DVC Lab

Research

HCI and design research spanning data visualization, cognition, and scientific infrastructure

01

Design Practice and Judgment

How designers frame situations, adapt methods, and use knowledge and inspiration in professional UX and data visualization practice.

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02

Cognition and Coordination in Complex Systems

How people, interactive representations, and organizations support sensemaking and decision making.

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03

Human-Centered Scientific Infrastructure

How scientific teams understand users, evaluate technologies, and sustain UX work over time.

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Projects

Understanding Visualization Design Practice

NSF CAREER

Ongoing · 2022–2027

Understanding professional visualization design practice through judgment, framing, and design knowledge.

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User Experience for Science Gateways

SGX3

Ongoing · 2022–2027

UX research and engagement with science-gateway teams.

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Supporting Decisions in Space Habitats

NASA / RETHi

Completed

Operational expertise and interfaces for habitat monitoring.

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