research overview
- Prof. Lewis's research focuses on shaping information and communication technology to serve the interests of people with disabilities. He also works on educational technology, especially the use of games in education.
- Contact Info
Lewis, Clayton H
Positions
- Professor Adjunct, Computer Science
- Professor Emerita/Emeritus, Computer Science
Research Areas
Research
keywords
- cognitive assistive technology, accessibility infrastructure, Web technology, education, programming languages
Publications
selected publications
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book
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chapter
- Internet of Things 2020
- Cognitive and learning impairments. 2019
- Policy and standards on Web Accessibility for Cognitive and Learning Disabilities 2019
- Causal Relations Kant, Unity, and Diversity 2016
- Designing programs as representations. 45-58. 2013
- Creating educational gamelets 2013
- Cognitive disabilities 2009
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Cognitive and Learning Impairments.
15-23.
2008
- Creating Educational Gamelets.. 200-229. 2008
- Learning about computers and learning about mathematics 2003
- Cognitive walkthroughs 1997
- The role of psychological theory in usability inspection methods 1994
- The role of psychological theory in usability inspection methods 1994
- Connectionist modeling and the microstructure of phonological development: a progress report 1993
- Inner and outer theory in Human-Computer Interaction 1991
- Creating interactive graphics with spreadsheet machinery 1990
- Can principles of cognition lower the barriers to programming? 1987
- Designing for error 1986
- Understanding what's happening in system interactions 1986
- Skill in algebra 1981
- A production system model for language processing 1978
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conference proceeding
- On personality testing and software engineering. ; Lewis, C. (2020) On personality testing and software engineering. In Proc. PPIG 2020 Psychology of Programming Annual Conference, Summer Edition, online, 17-21 August, 2020. 2020
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Reflections on computing beyond pencils.
1-2.
2019
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Why can't programming be like sketching?.
1-6.
2019
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The Open Authorial Principle.
29-43.
2018
- The open authorial principle: supporting networks of authors in creating externalisable designs. 29-43. 2018
- Multimodality in Embodied Experience Design Workshop at INTERACT 2017, Mumbai, INDIA. Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. 533-534. 2017
- Methods in user oriented design of programming languages 2017
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An Accessible Blocks Language: Work in Progress.
317-318.
2016
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Demonstration: Screen Reader Support for a Complex Interactive Science Simulation.
319-320.
2016
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Promoting Strategic Research on Inclusive Access to Rich Online Content and Services.
275-276.
2016
- Work in Progress: A Nonvisual Interface for a Blocks Language. 2016
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A Balloon, a Sweater, and a Wall: Developing Design Strategies for Accessible User Experiences with a Science Simulation.
Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence.
147-158.
2016
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Nonvisual Access to an Interactive Electric Field Simulation: Work in Progress.
437-438.
2015
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Opportunity: Inclusive Design for Interactive Simulations.
395-396.
2015
- "The Simulation Creation Toolkit: An Initial Exploration Into Making Programming Accessible While Preserving Computational Thinking ". 501-506. 2013
- Mobile Web on the Desktop: Simpler Web Browsing. 263-264. 2011
- Model-Based Dependability Analysis of Programmable Drug Infusion Pumps. Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. 317-334. 2011
- Implications of Cloud Computing for People with Cognitive Disabilities. Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. 372-381. 2011
- Issues in Web Presentation for Cognitive Accessibility. Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. 244-248. 2011
- Opportunities in Cloud Computing for People with Cognitive Disabilities: Designer and User Perspective. Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. 326-331. 2011
- Access Tool? Accelerating Treadmill? Technology and the Aging Population. Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. 263-268. 2009
- Mobile Technology for People with Cognitive Disabilities and Their Caregivers - HCI Issues. Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence. 385-+. 2009
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Model-driven quality assurance for end users.
175-+.
2007
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Designing mixed textual and iconic programming languages for novice users.
187-194.
1998
- ''Why is a raven like a writing desk?'' Lessons in interface consistency and analogical reasoning from two cognitive architectures. 438-444. 1994
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journal article
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Cognition, Interaction, Design Discussions as Part of the Codesign Roundtable 2017.
