Speaker Media Package
Please use the information below for interviews, podcasts, design workshops, talks, or news articles. I'm currently giving talks about problem framing, community-driven design, and the future of work. I also host community design thinking workshops.
Dr. Stephen MacNeil is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Temple University where he directs the Temple HCI Lab. Before Temple, Dr. MacNeil was a postdoctoral researcher in the Design Lab at UCSD. He received his MS and PhD from the College of Computing and Informatics at UNC Charlotte and a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. Although his background is highly technical, Dr. MacNeil’s research and sensibilities are deeply rooted in human-computer interaction, participatory design, and learning sciences. His research focuses on applied AI to problems in computing education, assistive technology, and community-driven design. Dr. MacNeil is the faculty advisor for the OwlHacks hackathon and a former lead organizer for Design for San Diego (d4sd.org). Both initiatives provide regional and global programs to deliver informal design education and promote design equity. His expertise in design was recognized when he was selected as one of two US Representatives of the World Design Organization’s selective Young Designers’ Circle.
What I do for fun
At the beginning of my career, I tended to prioritize research and work over other aspects of my life. I have worked hard to re-center these activities in my life. In my free time, I enjoy paddleboarding, rock climbing, traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
