What to Expect Tour the labs where the interfaces of the future are being designed, where the power of games to change behavior is studied, and where the ways in which crowdsourcing can improve automation of technology are being built. Then, attend series of short talks from major players in the HCI field.
About the HCI Institute CMU's Human-Computer Interaction Institute is a living laboratory investigating the relationships between computer technology, human activity, and society. Through interdisciplinary education and research, the HCII works to understand and create technology that harmonizes with and improves human capabilities, goals, and social environments. HCII students and faculty don't just research, teach and write about HCI — they live it.
About the Excursions The Saturday afternoon excursions provide MWUX attendees with the opportunity to get out and see some of Pittsburgh's most unique and UX-savvy companies and venues.
NOTE: Advanced sign up is required as spots are limited for each excursion.