Designing, Running, and Analyzing Experiments

Jacob O. Wobbrock serves as Professor at the Information School and Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington, where he has established himself as a leading figure in human-computer interaction and accessible computing. His research focuses on understanding and improving people's experiences with interactive technologies, particularly for individuals with disabilities. As director of the ACE Lab and founding co-director of CREATE, he leads groundbreaking research in mobile and accessible computing. His academic achievements include being named an ACM Fellow in 2021 for his contributions to human-computer interaction and accessible computing, receiving the SIGCHI Social Impact Award in 2017, and induction into the CHI Academy in 2019. Beyond academia, he co-founded AnswerDash, a venture-backed SaaS company providing AI-powered context-sensitive help, where he served as CEO for three years before its acquisition by CloudEngage in 2020. His work spans text entry, pointing, touch and gesture interfaces, human performance measurement, and virtual reality, earning him three lasting impact awards from ASSETS, ICMI, and UIST. Through his Coursera courses, he shares his expertise in accessible computing and human-computer interaction, making these complex subjects accessible to a global audience.

Scott Klemmer is a distinguished Professor of Cognitive Science and Computer Science & Engineering at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where he also serves as the co-founder and Associate Director of the Design Lab. Prior to his tenure at UCSD, he was an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University, where he co-directed the Human-Computer Interaction Group. Klemmer's research focuses on human-centered design and interaction, and he is known for his contributions to open-source design tools and curricula that are utilized by organizations worldwide. He played a pivotal role in introducing peer assessment in online education, having taught the first peer-assessed online course.With a robust academic background, including a dual BA in Art-Semiotics and Computer Science from Brown University and an MS and PhD in Computer Science from UC Berkeley, Klemmer has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles, receiving multiple awards for his work in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). His influence extends beyond academia; many of his former graduate students have become leading figures in their fields. Klemmer's commitment to advancing design education is evident through his courses on Coursera, such as "Human-Centered Design: an Introduction" and "User Experience: Research & Prototyping," aimed at equipping learners with essential skills in design principles and methodologies.