Natasha Lambert wins Leadership Award
We are proud to share that Natasha Lambert, an HCI Master of Science Creative Component student, has been selected to receive a GPSS Leadership Award in recognition of her leadership and service to the graduate and professional student community at Iowa State University. The award committee evaluated applicants on their demonstrated leadership, sustained service, and […]
Interview Day for Fall 2026 Prospective HCI Students
Join us for Interview Day for Prospective HCI Students, an event designed for Fall 2026 applicants interested in pursuing an MS Thesis or PhD in Human Computer Interaction. This event will take place on Tuesday, February 24, at Iowa State University. Applicants will have the opportunity to meet with HCI faculty members to explore potential […]
VRAC Collaboration: Heat Alert App Targets Urban Vulnerability
Researchers at Iowa State, including contributors from VRAC, have piloted a mobile app that warns residents when indoor temperatures reach dangerous levels. The app is part of the NSF-funded CommHEAT project, which combines real-time sensor data and machine learning to predict heat emergencies in homes, especially in underserved urban areas. VRAC researchers supported the app’s […]
Reserach Hightlight: VRAC Supports Emergency Management Training Game for Disaster Preparedness
Iowa State University engineers, in collaboration with Polk County Emergency Management, are developing an innovative online training game to help emergency responders prepare for high-impact weather events like derechos. The project is funded by a $700,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Civic Innovation Challenge program. The game simulates a fast-moving storm hitting a busy […]
VRAC Faculty Spotlight: Miko Wilford
Miko Wilford, associate professor of psychology, is leading research into one of the most consequential yet under-examined aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system: plea bargaining. Her work explores how individuals, including the innocent, are pressured into pleading guilty when faced with stark sentencing disparities. Wilford’s findings reveal that large gaps between plea deals and […]
🎓 Congratulations to Our Spring 2025 Human Computer Interaction Graduates!
We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our Spring 2025 graduates from the Human Computer Interaction (HCI) program! Please join us in congratulating the following graduates: 🥇 Doctoral Graduates 📘 Master’s Graduates – Thesis Track 🎨 Double Degree Graduates – M.S. in HCI & M.F.A. in Graphic Design 💡 Master’s Graduates – Creative […]