Researchers in the Digital Youth Lab explore the transformative potential of new and future technologies in young people’s lives. Drawing on a variety of methods and disciplinary perspectives, our work encompasses topics such as co-designing new technologies, youth well-being, computing education, developing literacies, and learning across settings.
Read a report by Negin Dahya and Jin Ha Lee on the role of virtual reality in public libraries. Study funded by Washington State Libraries, Office of the Secretary of State, and Oculus.
Virtual Reality Art & Design Curriculum: Read researchers' report on how to explore virtual reality creation through art making and world building.
How do I get involved in research?
DYL faculty and students work on a wide variety of projects and initiatives related to children, education, and technology usage, which you can read about in more detail on our Research page and the Project menu. You can also reach out to any of our members for more information on their research or curent projects.
Cross-campus, interdisciplinary team
Our faculty leaders are primarily based in the University of Washington’s Information School (iSchool) and Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE). We also have several PhD students working on a variety of projects in the digital youth space, as well as collaborators from universities across the country.