About Us

We’re a team of five diversely skilled MHCI students at Carnegie Mellon University. We are thrilled to partner with our capstone client, Princeton University to design a Research Data Management Tool that would help researchers instill better practices in handling data throughout their research process.

Our Team

Meet Nava, our team's powerhouse, channels her passion for the interface between innovative technologies and human nature. Armed with a background in Computational Cognitive Science and Computer Science, she brings expertise to seamlessly integrate these realms, driving our projects forward with insight and ingenuity.

Meet Cassie, whose expertise in Statistics and Economics fuels her passion for exploring the convergence of data and design in creating user-centered products. Her pivotal role in catalyzing the design process within this project ensures a seamless integration of analytical insights and human-centric principles.

Meet Gaurav, a Product Designer driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact. With a solid foundation in Software Development and a background in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative insight to the team.

Meet Rebecca, the stealthy catalyst of transformative change. Balancing her studies between Information Systems & Human-Computer Interaction at CMU and her Master's in HCI, she quietly wields her passion for UX and product design to make technology more inclusive and user-friendly.

Meet Anika, whose journey from biomedical research to computational science has led her to the exciting intersection of research, programming, and design. With exceptional articulation skills and a background in Cognitive Science and Computer Science, she is the voice of our team

Our Team

Nava Babaei

Meet Nava, our team's powerhouse, channels her passion for the interface between innovative technologies and human nature. Armed with a background in Computational Cognitive Science and Computer Science, she brings expertise to seamlessly integrate these realms, driving our projects forward with insight and ingenuity.

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Cassie Xu

Meet Cassie, whose expertise in Statistics and Economics fuels her passion for exploring the convergence of data and design in creating user-centered products. Her pivotal role in catalyzing the design process within this project ensures a seamless integration of analytical insights and human-centric principles.

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Gaurav Nemade

Meet Gaurav, a Product Designer driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact. With a solid foundation in Software Development and a background in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative insight to the team.

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Rebecca Jiang

Meet Rebecca, the stealthy catalyst of transformative change. Balancing her studies between Information Systems & Human-Computer Interaction at CMU and her Master's in HCI, she quietly wields her passion for UX and product design to make technology more inclusive and user-friendly.

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Anika Vaishampayan

Meet Anika, whose journey from biomedical research to computational science has led her to the exciting intersection of research, programming, and design. With exceptional articulation skills and a background in Cognitive Science and Computer Science, she is the voice of our team.

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Our Advisors

Jessica Hammer
Associate Professor
Director, CTP

Award-winning game designer, researcher, and professor.

Julie Saunders
Adjunct Professor
UX Strategist

Independent consultant, researcher, and professor. 

Our Advisors

Jessica Hammer
Associate Professor
Director, CTP

Award-winning game designer, researcher, and professor.

Julie Saunders
Adjunct Professor
UX Strategist

Independent consultant, researcher, and professor.