Jennifer Mankoff

Jennifer Mankoff is the Richard E. Ladner Professor at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington. She previously held faculty positions at UC Berkeley’s EECS department and Carnegie Mellon’s HCI Institute. Her research focuses on accessibility, empowering disabled individuals through technologies like generative AI, 3D printing, and computational knitting.

• Education: PhD in Computer Science from Georgia Tech (advised by Gregory Abowd and Scott Hudson), BA from Oberlin College.

Her work addresses technical challenges in accessibility across domains such as higher education, health, and DIY solutions. She leads the Make4All Group and the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences (CREATE). Awards include the SIGCHI Social Impact Award, IBM Faculty Fellowship, and ASSETS 10-Year Impact Award.

• Scientific Awards:
  • SIGCHI Social Impact Award
  • Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship
  • IBM Faculty Fellowship
  • ASSETS 10-Year Impact Award
  • CHI Academy Member

Mankoff has mentored over 50 undergraduate and graduate students, including current faculty members like Julie Kientz and Gary Hsieh. She advocates for inclusive curriculum development, teaches courses on data-centric computing and HCI, and provides mentorship on navigating academia with disabilities.

• Contact: jmankoff@cs.uw.edu | jmankoff@acm.org | 206-685-3035