HCBD 2015 - Workshop on Human-Centered Big Data Research

The Laboratory for Analytic Sciences is hosting a workshop to discuss the future of Big Data from the human perspective. The purpose of this workshop is to gather experts in multi-disciplinary fields to discuss a potential framework that could be used for human-centered Big Data research. This includes Big Data topics such as:
* Data creation and consumption
* Disruptive technology and effects on society
* Human factors/Cognitive engineering
* Human-computer interaction
* Information systems and management
* Information overload
* Interactive analytic systems
* Mental models and cognitive frameworks
* Sensemaking and analysis processes
* Storytelling using data
* User interfaces for Big Data
Participation in this workshop is by invitation. Researchers interested in participation may submit a 2-4 page position paper related to the topics of interest. Accepted submissions will receive a travel and lodging stipend for the author and a co-author to attend the workshop. Authors will be asked to present their position paper and participate in one of several breakout sessions.