Danielle Bragg

Danielle Bragg is a computer scientist currently serving as a senior researcher at Microsoft Research. Her research primarily focuses on accessibility technology and sign language computing, aiming to develop computational systems that expand access to information, enhance productivity, and improve quality of life. Her work is highly interdisciplinary, blending human-computer interaction, applied machine learning, and accessibility design. Dr. Bragg is committed to real-world impact, taking multiple projects from research into deployment. Her work has gained significant recognition, including coverage by The Economist and features on the Microsoft Research Blog.

• 2018-2025·Microsoft Research (New England and New York Labs)·Senior Researcher
  • Focused on human-computer interaction, accessibility design, and applied machine learning to develop systems that support sign language users.
• June 2020·Microsoft Research Podcast·Guest Speaker
  • Discussed research challenges and societal impact in the field of sign language computing.

• 2013-2018·University of Washington·Ph.D.
  • Field: Computer Science & Engineering
  • Advisor: Professor Richard Ladner, researched accessibility design and sign language technologies.
• 2009-2013·Harvard University·Bachelor’s Degree
  • Field: Applied Mathematics
  • Specialized in data modeling and algorithms.