Mollie Brewer

Ph.D. Student, Human-Centered Computing, University of Florida
mollie.brewer@ufl.edu

Mollie Brewer is a Ph.D. student in Human-Centered Computing at UF, working on the AI-Powered Athletics Project in close collaboration with the University Athletics Association. She holds a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science and an M.S in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, bringing a strong sports science background with computer science research. Mollie’s research explores how athletes and coaching staff engage with technology in their daily routines, with the goal of guiding technology to better meet their needs and foster understanding and trust in the data they use. Alongside her academic work, Mollie stays connected to the world of professional cycling, working with the U.S. national team and maintaining ongoing involvement in initiatives that support growth and opportunity in women’s professional cycling.

education

Ph.D., Human-Centered Computing (Expected 2028)
   University of Florida

M.S., Applied Physiology and Kinesiology (2022)
   University of Florida

B.S., BS Exercise and Sport Science (2015)
   University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

publications

journal articles
2025
[1]A Qualitative Examination of the Evolving Role of Sports Technology in Collegiate Coaching. Mollie Brewer, Kevin Childs, Celeste Wilkins, Zachary R. Smith, Spencer Thomas, Kristy Elizabeth Boyer, Jennifer A. Nichols, Garrett F. Beatty, Daniel P. Ferris. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, vol. 7, 2025, pp. 1644099. [bib] [doi]
conference papers
2025
[3]Investigating How Recreational Cyclists Engage with Sport Tracking Technologies to Prepare for Endurance Events. Mollie Brewer, Nadia S. J. Morrow, Xuening Peng, Oluwatomisin Obajemu, Kristy Elizabeth Boyer, Juan E. Gilbert. Annual Conference on Human-Computer Interaction and Sports (SportsHCI 2025), November 17-19, 2025, Enschede, Netherlands, 2025. [bib] [doi]
[2]Mapping the Flow of Information from Continuous Wearables: Insights from Elite Collegiate Athletes in the United States. Kevin Childs, Mollie Brewer, Spencer Thomas, Celeste Wilkins, Jennifer A. Nichols, Kristy Elizabeth Boyer, Kevin R. B. Butler. Annual Conference on Human-Computer Interaction and Sports (SportsHCI 2025), November 17-19, 2025, Enschede, Netherlands, 2025. [bib] [doi]
[1]Coach, Data Analyst, and Protector: Exploring Data Practices of Collegiate Coaching Staff. Mollie Brewer, Kevin Childs, Celeste Wilkins, Spencer Thomas, Kristy Elizabeth Boyer, Jennifer A. Nichols, Kevin R.B. Butler, Garrett Beatty, Daniel P. Ferris. CHI '25 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, April 26-May 1, 2025, Yokohama, Japan, 2025. [bib] [doi]
workshop papers
2024
[1]Sport Science Meets Cycling HCI: Rethinking Visualizations for Cycling Performance Metrics. Mollie Brewer, Kristy Elizabeth Boyer. Honolulu '24: CHI Workshop Learning from Cycling: Discovering Lessons Learned from CyclingHCI, May 11-16, 2024, Honolulu, HI, 2024. [bib]