Lisa Elliot

Lisa Elliot is a Research Associate Professor at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) within the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Her primary affiliation is with the Research and Teacher Education department, where she focuses on advancing accessibility and educational equity for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. She holds leadership roles in NTID's Office of the Associate Dean of Research and collaborates with RIT's Office of the President on research initiatives.

Her research emphasizes educational technology, speech-to-text systems, and STEM accessibility. Notable projects include the Deaf STEM Community Alliance and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Virtual Academic Community (DHHVAC), which aim to support underrepresented students in STEM fields. She has secured grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for studies on speech recognition technologies, communication in diverse teams, and online learning resources.

Elliot’s work spans publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, addressing topics such as e-learning accessibility, captioning tools (e.g., C-Print), and synchronous tutoring. Her research consistently bridges academic theory with practical applications, advocating for inclusive educational practices.

She has presented at conferences like AERA, AHEAD, and AAAS, and her grants include NSF-funded projects on automatic speech recognition in small groups and tablet-based note-taking systems. Elliot’s contributions extend to mentoring and fostering collaborations that enhance accessibility in higher education and workplace settings.