Overview
Shaundra 'Shani B' Daily is the Cue Family Professor of the Practice in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. Her research focuses on analyzing and designing sociotechnical systems - the complex interactions between people, technology, and social structures - to support meaningful participation and success in STEM fields.
Her work encompasses four interconnected strategies: 1) Understanding sociotechnical ecosystems through mixed methods approaches that analyze how social structures, cultural contexts, and technical systems influence STEM participation and success; 2) Employing participatory approaches that empower communities to shape technology development; 3) Designing technologies that enhance emotional development, support interpersonal skills, and facilitate learning; and 4) Building supportive infrastructure through programs, curricula, and support structures that create enabling environments for learners to thrive in STEM.
Before joining Duke, she was an associate professor with tenure at the University of Florida in the Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering. She previously served as an associate professor and interim co-chair in the School of Computing at Clemson University. Having garnered over $40M in funding from public and private sources to support her collaborative research activities, Daily's work has been featured in USA Today, Forbes, National Public Radio, and the Chicago Tribune.
Daily earned her B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University – Florida State University College of Engineering and an S.M. and Ph.D. from the MIT Media Lab.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Recent Publications
Coding moves: Design and research of teaching computational thinking through dance choreography and virtual interactions
Journal Article Journal of Research on Technology in Education · January 1, 2021 Over the past 7 years, we pioneered the development of a program blending dance choreography, computer programming, and a virtual environment to teach computational thinking, broadening pathways for more diverse students. We investigated the ways in which ... Full text CiteAn Open Road Evaluation of a Self-Driving Vehicle Human–Machine Interface Designed for Visually Impaired Users
Journal Article International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction · July 3, 2019 Fully autonomous or “self-driving” vehicles are an emerging technology that may hold tremendous mobility potential for individuals who are visually impaired who have been previously disadvantaged by an inability to operate conventional motor vehicles. Prio ... Full text CiteAffective Computing: Historial Foundations, Current Applications, and Future Trends
Chapter · April 5, 2017 The approach outlined in this handbook works to close the existing gap between the traditional affect research and the emerging field of affective design and affective computing. ... Link to item CiteRecent Grants
NSF INCLUDES Alliance: The Alliance for Identity-Inclusive Computing Education (AIICE): A Collective Impact Approach to Broadening Participation in Computing
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2021 - 2027AI Institute: Athena: AI-Driven Next-generation Networks at the Edge
ResearchDirector · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2021 - 2026The Alliance for Interdisciplinary Innovation in Computing Education-Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (AiiCE-PRF)
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2022 - 2025View All Grants