Cati Vaucelle

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• Research Assistant at MIT Media Lab

Education

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Harvard University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Cati Vaucelle’s Summary

Trained as a computer scientist, I also study and practice electrical engineering at MIT since 2000 that I directly applies to my interaction design work. I am a 2008 Rockefeller Foundation New Media Fellow Nominee, and 2005 John F. Kennedy Scholar for my studies at Harvard University. I am currently a researcher and Ph.D. candidate in the Tangible Media Group at the MIT Media Lab. I graduated from MIT in 2002 and then from Harvard University in 2006.

While in France, I received dual degrees in computer science (computational linguistics, AI) and applied math (economics), with a minor in fine arts (photography). I also received a master’s in computer science and the French equivalent of an MFA (visual arts). In the US, I received master’s degrees from the MIT Media Lab and from Harvard Graduate School of Design in product design.

I am a researcher and interaction designer specializing in the design of hybrid physical/digital objects for play, performance and psycho-physiotherapy. I create tactile interfaces to shift the body boundaries and explores the powers of “holding” (from grabbing, to hugging, to being secured) as a lever to personal growth. I am the author of over thirty peer-reviewed academic publications. My work has been featured in various internationally recognized design, art and sciences publications including the I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review and the New Scienstist, and on blogs such as Engadget, Make, Forbes, Discovery Channel and We Make Money Not Art.

Cati Vaucelle’s Specialties:

Interaction Design, Computational Linguistics: discourse analysis and processing, Software Design (Python, C, Java, Javascript, AppleScript, Tkl/Tk, Shell, Assembly, Max/Msp, Lingo, FlashScript, ...), PIC microcontroller programming, Electrical Engineering (circuit design, sensing technologies), Product Design & Fabrication.

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Cati Vaucelle’s Honors:

SHASS deFlorez Fund for Humor, Grant for the AFK Cookset and WOW Pod, 2009.
The Council for the Arts at MIT, Grant for the AFK Cookset and WOW Pod, 2008.
I.D. Magazine, Student Design Review. Honorable Mention, Jabberstamp, 2008. Rockefeller Foundation New Media Fellow Nominee 2008
MIT Media Lab Assistantship, USA, 2006-present
Kendall Square Interactive Design Competition, USA, 2006
John F. Kennedy Grant, Ireland, 2005
Certificate of Research Excellence, MIT and Media Lab Europe Award, Ireland, 2004
MIT Travel Grant, USA, 2002
Mattel Inc. Fellowship, USA, 2001, renewed in 2002
MIT Media Lab Assistantship, USA, 2000-2002
MIT Robot Competition, USA, 2001
Thesis passed with distinction, Paris VIII, France, 2000
Distinguished Student Scholarship, Paris VIII, France, 1999-2000
Highest Departmental Jury Honors, Paris VIII, France, 1999
Merit Scholarship, Paris VIII, France, 1997-1999

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