Bio

Mariah is an undergraduate researcher at the University of Texas at Arlington studying Human–Computer Interaction. Her research focuses on creativity support tools, digital fabrication, and learning through iteration and error. She is interested in designing technologies that help people learn, create, and develop expertise, and plans to pursue graduate studies in HCI.

Beyond her research, she is committed to building inclusive communities through student leadership, mentorship, and founding initiatives that foster collaboration and meaningful engagement.

Projects

Published Projects

Beadle

A Bricolage Toolkit for Exploring, Perceiving, and Redesigning Thermoplastic Materiads using Fuse Beads

Case by Case

Generative AI as a Tool for Documentation and Speculation Across Material Practices