Social Interaction Laboratory

The Social Interaction Lab is an interdisciplinary research hub that combines psychology, communication, computing, and design to understand how people interact with technology, a field known as human-computer interaction (HCI). We are particularly interested in studying technologies that are social, such as social media, mobile-health apps, and multiplayer games. Many of our current projects revolve around technology and mental health, including the development of a mobile app to support women in STEM and the use of bots to facilitate social support in virtual environments.