TRACTION Opening: Seminar on Theory in Human-Computer Interaction

Kasper Hornbæk

You are warmly invited to the grand opening of TRACTION.

TRACTION, our new centre for Theoretical Research in Human-Computer Interaction at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen, was established through a prestigious VILLUM Investigator Grant of 30 million DKK awarded to Professor Kasper Hornbæk. This new centre is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of how we understand and theorise human interaction with technology.

Come celebrate this exciting milestone with us!
The event will feature engaging talks from distinguished guest speakers, a panel, and workshops, followed by a celebratory reception with delicious snacks and excellent company.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Time

Session & Location

08:30 - 09:00

Doors open

09:00 - 09:15

Introduction
Speaker: Kasper Hornbæk
Location: Margrethe Bohr Salen, NBB

09:15 - 10:00

Panel
Title: Theory in HCI as it Stands
Host: Susanne Bødker (Aarhus University)
Panel: TBA
Location: Margrethe Bohr Salen, NBB

10:00 -

10:15

Break

10:15 - 11:30

Theory Madness
/ alternative format for discussing theory in HCI
Location: Margrethe Bohr Salen, NBB

11:30 - 13:00

Lunch

13:00 - 14:00

Keynote
Title: The State and Status of Theory in Psychological Science
Speaker: Noah van Dongen (Erasmus University & University of Amsterdam)
Location: Margrethe Bohr Salen, NBB

14:00 -

14:30

Break

14:30 - 16:30

Workshops
/ five workshops, conceptualised by TRACTION members in collaboration with external speakers
/ sign-up will take place on the day

Workshop #1
Topic: Teaching Theory: Start Simple?
Organisers: 

  • Jonathan Sutton (TRACTION; University of Copenhagen), 
  • Elena Glasman (Harvard SEAS), 
  • Wendy Mackay (Inria Saclay) 

Location: NBB 1.01.F.70

Workshop #2
Topic: Importing theory into HCI: Best practices and pitfalls
Organisers: 

  • Tran Van Cuong (TRACTION; University of Copenhagen), 
  • Cleo Xiao (University of Copenhagen), 
  • Robin Welsch (Aalto University), 
  • Quishi Zhou (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou))

Location: NBB 1.1.E.015

Workshop #3
Topic: Theorising about Human-AI Interaction
Organisers:

  • Ava Scott (TRACTION; University of Copenhagen)
  • Rod Murray-Smith (University of Glasgow)

Location: NBB 1.3.B.015

Workshop #4
Topic: Do we have a theory of usability and UX?
Organisers:

  • Olga Iarygina (TRACTION; University of Copenhagen)
  • Difeng Yu (University of Copenhagen)
  • Noam Tractinsky (Ben-Gurion University)

Location: NBB 2.1.H.142

Workshop #5
Topic: Theorising and Designing
Organisers:

  • Emily Wong (TRACTION; University of Copenhagen)
  • Tim Moesgen (Aalto University)
  • Kia Höök (KTH Royal Institute of Technology)
  • Chris Frauenberger (Interdisciplinary Transformation University)
  • Mafalda Gamboa (Chalmers University of Technology)

Location: NBB 2.2.H.142

16:30 -

17:00

Break

17:00 - 19:00

Reception
/ Words by Kasper Hornbæk and the University of Copenhagen
/ Food and drink are provided

Location: Julie Vinter, Gårdhave, NBB

19:00 - 20.00

Break

20.00 -

Social evening
/ Networking 

Location: Noels, Sigurdsgade 39, 2200 København

Pre- and Post-Program

We also invite to a relaxed, free-to-attend program on May 5th and 7th. Come meet visiting researchers, connect with HCC members, and learn about our ongoing work.

Tuesday, May 5th. The afternoon kicks off at 12:00 with tea and an informal chance to chat with our visiting researchers. At 13:00, Elena Glassman will give a talk, followed by a meet and greet with HCC Section members from 15:00 to 16:00. All activities take place at Sigurdsgade 41.

Thursday, May 7th. Start your morning with coffee and conversation with our visiting researchers from 9:00 to 12:00. At 10:00, we will host a lab tour and demos, giving you a hands-on look at what we are working on. All activities take place at Sigurdsgade 41. 

 

 

 


Registration

Most of the program will take place in:
Niels Bohr Bygningen
Jagtvej 128
2200 Kbh. N

Registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest in the event.

Finding your way

Please enter the Niels Bohr Building from the northeastern entrance. You will find the auditorium, Margrethe Bohr Salen, on your right hand.

Arriving by public transport
You can take public transport to the venue – there are metro stations and bus stops nearby. Go towww.rejseplanen.dk to plan your route. You can buy public transport tickets through the Rejsebillet app (Apple App Store, Google Play Store).

Arriving by bike
There are ample bikeparking spots around the venue. Copenhagen is a very bike-friendly city – rent a bike at www.donkey.bike, www.ridedott.com, or www.li.me.