John Bricout
John Bricout, PhD, MSW, is a professor and interim director in the University of Minnesota, School of Social Work (UMN SSW). He also serves as co-director of the interdisciplinary workforce development and research lab (WDRL) in the UMN College of Education and Human Development. Professor Bricout’s research examines the socio-cultural aspects of participatory, ethical design for robotics and intelligent assistive technologies to enhance the capabilities and well-being of people with disabilities. He is a network co-lead for the Grand Challenges in Social Work Harnessing Technology for the Social Good.