Example Lab · Department of Computing, Example University
Software for the people it usually leaves out.
The Example Lab studies how people with different abilities and in different communities use technology, then builds tools with them. Everything on this demo site is invented.
- 6Publications
- 6People
- 3Projects
In collaboration with
- Example Institute of Technology
- Example Science Foundation
Research
What we work on
- Accessible InterfacesInterfaces that work for people with a range of abilities.1 project · 2 publications
- Civic TechnologySoftware for local services and the communities that use them.1 project · 2 publications
- Learning TechnologiesHow students and teachers learn with and about computing.1 project · 2 publications
Publications
Selected work
2025 · Conference
Listening Between the Lines: How Screen Reader Users Skim Long Documents
Imani Sato, Lena Okafor, Sam Ortega, Rowan Pike
Proceedings of the Example Conference on Human FactorsOpen access
2024 · Journal
Reporting Potholes Together: Collective Issue Reporting in a Mid-Sized City
Tomás Reyes, Jun Park, Rowan Pike
Journal of Example Interaction Studies
News
Lately
Academic
Best Paper Award at ExampleCHI 2025
Our paper on how screen reader users skim long documents received a Best Paper Award.
Event
Open lab day for prospective students
Prospective students visited the lab, tried our prototypes and met the team.
Community
Neighbourhood Reports wraps up
After two years with three neighbourhood associations, the Neighbourhood Reports project has finished. The tool stays with the associations.