Technology helps teach kids with autism
Informatics assistant professor designs computer devices to aid instruction, record-keeping
Silver Bullet podcast interview with Gillian
On the 42nd episode of The Silver Bullet Security Podcast, Gary chats with Gillian Hayes, Assistant Professor in Informatics at the Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at UC Irvine.
Gillian interviewed on Privacy Piracy
Listen to the KUCI radio interview with Gillian Hayes.
Sen Wins UAL Scholarship
Congratulations to Sen Hirano who recently won a scholarship from the United Agribusiness League & United Agricultural Benefit Trust Scholarship Program.
Civic Engagement at UCI
At the Celebration of Teaching, Gillian Hayes was recognized for “Pedagogical Innovation” for transforming an Informatics course into one more focused on service learning. The focus of this award on Civic Engagement reflects a wider push on campus to focus on getting out in the community and using what we know and do to help […]
IMFAR acceptances
Congratulations to Gabriela Marcu, David Nguyen, and Gillian Hayes for the acceptance of “Use of a Wearable Recording Device in Therapeutic Interventions for Children with Autism” and congratulations to Michael Yeganyan, Sen Hirano, David Nguyen, and Gillian Hayes for the acceptance of “Interactive and Collaborative Classroom Visual Schedules”
NCWIT Seed Fund Award
Thanks to Microsoft and NCWIT for funding our project: Harnessing Hacking: Encouraging Inclusion through Creativity in IT Education for Latina Youth (in cooperation with Debra Richardson and Paul Dourish).
Gabi wins Honorable Mention in CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Competition
Congratulations to Gabriela Marcu who was selected for Honorable Mention in the highly competitive CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Competition.
David is now a PhD Candidate
Congratulations to David Nguyen who successfully completed his PhD advancement exam on Friday.
Irani et al’s Looking in Second Life paper accepted to CSCW
Situated Practices of Looking: Visual Practice in an Online World
Lilly Irani, Gillian R. Hayes, and Paul Dourish