• Email: mbdias AT ri DOT cmu DOT edu
• Phone: +974.454.8647
• Web: http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~mbdias/
• Office: 1015 CMU-Q building
• Office Hours: By appointment and Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00 - 4:00PM Doha Time

M. Bernardine Dias is an Assistant Research Professor in the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science and a member of the Computer Science faculty at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. Her research experience is in technology for developing communities, assistive technology, technology education, autonomous team coordination, and automated planning and navigation. Dr. Dias is a native of Sri Lanka. Her career goal is innovating means of developing and disseminating suitable and sustainable technology for empowering developing communities. She is a strong supporter and mentor for women in science and technology.

• Email: sarahtbw AT ri DOT cmu DOT edu
• Phone: +1 412.268.7147
• Office: Newell-Simon Hall 2104
• Office Hours: By appointment

Sarah M. Belousov is Project Manager of TechBridgeWorld and is based in the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science. Her primary responsibilities involve extending the activities of the TechBridgeWorld research group at Carnegie Mellon University’s campuses in Doha and Pittsburgh through strategic planning, fundraising, logistical coordination and administrative duties. She earned her bachelor’s degree in International Studies and French at Johns Hopkins University and l’Institut d’Études Politiques in Paris. Prior to joining TechBridgeWorld, Ms. Belousov worked at the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and she recently completed her master’s degree in Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College.