Through the lenses of human-computer interaction and accessibility, I explore how emerging technologies can amplify human creativity, collaboration, and learning.
Currently at Google
For speaking engagements: info [at] paulaconn.com
A selection of recent projects and publications. For more projects, refer to Google Scholar and Google Research:
How can we build conversational systems that remain consistently dependable despite the vast nuances of human speech? By introducing a scaffolded framework that embeds interactive machine learning into voice recording and model training, our research gives developers a practical roadmap for creating more robust technologies.
Even powerful hardware falls short if high workloads make a device too hot to hold. Addressing this challenge, this research introduces a consolidated hotspot that equips Android manufacturers with new engineering architectures and thermal thresholds.
Expanding upon existing design approaches, this paper investigates the use of smartphones within dynamic settings. The research outlines lenses under which new designs can be tested and demonstrates why current design practices must evolve to better support the accessibility community.