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Kathleen McCoy is a Professor of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware and co-Director of the University of Delaware Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AICoE). She has been a faculty member since 1985, joining immediately after completing her PhD at the University of Pennsylvania.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Computer and Information Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1985
- MS in Computer and Information Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1982
- BS Magna Cum Laude in Computer and Information Sciences, University of Delaware, 1980
McCoy's research focuses on Artificial Intelligence with specialized expertise in Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Generation, consistently emphasizing Accessibility for People with Disabilities. Her work integrates Machine Learning and Computing Foundations to develop innovative assistive technologies that improve independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities through AI-driven solutions.
She has received significant recognition for academic excellence:
- University of Delaware Excellence in Teaching Award (1997)
- University of Delaware Excellence in Advising Award (2001)
- College of Arts and Science Outstanding Advisor Award (2003)
McCoy has held substantial leadership roles including Department Chair of Computer and Information Sciences (2015-2021) and as a technical consultant for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) from 2013-2024, where she co-chaired the US Interagency Committee on Disability Research Subcommittee on Assistive Technology. Her professional service includes Treasurer/Secretary-Treasurer of the Association for Computational Linguistics (1998-2007), Founding President of SIG-SLPAT (2011-2013), Co-Editor-in-Chief of ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing (2013-2019), and current Vice-Chair of ACM SIGACCESS.
