Project Grant 2616890
- The National Science Foundation's Division of Computing and Communication Foundations awarded Michigan State University $372,611 on October 1, 2026, for collaborative research on enabling screen reader users to navigate deceptive web design patterns, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070). The project develops intelligent detection algorithms and artificial intelligence technologies that automatically analyze webpage layouts, interaction workflows,...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations awarded Old Dominion University Research Foundation $372,000 on October 1, 2026, to operate a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site focused on human-AI interaction and evaluation in web and information systems under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070). The site recruits eight undergraduate students annually from regional and national universities to...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computer and Network Systems awarded Brown University $400,000 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop methods and tools for verifying the trustworthiness of pre-trained artificial intelligence models before their incorporation into scientific workflows and operational systems. The project addresses three major security vulnerabilities in the machine learning model supply chain....
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations awarded Brown University $334,999 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop the first fully accessible 3D computer-aided design environment for blind and low-vision users. The project will create foundational tactile interaction techniques that enable precise understanding and manipulation of 3D mechanical models on low-resolution displays...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations awarded Northeastern University $410,869 on June 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program to develop AI-augmented creativity support tools designed for nonvisual interaction and accessible to blind and visually impaired users. The project addresses the gap between sighted and nonvisual users of collaborative digital creativity tools such as digital whiteboards and document...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computer and Network Systems awarded Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University $418,293 on May 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop perceptual models and detection tools for deceptive patterns in immersive virtual and augmented reality environments. The project investigates manipulative design techniques in virtual and augmented reality applications from a visual perception...
- The National Science Foundation awarded $349,079 under its Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to Stony Brook University for a collaborative research project titled "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: SATC: CORE: MEDIUM: APP-DRIVEN WEB BROWSING: NOVEL RISKS, VULNERABILITIES, AND DEFENSES." The project, taking place from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026, will analyze security risks inherent in non-browser applications that enable web browsing. Researchers...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations awarded the University of Washington $215,000 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop the first fully accessible three-dimensional modeling environment for blind and low vision users. The project integrates AI-driven view optimization, verbal descriptions, and advanced haptic graphics to enable precise manipulation of complex...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations awarded Georgia TECH Research Corp $400,173 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to study responsible AI guidance in visual data analysis tools. The recipient will develop a modular software testbed with AI guidance components for chart creation and visual analysis of tabular data, then design computational metrics to measure real-time reliance on AI...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations awarded the University of Delaware $579,891 on October 1, 2026, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070) to develop mathematical and computational tools for modeling directed group interactions in complex systems. The project will create a unified framework for signal processing, structure learning, and neural network modeling on directed hypergraphs—network models whose...
The National Science Foundation Division of Computing and Communication Foundations awarded Old Dominion University Research Foundation $391,332 on October 1, 2026, for a collaborative research project on trustworthy web interaction for people with visual impairments through intelligent detection and management of deceptive web designs, funded under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070). The project develops intelligent technologies that help people with visual impairments recognize, understand, and manage deceptive web design patterns—often called dark patterns—that manipulate users into unintended decisions, unwanted information sharing, or unexpected spending. The work combines advances in large language model-based agentic artificial intelligence, accessibility research, and human-centered design to create detection algorithms that automatically analyze webpage layouts, interaction workflows, user actions, and accessible navigation. The resulting knowledge and technologies will contribute to more effective and ethical digital design practices, support training in human-computer interaction and trustworthy artificial intelligence, and inform development of digital tools and design practices that improve transparency, user protection, and trustworthiness across the web. Performance occurs at Norfolk, Virginia. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $391.3k | 7/26/26 |