Shaundra 'Shani B' Daily is the Cue Family Professor of the Practice in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. Her research focuses on analyzing and designing sociotechnical systems - the complex interactions between people, technology, and social structures - to support meaningful participation and success in STEM fields.

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Her work encompasses four interconnected strategies: 1) Understanding sociotechnical ecosystems through mixed methods approaches that analyze how social structures, cultural contexts, and technical systems influence STEM participation and success; 2) Designing technologies that enhance emotional development, support interpersonal skills, and facilitate learning; and 3) Building supportive infrastructure through programs, curricula, and support structures that create enabling environments for learners to thrive in STEM.

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Before joining Duke, she was an associate professor with tenure at the University of Florida in the Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering. She previously served as an associate professor and interim co-chair in the School of Computing at Clemson University. Having garnered over $40M in funding from public and private sources to support her collaborative research activities, Daily's work has been featured in USA Today, Forbes, National Public Radio, and the Chicago Tribune.

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Daily earned her B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University – Florida State University College of Engineering and an S.M. and Ph.D. from the MIT Media Lab.