The Connections Lab (cLab) is a research group, led by Dr. Carman Neustaedter at Simon Fraser University's School of Interactive Arts + Technology (SIAT). Our group specializes in the areas of Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Supported Collaboration, Domestic Computing, and Ubiquitous Computing. We study the design and use of technologies aimed at supporting the everyday activities of people. Many of our research projects focus on connecting people through space and time with technology. This includes connecting family members and friends, providing support for workplace collaboration, and even bringing people together through games.

If you are interested in joining our group as a graduate student, please read this page.

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Recent News:

• We are organizing a workshop at GROUP 2012 focused on Moving Beyond Talking Heads to Shared Experiences over Video Chat.
• We are partnering with Radix Theatre to create an online mixed reality gaming experience for the performance, Babylonia.
• Check out an interview with Carman about his research and learning at SFU. (Note: It should also say School of Interactive Arts + Technology, not Contemporary Arts)
• A number of publications were recently accepted to CHI 2012, CSCW 2012, MobileHCI 2012, and Personal and Ubiquitous Computing!
• We have created and launched a pervasive game designed for families: See It Game.
• Talk slides from SFU SIAT Colloquium on Connecting People, Right Now. The talk is viewable here.