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Human-Computer Interaction Institute

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute is one of the worlds leading centers for research in Human-Computer Interaction.  Beginning with its first class in the fall of 2000, the HCI Institute will admit highly qualified students to its new Ph.D. program in Human Computer Interaction.

Because computing in some form will soon touch nearly every aspect of society, we believe that making computers easy to use, and understanding how computing affects people, are critical activities.  Human-Computer Interaction is a new and emerging discipline designed to provide the intellectual basis for these endeavors; the HCI Institute is dedicated to pursuing these challenges.

Since HCI considers aspects of people, and technology, as well as systems that encompass both, the Institute takes a strong interdisciplinary approach.  The Institute brings scientific and engineering knowledge from computing together with that of the human sciences (e.g., Psychology and the social sciences). Further, in order to produce efficient, effective and pleasing technology, this scientific basis is also combined with the integrative methods of the discipline of Design which are directed towards the conception of “total products”.  Mirroring this diversity, we encourage applicants from a range of disciplines.

Students accepted to the Ph.D. program will participate in the wide ranging and innovative research programs of the Institute.   HCI Ph.D. students will have full access to the excellent computational, and laboratory facilities of the School of Computer Science and the HCI Institute.  Beginning in January 2000, these will include brand new usability and other laboratory facilities, as well as new office space in the recently completed Newell Simon Hall.  In addition to wide ranging  research opportunities, students will have the opportunity to explore a rich set of course work, and other activities designed to prepare them for a career in HCI research.  Finally, we anticipate that all students accepted to the HCI Ph.D. program will be awarded a Graduate Fellowship covering full tuition and a living allowance.

For more information please contact the Human Computer Interaction Institute.

To apply, please see our Admissions page.