Current Team Members
Kathryn Stofer, Ph.D. (Co-Investigator), is a Research Assistant Professor of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Education and Outreach in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication at the University of Florida.
Lisa Anthony, Ph.D. (Co-Investigator), is an assistant professor at the University of Florida, working on understanding, designing and developing natural user interactions for children, especially pen, touch, and gesture interaction, for a variety of applications. She earned her PhD from Carnegie Mellon University in 2008.
Nikita Soni is a Ph.D. student and a member of the INIT Lab and is currently working on theApps for Kids survey project where she is analyzing interfaces of apps designed for kids and adults and coding the analyzed patterns. Her interests are Human-computer Interaction, software development and user interface designing, and she has experience in web development.
Carrie Schuman is an Interdisciplinary Ecology PhD Candidate with a focus in fisheries and aquatic sciences. Her work on the TIDESS project fits in with some of her interests including education, outreach, and scientific communication.
Elisabeth Schreiberis an undergraduate research assistant majoring in Civil Engineering. Her interests are in environmental science and sustainable development, specifically technological advancements in engineering and education.
Ailish Tierney is an undergraduate research assistant studying Computer Science. She is a member of the INIT lab and is currently working on the TIDESS project. Her interests include web development and Human-Computer Interaction.
Partners
Advisory Board
John Baek, “is an Education Evaluator at NOAA. He is an educational researcher and technologist with experience in design research methodology and software development. His primary focus is on development of systems and infrastructure that support organizational and disciplinary learning. He is particularly interested in the ways that web-based and mobile technologies map to informal learning networks.” (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnybaek)
Betty Dunckel, Ph.D., “has formed innovative partnerships and developed numerous programs that promote science interest, understanding and engagement for diverse audiences. She also works with exhibit development, visitor research and program evaluation. Betty has received federal, state and foundation grants for her projects. She provides administrative oversight for all CSL programs and special projects. Betty received her bachelor’s from Cornell University and master’s degree in teaching from the University of New Hampshire. Her doctorate is from the University of Florida in science education, with a specialization in informal education.” (https://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/educators/about-us/csl-staff/)
Bilge Mutlu, Ph.D., “is an Associate Professor of Computer Science,Psychology, and Industrial Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. I direct the Wisconsin HCI Laboratory and organize the WHCI+D Group. I received my PhD degree from Carnegie Mellon University‘s Human-Computer Interaction Institute.” (http://bilgemutlu.com/)
Other Collaborators
Jacob O. Wobbrock, Ph.D., “is an Associate Professor in the Information School and, by courtesy, in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington, one of the world’s elite institutions for research in human-computer interaction (HCI). Dr. Wobbrock directs the Mobile & Accessible Design Lab and he is a founding member of the DUB Group and the Master of Human-Computer Interaction & Design program.” (https://faculty.washington.edu/wobbrock/)
Past Team Members
Jeremy Alexandre
Peter Chang
Hannah Neff