Jake Mandel was a research programmer analyst with the Social Worlds research group until 9/13. He received his Master's degree in computer science from the University of New Hampshire and his Bachelor's in mathematics from Williams College. His interests include pervasive computing and artificial intelligence.Previous projects:

• Escalier core system.

David Merritt graduated with a PhD student in Computer Science and Engineering. David is interested in Human-Computer Interaction, Computer-supported Cooperative Work, and Usable Privacy and Security. He received his MS in Computer Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 2011 and his BS in Computer Engineering from the US Air Force Academy in 2002.  He is currently on active duty with the US Air Force.Current projects:

Tao Dong graduated with a PhD from the School of Information. Tao is interested in Human-Computer Interaction, Social Computing, and Computer-supported Cooperative Work. He received a BS in Management Information Systems from Fudan University, China, and a Master of Science in Information from the University of Michigan. Tao was co-advised by Mark Newman.  He is currently a researcher at Google.

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Pei-Yao (Perry) Hung is a PhD student in the School of Information. Pei-Yao is interested in Human-Computer Interaction, End-User Programming, and Computer-Supported Cooperative Work. He received a BS and MS in Computer Science and Information Engineering from the National Taiwan University, Taiwan, and an MS in Information from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Current projects:

• User data estimation and monitoring in spinal cord injury
• FIT - patient and caregiver translations of healthcare information

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Jasmine Jones is a PhD student in the School of Information. She is interested in the intersection of technology design and socio-cultural studies, especially with regards to the future of pervasive computing. Her goal is to combine design, ethnographic, and technical methods to tackle challenging socio-technical issues.  Her thesis examines how to construct useful memory artifacts for pervasive environments in the home, and it centers on new roles these artifacts can have in shaping and maintaining memory. She received a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.A.

Elizabeth (Liz) Kaziunas is a PhD student in the School of Information. Liz is interested in Human-Computer Interaction, Social Computing, Computer-supported Cooperative Work, and healthcare. She received a MA in Religion from Yale University in 2005 and a MS in Information Management in 2011 from Syracuse University.

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