Permanent Professor of the Postgraduate Program in Informatics (PPGI) at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Coordinator of the HumânITas Research Group (PPGI/UFRJ), which since 2006 has sought to stimulate a more human perspective on the development and use of information technologies, stimulating reflections and new practices in researchers, companies, IT users and government, has a PhD in Administration from COPPEAD/UFRJ (2006), Master's in Systems and Computer Engineering from COPPE/UFRJ (1998), Specialization in Project Management from NCE/UFRJ (2001) and Degree in Informatics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ ) completed with a cum laude degree of academic dignity (1988). Collaborating Researcher of the research groups GETI (Strategic IT Management) and CORES (Social Computing and Social Network Analysis), both linked to PPGI/UFRJ. She was Director of the Extension Activities Area at NCE/UFRJ (2016/2019). Worked with the Université de Tours, France (2010-1012) and with the University of San Diego, USA (2002-2010) in teaching projects. She has experience in the areas of Computer Science and Administration, with an emphasis on Information Technology Management. She works mainly on the following topics: strategy and information systems, scientific research methodology and technology adoption with an emphasis on education and health. More information can be obtained at https://monicasilva.net/ on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zcJutVMzaJ-9ksYrOJ89Q on Instagram @profmonicasilva and https://www.linkedin.com/in/profmonicasilva/