Partner Technologies Research Group

Kevin McGee leads the Partner Technologies Research Group. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Communications and New Media Programme at the National University of Singapore. He does research to develop computational partners that facilitate and increase participation in life's interesting and important challenges. This involves theoretical and applied work at the intersection of end-user programming, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, design methods, media studies, and the arts.

His background includes work as a theater dramaturge, director, actor, and technician; as a research scientist in the field of AI and computational media; as a designer, developer, and product manager of educational and entertainment products; as a business strategy consultant to new-media companies; as the head of operations for a startup developing advanced consumer applications; and as a university lecturer and thesis advisor in computer science, human-computer interaction, and media technology. He has a Masters degree from Harvard University and a PhD from the MIT Media Laboratory.

Teaching

Dr. McGee has taught courses in computer programming, the design/development of computer games and advanced media technologies, and technical writing. His courses include:

2009-10, Term 01:
NM5210 Critical Interactive Media Design Issues

2009-10, Term 02:
NM2216 Introduction to Interactive Media Design
NM2217 Creating Interactive Media

2008-09, Term 01:
NM2216 Introduction to Interactive Media Design
NM2217 Creating Interactive Media

2008-09, Term 02:
NM5210 Critical Interactive Media Design Issues

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