Lana Yarosh, Ph.D.
Human-Computer Interaction Researcher | Designing Inclusive Technology
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Lana Yarosh, Ph. D. is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, where she leads the Social Innovations Lab.
Her research focuses on designing interactive technologies that are accessible and empowering for underrepresented users. Yarosh has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and received the NSF CAREER Award for her work on inclusive communication tools. Her TEDx talk, 'Designing Technology for All,' has been viewed over 500,000 times, making the case for greater diversity in the tech industry.
Yarosh's keynotes inspire audiences to create products and services that work for everyone, not just the majority.
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How technology can reconnect parents and kids
When children are separated from their parents -- whether due to migration, custody changes, incarceration or any number of other factors -- how can families maintain connection? Computer scientist Lana Yarosh showcases why it's important to design technology that empowers people to share meaningful interactions beyond a video chat or phone call, granting them the chance to reconnect despite life's big disruptions.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxMinneapolis 2017 | 2017 | 🇺🇸Minneapolis, United States |
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