CHI 2005: Off to Portland Oregon 03-31-2005

Northeastern University’s College of Computer and Information Science HCI Research Lab, a lab I’m a part of, is headed off to Portland, OR for the CHI conference to present some of our most recent research work. Aside from attending the presentations and networking with colleagues, hopefully I’ll get a chance to check out the Portland area.

What is CHI and What are We Doing There?

CHI 2005 is the premier international conference for human-computer interaction.

Peter Tarasewich, Jun Gong, and I will be presenting our work on text entry methods for mobile devices:

Additionally, my colleague, Andrea Grimes, will be taking part in a workshop on Social Implications of Ubiquitous Computing. Primarily looking at privacy concerns in the mobile context.

Portland's Skyline
Portland Skyline

Portland, OR

Flickr provides a pictorial view of Portland which I’ll be adding to during my visit.

I’m still in the processing of deciding what sights and areas I want to explore. Unfortunately according to the weather forecast for next week, it’s going to be raining for the extent of my trip.

The developing agenda includes visiting some local breweries and Japanese gardens, possibly taking part in a walking tour of Portland.

The Hotel

I’ll be staying at the Red Lion Hotel which is in close proximity to the convention center. A9 provides a less glamorous view of the hotel.

Job Searching

With graduation approaching in just under a few weeks, I’m in the process of searching for a full time job. CHI should be a great opportunity for me to network with others from my field, as well as get a chance to speak with some great companies.

What’s to Come

Throughout the conference I’ll be reporting on the events, posting pictures, and most importantly enjoying a long over due trek out of Boston.