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Education:

• 2001 M.S. Computer Graphics Technology - Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana
• 1999 B.S. Technical Graphics - Minor: Fine Arts - Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana
• 1999 B.S. Ecology/ Population Genetics - Minor: Psychology - Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Academic Appointments:

• 2005-Present: Assistant Professor, Purdue University, Lafayette, IN - Computer Graphics Technology
• 2001- 2005: Continuing Lecturer, Purdue University, Lafayette, IN - Computer Graphics Technology
• 1999-2001: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Purdue University, Lafayette, IN - Computer Graphics Technology

Computer Graphics Skills and Experience:

Human Factors, Web standards, multimedia usability; HCI principles; GUI design; web and multimedia design and development - XHTML, CSS, Flash (ActionScript) , Director (Lingo), JavaScript , SQL, Cold Fusion (intermediate) , Dreamweaver; database integration; project management; 3D modeling and animation; desktop publishing; production graphics; raster and vector imaging; illustration and design - Photoshop, Freehand, Access, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Premiere

Research Interests:

Research endeavors focus on the assessment and validation of Human Factors related to computer graphics education and production. Specific topics of interest include visual learning, perception, and cognitive processes. Application areas include a variety of computer applications with a specific focus on educational and instructional multimedia and computer graphics development software.

Current Research Projects:

Dev. Project/Study - Digital Master: A Web-Based Educational Video Sharing Application

Dev. Project/Study - Critical Mass:  The Development of an Educational Chemistry FPS Video Game.

Dev. Project/Study - Dinosaurs: A Comparative Study in Illustrated Anthropomorphism

Instructional Experience:

CGT 512: Human Factors of Computer Interface Design- Role: Course Supervisor/ Primary Instructor

• Lectures on advanced principles of Human Factors, HCI, usability, and interface design
• Instruction of interface design strategies, principles and guidelines
• Introduction and moderation of discussions of contemporary interface design
• Supervision of applied research projects on advanced interface design

CGT 411: Contemporary Problems in Applied Computer Graphics- Role: Secondary Instructor

• Lectures on research and development protocol
• Supervision of senior class capstone projects

CGT 451: Multimedia Application Development - Role: Course Supervisor/ Primary Instructor

• Lectures on theory and methodology of advanced multimedia development
• Instruction of students on the use of Adobe Flash, Actionscript and related technologies
• Live, in-class demonstrations of multimedia development
• Implementation and supervision of projects and laboratory activities

CGT 353: Principles of Interactive and Dynamic Media - Role: Course Supervisor/ Primary Instructor

• Lectures on theory and methodology of multimedia development
• Instruction of students on the use of Adobe Flash, Actionscript and related technologies
• Live, in-class demonstrations of multimedia development
• Implementation and supervision of projects and laboratory activities

CGT 290H: Honors Program Seminar - Role: Course Supervisor/ Primary Instructor

• Supervision of CGT honor student projects
• Introduction and moderation of discussions of contemporary computer graphics issues

CGT 256: Human Computer Interface Theory and Design - Role: Course Supervisor/ Primary Instructor

• Lectures on principles of Human Factors, HCI, usability, Web standards, and GUI design
• Instruction of students on the use of XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Live, in-class demonstrations of modern Web and interface design
• Implementation and supervision of projects and laboratory activities

CGT 245: Game and Simulation Development - Role: Course Supervisor/ Primary Instructor

• Lectures on principles of game design, mechanics, and gameplay
• Instruction of students on the use of various mobile application technologies
• Implemention and supervision of projects and laboratory activities

CGT 241: Introduction to Computer Animation - Role: Course Supervisor/ Primary Instructor

• Lectures on principles of 3D computer graphics and animation
• Instruction of students on the use of Discrete Maya and related technologies
• Implementation and supervision of projects and laboratory activities
• Instruction on related areas such as modeling, materials and textures, lighting, and rendering