KI - Künstliche Intelligenz.
363-371.
2017
- Description Strategies to Make an Interactive Science Simulation Accessible. 225-238. 2017
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Human–Computer Interaction and International Public Policymaking: A Framework for Understanding and Taking Future Actions.
Foundations and Trends in Human-Computer Interaction.
69-149.
2016
- The Tortoise and the (Soft)ware: Moore's Law, Amdahl's Law, and Performance Trends for Humanp-Machine Systems. Journal of usability studies. 129-151. 2014
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Public policy and the global public inclusive infrastructure project.
Interactions.
62-66.
2013
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Student and Faculty Attitudes and Beliefs About Computer Science.
Communications of the ACM.
78-85.
2010
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Assistive technology for cognition.
IEEE Pulse.
29-39.
2008
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Attitudes and beliefs about computer science among students and faculty.
Sigcse Bulletin.
37-41.
2007
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Simplicity in cognitive assistive technology: a framework and agenda for research.
Universal Access in the Information Society: international journal.
351-361.
2007
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HCI and cognitive disabilities.
Interactions.
14-15.
2006
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HCI for people with cognitive disabilities.
12-17.
2005
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Accessibility of computer-based simulation models in inherently conflict-laden negotiations.
Group Decision and Negotiation.
511-533.
1999
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Experiment with simulation models in water-resources negotiations.
Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management.
64-70.
1996
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USING THE PROGRAMMING WALKTHROUGH TO AID IN PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE DESIGN.
Software: Practice and Experience.
1-25.
1994
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COGNITIVE WALKTHROUGHS - A METHOD FOR THEORY-BASED EVALUATION OF USER INTERFACES.
International journal of man-machine studies.
741-773.
1992
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Problem-Centered Design for Expressiveness and Facility in a Graphical Programming System.
Human-Computer Interaction.
319-355.
1991
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MAKING USABLE, USEFUL, PRODUCTIVITY - ENHANCING COMPUTER-APPLICATIONS.
Communications of the ACM.
74-85.
1991
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A Research Agenda for the Nineties in Human-Computer Interaction.
Human-Computer Interaction.
125-143.
1990
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Theory-Based Design for Easily Learned Interfaces.
Human-Computer Interaction.
191-220.
1990
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Exploring Exploring a Word Processor.
Human-Computer Interaction.
283-307.
1985
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DESIGNING FOR USABILITY - KEY PRINCIPLES AND WHAT DESIGNERS THINK.
Communications of the ACM.
300-311.
1985
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Learning to use word processors.
ACM Transactions on Information Systems.
254-271.
1983
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Interference with real world knowledge.
Cognitive Psychology.
311-335.
1976
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Cognition, Interaction, Design Discussions as Part of the Codesign Roundtable 2017.
KI - Künstliche Intelligenz.
363-371.
2017
Teaching
courses taught
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COEN 1830 - Special Topics
Primary Instructor - Fall 2023
Explores topics of interest in engineering. Content varies by instructor and semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. -
CSCI 1000 - Computer Science as a Field of Work and Study
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020
Introduces curriculum, learning techniques, time management and career opportunities in Computer Science. Includes presentations from alumni and others with relevant educational and professional experience. Same as CSPB 1000. -
CSCI 3100 - Software and Society
Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020
Provides students with an understanding of the professional, ethical, legal and social issues and responsibilities of software developers, as well as providing them with the ability to analyze the local and global impacts of computing on individuals, organizations and society. Credit not granted for this course and CSCI 4308 and CSCI 4328 and CSCI 4338 and CSCI 4348. Required for, and restricted to, Computer Science majors completing a Senior Thesis. Department consent required.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D., University of Michigan Ann Arbor 1978
- M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1968
- B.A., Princeton University 1966
awards and honors
International Activities
geographic focus
- Brazil Country
- Canada Country
- France Country
- Germany Country
- India Country
- Israel Country
- Portugal Country
- Saudi Arabia Country
- United Kingdom Country