Researchers at the University of Delaware – led by Prof. Daniel Stevens (music theory) and Prof. Mathew Mauriello (computer science) – are developing a modular, web-based music-interaction platform designed to support children with autism by allowing them to customize and explore musical elements in real time. Supported in part by the UD NSF ART program (NSF ART 2331440), this project advances community-engaged, translational research by integrating musical analysis, human-computer interaction, and real-world testing to better understand sensory and musical preferences and inform future therapeutic applications. As Innovation Ambassadors, Stevens and Mauriello are helping to strengthen UD’s translational ecosystem by mentoring emerging student innovators and demonstrating with this project how community-driven projects can successfully move from exploratory seed work toward scalable, real-world impact. Read more about their impact here.
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