Matthew Marino

Matthew Marino is a Professor and Director of the Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute at the University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and Education. His research focuses on game-based learning, STEM education, executive function strategies, universal design for learning, and artificial intelligence applications in special education.

• Co-PI at National Center on Innovation, Design, and Digital Learning
• Principal Investigator for Inclusive Education Services
• Recruiting Doctoral Scholars for the SPARC project

His work spans both broad and specific domains:

• General research areas: Game-Based Learning, STEM Education, Executive Function, Universal Design for Learning, AI in Education
• Key article trends: Fraction instruction through gamification, AI ethics in education, UDL implementation, virtual learning environments for students with disabilities, STEM accessibility solutions, and teacher training with emerging technologies

Dr. Marino's expertise includes:

• Instructional Design for diverse populations
• Universal Design for Learning frameworks
• Executive function support strategies
• Transition programs from school to work environments

Current projects involve:

• Tech-Alliance partnerships with Idaho, Washington, and Maine
• Developing workforce readiness programs for young adults with intellectual disabilities