🎓 Summer 2026 Human Computer Interaction Graduates
Summer 2026 Human Computer Interaction Graduates The Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Graduate Program proudly celebrates the accomplishments of our Summer 2026 graduates. A total of 18 students completed their degrees this semester, representing diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise across the HCI community. We congratulate each graduate on this significant achievement and look forward to […]
🎓 Spring 2026 Human Computer Interaction Graduates
Spring 2026 Human Computer Interaction Graduates The Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program proudly celebrates its Spring 2026 graduates, with 29 students earning degrees. This accomplished group has demonstrated creativity, rigor, and innovation through their coursework, research, and culminating projects. Their contributions reflect the interdisciplinary and forward-thinking nature of HCI, and they are well prepared to […]
Prospective HCI Students Visit
The HCI Graduate Program welcomed a group of talented Fall 2026 prospective students to campus for a full day of activities designed to introduce them to the depth and range of our program. The schedule included: The students had an opportunity to meet our community, explore ongoing research, and see how interdisciplinary collaboration drives the […]
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 […]