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EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Computer Science, North Carolina State University, 2006
Thesis: Investigating aesthetic
visualizations: Propose new visualization techniques which vary aesthetic
properties to engage viewers.
GPA: 4.0
M.S. in Computer Science, North Carolina State University, 2002
GPA: 4.0
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Oklahoma, 1997
GPA: 4.0
B.A. in Mathematics, Towson University, 1992
GPA: 3.5
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Computer graphics, visualization, nonphotorealistic
rendering, visual perception, computational geometry, geographic information
science, natural sciences applications
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Article
Healey, C. G., Enns, J. T.,
Tateosian, L. G., and Remple, M. “Perceptually-Based Brush Strokes for
Nonphotorealistic Visualization,” ACM Transactions on Graphics 23, 1,
64–96, 2004.
Refereed Conference Articles
Tateosian, L. G., Healey, C.
G., and Enns, J. T. "Engaging Viewers Through Nonphotorealistic
Visualizations." In Proceedings of the 5th international Symposium on
Non-Photorealistic Animation and Rendering (San Diego, California, August
04 - 05, 2007). NPAR '07. ACM, New York, NY, 93-102.
Tateosian, L. G., Dennis, B. M., and Healey, C.G. “Stevens
Dot Patterns for 2D Flow Visualization.” In Third International Symposium
on Applied Perception in Graphics and Visualization, (Boston,
Massachusetts, July 28 - 29, 2006). APGV '06, vol. 153. ACM Press, New York,
NY, 93-100.
Dennis, B. M., Kocherlakota,
S. M., Sawant, A. P., Tateosian, L. G., and Healey, C. G. "Designing a
Visualization Framework for Multidimensional Data." IEEE Computer
Graphics & Applications (Visualization Viewpoints), 25, 6, 10-15,
2005.
Other Publications
Tateosian, Laura G.
“Investigating Aesthetic Visualizations.”
Doctoral Dissertation,
Department of Computer Science, North Carolina State University, 2006
Tateosian, L. G. and Healey,
C. G. “NPR: Art Enhancing Computer Graphics.” Technical Report TR-2004-17,
Department of Computer Science, North Carolina State University, 2004
Tateosian, Laura G. “Non-photorealistic
visualization of multidimensional datasets.”
Master’s Thesis, Department of
Computer Science, North Carolina State University, 2002
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Postdoctoral Researcher
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Spring 2007 to Present
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Center for Earth Observation
North Carolina State University, NC
NR 533 Application Issues In Geographic Information
Systems
NR 536 Introduction to Visual Basic for GIS
Teaching Python programming and database concepts for
geospatial sciences. Creating and marking homework. Supervising project
development. Student projects design geospatial databases of natural
resources data, process the data with VBA and Python scripting and present
the data in web mapping applications. Participating in GIS graduate
curriculum development.
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Math Instructor
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Spring 1999 to Spring 2000
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Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Shippensburg University, PA
MAT 108 College Algebra
MAT 100 Introductory Algebra
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Full-time faculty member for three semesters. Taught
four sections (~120 students) each semester. Effectively communicated with
students and peers. Composed and presented lessons. Created and marked
homework, quizzes, and exams. Actively participated in conferences and
faculty meetings.
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Summer 2000, Summer 1999
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ACT101 Program
Shippensburg University, PA
MAT 60 Algebra
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Basic math program for at risk students. Prepared
daily lessons, homework, and exams. Graded homework and exams.
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Fall 1999
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Sylvan Learning Center, PA
Elementary skills to Calculus
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Tutored small groups of students in mathematics
concepts ranging from grade school level to
Calculus.
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1997 to 1998
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Central Texas College at Pope AFB, Fayetteville, NC
MATH 1414 College Algebra
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Taught small sections of College Algebra for satellite
courses offered at Pope AFB. Composed lesson plans and exams. Led class
discussions, created and graded homework and exams.
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1997 to 1998
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Fayetteville Technical Community College, NC
MAT 60 Essential Mathematics
MAT 90 Intermediate Algebra
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Taught basic algebra. Created lesson plans and exams and
led class discussions. Created and graded homework and exams. Consulted
with students during office hours.
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1992 to 1995
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Basic Skills Education Program
Schweinfurt,
Germany
Applied
Mathemetics
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Taught US Army soldiers basic mathematics skills in
preparation for General Technical exams that influence promotion rate.
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Teaching Assistant
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2000, 2002, 2004, 2006
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Department of Computer Science
North Carolina State University, NC
CSC 554 Human Computer Interaction (Fall 2006)
Graded homework and paper reviews. Held office hours to
meet with students.
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CSC 431 File Organization and Processing (Fall 2004)
Graded exams and projects in C++ on Unix workstations. Held
office hours to meet with students.
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CSC 462/562 Computer Graphics (Spring 2002)
Graded exams and C++ with OpenGL visualization projects.
Held office hours to meet with students.
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CSC 565 Graph Theory (Fall 2000)
Graded homework (proofs and counterexamples) and exams.
