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1620 Howe Hall

Ames, IA 50010

515-294-2089


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Faculty Opening for Assistant Professor, Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
posted: August 25, 2008

Touchtable tech, Robotics and ETC'08 coverage… Check out the Spring 2008 issue of VRTech!
posted: August 15, 2008

Top Schools, Top Programs: ISU Human Computer Interaction graduate program ranked #7 among top performing individual Information Science/Information Systems programs.
posted: May 02, 2008

News

Iowa State design researcher (Debra Satterfield) teams with Mayo Clinic to study medical decision aids
  — ISU News Service: 07/28/2008

Bernard named interim dean of Iowa State University College of Engineering
  — ISU News Service: 07/23/2008

Teaching Toolbox: A Chair in your Future
  — ASEE Connections: 07/01/2008

Car manufacturing: Vehicle makers appreciate the virtues of virtual design
  — Financial Times: 05/28/2008

The Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program

 

Overview of The Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program

The study of the relationship between humans and computers has quickly become one of the most dynamic and significant fields of technical investigation. Iowa State University's graduate program in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is an established leader in this rapidly changing field, making strategic investments to accelerate research, attract talented students and faculty, and expand the program of study.


HCI 591 Seminar Recap

Interdisciplinary by definition, HCI impacts nearly every area of our lives. The HCI graduate major reflects a broad recognition in academia and industry of the need to train researchers to meet the challenges faced by this rapidly evolving area of technological progress. HCI graduate students at ISU interact with faculty from departments representing every college in the University as well as researchers at the Virtual Reality Applications Center.

Students in the program engage in the interdisciplinary research and study of the interaction between people and technology and how that technology impacts society.

HCI DEGREE

The interdepartmental graduate major in HCI provides advanced education and training while fostering research excellence in HCI at ISU, offering three graduate program degrees.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Human Computer Interaction
Iowa State University
1620 Howe Hall
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: 515-294-2089
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