Biography:
Kellen Maicher is an Assistant Professor specializing in Interactive Multimedia in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University. Kellen holds an M.S. in Computer Graphics Technology from Purdue University, as well as a B.S. in both Biology and Technical Graphics. In his professional experience he has worked as a multimedia project manager and freelance new media developer.
Kellen currently teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in interactive multimedia development and human factors for applied computer graphics. He has developed, taught, and co-taught eleven courses in his six years as a CGT faculty member, instructing on topics including animation, web design, and multimedia development. In addition to his professional experience, teaching, and research activities he has presented and instructed at national and international conferences.
Kellen has been presented with two consecutive Outstanding Faculty Awards (06-07) in the College of Technology and was nominated for the James D. Dwyer Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2006.
His research endeavors primarily focus on the assessment and validation of human factors related to computer graphics technology applications. Specific interests in HCI technology, usability, user-centered design, and performance testing. Application areas include a variety of computer applications with a specific focus on educational, instructional, and training multimedia. Kellen has presented papers and given workshops at various conferences including international presentations in Russia, Norway, and Poland.
Conferences:
Morales, C.R., Weaver G., Maicher, K.R. (2007). Larger Scale Science Based Mobile Game Learning Environments. Proceedings of the Teaching Learning Technology Conference.
Maicher, K.R. (2007). Accounting for Student Variability: A Track-Based System for Teaching Applied Computer Graphics. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education.
Maicher*, K.R. and Glotzbach, R.J. (2007). Digital Master: A Supplementary Online Application for Teaching Applied Computer Graphics. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education.
Glotzbach*, R.J., and Maicher, K.R. (2007). Industry Partnerships in Education. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education.
Glotzbach*, R.J., Maicher, K.R., Luther, K., Co, B., Kellogg, L., & Mordkovich, D. (2006). St. Mary's Medical Center: An e-Health initiative. Poster presentation at the 2006 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Morales, C.R., Weaver G., Maicher, K.R. (2006). Accepted Abstract: An Immersive Chemistry Video Game. Proceedings of the 2006 SIGGRAPH Annual Conference.
Glotzbach*, R.J. and Maicher, K.R. (2006). Using Industry Partnerships in Academia as Instructor-Learner Paradigm. Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2006 Annual World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications.
Morales, C.R., Weaver G., Maicher, K.R., Martinez-Hernandez, K. (2006). Teaching Chemistry Using Immersive Games. Proceedings of the 231st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Atlanta, GA.
Morales, C.R., Weaver G., Maicher, K.R., Martinez-Hernandez, K. (2006). Accepted Abstract: The Design Process of a Chemistry Video Game. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Connolly, P.E*. and Maicher, K.R. (2005). Work in Progress – Computer-based Instruction &Web-based Tutorials: Effectiveness and Applications. Proceedings of the 35th ASEE/ IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Maicher*, K. R. and Connolly, P. E. (2005). Abstract Submission: Development of a Web-based Multiview Drawing Application., Teaching Learning Technology Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Connolly, P. E.* and Maicher, K. R. (2005). Accepted Abstract: The Development and Testing of an Interactive Web-Based Tutorial for Orthographic Drawing Instruction and Visualization Enhancement. ASEE Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon.
Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R. (2004). Continuing Evolution of a Web-based Engineering Graphics Tutorial: Interactive Input and Response. Proceedings of the 58th Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Morales C., Maicher, K.R. (2003). Abstract Submission: Development of a Distance-Learning Intelligent Instructional Delivery System., Teaching Learning Technology, 2003 Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Maicher*, K. R., and Connolly, P. E. (2003). Using web authoring applications in tutorial development. Proceedings of the 57th Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R. (2003). Instructional design of a web-based engineering graphics tutorial. Proceedings of the 57th Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Maicher*, K.R. (2002). Engagement Program for the Department of Computer Graphics Technology. Teaching Learning Technology, Lafayette, IN.
Papers:
Morales, C.R., Maicher, K. R., Martinez-Hernandez K., Weaver G. Accepted Abstract: The Design Process of a Chemistry Video Game. ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (2006).
Glotzbach, R.J., & Maicher, K.R.). Challenges of e-Health: Designing dynamic custom websites for healthcare facilities. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies (2006).
Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R., Accepted Abstract: The Development and Testing of an Interactive Web-Based Tutorial for Orthographic Drawing Instruction and Visualization Enhancement. ASEE Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon. (2005).
