Human-Computer Interaction in the School of Computer Science

The SCS faculty interested in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) presents its position on what role HCI can play in Carnegie Mellon''s School of Computer Science. We present a short description of the need for HCI research and recommend a task/human/computer approach to satisfying that need. After presenting illustrative research scenarios, we draw implications of adopting this approach for our research and educational programs. SCS is well positioned to implement this approach, given the interests and skills of our faculty and faculty in other organizations at CMU. We recommend that the Computer Science Departrment form a new area in HCI.