DePaul raise Lab
DePaul
RAISE Lab
DePaul
RAISE Lab
Meet the team advancing responsible AI systems that serve communities and promote justice in computing
Guiding Research Questions
How can we equitably design and evaluate human-centered AI/ML systems, particularly natural language technologies, to ensure they are fair, culturally competent, and reflective of the values and needs of all people—especially disproportionately affected users, while addressing the technical, ethical, and societal challenges inherent in AI/ML technologies?
Guiding Research Questions
How can we equitably design and evaluate human-centered AI/ML systems, particularly natural language technologies, to ensure they are fair, culturally competent, and reflective of the values and needs of all people—especially disproportionately affected users, while addressing the technical, ethical, and societal challenges inherent in AI/ML technologies?
Guiding Research Questions
How can we equitably design and evaluate human-centered AI/ML systems, particularly natural language technologies, to ensure they are fair, culturally competent, and reflective of the values and needs of all people—especially disproportionately affected users, while addressing the technical, ethical, and societal challenges inherent in AI/ML technologies?
Founder
Jay L. Cunningham Ph.D.
Jay L. Cunningham Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Human Computer Interaction
Dr. Jay L. Cunningham is a technology scholar-practitioner with over a decade of interdisciplinary research, public interest technology leadership, and policy advisory experience at the intersection of AI governance, data ethics, and racial equity.
Our Team
Meet those computing
for the common good
The RAISE Lab is a Research Working Group house within the DePaul University College of Computing and Digital Media.
Alex Rudnicki
Graduate Research Fellow
João Vieira
Lab Manager
Aarchi Koshiya
Graduate Design Fellow
Rameet D'Souza
Graduate Design Fellow
Shreyas Vasisht
Graduate Research Fellow
Ramya Yerramilli
Graduate Research Fellow
Kaelyn J. Ellison
Graduate Research Fellow
Efi Dawodu
Graduate Research Fellow
Dennis Benlot
Graduate Design Fellow
Chaithanya
UX Research Fellow
Work with us
Careers
We seek students who are passionate about using technology for social good, committed to community-centered research approaches, and interested in interdisciplinary collaboration. Background in computer science, HCI, data science, or related fields preferred, but we welcome diverse academic backgrounds.
Undergraduate Research (B.S.)
Get hands-on experience with community-centered research methods and responsible AI development.
Community partnership experience
Research methodology training
Community partnership experience
Publication opportunities
Conference presentation support
Graduate school preparation
Master’s Students (M.S.)
Get hands-on experience with community-centered research methods and responsible AI development.
Community partnership experience
Research methodology training
Community partnership experience
Publication opportunities
Conference presentation support
Graduate school preparation
Doctoral Students (Ph.D)
Get hands-on experience with community-centered research methods and responsible AI development.
Community partnership experience
Research methodology training
Community partnership experience
Publication opportunities
Conference presentation support
Graduate school preparation
Work with us
Careers
We seek students who are passionate about using technology for social good, committed to community-centered research approaches, and interested in interdisciplinary collaboration. Background in computer science, HCI, data science, or related fields preferred, but we welcome diverse academic backgrounds.
Undergraduate Research (B.S.)
Get hands-on experience with community-centered research methods and responsible AI development.
Community partnership experience
Research methodology training
Community partnership experience
Publication opportunities
Conference presentation support
Graduate school preparation
Master’s Students (M.S.)
Get hands-on experience with community-centered research methods and responsible AI development.
Community partnership experience
Research methodology training
Community partnership experience
Publication opportunities
Conference presentation support
Graduate school preparation
Doctoral Students (Ph.D)
Get hands-on experience with community-centered research methods and responsible AI development.
Community partnership experience
Research methodology training
Community partnership experience
Publication opportunities
Conference presentation support
Graduate school preparation
Work with us
Careers
We seek students who are passionate about using technology for social good, committed to community-centered research approaches, and interested in interdisciplinary collaboration. Background in computer science, HCI, data science, or related fields preferred, but we welcome diverse academic backgrounds.
