In past lives, I've worked as a political aide, gold miner, waiter, carpenter, singer, and technical salesperson/manager for large corporate and government accounts. These days, I'm finishing my M.S. in computer science (AI specialty) and working on my Ph.D. at the School of Information. My driving interest is in using computer science to make real improvements in people's lives.

My current research involves ubiquitous computing to help individuals be more aware of, and better able to manage, their moods (particularly major depression). I also research dynamic, intelligent interfaces, especially to make computers easier to use by the disabled and/or elderly.

Background:
B.S. in Computer Science/French (double major), UNC - Chapel Hill, December 2005
M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, U Michigan (expected May 2009)

Advisors:
Martha Pollack
Mark Newman

Research Tags:
Ubiquitous Computing
HCI, esp. AI-based intelligent interfaces
Assistive Technology

Recent Publications:

• Brett Clippingdale, Martha E. Pollack, Mark W. Newman, Michael A. Fauman. Reflecting on Mood and Movement Workshop. In CHI 2009 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Boston, MA, April 2009.
• Julie S. Weber, Brett Clippingdale & Martha E. Pollack. The Michigan Autonomous Guidance System. FICCDAT 2007, Toronto, Ont.
• P. Parente and D.B. Clippingdale. Linux Screen Reader: Extensible Assistive Technology. ASSETS 2006, Portland, OR, 2006.