Carrie
Bruce

General Information

Email:
cb266@gatech.edu
Phone:
4043856916
Location - Building:
TSRB
Location - Room:
348B
Roles:
Research Faculty
Primary Unit:
School of Interactive Computing

Details

Degrees with subject and Postdoc Experience:
Degree Type
Ph.D
Subject
Human-Centered Computing
Year
2014
Institution
Georgia Institute of Technology
Location
Atlanta
Degree Type
M.A.
Subject
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Year
1999
Institution
University of Florida
Location
Gainesville
Degree Type
B.A.
Subject
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Year
1996
Institution
University of Florida
Location
Gainesville
Statement of Research Interests:

My research focuses on human–computer interaction and interaction design, with an emphasis on how people engage with interactive systems in real-world contexts. I study interaction through user-centered and mixed research methods, including field studies, interviews, and design evaluation, to understand how design decisions shape user behavior, communication, and experience across physical and digital environments. My work contributes to HCI by advancing practical research methodologies and translating empirical findings into actionable design insights.

Statement of Teaching Interests:

My teaching interests center on human–computer interaction, interaction design, and research methods. I emphasize hands-on, project-based learning that guides students through the full research and design process—from framing questions and conducting user research to analyzing data and communicating findings. My goal is to help students develop strong methodological skills, critical thinking, and reflective design practices that prepare them for research and design roles.

Selection of recent research, scholarly, and creative activities:
Cohort Member, Leaders in Teaching and Learning, Georgia Tech's Center for Teaching and Learning, 2025-2026
Trent, T. and Bruce, C., “Creating a Digital Information Aid for Makerspace Equipment,” International Symposium on Academic Makerspaces (ISAM). Pittsburgh, PA, October 18-20, 2023.
Shah, K., Garg, A., and Bruce, C., “Improving Web Accessibility Testing with Microsoft’s Accessibility Insights for Web,” In: Stephanidis C., Antona, M., Ntoa, S., and Salvendy, G. (eds) HCI International 2023 Posters. 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23–28, 2023, Proceedings, Part II, vol 1833. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35992-7_50