I work at the edge of disciplines: behavioral science, education, information design, and human-centered AI.

My work focuses on translating complex ideas into clear, practical learning experiences for students, educators, and families. Across libraries, nonprofits, higher education, and AI evaluation work, I have built experiences that help people understand emotion, social connection, media, and technology.

I am especially interested in how emerging technologies shape child development, attention, emotional attachment, and real-world social growth. As AI becomes part of everyday life, I believe educators and families need accessible, developmentally grounded guidance without fear, hype, or jargon.

My impact comes from building bridges: between research and practice, between children and adults, between technical systems and human needs. My goal is to translate complex systems into learning experiences that are clear, human-centered, and engaging in an increasingly complex world.

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Publications

Smith, M. G. (2025). Want to Learn AI? Ask It!. Featured article, Public Libraries Online.

Smith, M. G. (2021). Libraries and Mental Health Initiatives: A literature review. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-Journal).

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Presentations

Geyer [Smith], M.M., & Hannagan, R.J. (2011). Can Contempt Cost You an Election? Poster presented at 2011 Midwestern Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

Panelist: Trauma in Children’s Literature, LITapalooza Conference (2023, Naperville, IL); Presented on the ethics of trauma representation and trigger warnings in children’s literature.

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Media & Recognition

Podcast Guest

22 Panels; Comics for Empathy and Change series

It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention/Awareness. Oct 27, 2024

Comics for Empathy, Understanding and Change: Bonus Episode: With Great Power #22… 22 Panels with Jim Terry. Episode discussed Terry’s Come Home, Indio. Topics included alcoholism, depression, and suicidality in autobiographical comics Mar 16, 2022

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