Research for Social Good: Education & Community
In this thrust, our research explores, identifies, and seeks to address societal ills that negatively impact individuals from one or more populations. Projects within this area are targeted at promoting inclusion and equity in a variety of contexts, such as education, transportation, and AI, producing guidelines or technology that may help to mitigate disparities in […]
UTT: A Conceptual Model to Guide Universal Design of Autonomous Vehicles
ABSTRACT Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are closer to becoming a reality in changing the landscape of commercial and personal transportation. The launch of these vehicles come with the promise of improved road safety, reduced traffic fatalities, and enhanced mobility. However, there are questions as to whether the design of AVs will meet the needs of everyone, […]
Inclusion by Design: A 75-Minute Crash Course on Accessible Design
ABSTRACT The community of researchers supporting instruction on design thinking has a significant body of materials to help students understand and master the process of creative problem solving in design. Missing, we argue are materials and processes which directly support the design of inclusive technologies for persons with disabilities. We present ‘Inclusion by Design’, an […]
