Anne Marie Piper

Dr. Anne Marie Piper is an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Her research focuses on human-computer interaction and accessible computing, aiming to create equitable digital experiences for diverse populations. She holds affiliations with the UCI Accessibility Research Collective and serves as Associate Director of the Steckler Center for Responsible, Ethical, and Accessible Technology (CREATE). Piper's work bridges technology design with social justice, particularly for people with disabilities, older adults, and neurodivergent individuals.

Education:

• PhD in Cognitive Science, UC San Diego
• MA in Education, Stanford University
• BS in Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology

Research Interests:

• Access to digital work environments (e.g., tools for blind professionals)
• Ageism in technology design
• Participatory design with marginalized groups
• Accessibility in collaborative technologies
• Technology for dementia care

Awards & Recognition:

• NSF CAREER Award (2020)
• $3.2M in NSF grants (Future of Work & Medium Awards)
• Best Paper Awards at ACM CHI, CSCW, and ASSETS

Advising & Labs:

• Directs UCI's Master's in Human-Computer Interaction and Design (MHCID) program
• Current advisees include Kapil Garg (Postdoc), Kana Huang (PhD), Xinru Tang (PhD), and others
• Lab alumni hold roles at Apple, Meta, Northeastern University, and academic institutions

Key Projects:

• GenAI accessibility studies for blind users ($2M NSF-funded)
• Accessible audio production tools for visually impaired creators
• Age-integrated communication platforms