About | Stephen MacNeil

What I do for fun

In my free time, I enjoy paddleboarding, rock climbing, traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

A photograph of a laser cut clock made from wood — Fabrication

A photograph of Stephen MacNeil rock climbing at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Arkansas at night. — Rock Climbing

A photograph of Stephen MacNeil hiking with his wife in Arizona — Married

A photograph of Stephen MacNeil standing in a garden in Marrakech, Morocco — Travel

A photograph of food prepared by Stephen MacNeil — Cooking

A photograph of Professor Stephen MacNeil paddleboarding in San Diego. — Paddleboarding

Travel

Travel has shaped the way I think about design, community, and education. Seeing how people build local cultures, rituals, and ways of living has deeply influenced how I approach both work and life.

Professor Stephen MacNeil presents his research at CompEd in Chengdu — Professor Stephen MacNeil presents his research at CompEd in Chengdu.

Professor Stephen MacNeil presents his research at Creativity and Cognition in Singapore — Professor Stephen MacNeil presents his research at C&C in Singapore.

Professor Stephen MacNeil at a conference in San Jose — Professor Stephen MacNeil at a conference in San Jose.

Professor Stephen MacNeil hiking up Angel's Landing in Zion — Professor Stephen MacNeil hiking up Angel's Landing.

Professor Stephen MacNeil rock climbing in Cassis — Professor Stephen MacNeil rock climbing in Cassis.

Professor Stephen MacNeil hiking in the Dolomites — Professor Stephen MacNeil hiking in the Dolomites.

Professor Stephen MacNeil at the top of Mount Fuji — Professor Stephen MacNeil at the top of Mount Fuji.

Dinner in a Church in Nijmegen — Dinner in a Church in Nijmegen.

Professor MacNeil wandering in White Sands Park — Professor MacNeil wandering in White Sands Park.