CGT 211: Raster Imaging for Computer Graphics - Role: Primary Instructor

• Independently lectured on fundamental principles of raster imaging and relevant technology
• Introduction of related topics including photography, illustration, and science visualization
• Instruction of students on the use of Adobe Photoshop and related technologies
• Implementation and supervision of projects and laboratory activities

CGT 141: Internet Foundations, Technology, and Development - Role: Co-Instructor/ Teaching Assistant

• Independently lectured on fundamental principles of Web design and development
• Introduction of related topics including image generation and design guidelines
• Instruction of students on the use of XHTML, CSS< and JavaScript
• Implementation and supervision of projects and laboratory activities

CGT 112: Sketching for Visualization and Communication - Role: Teaching Assistant

• Several independent lectures on sketching techniques
• Developed exercises and assessment tools
• Several independent lectures on the use of Adobe Flash
• Supervised laboratory activities
• Responsible for grading class projects and exercises

Professional Experience:

Independent Multimedia Consultant - Lafayette Indiana (Jan '00 - Present)

• Management of a variety of Web and multimedia projects
• Interacting with clients and partners
• Hands-on multimedia development

Project Manager - Sci-Media, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (Jan. '00 – Jul '01)

• Supervising Sci-Media employees
• Hands-on multimedia development
• Interacting with clients and partners
• Approving and directing projects through the entire production lifecycle
• Communicating with project managers, developers, and advisors
• Editing proposals and reviewing purchase requisitions

Staff Resident - Purdue University, West Lafayette , IN (Aug. 96 - Present )

• Implementing residence hall policies and procedures for 275 hall residents
• Directing the employment of Purdue residence hall counselors
• Coordinating educational, social and community service events
• Creating training materials, program literature, and advertisements

Multimedia Developer - BASE Research center, West Lafayette , IN (May, ‘99- Jan. ‘00)

• Developing educational interactive multimedia CD-ROM's
• Constructing and maintaining BASE web site
• Creating scientific visualization and instructional graphics for literature

Resident Advisor - Purdue University , West Lafayette , IN (Sept, ‘96-May, '98)

• Supervising 75 resident students,
• Coordinating social, recreational, athletic, and community service programs
• Managing and implementing residence hall policies

Special Operations Assistant - Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (summer '98)

• Constructing 3D geographical and architectural maps
• Designing multiview graphics of equipment and facilities
• Developing logos and publishing graphics for advertisements and literature
• Organizing, implementing, and supervising program for national conventions

Intern at the Hammond Sanitary District - Hammond, IN '97

• Using SUN and IBM systems with ESRI and GIS software
• Collected and reassign logistical information to departmental databases

Grants and Awards

• Outstanding Faculty Award - Annual teaching award given by members of the student chapter of SIGGRAPH at Purdue University who vote by written ballot prior to the yearly Spring Show and Awards Banquet.  Approximately 75 students voted, with Professor Maicher receiving the most votes. (2007).
• John A. Curtis Lecture Award - An annual award for the best paper presentation in the CoED sessions of the ASEE Annual Conference to honor John A. Curtis for his contributions to the development of CoED.  Role:  Co-authored paper with Purdue University Professors Carlos Morales and Gabriella Weaver. (2007).

• ITaP Digital Content Program Grant – Co-authored Purdue grant with Purdue University Associate Professor Carlos Morales for the development of  a project entitled: Larger Scale Science Based Mobile Game Learning Environments. – Total Funding: $15,000 (2006-2007).

• Outstanding Faculty Award - Annual teaching award given by members of the student chapter of SIGGRAPH at Purdue University who vote by written ballot prior to the yearly Spring Show and Awards Banquet.  Approximately 65 students voted, with Professor Maicher receiving the most votes. (2006).
• Dwyer Award Nominee – Annual teaching award in which representatives from each department in the College of Technology at Purdue University are nominated by their student body. Nominees are then represented by a chosen student advocate to a student committee who ultimately select the Dwyer Award recipient.  Selection process was directed by representatives of the CGT student leadership associated with SIGGRAPH, the CGT Student Council, and Epsilon Pi Tau under the supervision of the CGT Department Head. An electronic vote was administered to CGT majors and minors in December 2005 through SSINFO. Approximately 250 students voted, with Professor Maicher receiving the most votes for the student nomination. (2006).