Maicher, K. R. and Connolly, P. E., Abstract Submission: Development of a Web-based Multiview Drawing Application., Teaching Learning Technology, 2005 Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. (February 2005).
Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R., Continuing Evolution of a Web-based Engineering Graphics Tutorial: Interactive Input and Response. Proceedings of the 58th Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Williamsburg, Virginia. (2004).
Morales C., Maicher, K.R., Abstract Submission: Development of a Distance-Learning Intelligent Instructional Delivery System., Teaching Learning Technology, 2003 Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. (2003).
Maicher, K. R. and Connolly, P. E., Using web authoring applications in tutorial development. Proceedings of the 57th Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona.. (2003).
Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R., Instructional design of a web-based engineering graphics tutorial. Proceedings of the 57th Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona., (2003).
Maicher, K.R.,, Engagement Program for the Department of Computer Graphics Technology. Teaching Learning Technology, Lafayette, IN.,(2002).
Watkins, B.A., Watkins, C.T., Rogers L., Maicher, K.R., Li, Y., Friend, B., Food Chemistry Experiments Workbook. Institute of Food Technologists. (2001).
Maicher, K.R., Study: Educational Interactive Multimedia vs. Traditional Learning Methods. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN., (1999).
Presentations:
2005 - Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R. (2005), Work in Progress - Computer-based Instruction & Web-based Tutorials: Effectiveness and Applications.Proceedings of the 35th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.
2005 - Teaching Learning Technology, West Lafayette, IN. Presentation: Development of a Web-based Multiview Drawing Application.
2004 - Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona. Presentation: Instructional Design of a Web-Based Engineering Graphics Tutorial.
2003 - University of Norway, Bergen Norway. Workshop: Animation & Rendering - Introduction to Lighting Materials and Movement, (Invited Presentation).
2003 - Poznan University, Poznan, Poland. Workshop: Graphics Creation and Interactive Multimedia Development, (Invited Presentation).
2003 - University in Rzeszow Poland. Workshop: Graphics Creation and Interactive Multimedia Development (Invited Presentation).
2003 - Krakow University, Krakow, Poland. Workshop: Graphics Creation and Interactive Multimedia Development (Invited Presentation).
2003 - Tula University, Tula Russia. Workshop: Graphics Creation and Interactive Multimedia Development, (Invited Presentation).
2002 - Teaching Learning Technology, West Lafayette, IN. Poster Session: Showcase of Purdue University Computer Graphics Technology Department and engagement program.
2001 - Teaching Learning Technology, West Lafayette, IN. Poster Session: Showcase of Sci-Media, BASE, EFPH, The Pizza Explorer, and the IFT Food Chemistry Experiment Book
2000 - Teaching Learning Technology, West Lafayette, IN. Poster Session: Showcase of Sci-Media, BASE, EFPH, The Pizza Explorer, and the IFT Food Chemistry Experiment Book
2000 - National Science Teachers Association, Orlando, Florida - Co-presented Purdue University Professor Bruce Watkins features of the Institute of Food Technologist's Pizza Explorer CD-ROM
Awards:
Outstanding Faculty Award - Annual teaching award given by members of the student chapter of SIGGRAPH at Purdue University who vote by written ballot prior to the yearly Spring Show and Awards Banquet. (2007).
John A. Curtis Lecture Award - An annual award for the best paper presentation in the CoED sessions of the ASEE Annual Conference to honor John A. Curtis for his contributions to the development of CoED. Role: Co-authored paper with Purdue University Professors Carlos Morales and Gabriella Weaver. (2007).
Outstanding Faculty Award - Annual teaching award given by members of the student chapter of SIGGRAPH at Purdue University who vote by written ballot prior to the yearly Spring Show and Awards Banquet. Approximately 65 students voted, with Professor Maicher receiving the most votes. (2006).
Dwyer Award Nominee – Annual teaching award in which representatives from each department in the College of Technology at Purdue University are nominated by their student body. Nominees are then represented by a chosen student advocate to a student committee who ultimately select the Dwyer Award recipient. (2006).
Oppenheimer Award – Co-authored paper with Purdue University Associate Professor Patrick Connolly. Paper was presented by Prof. Connolly for the 58th Annual Engineering Design Graphics (EDGD) Midyear Conference. Total Funding: $400 (2004). |
