The School of Interactive Arts & Technology is part of a large, vibrant community at Simon Fraser University. Here you can stay up-to-date on our latest news and learn about events and information sessions.
Recent News
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October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024
IATN198: Intro to Motion Capture provides an in-depth introduction to the intricacies of motion capturing for animation and games.
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October 03, 2024
October 03, 2024
Katerina Stepanova graduates this week with a PhD in Interactive Arts and Technology. Her doctoral research focused on designing immersive technologies, such as virtual reality, to cultivate feelings of embodied connection in users.
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September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024
Ron Wakkary and co-author Doenja Oogjes' book "The Importance of Speculation in Design Research" reveals how speculative reasoning in design research increases the capacity of human-computer interaction (HCI) to address a wider array of social and research challenges.
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September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024
Via The Conversation Canada: As the global population ages, understanding the variability in cognitive aging becomes increasingly important. Why do some individuals remain cognitively sharp while others experience significant decline?
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August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024
Students Trisha Wong, Long Nguyen, and Zak Zastera created Cappu, an anthropomorphic red panda 3D model that can be used as a readily available asset to SIAT students exploring motion capture.
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July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024
The researchers were recently awarded the New Frontiers in Research Fund to explore how VR can be used to help youth with chronic health conditions to access early intervention, reduce stigma associated with seeking support, and empower youths to build skills for future challenges.
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July 20, 2024
July 20, 2024
The paper, titled “A codesign study exploring needs, strategies, and opportunities for digital health platforms to address pandemic-related impacts on children and families,” was published in the ACM’s Journal of Child-Computer Interaction, the top publication venue in the field of child-computer interaction.
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July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024
The exhibition features a series of films created by SIAT post-doctoral researcher and filmmaker Dr. Jessica Hallenbeck, Coast Salish and Sahtu Dene artist Rosemary Georgeson, SIAT professor Dr. Kate Hennessy and team is currently installed at Steveston's Gulf of Georgia Cannery until 2025.
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July 08, 2024
July 08, 2024
The grant was awarded to Yalçın to support ongoing research into empathic behaviour in interactive systems.
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July 03, 2024
July 03, 2024
Professor Alissa Antle and postdoctoral researcher Alexandra Kitson are using the power of virtual reality and imagination to help young people learn emotional regulation. Their breakthrough research is changing how we think about technology and helping to improve mental health.