Research on human-centered computing has rapidly expanded from user interface design and evaluation to the creation of entire user experiences and even novel life-styles and human values. Therefore, the designing, building, and evaluating of computational technologies should be related to people’s capabilities, limitations, and environments, and should reflect how these technologies affect society. By leveraging our broad expertise in people and technology, the HCC Center enables the ICC to lead this timely effort. Specifically, we integrate art, people, design, technology, and experiences, and conduct novel experiments and research on multiple areas in human-centered computing. The HCC Center prepares Michigan Tech students to become future creators with balanced viewpoints, by educating their computing side, their human side, and their interactions.
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Elizabeth Veinott
- Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Director, Center for Human-Centered Computing
- eveinott@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2171
- Meese Center 204
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Learning and Video Games for STEM
- CSCW
- Structured Analytic Techniques
Scott A. Kuhl
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Husky Game Development Enterprise
- kuhl@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2798
- Rekhi Hall 210
Area of Expertise
- Computer Graphics
- Virtual Environments
- Head-mounted displays
- Human Perception
Shane T. Mueller
- Associate Professor of Psychology, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- shanem@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1159
- Meese Center 203
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Computational Modeling
- Recognitional Decision Making
- Perceptual and Memory Processes
- Representations of Cultural Knowledge
Robert Pastel
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Humane Interface Design Enterprise
- pastel@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1639
- Rekhi Hall 204
Links of Interest
Area of Expertise
- Mobile App Design and Usability
- Software Development and Processes
- Computer Science Education
Samantha Smith
- Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- slsmith1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3302
- Meese Center 105
Research Interests
- Cognitive demand of physical tasks
- Cognitive state assessment
- Multitasking
- Sustained attention
Kelly S. Steelman
- Interim Department Chair, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- steelman@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2792
- Meese Center 102
Research Interests
- Basic and applied attention
- Models of attention
- Human performance in aviation
- Display design
- Tech adoption
- Technology training
Kevin M. Trewartha
- Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- kmtrewar@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3206
- Meese Center 211
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Cognitive Aging
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Motor Learning
- Sensorimotor Control
- Memory
- Cognitive Control
Keith Vertanen
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- vertanen@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2331
- Rekhi Hall 208
Links of Interest
Area of Expertise
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Accessible computing
- Speech and Language Processing
- Mobile Interfaces
- Crowdsourcing
Charles Wallace
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- Associate Dean for Curriculum & Instruction, College of Computing
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- wallace@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3431
- Rekhi Hall 205
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Digital technology adoption for older adults and other digital newcomers
- K-12 computing education
- Undergraduate software engineering and computer science education
- Communication in software development
- Lightweight formal methods
- Agile software development