Alissa N. Antle

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Alissa N. Antle is an Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology at the Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on embodied human computer interaction and the design of tangible, multi-touch and whole body user interfaces for informal learning and play. Dr. Antle’s interactive work has been recognized by organizations including the Canadian New Media Awards, New Media Invision Awards (GOLD), Parent’s Choice Foundation, SIIA Codie Awards, Macromedia Site of the Day, Flash Forward, Netscape Cool Sitings, Family Corner.com Fun Site and Educating.net Cool Site. She earned Bachelor’s degrees in Systems Design Engineering and in Liberal Arts from the University of Waterloo, and a PhD from the University of British Columbia.

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