Grubb Lab Smith College

Grubb Lab Smith College is a small software engineering lab located in Northampton, Massachusetts. Comprised of four employees, the lab is part of the Department of Computer Science at Smith College. The Grubb Lab specializes in goal modeling, a technique used to represent the intentions and tradeoffs of stakeholders involved in a project. Their research focuses on how goal models can be effectively utilized in collaborative settings, particularly in early-phase requirements engineering. The lab has developed BloomingLeaf, a browser-based tool designed to facilitate the creation and analysis of goal models. One of the Grubb Lab's key differentiators is its focus on practical application. Their research directly addresses the challenges faced by software development teams in effectively communicating and managing stakeholder goals. BloomingLeaf, their open-source tool, provides a tangible resource for practitioners seeking to implement goal modeling in their workflows. For more information about the Grubb Lab and BloomingLeaf, visit their website at amgrubb.github.io.