Overview
Kenneth S. Rogerson is Professor of the Practice at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy, and former Research Director of the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy. He is currently the University's faculty advisor for the BN Duke Scholars. He has served as chair of the American Political Science Association’s Information Technology and Politics Section and the International Studies Association's International Communication Section.
Rogerson earned a PhD in Political Science at the University of South Carolina, where his research focused on international relations, international communications and media policy issues. In his dissertation, he examined the evolution of U.S. foreign information policy. He has a Masters of Arts degree in International Relations and a BA in Journalism and European Studies from Brigham Young University.
Rogerson runs research projects on digital equity through Sanford School’s Tech Policy Lab, including work on technology in education, equitable device distribution, and digital divide issues. He serves on the board of the US national organization Digitunity, which works to provide technology to underserved populations.
Rogerson earned a PhD in Political Science at the University of South Carolina, where his research focused on international relations, international communications and media policy issues. In his dissertation, he examined the evolution of U.S. foreign information policy. He has a Masters of Arts degree in International Relations and a BA in Journalism and European Studies from Brigham Young University.
Rogerson runs research projects on digital equity through Sanford School’s Tech Policy Lab, including work on technology in education, equitable device distribution, and digital divide issues. He serves on the board of the US national organization Digitunity, which works to provide technology to underserved populations.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of the Practice in the Sanford School of Public Policy
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2018 - Present
Sanford School of Public Policy
Digital Intelligence Certificate Director in the Duke Initiative for Science & Society
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2025 - Present
Duke Science & Society,
University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society
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2018 - Present
Duke Science & Society,
University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
Affiliate of the Duke Center for International Development
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2023 - Present
Duke Center for International Development,
Sanford School of Public Policy
Recent Publications
AI in Public Education: Humble Beginnings and Revolutionary Potential
Chapter · January 1, 2021 Artificial intelligence (AI) is discussed quite often in the context of workplace automation, self-driving cars, or lethal autonomous weapons. Less frequent in discussions of artificial intelligence—both in how AI systems are presently in use, and how they ... Full text CiteThe Transparency Game: Government Information, Access, and Actionability
Journal Article Philosophy and Technology · March 1, 2020 Democratic governments might be required by law to disseminate information to the people. This is called governmental transparency. What is the burden of transparency? We propose a “pragmatic information theory of communication” that places information acc ... Full text Open Access CiteSources of Advocacy: When Does the Media Give Voice to Egyptian Advocacy NGOs?
Journal Article · August 19, 2014 CiteRecent Grants
Measuring the Harm of Online and Phone Fraud to the Elderly
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American Association of Retired Persons · 2024 - 2025Natural Disaster News: A Comparative Analysis of Local Newspaper Output and Social Media Sharing
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Facebook Inc. · 2019 - 2020View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of South Carolina, Columbia ·
2000
Ph.D.
Brigham Young University ·
1991
M.A.
Brigham Young University ·
1990
B.A.