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.

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.

Armando’s research involves working with youth (aged 4 to 21) who have neurodevelopmental conditions, to develop a computer-based attention training program for scholastic settings.