So, who we are? What kind of students thrive in my lab?

  1. Think beyond one discipline.

    You might come from design, CS, psychology, education, art, accessibility, or something else entirely, but you’re most excited when ideas connect across fields rather than staying in one box.

  2. Care about people and meaning.

    You want visualization to help people think, feel, reflect, express, or make sense of their lives. You believe data is not just numbers, but a human experience.

  3. Are curious, creative, and comfortable with big questions.

    You like exploring new paradigms and asking “why,” not just “how.” You’re not afraid of ambiguity, you’re excited by possibility.

  4. Want to design for the real world, not just the lab.

    You care about everyday contexts, messy data, diverse minds, emotions, accessibility, and impact. You want visualization that actually works for the rest of us.

  5. Value both rigor and imagination.

    You enjoy theory and building. Research and design. Systems and story. You don’t think you should have to choose.

  6. Seek purpose and impact.

    You want your work to matter, to change how people understand, connect with, or act on information in real life.

What do I offer as an advisor?

  1. A purpose-driven research environment.

  2. Freedom to explore, with structure to support you.

  3. Mentorship that develops your voice and research identity.

  4. Growth not just in research, but in your career and impact.

  5. A lab culture built on inclusion, care, and originality.