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Through my research, I explore the intersection of people and technology, specifically race relations and technology. My research background spans the fields of human-computer interaction and community wellness with some of my previous projects examining the usefulness and design of wearable technologies.
Current Research Projects
AI in Non-Profits
This study, explores how non-profit organizations use AI to support organizational workflow to support Black and Brown communities. This project aims to understand the experiences of these organizations in order to optimally and equitably design artificial intelligence and incorporate the perceptions of minoritized communities and the organizations that serve them.
DataGOAT - Developing and Investigating Data Science Interventions Connected to University Athletics to Address Systemic Racism in Undergraduate STEM Education
This study is a $3.4 million National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project that aims to address this issue by enhancing athletes’ STEM identities through coursework and creating STEM career paths for them. This project works to fight against stereotypes about Black male athlete intelligence that are rooted in racism and classism through data agency and building data analytics skills.
Past Research
Black Feminism in Computing
The purpose of this study is to understand what aspects of social capital Black women use to navigate and persist in the computing ecosystem.
Cross-Sectional Associations Between Thigh Muscle Imaging and Function in Older Adults
This project was done in collaboration with Wake Forest School of Medicine. Utilizing data from the ongoing INVEST in Bone Health Trial (NCT04076618), the purpose of this analysis was to examine associations between sophisticated imaging measures of lower extremity muscle quality and fat infiltration, which may help identify modifiable predictors of functional decline and guide intervention strategies to preserve muscle health.
Lower Extremity Muscle Fatigue of Transport Pilot Study
This study was done in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology. The purpose of this study was to explore the exoskeleton-supported walking speed needed to minimize the muscular fatigue of transport.
The Usage of WHOOP in Division II Collegiate Athletics
This study was done in collaboration with WHOOP Inc. and Catawba College Athletics. For this study, we utilized the WHOOP 4.0 fitness strap to examine the physiological and performance metrics of three NCAA Division II athletic teams: Women's Lacrosse, Softball, and Baseball.
Examination of College Students' Perception of the Usefulness, Fairness, and Risk of Artificial Intelligence
This study was supported by Winston-Salem State University. The purpose of this study was to gauge college students' perception of fairness, usefulness, and risk when using Artificial Intelligence to address issues within the following domains: Youth, education, economics, opportunity, family, racism, solidarity, crime, and incarceration.
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