Mary Goldberg

Mary Goldberg is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Interprofessional Studies at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, where she also directs the Master of Rehabilitation Technology (MRT) program. She is affiliated with the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology and leads initiatives in interprofessional education and assistive technology innovation.

Research Interests: Her work focuses on assistive technology service delivery, innovation capacity building, and program evaluation, with applications in global health, education, and rehabilitation. She promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM and academic training programs.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in wheelchair service provision education, hybrid learning models, and technology translation readiness, indicating her leadership in bridging research with real-world implementation in assistive technology.

Scientific Awards:

• Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA) Emerging Leader Award
• The Chronicle of Higher Education Top Innovator in Higher Education

Advising and Grants: Goldberg has directed multiple training programs for undergraduates, veterans, graduate students, and STEM teachers, focusing on innovation and assistive technology. While specific advisees are not listed, her leadership in educational programming underscores her mentorship impact. She has secured funding for interprofessional initiatives and technology translation projects.

Labs and Teams: She co-directs the Initiative to Mobilize Partnerships for Successful Assistive Technology Translation and leads the Center for Interprofessional Studies Online Learning Playground, which offers digital badges in innovation, aging in place, and emergency response. She is also a member of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute and serves on the Board of Directors for the International Society of Wheelchair Professionals.