Vaughan Collins, AM
Research Coordinator
Research Coordinator
Co-Director, Methods Core
Associate Professor, Information School Adjunct assistant professor, Department of Human-Centered Design and Engineering Jason’s research examines the question: how do new technologies support collaborative learning in children and families? I answer this question by: (1) building innovative technologies for new collaborations; (2) examining how current technological trends influence family collaborations around learning; and (3) developing
Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering James’s research focuses on Human Computer Interaction and contributions to software tools that make new forms of interaction more accessible. Overall, his research is motivated by challenges at the intersection of technology and design, and developing new tools that empower individuals in important areas like health care. James
Faculty, Methods CoreClinician Supervisor, Solano Health Ian’s academic and clinical work has focused on delivering primary health services to vulnerable populations in the U.S. and developing countries around the world. He is one of the principal investigators of the Alacrity Center’s Signature R01 project and is the PI of a Participatory Research Project focused on suicide risk detection here at
Postdoctoral Scholar
Former Manager, UW Alacrity
Principal Investigators: Amritha Bhat, Monica Oxford. This project aims to enhance access to parenting support for women with postpartum depression and anxiety (PDA) by redesigning a parenting intervention for integration into Collaborative Care.
Principal Investigators: Jessica Chen & Emily Williams. This project adapts a shared decision-making protocol to improve PTSD treatment uptake in VA primary care through human-centered design.
Principal Investigators: Elin Björling & Jennifer Sonney. This project develops a scalable, school-based virtual reality mindfulness intervention to reduce stress and improve well-being among adolescents.