Young Scientist Award
Jessica BrodeFrank – University of Illinois Chicago
Jessica BrodeFrank is a researcher and academic professional affiliated with the University of Illinois Chicago. Her documented work connects digital humanities, cultural heritage, information literacy, museum collections, and public engagement, providing a multidisciplinary foundation for recognition under a young scientist category.[1]
Abstract
Jessica BrodeFrank is a researcher and academic professional affiliated with the University of Illinois Chicago, with documented interests spanning digital humanities, cultural heritage, information literacy, museum collections, and public engagement. Her academic record includes doctoral training in Digital Humanities and research addressing the relationship between cultural heritage organizations and their audiences. These themes position her research within an interdisciplinary area connecting humanities scholarship, libraries, museums, and digital technologies.[2]
Keywords
Jessica BrodeFrank; Cultural Heritage; Digital Humanities; Museum Collections; Digital Literacy; Information Literacy; Crowdsourcing; Public Engagement; Digital Catalogues; Cultural Heritage Organizations.
Introduction
BrodeFrank’s documented professional profile places her at the intersection of scholarship, digital humanities, libraries, museums, and cultural heritage. ORCID records indicate that she has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Digital Librarian in Digital Programs at the University of Illinois Chicago since June 2023.[1] Her professional activities also include engagement with organizations and initiatives connected with museums and digital innovation. This combination of academic and professional experience provides context for understanding the development of her research interests.[4]
Research Profile
Her documented education includes a DPhil in Digital Humanities from the School of Advanced Study, completed between September 2019 and January 2024.[1] Her research profile includes work on cultural heritage organizations, museum collections, digital catalogues, information literacy, and participatory digital experiences. These activities demonstrate continued involvement in digital and cultural heritage scholarship.[5]
Research Contributions
BrodeFrank’s recorded contributions address participatory experiences, museum metadata, information literacy, and public input in digital catalogues. Her work examines ways in which cultural heritage collections can become more accessible and useful through participation and digital engagement.[2] Particular attention is given to questions involving representation, transparency, access, and the description of collections. [3]
Publications
The available ORCID record documents publications and scholarly works spanning journal articles, book chapters, interactive resources, magazine contributions, and other academic outputs.[1] Among the documented works are publications concerning cultural heritage organizations, digital literacy interventions, museum metadata, and crowdsourcing knowledge for representation. Several recorded publications include DOI identifiers, providing persistent links to the associated scholarly records.[2]
Research Impact
The documented body of work demonstrates an emphasis on connecting cultural heritage collections with audiences through participatory and digital methods. Her publications address practical challenges involving access, metadata, representation, information literacy, and engagement across cultural heritage environments.[2] Such research can contribute to discussions about how institutions organize, describe, and present collections for diverse audiences. [3]
Award Suitability
Based on the supplied academic record, BrodeFrank presents a profile relevant to a Young Scientist Award emphasizing emerging scholarship, digital humanities, and cultural heritage. Her doctoral training, academic appointment, documented publications, and professional distinctions provide evidence of an active interdisciplinary research trajectory.[1] Her research addresses contemporary questions surrounding digital access, cultural collections, and public participation. [5]
Conclusion
Jessica BrodeFrank’s documented scholarship centers on digital approaches to cultural heritage, with particular attention to participation, information literacy, museum collections, and digital access. Her academic preparation and professional experience demonstrate an interdisciplinary pathway linking digital humanities with cultural heritage practice.[1]
External Links
References
- ORCID. (2026). Jessica BrodeFrank — ORCID record and employment information.
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4788-9376
- BrodeFrank, J. (2026). The Power Behind Choice: Cultural Heritage Organizations’ Ability to Address Information Literacy Through Engagement with the Public. Heritage. DOI: 10.3390/heritage9080293
https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage9080293
- BrodeFrank, J. (2025). Participatory Experiences as Digital Literacy Intervention: Using Cultural Heritage Collections to Build. International Journal of Academic Studies in Technology and Education. DOI: 10.55549/ijaste.63
https://doi.org/10.55549/ijaste.63
- BrodeFrank, J. (2022). Crowdsourcing Metadata in Museums: Expanding Descriptions, Access, Transparency, and Experience. Perspectives on Data. DOI: 10.53269/9780865593152/02
https://doi.org/10.53269/9780865593152/02
- BrodeFrank, J. (2021). Crowdsourcing Knowledge for Representation: Interactive Learning and Engagement with Collections Using Zooniverse’s Mapping Historic Skies. Theory and Practice. Research work recorded in the author’s ORCID profile.
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4788-9376