Mary Goldberg

Dr. Mary Goldberg serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology and Education & Outreach Project Director at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories, University of Pittsburgh. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Administrative and Policy Studies of Education, focusing on online learning in assistive technology. Through her Coursera courses "Disability Awareness and Support" and "idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies," she has engaged over 4,000 learners globally. Her research focuses on developing model interventions for capacity building in assistive technology to support full inclusion of people with disabilities. Her work earned her recognition as a "Top Tech Innovator in Higher Education" by the Chronicle of Higher Education in 2016. Her expertise spans program evaluation, STEM education, and international capacity building in assistive technology, combining academic research with practical applications for disability support and inclusion.