Ph.D. Student at Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana Area
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- Ph.D. Student (Informatics) at Indiana University, School of Informatics
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- Founder at Event Herder
- User Research Specialist at Kosmix
- Internet Programmer at VIP Tour Co.
- Web Services Coordinator at Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
- Education
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- Indiana University Bloomington
- DePaul University
- DePauw University
- Woodstock Community High School
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Kevin Makice’s Summary
My primary focus in pursuit of a Ph.D. in Informatics is in improving local interpersonal connection through the internet. This study finds common ground between social informatics, human-computer interaction design (HCI/d) and complex systems. I will also be exploring the new field of Sports Informatics while at Indiana, especially where it affects local community.
Kevin Makice’s Experience
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Ph.D. Student (Informatics)
Indiana University, School of Informatics
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Design industry)
March 2006 — Present (2 years 7 months)
My current research interests fall between Human-Computer Interaction Design, Social Informatics and Complex Systems, examining ways to bridge these different areas of study. I am studying the use of technology to enhance social capital for local use, in both online and offline communities. Although the program does not yet exist, I am also interested in helping to define Sports Informatics as a domain-specific extension of design and social informatics.
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Founder
Event Herder
(Design industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
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User Research Specialist
Kosmix
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2007 — December 2007 (8 months)
Working collaboratively with a small team of User Experience Designers and various project managers and engineers, I am tasked with developing user-centered strategic designs for the underlying search categorization technology of the company. Domain areas of focus include travel, health, autos, blogging and local interest. The URS is responsible for gathering insight, exploring design opportunities, participating in design strategy, recommending tangible design expressions and communicating the essence of these ideas.
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Internet Programmer
VIP Tour Co.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
January 1999 — August 2004 (5 years 8 months)
I served as the primary internet developer as TicketsNow.com and EventInventory.com made their way to the World Wide Web for the first time (in 1999 and 2001, respectively). My primary duties evolved from simple web design and HTML coding to Cold Fusion and Transact SQL programming.
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Web Services Coordinator
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Internet industry)
January 1999 — December 2000 (2 years)
My duties included design and construction of a school-wide web-based content management system. This involved regular interaction with technical and administrative contacts in the various programs within the school. I also provided programming support and training to other employees responsible for web presence. During my stay, I researched, implemented and maintained the "Kelley Cam," an internet camera strategically placed to monitor progress on a new building for the Business School.
Kevin Makice’s Education
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Indiana University Bloomington
2004 — 2010 (expected)
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DePaul University
Acting 1991 — 1992
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DePauw University
B.A., Physics, Theatre, Russian Studies, 1986 — 1990
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Woodstock Community High School
1982 — 1986
