Hello, I am Keke Wu.
I’m a researcher and storyteller working to bridge data and lived experience through visualization. I direct the UMD Lived Data Collective.
With a background in Computer Science, Cinematic Arts, and Creative Technology & Design, I bring together storytelling, aesthetics, and computing to make data cognitively accessible, emotionally resonant, and socially impactful across diverse audiences and contexts.
📢 I’m looking for PhD students to join my lab in Fall 2026! Before applying, please read my Mentorship FAQ to see if we’re a good fit.
News & Updates
September 2025:
Invited to serve as Associate Director for the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA).
August 2025:
Invited to serve as Publicity Chair for IEEE Visualization 2026.
Invited to serve as Associate Chair (AC) for the Accessibility & Aging subcommittee at ACM CHI 2026.
Started as an Assistant Professor in the College of Information (INFO) @ UMD.