Texas A&M University
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Ann McNamara is the Associate Dean for Research in the School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts, and an Associate professor in the Department of Visualization at Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on the advancement of computer graphics and scientific visualization through novel approaches for optimizing an individual’s experience when creating, viewing and interacting with virtual and augmented spaces. She is the recipient of an NSF CAREER AWARD entitled “Advancing Interaction Paradigms in Mobile Augmented Reality using Eye-Tracking”.
Dr. McNamara’s research focuses on the advancement of computer graphics and scientific visualization through novel approaches for optimizing an individual’s experience when creating, viewing, and interacting with augmented and virtual spaces.
Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo is an associate professor at Texas A&M University’s School of Performance, Visualization, & Fine Arts. She is also the founding director of the Soft Interaction Lab and serves as the director of the Institute for Applied Creativity. Seo holds a PhD degree in Interactive Art and Technology from Simon Fraser University in Canada and an MFA degree in Computer Arts from the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York.
Seo’s interdisciplinary art practice explores the intersection between the human, nature, and technology. Her research aims to engage diverse audiences through embodied and immersive interactions, fostering meaningful relationships within artworks and with participants. Her creative practice and research center on interactive art, as it encourages immersive experiences. Throughout her career, Seo has developed tangible interfaces and mixed reality learning applications for STEAM education, medical/nursing education, and social awareness. Her research has received support from various organizations, including the National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and Health Resources & Services Administration.
Seo’s interactive art has been showcased locally, nationally, and internationally at notable venues such as ISEA, SIGGRAPH ASIA, IDMAA, TEI, and Creativity & Cognition. Her contributions extend to publishing in various journals and conference proceedings, covering topics like tangible/embodied interaction, interactive design, participatory design, and learning technology.