Professor Shariff is best known for her expertise on institutional responses and legal obligations to address intersecting forms of discrimination and reduce toxic learning environments that foster cyberbullying and sexual violence in institutional contexts, including social media. Her research and teaching are centered in law as it impacts educational policy and practice, critical legal and media literacy.

Dr. Lipset's work connects with educational technology through an emphasis on educational innovation and pedagogy, particularly in teacher education, utilizing technology to advance social action and sustainability education, reflecting a commitment to integrating digital tools to facilitate transformative learning experiences.

Maria's research involves machine learning and game-based learning, exploring the effectiveness of such innovations as AI and wearable tech used to optimize the educational experience.