Brianna Lynn Wimer, a Ph.D. student in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, has been named a 2023 Google Ph.D. Fellow. The fellowship recognizes graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields.

Wimer’s research focuses on human-computer interaction and accessibility, specifically the computing needs of vision-impaired people. Her research is dedicated to developing technological solutions that ensure that people of all abilities can immerse themselves in and navigate visual data narratives.