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Brianna Wimer

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Brianna is a Ph.D. student in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame and a visiting researcher at the University of Washington. She’s advised by Dr. Ronald Metoyer (Notre Dame) and Dr. Jennifer Mankoff (Washington). Brianna earned her Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of Alabama in 2021, advised by Prof. Chris Crawford. She is also a Google Ph.D. Fellow.

Her research centers on improving data visualizations for accessibility, particularly for those with visual impairments. She works on identifying accessibility challenges and crafting more user-friendly interactive visualization experiences.

Visit Brianna’s homepage at: https://www.briannawimer.com/

Jeongwon Jo

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Jeongwon Jo is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. Her research lies at the intersection of Community Informatics, Computer-supported Cooperative Work, and Human-Computer Interaction, with a focus on leveraging emerging technologies and AI to support socioeconomically marginalized populations. Her work emphasizes human-centered approaches to foster collaboration among social service organizations and enhance their operational efficiency. She obtained her Ph.D. in Informatics from Pennsylvania State University in 2024, following a Bachelor of Science degree from Yonsei University in 2019. Her interdisciplinary background informs her innovative approach to addressing societal challenges through technological advancements.

Visit Jeongwon’s homepage at: https://www.jeongwon-jo.com

Si Chen

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Si Chen is a joint Postdoctoral Researcher at the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and ND Learning. Her research focuses on AI in education and human-computer interaction, emphasizing how emerging technologies influence educational equity and accessibility through human-centered approaches. She earned a Ph.D. in Information Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2024 and a Bachelor of Science from Tsinghua University in 2019. In addition to her academic background, she has hands-on experience working in special education schools and related professional fields.