Name: Timothy Parsons Dept: Computer Science Year (Fr, So, Jr, Sr, Gr): 1st Year Masters Want to learn: The research process in terms of data visualization, as well as learning the process in general as a whole. Other goals for class: Learn how to communicate well with collaborators, and create a realistic yet creative and innovative project idea. Role you would like to play in a project and skills you bring: I have some artistic background (I took both animation classes and CS137, both of which were artsy and had a lot of critiques), so I can at least communicate at that level and offer input. However, my skills probably lie most in the technical side of things. Relevant CS classes or skills (graphics, UI, 3D graphics, GL, languages, vision, ML): I took both the undergrad and grad-level graphics courses and so I'm familiar with 3D graphics, C++, and GL. I've programmed in the Cave using VRG3D, so I'm familiar with that. I'm working part-time at a company that does computer vision, so I'll be learning a lot about that field throughout the semester. Relevant math classes or skills (calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, signal processing, ode's, pde's, etc.): I've taken linear algebra, complex analysis, and abstract algebra (not sure how relevant those are). I've also taken ordinary differential equations in the applied math department (APMA 350). Relevant science background: I was almost a physics major (two classes away from the AB before switching to computer science), so I'm comfortable working with math and physics. Other relevant classes or experience: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Scientific Visualization (CS137. We used Cave Painting so I'm familiar with that), Introduction to and Intermediate 3D animation (familiar with Photoshop, AfterEffects, and Maya), some UI design from web development over the summer and last semester.