The document outlines a series of 5 sessions. Each session lists the speakers in order from 1 to 4. The document is signed off by Max L. Wilson and includes his email address. The structure and information is repeated for each session.
This document provides a summary of an 8-day hiking trip through Glacier National Park from August 9-17, 2009. Some of the hikes included trails to Avalanche Lake, Firebrand Pass, Red Rock Lake, Grinnell Glacier, and Iceberg Lake. Highlights included seeing quaking aspens, bear grass, wildflowers, views of glaciers and lakes, and wildlife sightings of bears and their cubs, minks, and other animals. The trip provided scenic hikes through varied terrain including subalpine meadows and glacial areas in peak wildflower season.
Hunter's ear plugs are customized hearing protection for firearm users that allow softer sounds to be heard but contain a valve that closes to reduce the volume of sudden loud noises, such as gunshots, thereby protecting hearing without blocking all sounds like traditional ear plugs. They are available from a hearing aid business located at 636 Church Street #307 in Evanston, Illinois.
There are several 4th of July celebrations and fireworks shows planned around Kansas City, MO. The KC Riverfest at Berkley Riverfront Park will have fireworks from 4PM to 11PM. The Kansas City Royals will also have a fireworks show after their Saturday game. In Overland Park, the Star Spangled Spectacular fireworks will be simulcast on local radio stations. Near Longview Lake, Jackson County's "Big Bang" 4th of July Celebration boasts the largest firework shell in the USA and will be on 94.9 FM. After enjoying the celebrations, MaidPro KCMO can help clean up on Monday.
A talk given to local Small to Medium Enterprises about use of social media in business. Sponsored and Organised by Software Alliance Wales - http://softwarealliancewales.co.uk/
Understanding & Evaluating Search SessionsMax L. Wilson
A talk given in the University of Leeds School of Computing, on the nature of extended search sessions, and on evaluating/measuring learning/sensemaking during longer research sessions.
Max L. Wilson of Swansea University presented on evaluating the cognitive impact of search user interface design decisions. He discussed measuring cognitive load using techniques like brain scanning to objectively measure the effects of design changes on users' cognitive load. His research aims to produce clear design recommendations for user interfaces based on objective measures of cognitive impact.
The document discusses replication in HCI research. It notes that replication is important for science but is not facilitated well. Barriers include proprietary data/tools and difficulty reproducing studies exactly. Replication could create conflict or doubt novelty claims. The CHI conference series addressed this issue with a panel in 2011 and aims to further the discussion with RepliCHI, which would invite extended abstracts about replication attempts and present them at a dedicated event. The goal is to promote open discussion and incentivize replication to improve the field.
Casual-Leisure Search - Enterprise Search London MeetupMax L. Wilson
1. The document discusses two studies that uncovered casual-leisure search behaviors that current exploratory search models do not capture well.
2. These behaviors include need-less browsing where the goal is passing time rather than finding specific information, as well as exploring for the experience of exploring new spaces with family and friends.
3. The author proposes a definition of "casual-leisure search" that could help improve models of exploratory search to better reflect these uncommon search scenarios uncovered by the studies.
This document provides a summary of an 8-day hiking trip through Glacier National Park from August 9-17, 2009. Some of the hikes included trails to Avalanche Lake, Firebrand Pass, Red Rock Lake, Grinnell Glacier, and Iceberg Lake. Highlights included seeing quaking aspens, bear grass, wildflowers, views of glaciers and lakes, and wildlife sightings of bears and their cubs, minks, and other animals. The trip provided scenic hikes through varied terrain including subalpine meadows and glacial areas in peak wildflower season.
Hunter's ear plugs are customized hearing protection for firearm users that allow softer sounds to be heard but contain a valve that closes to reduce the volume of sudden loud noises, such as gunshots, thereby protecting hearing without blocking all sounds like traditional ear plugs. They are available from a hearing aid business located at 636 Church Street #307 in Evanston, Illinois.
There are several 4th of July celebrations and fireworks shows planned around Kansas City, MO. The KC Riverfest at Berkley Riverfront Park will have fireworks from 4PM to 11PM. The Kansas City Royals will also have a fireworks show after their Saturday game. In Overland Park, the Star Spangled Spectacular fireworks will be simulcast on local radio stations. Near Longview Lake, Jackson County's "Big Bang" 4th of July Celebration boasts the largest firework shell in the USA and will be on 94.9 FM. After enjoying the celebrations, MaidPro KCMO can help clean up on Monday.