Undergraduate Research (B.S.)
Get hands-on experience with community-centered research methods and responsible AI development.
Community partnership experience
Research methodology training
Community partnership experience
Publication opportunities
Conference presentation support
Graduate school preparation
Master’s Students (M.S.)
Get hands-on experience with community-centered research methods and responsible AI development.
Community partnership experience
Research methodology training
Community partnership experience
Publication opportunities
Conference presentation support
Graduate school preparation
Doctoral Students (Ph.D)
Get hands-on experience with community-centered research methods and responsible AI development.
Community partnership experience
Research methodology training
Community partnership experience
Publication opportunities
Conference presentation support
Graduate school preparation
Awards
Impact & Recognition
Our research is grounded in authentic partnerships with communities underserved by technology. We don't just study communities—we learn from them, partner with them, and ensure they lead in defining what responsible AI means.
Awards & Fellowships
Policy & Media Impact
Just Tech Fellowship (2023-2025)
Social Science Research Council fellowship supporting With TrUSt, a Black community-led research organization for AI accountability.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
National Science Foundation support for doctoral research in human-centered design and responsible AI systems.
Google Award for Inclusion Research
$60,000 grant supporting equitable automated speech recognition research for African American English speakers.
Media
Impact & Recognitionn
Our research is grounded in authentic partnerships with communities underserved by technology. We don't just study communities—we learn from them, partner with them, and ensure they lead in defining what responsible AI means.
Awards & Fellowships
Policy & Media Impact
Just Tech Fellowship (2023-2025)
Social Science Research Council fellowship supporting With TrUSt, a Black community-led research organization for AI accountability.
Google Award for Inclusion Research
$60,000 grant supporting equitable automated speech recognition research for African American English speakers.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
National Science Foundation support for doctoral research in human-centered design and responsible AI systems.
Raise at DePaul
DePaul University
DePaul University
DePaul University, located in Chicago, is the largest private Catholic university in the U.S., known for its urban campus, diverse student body, and focus on experiential learning.
At DePaul, Education is Hands-on, Heart-first and Mission-led Guided by immersive learning, real-world experience and faculty who make you their priority, you’ll gain the skills you need to shape your career and the confidence you need to shape the world.
DePaul University, located in Chicago, is the largest private Catholic university in the U.S., known for its urban campus, diverse student body, and focus on experiential learning.
At DePaul, Education is Hands-on, Heart-first and Mission-led Guided by immersive learning, real-world experience and faculty who make you their priority, you’ll gain the skills you need to shape your career and the confidence you need to shape the world.
17 : 1
Student-to-faculty ratio, creating a more intimate learning environment
21 , 210
students enrolled across 10 colleges and schools
92 %
of recent graduates report positive career outcomes
97 %
of classes are led by faculty, not by TAs/Grad assistants
Join Our Mission
Ready to be part of advancing responsible AI that serves the common good? Whether you're a student, researcher, community organization, or industry partner, there's a place for you in our movement.
Join Our Mission
Ready to be part of advancing responsible AI that serves the common good? Whether you're a student, researcher, community organization, or industry partner, there's a place for you in our movement.
Join Our Mission
Ready to be part of advancing responsible AI that serves the common good?
Whether you're a student, researcher, community organization, or industry partner, there's a place for you in our movement.
Location
DePaul University,
College of Computing & Digital Media
Chicago, IL
Working Hours
Mon-Friday: 09AM - 05PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
Contact
raiselab@depaul.edu
+773 899 40xx
Location
DePaul University,
College of Computing & Digital Media
Chicago, IL
Working Hours
Mon-Friday: 09AM - 05PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
Contact
raiselab@depaul.edu
+773 899 40xx
Location
DePaul University,
College of Computing & Digital Media
Chicago, IL
Working Hours
Mon-Friday: 09AM - 05PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
Contact
raiselab@depaul.edu
+773 899 40xx
