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Professors Karen Cochrane and Daniel Harley from Stratford are using Generative AI (GenAI) to create customizable gaming controllers for individuals with complex disabilities. Dr. Cochrane's collaboration with caregivers plays a crucial role in designing these accessible solutions, ensuring they meet the unique needs of users. Their project, awarded by the Google Academic Research Awards (GARA), aims to enhance accessibility and social inclusion through low-cost, user-friendly technology. By leveraging their combined expertise in physical computing and gaming interaction, Dr. Harley and Dr. Cochrane are developing innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. The project will receive up to $150,000 USD in funding and support from Google, highlighting a future where technology fosters a more inclusive gaming experience.

On January 24, the Office of Research hosted a panel discussion on understanding where Artificial Intelligence (AI) will take us. Panelists from the Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute (Waterloo.AI), and industry professionals spoke about AI's current and future uses.

Designing for Mental Health at uXperience

Cryptocurrency has rapidly increased in popularity and is changing the way we conduct business and make transactions. Cryptocurrencies provide certain advantages over traditional systems

Project Figleaf awarded funding in AI partnership

Gamification strategies should be more inclusive

As we increasingly seek connection in a virtual world, privacy and security breaches remain a constant threat. It isn't just a challenge for legal teams and security experts – privacy should be a priority right from the start.

Stratford Student Austin Jack wins D&AD New Blood Award for achievement in design and advertising

No matter the language a person speaks, we still relate to the shared experiences of those around us. A legend is a legend. Friendship is friendship.

TikTok Tyson

Tyson McGavin (BGBDA ’22) is fostering community among game players and embracing the emerging digital marketing landscape of TikTok. He recently surpassed the 500K follower milestone for Big Blue Bubble’s My Singing Monsters account. 

When Natalie Gaudet was completing the Master of Digital Experience Innovation (MDEI) program, her team partnered with Rogers as part of the industry capstone course.