A talk given to local Small to Medium Enterprises about use of social media in business. Sponsored and Organised by Software Alliance Wales - http://softwarealliancewales.co.uk/
Understanding & Evaluating Search SessionsMax L. Wilson
A talk given in the University of Leeds School of Computing, on the nature of extended search sessions, and on evaluating/measuring learning/sensemaking during longer research sessions.
Max L. Wilson of Swansea University presented on evaluating the cognitive impact of search user interface design decisions. He discussed measuring cognitive load using techniques like brain scanning to objectively measure the effects of design changes on users' cognitive load. His research aims to produce clear design recommendations for user interfaces based on objective measures of cognitive impact.
The document discusses replication in HCI research. It notes that replication is important for science but is not facilitated well. Barriers include proprietary data/tools and difficulty reproducing studies exactly. Replication could create conflict or doubt novelty claims. The CHI conference series addressed this issue with a panel in 2011 and aims to further the discussion with RepliCHI, which would invite extended abstracts about replication attempts and present them at a dedicated event. The goal is to promote open discussion and incentivize replication to improve the field.
Casual-Leisure Search - Enterprise Search London MeetupMax L. Wilson
1. The document discusses two studies that uncovered casual-leisure search behaviors that current exploratory search models do not capture well.
2. These behaviors include need-less browsing where the goal is passing time rather than finding specific information, as well as exploring for the experience of exploring new spaces with family and friends.
3. The author proposes a definition of "casual-leisure search" that could help improve models of exploratory search to better reflect these uncommon search scenarios uncovered by the studies.
Brain Data as Cognitive Personal Informatics - UCL 2022Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science. Based on a study published at CHI2022, led by Serena Midha.
Brain Data as Cognitive Personal Informatics - Bell Labs 2022Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science. Based on a study published at CHI2022, led by Serena Midha. Presented to Bell Labs
Physiological indicators of task demand, fatigue, and cognition during Work T...Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science, involving functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
Brain-based HCI - What brain data can tell us about HCI - St Andrews, 2019Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science, involving functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
Mental Workload Alerts - Reliable Brain Measurements of HCI using fNIRS - Lei...Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science, involving functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
Mental Workload Alerts - Reliable Brain Measurements of HCI using fNIRS - Uni...Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science, involving functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
Measuring & Reflecting on Mental Workload - Birmingham Uni, May 2017Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science, involving functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
CHIIR2017 - Tetris Model of Resolving Information NeedsMax L. Wilson
The document introduces the "Tetris Model" of resolving information needs. It uses the game of Tetris as a metaphor to show how information needs can vary in complexity, from simple lookups to more involved investigative searches. In the Tetris Model, simple information needs correspond to getting the right piece quickly to clear lines, while complex needs are like having to investigate different pieces to solve a more challenging part of the board. The model helps conceptualize how information needs can increase in depth and complexity over time as knowledge grows. However, it also has limitations and does not capture all aspects of information searching such as stages, actions, or time pressure.
The HCI Perspective on IR (DIR2016 Keynote)Max L. Wilson
The Human-Computer Interaction perspective on Information Retrieval, Keynote Speech presented at the 15th Dutch-Belgian Information Retrieval Workshop - Nov 25th 2016
RepliCHI - 8 Challenges in Replicating a StudyMax L. Wilson
This document summarizes Dr. Max Wilson's experience replicating a 2011 study by Shah and González-Ibáñez on collaborative information seeking using the Coagmento software. Some key challenges included using an updated version of the software, designing tasks that were still relevant, limited resources and timescales, and uncertainty around data processing and analysis methods. While the replication found different results, it provided valuable lessons about issues in replicating studies for both research and teaching purposes.
IIiX2012 - Information vs Interaction - Examining different interaction model...Max L. Wilson
A talk given at the 2012 Information Interaction in Context conference (IIiX2012) where we developed 3 alternative versions of Google with 3 different refinement interactions on the left. Each used the same metadata, and the study was designed to show that users can get achieve better performance with different interaction over the same metadata.
You can provide benefits for searchers just be adjusting the interaction to your metadata. You do not _require_ better metadata to get better interaction.
This document profiles Dr. Max L. Wilson, who researches search user interface design at the University of Nottingham. It provides an overview of his background and qualifications, research areas related to social media search and casual search, and frameworks for evaluating advanced search interfaces. The document also shares details about Dr. Wilson's publications and presentations, and invites the reader to learn more about his work through a video and website.
