Time: April 10, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Speakers: Courtney Fleeger Neurodiversity brings unique perspectives and needs to digital experiences. This session explores how we can support these users through inclusive design strategies grounded in research. Learn how to apply cognitive-friendly design patterns and create interfaces that reduce friction and foster engagement. Whether you’re new […]
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Small Details, Big Impact: Micro-interactions, Accessibility, and When to Call a Specialist
Time: April 10, 9:45 am – 10:45 am Speakers: Meenal Dobariya Microinteractions – the small details like button feedback, form error messages, hover states, or loading animations – shape how people experience a digital product. When designed well, they reduce frustration and increase clarity. But when overlooked, they can create serious accessibility barriers for students, […]
The Future of SEO: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Search in Higher Ed
Time: April 9, 9:45 am – 10:45 am Speakers: Beth Carron and Shaun Spence Higher ed teams have been trying to implement and refine traditional SEO methods for years, but with AI-driven search changing how students find information, it’s time to shift focus. This session will take time to break down what’s changing, what still […]
Anatomy of a Viral Video
Time: April 10, 9:45 am – 10:45 am Speakers: Rachel Berry In December 2024, the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering dropped what became the university’s first truly viral video. With fewer than 1,000 Instagram followers at the time, the ME 370 Inverted Crawlers reel rocketed to the top, the second most-watched reel ever across […]
Modular Architecture for Web Applications
Time: April 10, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Mikael Arvola Our new standards and guidelines for developing web applications at the Graduate College. We’ll talk about system-level architecture as well as design choices for individual parts, and the reasoning behind each. The whole stack from server to user interface will be covered. While most […]
Intersection of Design & Accessibility
Time: April 10, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Speakers: Matthew Luken Design plays a critical role in digital accessibility. This team can help reduce 67% percent of defects & violations. Join us to learn best practices that all designers – UX, UI, Content, UX Researchers, and Graphic Designers – should be implementing to ensure their […]
The Future of Accessibility Looks Bright
Time: April 9, 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Speakers: Matthew Luken What does the future hold for accessibility? Between AI, changing standards, and stronger regulations around the world, the accessibility industry is rapidly changing. Join us to learn what’s on the horizon.
Exploring The Use of Advanced Technology to Enhance Learning Experience
Time: April 10, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Speakers: Junaid Majaz This presentation investigates existing disparities in online education by gaining a deeper understanding of how students interact with virtual spaces and how new tools can be designed to enhance learning experience by understanding the needs of the audience. By identifying these gaps, his research […]
Scroll-Stopping Design for Social Media
Time: April 10, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Speakers: Cassidy Marcum, Charlotte (Peloquin) Voznyuk Did you know that the average person scrolls through 300 feet of content on their phone every day… about the height of the Statue of Liberty? Good design isn’t just decoration, it’s essential for standing out in an oversaturated digital landscape. […]
How to Prepare Your Website for the AI Search Shift
Time: April 10, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Speakers: Kate McGowan AI-driven search, from LLMs like ChatGPT and Perplexity to Google AI Mode, is reshaping how consumers discover brands, engage with website content, and convert. As search engines and generative models surface answers directly, institutions face declining brand visibility, fewer site visits, and mounting pressure […]