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Emily Wang (she/they) serves as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at Oberlin College, where she bridges computing, design, and social sciences to advance accessibility for people with disabilities. Her work emphasizes community-centered design through direct collaboration with chronically ill, Blind, Deaf, and neurodiverse populations.
Her educational foundation includes:
- PhD in Technology and Social Behavior from Northwestern University
- MS in Technology and Social Behavior from Northwestern University
- BS in Engineering from Olin College
Professor Wang's research program critically examines accessibility barriers through dual lenses of Human-Computer Interaction and Disability Studies. Key focus areas include:
- Designing inclusive workplace technologies that accommodate diverse disability experiences
- Uncovering "invisible labor" required for accessibility in academic and professional contexts
- Developing co-creation methodologies with disabled communities
- Addressing specific challenges for dyslexic, Deaf, and neurodiverse populations
Analysis of her publications (2018-2022) reveals consistent exploration of accessibility in collaborative settings, with emphasis on academic writing practices for dyslexic adults and workplace communication between Deaf and hearing professionals. These works demonstrate her commitment to translating theoretical disability frameworks into practical design interventions within computing.
No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.
Professor Wang has developed and taught courses in programming, Human-Computer Interaction, and inclusive design, including Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI 150) for Spring 2025. While her curriculum development shows strong pedagogical engagement, specific details regarding graduate student mentorship or research grants are not provided.
Her research model involves active community partnerships across multiple disability communities, though no formal laboratory structure or named research center is specified in the available information.
