Our team consists of our client, Dr. Steven Drucker from Microsoft Live Labs, and six masters students from the Human-Computer Interaction Institute: Ben Elgart, Saara Kamppari,
Bridget Lewis, Ajay Prasad, Yong Woo Rhee, and Lalatendu Satpathy. Our background experiences include architecture, communication design, computer science, neuroscience, and physics.
[From left to right] Dr. Steven Drucker, Lalatendu Satpathy, Ben Elgart, Ajay Prasad, Bridget Lewis, Saara Kamppari, Yong Woo Rhee
Our Client
Our Group
Ben Elgart Online Portfolio
User Testing Lead
Education: Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Brandeis University
Work Experience
- Research Assistant, Sensory Information Processing Group
Yale-affiliated John B. Pierce Laboratory
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Saara Kamppari Online Portfolio
Design Phase Project Manager, Client Liaison
Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of California Santa Barbara
Work Experience
- Software Developer, Honeywell International
- Virtual Reality Programmer, Research Center for Virtual Environments and Behavior
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Bridget Lewis Online Portfolio
Research Phase Project Manager, Assignments & Attendance Manager
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Human Computer Interaction, Carnegie Mellon University
Work Experience
- Usability Consulting GeoNexxus; internet Start-up Company
- Business Consulting in Valdivia Chile, through the Technology Consulting in the Global Community Program
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Ajay Prasad Online Portfolio
Technical Lead
Education: Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Computer Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
Work Experience
- Research Assistant, HCII, Carnegie Mellon University
- Research Engineer, Hewlett-Packard Labs
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Yong Woo Rhee Online Portfolio
Co-Design Lead, Website Lead
Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design and Human Computer Interaction, Carnegie Mellon University
Work Experience
- Research Assistant, HCII, Carnegie Mellon University
- Graphic Designer, The Shelter of Light
- Multimedia Designer, English Department, Korea Military Academy
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Lalatendu Satpathy Online Portfolio
Co-Design Lead, Wiki Lead
Education: Masters in Architecture, Mississippi State University
Work Experience
- Two years of experience in design and construction industry
- Design Lead, Architect for various design firms in India
- Research Assistant, Mississippi State University
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Our Advisors
Susan Fussell
Website
Associate Research Professor, HCII, Carnegie Mellon University
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Our Program
Human-Computer Interaction Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
The Human Computer Interaction Institute of Carnegie Mellon University's purpose is “to create effective, usable, enjoyable experiences with technology
through interdisciplinary research in engineering, design, computer science, and the behavioral and social sciences, and to understand the impact of
technology on individuals, groups, and organizations.”
We are enrolled in the Master's program:
- Interdisciplinary orientation, with faculty from Computer Science, Design, Psychology, Social and Decision Sciences, Robotics, and Business Administration
- 12-month, 12-course duration
- Substantial project component for external client, with a team orientation.
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