REU Accessible Information and Communication Technologies

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Abstract

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site on Accessible Information and Communication Technology (AICT) at Gallaudet University engages a group of students with a range of auditory abilities in human-centered research experiences that investigate the accessibility of information and communications technologies (ICT). As ICT becomes more pervasive, a crucial challenge is to provide a high quality user experience to people regardless of their auditory abilities, by training the next generation of people who have diverse auditory abilities. Students will learn about accessible ICT, engage in the research process from ideation to presentations, and join a community of scholars and practitioners who will provide career advice and mentorship. The REU projects will form the basis for new collaborations among the investigators and other collaborators at the students' home institutions. The teams of undergraduate and faculty/staff researchers with diverse auditory abilities increases recognition of the range and complexity of needs by users with diverse auditory abilities and possible ICT solutions. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

Key facts

NSF award ID
2447704
Awardee
Gallaudet University (DC)
SAM.gov UEI
TQCJUED1WEF9
PI
Raja Kushalnagar
Primary program
01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
WOMEN, MINORITY, DISABLED, NEC, REU SITE-Res Exp for Ugrd Site
Estimated total
$456,342
Funds obligated
$456,342
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
06/15/2025 → 05/31/2028