Social sciences
Studying how people, societies, and technology shape one another to create more equitable and effective computing experiences.
MSR Asia Science Forum
The MSR Asia Science Forum provides a series of seminar talks on natural sciences by invited scientists. It is a platform for scientists from diversified areas (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Material, Biology and Environment etc.) to…
Project FoodVibes
Reducing food waste and optimizing production Through the FoodVibes, we are addressing the global food challenge by developing and deploying affordable technology that helps reduce waste and optimize production. Starting from the farms, we focus…
Community Powered Micro-grids
Driving equitable power management With solar & wind technology decentralizing energy production, a new opportunity for driving equity is arising. Communities that are marginalized on electricity grids have the opportunity to power and manage their…
AI for Good Lab Introduction
“We live in a rapidly changing world and a world that is facing big challenges. Yet we have never been in a better position to use technology to help address these issues and positively influence…
Microsoft Research Special Projects
Note: This research has reached its conclusion, and this page is for historical reference and archival purposes only. The Microsoft Research Special Projects group operates on the boundary between engineering and research to drive breakthrough…