Laura South

Laura South serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Williams College. She joined the institution after completing her PhD at Northeastern University in 2024 under Michelle Borkin's supervision.

Her research centers on digital accessibility, with dual specialization in:

• Photosensitive epilepsy safety in interactive media (VR, data visualizations, social platforms)
• Assistive technologies for visual impairments (3D-printed braille systems)

Notable contributions include seizure-risk mitigation frameworks for dynamic content and empirical evaluations of tactile interfaces.

Her 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) reveal three dominant research trajectories:

• Photosensitivity safety mechanisms across immersive platforms (6 papers)
• Accessibility extensions for visualization systems (5 papers)
• Novel evaluation methodologies for inclusive design (4 papers)

Key venues include CHI, IEEE VIS, and ACM TOCHI.

Laura teaches human-computer interaction and introductory programming courses. Her educational background includes dual B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Statistics from Colorado State University (2018), followed by a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Northeastern University (2024).