Social Software
Research area involving the development and analysis of digital technologies (especially software) with the explicit goal of generating positive social impact, without profit-making or direct commercial exploitation. This approach is collaborative, interdisciplinary, and people-centered.
Social Software is an emerging field in computing that focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of digital technologies—particularly software systems—intended to address societal needs and promote positive social change. This area emphasizes human-centered, interdisciplinary, and participatory approaches, prioritizing ethical responsibility, inclusiveness, and community engagement over commercial profit. Social Software contributes to the creation of equitable digital solutions, fostering accessibility, empowerment, and social innovation in diverse contexts.
About the Area Coordinator
Prof. George Marcicano
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Research Team
Researchers
Adjunct Professor at the University of Brasília (UnB), working in the undergraduate Software Engineering program on software engineering, software metrics, testing, and software quality.
Bachelor’s Thesis
Geovanna Maciel Avelino da Costa
Interactive Visualization of Data Structures with Augmented Reality to Support Algorithm Teaching: A Gamified Approach for Engagement and Active Learning
Bachelor of Software Engineering - University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
Advisor(s)Mylena Angélica Silva Farias
Interactive Visualization of Data Structures with Augmented Reality to Support Algorithm Teaching: A Gamified Approach for Engagement and Active Learning
Bachelor of Software Engineering - University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
Advisor(s)Delziron Braz de Lima
Application to support mood and mental well-being
Bachelor of Software Engineering - University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
Advisor(s)Fellipe Pereira da Costa Silva
Application to support mood and mental well-being
Bachelor of Software Engineering - University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
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CEDIS volunteer
Pedro Henrique Martins Silva
Indigenous Language Translator App: Munduruku
Bachelor of Software Engineering - University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
Advisor(s)
Previous Researchers
Undergraduate Research
Ana Carolina Costa César
Solution to enable financial donations through DOARTI
Undergraduate Research•2021
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Bachelor’s Thesis
- 2025/2
Alexia Naara da Silva Cardoso
Indigenous Language Translator App: Munduruku
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2025
Luana Souza Silva Torres
Development process for collaborative projects: the Agromart experience
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
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Current Projects
Publications and Productions
Publications (2)
- 2025/2
Alexia Naara da Silva Cardoso
Indigenous Language Translator App: Munduruku
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2025
Luana Souza Silva Torres
Development process for collaborative projects: the Agromart experience
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics
Contact & Collaboration
- Email for information and team contact: georgemasicano@unb.br.