Held office hours to meet with students. Taught basic algebra. Created
lesson plans and exams and led class discussions. Created and graded
homework and exams. Consulted with students during office hours.
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1995 to 1997
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Department of Mathematics
University of Oklahoma, OK
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Taught Math for Critical Thinking, a logic and
probability based mathematics course. Assisted Math for Critical Thinking
and Calculus I. Lead discussion sessions and graded homework.
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Courses Taught
MAT 108 College Algebra
MAT 100 Introductory Algebra
MATH 1473 Math for Critical Thinking
MATH 1823 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (teaching
assistant)
CSC/MA 565 Graph Theory (teaching assistant)
CSC 462/562 Computer Graphics (teaching assistant)
CSC 431 File Processing and Organization (teaching
assistant)
CSC554 Human Computer Interaction (teaching assistant)
NR 533 Application Issues In Geographic
Information Systems
NR 536 Introduction to Visual Basic for GIS
GRADUATE COURSEWORK
Computer Science
Operating Systems, Design and Analysis of Algorithms,
Advanced Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Human
Computer Interaction, Database Management Systems, Special Topics in Computer
Graphics, E-commerce, Automata, Languages, and Computability Theory
Mathematics
Foundations of Analysis, Topics in Probability, Mathematical
Models, Statistical Decision Making, Applied Statistical Methods,
Mathematical Models in Biology, Introduction to Analysis I, Graph Theory I,
Psychological Statistics I, Computational Complexity, Higher Algebra I, Graph
Theory II
HONORS
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Spring 2001 to December 2006
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Research Assistantship, Department of Computer
Science, North Carolina State University
Advisor: Dr. Christopher G. Healey
Doctoral Committee: Dr. Christopher G. Healey, Dr.
Edward W. Davis, Dr. Thomas L. Honeycutt, Dr. James C. Lester
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Research topic: Glyph- based non-photorealistic visualization
of large multidimensional datasets. Using computer graphics to visualize
large data sets by linking data attributes to visual
features.
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Fall 2000 to Spring 2001
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Dean’s Fellowship, North Carolina State
University CSC Department
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Fall 1996 to Spring 1997
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Awarded out of state fee waivers for outstanding
academic conduct, University of Oklahoma
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Spring 1992
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Joyce C. Neubert Award for Excellence in Mathematics,
Towson University Mathematics Department
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Spring 1988
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Unsung Hero Award, Dallastown Track Team for long
distance events mile and two mile
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PROJECTS
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Spring 2007
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National Parks Service Application VBA
in ArcMap, Python
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Designed and implemented custom interactive mapping
applications for conducting geospatial processing on United States North East
Regional Parks map data.
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Fall 2006
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Aesthetic
Visualizations C++ with OpenGL,
Tcl/Tk
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Created three new visualization techniques varying
visual characteristics important to models of aesthetics.
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Fall 2002
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Database Management
Java, SQL
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Designed and implemented a DBMS for health care center.
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Spring 2002
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Human Computer Interaction Visual
Basic, Dreamweaver &
Fireworks
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Created Time Machine Interface. Conducted seven cycles of
prototype testing: user studies/system adaptation. Designed interface for
efficient, easy, responsive interaction.
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Fall 2001
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E-commerce
Website PHP &
mySQL
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Designed website for sales of artwork. Pages populated
dynamically with images from a database. Conducted customer surveys,
market analysis, and industry analysis and composed a business plan.
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Spring 2001
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Multi-dimensional Data Visualization C++
with OpenGL
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Improved data visualization by adding features to
display more dimensions simultaneously and decreasing runtime. Mapped
graphical features to data attributes to visualize large datasets.
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Spring 1992
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Math Lab Project
Pascal
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A joint project between Towson University Mathematics
Department and BD. Used math models to optimize production at Becton
Dickinson, a medical technology company.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NC State New Faculty Orientation Workshop on Teaching and
Research, August 2007
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
ACM Siggraph Member 2007
IEEE Student Member 2005
Member of NCSU’s Women in Computer Science, 2000 - present
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Reviewer, Computer/Human Interaction 2007
Computer Science Graduate Student Library Representative 2004 – 2007
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Geek-A-Thon volunteer at Centennial Campus Middle School, October 2007
REFERENCES
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Dr. Hugh Devine
Associate Director
Center for Earth Observation
5118 Jordan Hall
2800 Faucette Drive, Box #7106
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7535
hugh_devineAT
csc.ncsu.edu
(919) 515-3682
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Dr. Christopher G. Healey
Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science
2266 Engineering Building II
890 Oval Drive #8206
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC, 27695-8206
healey AT
csc.ncsu.edu
(919) 513-8112
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Dr. James Lester
Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science
2266 Engineering Building II
890 Oval Drive #8206
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC, 27695-8206
lester AT
csc.ncsu.edu
(919) 515-7534
Printer friendly CV available here.
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Dr. Edward W. Davis
Professor
Department of Computer Science
2266 Engineering Building II
890 Oval Drive #8206
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC, 27695-8207
davis AT
csc.ncsu.edu
(919) 513-7045
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