Human-Computer Interaction Seminar (Fall 2011)

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Warren Sack critiques the current web-based approach to open government using the PCAST website as a case study, and discusses new approaches to open government such as Metavid, Peer-to-Patent, and his own Peer-to-PCAST prototype. (November 11, 2011)

Steve Benford introduces trajectories as a framework for visualizing the user experience. He discusses how trajectories can be applied to analyzing and developing user experiences in the real world. (November 4, 2011)

Daniel Fallman discusses the first two waves of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) including Albert Borgmann's device paradigm and Don Idhe's non-neutrality of the technology-mediated experience. (October 28, 2011)

Andruid Kerne discusses the field of human-centric interface design, including his ongoing projects such as the ZeroTouch free-air multi-finger sensor and zero-fidelity simulation games for emergency responder training. (October 21, 2011)

Dr. Paul Sas reviews the personal tracking tools used by the Quantified Self movement and explores the lessons that Quantified Self can teach interaction designers, with a focus on the psychological and behavioral dimensions. (October 14, 2011)

Dr. Lada Adamic analyzes data from the CouchSurfing.org social network to show how trust and friendships are built in the digital era, and how design choices influence ratings and online interactions. (October 7, 2011)

Dr. Cutrell is a cognitive psychologist who manages the Technology for Emerging Markets group at Microsoft Research India.