Michael Alden Roller

Current

• Assistant Professor of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University Calumet
• Interactive Designer, Developer & Consultant at Independent Professional

Education

• Purdue University
• East Tennessee State University
• East Tennessee State University

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Michael Alden Roller’s Summary

As a technology professional and educator, I am interested in the applied systems and conceptual methodologies for the design, development, and implementation of new media applications. Within this broad topic, my research falls within three specific areas: interactive visualization, visual perception, and new media literacy. The focus of my work is to understand how computer graphics can be employed to enhance the educational impact of complex concepts, especially within a participatory culture. In order to reach a better understanding of these topics, I commit myself to three core practices; investigating the technical and ethical implementations of applied graphics technology; documenting the effects applied computer graphics technology has on the human condition; and finally by expanding the applications of computer graphics technology to all communities for which it can serve.

Michael Alden Roller’s Specialties:

Human Computer Interaction,
Interactive Multimedia Design & Development,
Web Application Development & Programming,
Real-Time Educational Technologies,
Visual Design & Communication,
Information Visualization

Michael Alden Roller’s Experience

• Assistant Professor of Computer Graphics Technology

  Purdue University Calumet

  (Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

  August 2005 — Present (4 years 4 months)

  As a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Graphics Technology within the Department of Computer Information Technology, I primarily teach senior level courses in Interactive Design and Development. I also prepare and conduct research, writings and grant applications on many topics including teaching, course design and development, scientific visualization and other relative topics. I also provide internal, local, regional and national service to professional organizations on behalf of Purdue University Calumet.

• Interactive Designer, Developer & Consultant

  Independent Professional

  (Graphic Design industry)

  January 2001 — Present (8 years 11 months)

  Contract work designing and producing web presences, interactive media, print and marketing materials for advertising agencies, universities and non-profit organizations.

Michael Alden Roller’s Education

• Purdue University

  Doctorate of Philosophy , Computer Graphics Technology , 2008 — 2012 (expected)

• East Tennessee State University

  Master of Science , Engineering Technology / Digital Media , 2001 — 2003

  Activities and Societies:

  Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  Honorary membership for outstanding academic achievement
  2003; East Tennessee State University Chapter

• East Tennessee State University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts , Graphic Design & Narrative Photography , 1992 — 1997

Additional Information

Michael Alden Roller’s Interests:

Travel, Technology, Design, Art, Investing, Politics, Cooking

Michael Alden Roller’s Groups:

Image and Meaning Workshops on scientific representation and visualization Sponsorship for the workshop is by MIT and by Harvard University’s Initiative in Innovative Computing, ASEE, SIGGRAPH, AIGA.

•    ACM SIGGRAPH
•    3D Visualisation and Graphics Programming
•    East Tennessee State University Alumni
•    Purdue University CGT Alumni, Faculty & Staff
•    Northwest Indiana Open Networking Group

Michael Alden Roller’s Honors:

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Honorary membership for outstanding academic achievement
2003; East Tennessee State University Chapter
Johnson City, Tennessee USA

American Advertising Federation: District 7
Gold Addy: Interactive Media (2003)

Tri-Cities Metro Advertising Federation
Addy: Interactive Media-Online Macro or Mini Sites (2005)
Addy: Mixed Media Campaigns-National Cross Platform (2005)
Addy: Interactive Media-CD (2003)
Addy: Interactive Media-Web (2000)
Addy: Product Catalog Design (2000)
Addy: Series Packaging (2000)
Addy: Trade Ad (2000)
Addy: Direct Marketing - B2B Campaign (1999)
Addy: Single Poster Design - Campaign (1998)
Citation of Excellence: Outdoor Advertising (1999)
Citation of Excellence: Brochure Design (1998)
Citation of Excellence: Publication Design (1996)

Michael Alden Roller’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• expertise requests
• reference requests