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Research Partnerships

Build a Better Book Project

Led HS students across the country (Colorado, DC, Massachusetts) to design, prototype, and fabricate multimodal products informed by Universal Design principles and clients with accessibility considerations (blind and low vision, auditory, and different learning modalities). Implemented Build a Better Book project in public libraries, schools, and educational nonprofits.

Students engaged with: sound board recording and sound engineering; multilingual instruction; tactile materials; CNC machining; laser cutting; 3D printing; Braille; electronics; and more.

Timeframe

2016-2023

Position

Lead (project manager, curriculum development, grant writing and funding, partnership liaison, recruitment, facilitation training, program delivery)

Audience

High School students

Partners

National Science Foundation; University of Colorado; Boulder Public Library & BLDG 61; Anythink Libraries; Washington Leadership Academy; The Possible Zone

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