Societal Computing Lab

Welcome to the SoCo Lab at Indiana University Bloomington! We are a group of researcher trying to make a difference in the world. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives we touch!

Projects

Our research focuses on applying theories, techniques, and research methods to address societal issues and create technologies that impact society.

• Social support for marginalized and underserved populations
  
  • People living with HIV
  • People with Autism spectrum disorder
  • People with epilepsy
  • People with mental health and substance abuse issues
• Fostering care for animal and environmental conservation efforts
  
  • Animal-assisted therapy technologies
  • Wellness and enrichment technologies for animals in captive environments
  • Automated inference of animal behavior based on computer vision and sensor data
  • Using social media to support citizen science for understanding migratory patterns

Current Lab Members