SMART Lab @ Saint Mary's College (Notre Dame, IN)
Our Philosophy
Dr. Corso's SMART (SMART HOME * MEDIA * ADAPTIVE * REHAB * TECHNOLOGY) Lab's research and mission focuses on increasing independence through Smart Home Technology for individuals who have severe physical and complex communication needs. The SMART Lab is currently conducting research with Smart Frames (i.e., Amazon Echo Frames) as a form of assistive technology to increase independence.
Smart Frames Research
The SMART Lab currently has two projects going on focusing on the use of Smart Frames as Assistive technology.
Smart Speakers with Voice Control (SSVCs) Research
Expanding research on teaching the use of Smart Speakers with Voice Control (SSVCs) to individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication to include additional universally designed platforms (i.e., Google, Apple, etc).
Undergraduate Research
ATIA 2025
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2024
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2024
Date of presentation: January 31, 2025
APA Citation:
Layman, G., Meza, R., & Corso, C. L. (2025, January). Piecing Together Smart Frames: Vision Specialists’ and Case Study Insights. Poster Presentation at the annual convention of Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference.
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2024
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2024
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2024
Date of presentation: May 2, 2024
APA Citation:
Layman, G., Meza, R., & Corso, C. L. (2024, May) Vision Specialists’ Perspectives on Smart Frames: The Benefits/ Challenges of Wearable Technology. Poster Presentation at the Saint Mary's College Symposium; Notre Dame, IN.
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM - 2024
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2024
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM - 2024
Date of presentation: May 2, 2024
APA Citation:
Babe, K., Larkins, T., & Corso, C. L. (2024, May) Impact of Smart Frames as Assistive Technology: a case study. Poster Presentation at the Saint Mary's College Symposium; Notre Dame, IN.
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM - 2024
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM - 2024
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM - 2024
Date of presentation: May 2, 2024
APA Citation:
Babe, K., Larkins, T., Layman, G., Meza, R., & Corso, C. L. (2024, May) Empowering Women Through Research. Panel Presentation at the Saint Mary's College Symposium; Notre Dame, IN.
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM - 2024
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM - 2024
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM - 2024
Date of presentation: May 2, 2024
APA Citation:
Corso, C. L., Shrestha, S., Jensen, K., Scheidler, K., Shereck, K.M., & Rivera, A. (2024, May) SPARKing Interest in Assistive Technology. Panel Presentation at the Saint Mary's College Symposium; Notre Dame, IN.
ISHA 2024
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM - 2024
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM - 2024
Date of presentation: April 12, 2024
APA Citation:
Layman, G., Meza, R., & Corso, C. L. (2024, April) Vision Specialists’ Perspectives on Smart Frames: The Benefits/ Challenges of Wearable Technology. Poster Presentation at the annual convention of the Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA); Indianapolis, IN.
ISHA 2024
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2023
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2023
Date of presentation: April 12, 2024
APA Citation:
Babe, K., Larkins, T., & Corso, C. L. (2024, April) Impact of Smart Frames as Assistive Technology: a case study. Poster Presentation at at the annual convention of the Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA); Indianapolis, IN.
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2023
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2023
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2023
Date of presentation: May 4, 2023
APA Citation:
Layman, G., Meza, R., & Corso, C. L. (2023, May) Vision Specialists’ Perspectives on Smart Frames: The Benefits/ Challenges of Wearable Technology. Poster Presentation at the Saint Mary's College Symposium; Notre Dame, IN.
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2023
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2023
Date of presentation: May 4, 2023
APA Citation:
Babe, K.; Brooks, S.; Corso, C. L.; & Larkins, T. (2023, May) Benefits and Challenges of Smart Frames as Assistive Technology: a Case
Study. Poster Presentation at the Saint Mary's College Symposium; Notre Dame, IN.
Smart Frames Vision Study
Smart Frames Vision Study
This study is no longer recruiting.
Research Opportunity! Responses from the NORTH and WEST regions of the U.S. are still needed for my research lab's survey! The 5-10 minute survey is focused on optometry opinions on Smart Frames as assistive technology for individuals with disabilities (Saint Mary's College, IRB approved Research Study)
This study is no longer recruiting.
Research Opportunity! Responses from the NORTH and WEST regions of the U.S. are still needed for my research lab's survey! The 5-10 minute survey is focused on optometry opinions on Smart Frames as assistive technology for individuals with disabilities (Saint Mary's College, IRB approved Research Study). Please make sure to complete the ENTIRE survey before submission. See the flyer below for more information and click the link to participate. Your response is much appreciated!
Smart Frames Case STudy
Smart Frames Vision Study
Smart Frames Case STudy
This study is no longer recruiting.
A case study will be conducted to investigate the benefits or challenges of using smart frames compared to Smart Speakers with Voice Control (SSVCs). In addition, this study will look at the impact of using Smart Frames on the independence of individuals who are living with severe or complex physical di
This study is no longer recruiting.
A case study will be conducted to investigate the benefits or challenges of using smart frames compared to Smart Speakers with Voice Control (SSVCs). In addition, this study will look at the impact of using Smart Frames on the independence of individuals who are living with severe or complex physical disabilities (i.e., spinal cord injury). There is limited research currently on the use of wearable technology, more specifically smart frames, with individuals who have physical disabilities.
Graduate Research
Saint Mary's College Research Symposium - 2023
Date of presentation: May 4, 2023
APA Citation:
Achea, A. & Corso, C. L. (2023, May) Updating The InVista Program. Poster Presentation at the Saint Mary's College Symposium; Notre Dame, IN.