Research Projects

Our lab is currently involved in four active research projects, which vary across different research interests, real-world applications, and populations. They are listed below:

Preparing Students for the New Manufacturing Economy: An Integrative Learning Approach
This initiative introduces high school students to the fundamentals of engineering and supports them in mentoring elementary school students, fostering a pipeline of peer-supported STEM learning.
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant #1949439

Science Modeling through Physical Computing: Contextualized Computational and Scientific Learning in the Grade 5-6 Classroom
Working with intermediate school teachers, this project focuses on integrating engineering, computer science, and 3D printing into existing science curricula, promoting hands-on learning and problem-solving skills in early education.
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant #1934113

Reading, Doing, and Sharing Mathematical Expressions for the Blind: A Multimodal Approach
We’re reimagining how students with visual impairments learn mathematics by developing accessible methods for understanding foundational math concepts.
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant #1910622

To Enact, To Tell, To Write: A Bridge to Expressive Writing through Digital Enactment
This project uses an interactive play space with 3D graphics to bring children’s stories to life, encouraging creativity, engagement, and narrative development through immersive digital environments.