Andrew Head - Designing the Interactive Paper
Speaker
Andrew Head
Department of Computer & Information Science, University of Pennsylvania
Host
Arvind Satyanarayan
CSAIL MIT
Abstract:
In this talk, I share a vision of interactive research papers, where user interfaces surface information for readers when and where they need it. Grounded in tools that I and my collaborators have developed, I discuss what it takes to design reading interfaces that (1) surface definitions of terms where readers need them (2) explain the meaning of math notation and (3) convey the meaning of jargon-dense passages in simpler terms. In our research, we have found that effective reading support requires not only sufficient document processing techniques, but also the careful presentation of derived information atop visually complex documents. I discuss tensions and solutions in designing interactive papers, and identify future research directions that can bring about powerful augmenting reading experiences.
Bio:
Andrew Head is an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Computer and Information Science. He co-leads Penn HCI, Penn's research group in human-computer interaction. Andrew's research focuses on how interactive systems can support the tasks of reading, writing, and programming. His most recent work has focused on how scientific documents can be enhanced with interactivity to help people understand them. Often, his systems incorporate novel backends for document authoring, processing, and understanding. Andrew partners with the Allen Institute for AI in conducting this line of research. His research frequently appears in the top ACM and IEEE-sponsored venues for HCI research, and has been recognized with best paper awards and nominations on numerous occasions.
The talk will also be streamed over Zoom: https://mit.zoom.us/j/93009269842.
In this talk, I share a vision of interactive research papers, where user interfaces surface information for readers when and where they need it. Grounded in tools that I and my collaborators have developed, I discuss what it takes to design reading interfaces that (1) surface definitions of terms where readers need them (2) explain the meaning of math notation and (3) convey the meaning of jargon-dense passages in simpler terms. In our research, we have found that effective reading support requires not only sufficient document processing techniques, but also the careful presentation of derived information atop visually complex documents. I discuss tensions and solutions in designing interactive papers, and identify future research directions that can bring about powerful augmenting reading experiences.
Bio:
Andrew Head is an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Computer and Information Science. He co-leads Penn HCI, Penn's research group in human-computer interaction. Andrew's research focuses on how interactive systems can support the tasks of reading, writing, and programming. His most recent work has focused on how scientific documents can be enhanced with interactivity to help people understand them. Often, his systems incorporate novel backends for document authoring, processing, and understanding. Andrew partners with the Allen Institute for AI in conducting this line of research. His research frequently appears in the top ACM and IEEE-sponsored venues for HCI research, and has been recognized with best paper awards and nominations on numerous occasions.
The talk will also be streamed over Zoom: https://mit.zoom.us/j/93009269842.