within STS and anthropology, offering profound insights into the cultural and material practices that shape scientific knowledge.