About Motion Light Lab
Motion Light Lab is a space where creative literature meets digital technology to create immersive learning experiences.
We are a part of the National Science Foundation/Gallaudet University Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.
Motion Light Lab’s efforts intersect creative literature and digital technology that integrate with VL2 Science to create immersive learning experiences. ML2 engages in a wide range of projects, research and development, including:
The development and distribution of bilingual storybook apps
The provision of training to support literacy development for deaf children
The creation of advanced 3D signing avatars through motion capture technology
Our Initiatives
Global Digital
Library
We work with multiple Deaf-led teams through our CoLabs program creating bilingual Storybook Apps.
VL2 Storybook
Creator
Create your own Storybook App through our storytelling tool!
Learn digital skills and app development through our online self-paced course.
ASL Literacy
Activities
ASL Literacy Activities is a FREE 18-weeks worth of ASL rich resources for young children to use at homes or in classrooms.
Immersive Experiences through 2D, 3D, VR, AR, & More
We develop an array of content, from avatars signing nursery rhymes to ASL stories to Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality experiences.
Latest news, press releases, and blog posts
NEWS
Melissa Malzkuhn, our Lab Founder and Director, has been selected as a finalist for the Elevate Prize!
We are honored and look forward to more outreach and impact. #MakeGoodFamous
NEWS
“Motion Light Lab collaboration with Smithsonian American Art Museum”
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
PRESS RELEASE
"Gallaudet, Pigmental Studios Wants To Do Their Part To Boost The Deaf Community With ‘Here Comes Mavo!’ Series"
FORBES
BLOG POST
Upcoming soon is a blog written with science, fun, and love right out of our lab!
Click the button to sign up for our emails - we will be sure to send out an email announcing our first blog post when it becomes available!
The Team
MELISSA MALZKUHN
Early bird or night owl? Night owl
How do you like your coffee? Black
Favourite book? Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Favourite place you traveled to? It’s a tie between Bolivia and New Zealand
Best part of being an imagineer of ML2? By visioning a better world, and creating work that has positive and resounding impact
Melissa Malzkuhn
Founder / Director
LORNA QUANDT
Early bird or night owl? Early bird
How do you like your coffee? With half & half
Favourite book? The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell
Favourite place you traveled to? Marrakash, Morocco
Best part of being an imagineer of ML2? Widening my horizons and learning new things every day
Lorna Quandt
Science Director
TAYLA NEWMAN
Early bird or night owl? Early bird
How do you like your coffee? None
Favourite book? Harry Potter
Favourite place you traveled to? Langjökull, Iceland
Best part of being an imagineer of ML2? Building numerous resources for Deaf children and community
Tayla Newman
Program Support Specialist
SARAH MILLER
Early bird or night owl? Night owl
How do you like your coffee? With two spoonfuls of sugar, half & half, and cinnamon
Favourite book? That's such a Sophie's choice question.. how can I pick just one?!
Favourite place you traveled to? Siena, Italy
Best part of being an imagineer of ML2? Working with passionate and wonderful individuals on a wide range of awesome projects that empower the Deaf community!
Sarah Miller
Community & Social Strategist
JASON LAMBERTON
Early bird or night owl? Night owl
How do you like your coffee? Espresso with foam on top
Favourite book? Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Favourite place you traveled to? Kilimanjaro
Best part of being an imagineer of ML2? Being part of such an amazing and unique team making the future a reality!
Jason Lamberton
Human Computer Interactive Engineer
JIANYE WANG
Early bird or night owl? Early bird
How do you like your coffee? None
Favourite book?
Favourite place you traveled to? Yosemite
Best part of being an imagineer of ML2? Passion, creativity and value
Jianye Wang
3D Animator
YIQIAO WANG
Early bird or night owl? Both
How do you like your coffee? Nope
Favourite book? Graphic Novels
Favourite place you traveled to? Greece
Best part of being an imagineer of ML2? Sharing knowledge
Yiqiao Wang
Creative Designer / Senior Artist
SILVIA PALMIERI
Early bird or night owl? Night owl
How do you like your coffee? Cappuccino, with foam on top and two spoons of sugar
Favourite book? The Book of Errors by Gianni Rodari
Favourite place you traveled to? Uluru, Australia
Best part of being an imagineer of ML2? Unelashing creativity for the common good
Silvia Palmieri
Visual Designer / Animator
SHAHINUR ALAM
Early bird or night owl? Night owl
How do you like your coffee? Latte
Favourite book? Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Favourite place you traveled to? Jeju Island, South Korea
Best part of being an imagineer of ML2? Meeting an ambitious team and learning something new from them
Shahinur Alam
Signing Avatars Immersive Learning (SAIL) PostDoc
TAYLOR DELORME
Early bird or night owl? Both!
How do you like your coffee? 4-6 spoons sugar, half & half or creamer
Favourite book? Hunted by Meagan Spooner
Favourite place you traveled to? North Carolina
Best part of being an imagineer of ML2? Having a team where my opinions are considered equally and being able to support my team when I am needed
Taylor Delorme
Undergraduate Research Assistant
AIMEE PINA
Early bird or night owl? Night owl
How do you like your coffee? None
Favourite book? The Giving Tree
Favourite place you traveled to? Ecuador
Best part of being an imagineer of ML2? Collaborating with other like-minded people, and creating a network of resources for the community.
Aimee Pina
Graduate Assistant