ASIST2010 - The Revisit Rack - Group Web Search ThumbnailsMax L. Wilson
A conference presentation at ASIST2010 about the (bad) idea of grouping web search thumbnails together at the top of Search Engine Results Pages. Just don't do it!
Investigating Alternative Forms of SearchMax L. Wilson
The document discusses the results of a study on the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on air pollution. Researchers analyzed data from dozens of countries and found that lockdowns led to an average decline of nearly 30% in nitrogen dioxide levels across major cities. However, they also observed that the reductions in air pollution were temporary and that levels began to rise again as restrictions eased and human activity increased.
Brain Data as Cognitive Personal Informatics - UCL 2022Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science. Based on a study published at CHI2022, led by Serena Midha.
Brain Data as Cognitive Personal Informatics - Bell Labs 2022Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science. Based on a study published at CHI2022, led by Serena Midha. Presented to Bell Labs
Physiological indicators of task demand, fatigue, and cognition during Work T...Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science, involving functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
Brain-based HCI - What brain data can tell us about HCI - St Andrews, 2019Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science, involving functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
Mental Workload Alerts - Reliable Brain Measurements of HCI using fNIRS - Lei...Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science, involving functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
Mental Workload Alerts - Reliable Brain Measurements of HCI using fNIRS - Uni...Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science, involving functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
Measuring & Reflecting on Mental Workload - Birmingham Uni, May 2017Max L. Wilson
A human-computer interaction research talk about how we measure mental workload, and how people might reflect on this type of personal data in the future. The research is carried out at the University of Nottingham in the School of Computer Science, involving functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
CHIIR2017 - Tetris Model of Resolving Information NeedsMax L. Wilson
The document introduces the "Tetris Model" of resolving information needs. It uses the game of Tetris as a metaphor to show how information needs can vary in complexity, from simple lookups to more involved investigative searches. In the Tetris Model, simple information needs correspond to getting the right piece quickly to clear lines, while complex needs are like having to investigate different pieces to solve a more challenging part of the board. The model helps conceptualize how information needs can increase in depth and complexity over time as knowledge grows. However, it also has limitations and does not capture all aspects of information searching such as stages, actions, or time pressure.
The HCI Perspective on IR (DIR2016 Keynote)Max L. Wilson
The Human-Computer Interaction perspective on Information Retrieval, Keynote Speech presented at the 15th Dutch-Belgian Information Retrieval Workshop - Nov 25th 2016
RepliCHI - 8 Challenges in Replicating a StudyMax L. Wilson
This document summarizes Dr. Max Wilson's experience replicating a 2011 study by Shah and González-Ibáñez on collaborative information seeking using the Coagmento software. Some key challenges included using an updated version of the software, designing tasks that were still relevant, limited resources and timescales, and uncertainty around data processing and analysis methods. While the replication found different results, it provided valuable lessons about issues in replicating studies for both research and teaching purposes.
IIiX2012 - Information vs Interaction - Examining different interaction model...Max L. Wilson
A talk given at the 2012 Information Interaction in Context conference (IIiX2012) where we developed 3 alternative versions of Google with 3 different refinement interactions on the left. Each used the same metadata, and the study was designed to show that users can get achieve better performance with different interaction over the same metadata.
You can provide benefits for searchers just be adjusting the interaction to your metadata. You do not _require_ better metadata to get better interaction.
This document profiles Dr. Max L. Wilson, who researches search user interface design at the University of Nottingham. It provides an overview of his background and qualifications, research areas related to social media search and casual search, and frameworks for evaluating advanced search interfaces. The document also shares details about Dr. Wilson's publications and presentations, and invites the reader to learn more about his work through a video and website.
ASIST2010 - The Revisit Rack - Group Web Search ThumbnailsMax L. Wilson
A conference presentation at ASIST2010 about the (bad) idea of grouping web search thumbnails together at the top of Search Engine Results Pages. Just don't do it!
Investigating Alternative Forms of SearchMax L. Wilson
The document discusses the results of a study on the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on air pollution. Researchers analyzed data from dozens of countries and found that lockdowns led to an average decline of nearly 30% in nitrogen dioxide levels across major cities. However, they also observed that the reductions in air pollution were temporary and that levels began to rise again as restrictions eased and human activity increased.