Human-Centered Computing News

CCI’s Innovative Information Science Research Showcased at ACM GROUP 2025

January 15, 2025

From January 12 to 15, several Drexel CCI information science faculty and students joined the ACM GROUP Conference on Supporting Group Work (GROUP 2025) to present recent research.

New Article by CCI Professor Ellen Bass, PhD, Highlights ICU Patient Safety Strategies

December 20, 2024

Dr. Bass discusses the focus on safety culture; the significance of understanding and assessing it before, during, and after surgery; and the next steps for her research in this interview.

Drexel CCI Faculty Member Tim Gorichanaz, PhD, Quoted in The Atlantic on the Evolution of Family Photography

December 18, 2024

Dr. Gorichanaz offered insight on the shifting preference for one style over another.

New Faculty Join CCI

September 24, 2024

Drexel CCI welcomes eight new faculty members this autumn.

Drexel CCI Faculty and Students Present at ACM CHI 2024 International Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

May 01, 2024

Two CCI authors received Best Paper Honorable Mention at the premier international conference of human-computer interaction.

Helena Mentis Appointed Head of Department of Information Science at Drexel’s College of Computing & Informatics

April 24, 2024

A highly regarded human-centered computing scholar, Mentis will begin her role leading the Department of Information Science on Sept. 1.

Drexel CCI Faculty Featured in WHYY Article on ChatGPT's Information Retrieval

March 14, 2024

Denise Agosto and Michael Ekstrand weighed in on ChatGPT and its role within the broader landscape of artificial intelligence, information retrieval and human-computer interaction.

Professor Ellen Bass Co-Authors Study Findings to Help Transform Pediatric Care and Safety in Teaching Hospitals

February 21, 2024

The study focuses on the implementation of a family-centered approach in pediatric teaching hospitals that emphasizes family and nurse engagement, health literacy, and structured communication during family-centered rounds.

Drexel CCI Professor Aleksandra Sarcevic Named ACM Senior Member

January 25, 2024

Sarcevic was selected for her demonstrated performance through technical leadership, as well as technical and professional contributions to the field of computing.

Drexel CCI Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members in Fall 2023

October 23, 2023

CCI's newest faculty bring a variety of professional experience and research expertise in areas such as business IT, cybersecurity, software engineering and development, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence and machine learning, ethical design, and natural language processing.

Professor Ellen Bass Named 2023 Outstanding Drexel STAR Scholar Mentor of the Year

October 17, 2023

The award recognizes Bass’ passion towards sharing her research expertise with students in the field, and her active engagement with students in learning and celebrating their successes.

Drexel CCI Announces Faculty Promotions and Tenure for 2023

September 11, 2023

Drexel CCI is pleased to announce the latest faculty promotions and tenure appointments this fall within the Department of Information Science.

CCI Faculty Perspective: Gen Z and the Rise of Digital Cameras

March 15, 2023

Assistant Teaching Professor Tim Gorichanaz breaks down how Generation Z is contributing to a resurgence of the digital camera industry in recent articles for The Conversation and Scripps News.

Drexel CCI Faculty Discuss ChatGPT and the Future of AI on NBC10 and Fox 29 News Philadelphia

January 27, 2023

CCI faculty members Tim Gorichanaz, PhD and Rosina Weber, PhD were recently featured on NBC10 and Fox 29 Philadelphia news segments on ChatGPT and its impact on the future of artificial intelligence and society.

Drexel CCI at ACM Computer-Supported Cooperative Work & Social Computing Conference

November 11, 2022

Drexel University College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) faculty and students are making several research and other contributions to the ACM conference Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW 2022), from Nov. 8 to Nov. 22, 2022.

Drexel CCI Faculty and Students at 2022 ALISE and ASIS&T Conferences

October 26, 2022

Drexel CCI faculty and students are participating in the 85th Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Annual Meeting and ALISE 2022 Annual Conference.

Drexel's College of Computing & Informatics Welcomes Six New Faculty Members

September 27, 2022

Joining Drexel CCI this September, the six new faculty members bring a wealth of professional and research experience that span the computing and information technology fields.