• Oppenheimer Award – Co-authored paper with Purdue University Associate Professor Patrick Connolly. Paper was presented by Prof. Connolly for the 58th Annual Engineering Design Graphics (EDGD) Midyear Conference. Total Funding: $400 (2004).

• St. Mary’s Hospital Grant – Co-authored external grant with Purdue University Assistant Professor Ron Glotzbach for the development of a redesigned website for St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Total Funding: $99,000 (2004).

• ITaP Digital Content Program Grant – Co-authored Purdue grant with Purdue University Associate Professor Patrick Connolly for the development of a Web-Based Multiview Drawing Multimedia Application. – Total Funding: $16,416 (2004).

• International Travel Grant - Co-authored grant with Purdue University Professors Clark Cory and Mark Bannatyne for the purpose of allocating traveling expenses for a traveling computer graphics workshop.  Total funding: $17,000 (2003).

• Department of Health and Human Services Grant - Co-developed with Dr. Bruce Watkins of the Food Science Department at Purdue University to submit the Functional Foods SEPA Educational Model for Biology and Health.  Major contribution consisted of technical writing on multimedia and hardware/ software specifications.  Total funding: $200,000 (2001).

• Agricultural Team Award – Contributed with Dr. Bruce Watkins of the Food Science Department at Purdue University to submit a proposal for the award based on the work done for The Pizza Explorer Educational CD-ROM. Major contribution consisted of technical writing on multimedia and hardware/ software specifications (2001).

Reviewed Conference Proceedings

• Morales, C.R., Weaver G., Maicher, K.R. (2007). Larger Scale Science Based Mobile Game Learning Environments. Proceedings of the Teaching Learning Technology Conference.

• Maicher, K.R. (2007). Accounting for Student Variability: A Track-Based System for Teaching Applied Computer Graphics. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education.

• Maicher*, K.R. and Glotzbach, R.J. (2007). Digital Master: A Supplementary Online Application for Teaching Applied Computer Graphics. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education.

• Glotzbach*, R.J., and Maicher, K.R. (2007). Industry Partnerships in Education. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education.

• Glotzbach*, R.J., Maicher, K.R., Luther, K., Co, B., Kellogg, L., & Mordkovich, D. (2006). St. Mary's Medical Center: An e-Health initiative. Poster presentation at the 2006 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

• Morales, C.R., Weaver G., Maicher, K.R. (2006). Accepted Abstract: An Immersive Chemistry Video Game. Proceedings of the 2006 SIGGRAPH Annual Conference.

• Glotzbach*, R.J. and Maicher, K.R. (2006). Using Industry Partnerships in Academia as Instructor-Learner Paradigm. Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2006 Annual World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications.

• Morales, C.R., Weaver G., Maicher, K.R., Martinez-Hernandez, K. (2006). Teaching Chemistry Using Immersive Games. Proceedings of the 231st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Atlanta, GA.

• Morales, C.R., Weaver G., Maicher, K.R., Martinez-Hernandez, K. (2006). Accepted Abstract: The Design Process of a Chemistry Video Game. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

• Connolly, P.E*. and Maicher, K.R. (2005). Work in Progress – Computer-based Instruction &Web-based Tutorials: Effectiveness and Applications. Proceedings of the 35th ASEE/ IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Maicher*, K. R. and Connolly, P. E. (2005). Abstract Submission: Development of a Web-based Multiview Drawing Application., Teaching Learning Technology Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

• Connolly, P. E.* and Maicher, K. R. (2005). Accepted Abstract: The Development and Testing of an Interactive Web-Based Tutorial for Orthographic Drawing Instruction and Visualization Enhancement. ASEE Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon.

• Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R. (2004). Continuing Evolution of a Web-based Engineering Graphics Tutorial: Interactive Input and Response. Proceedings of the 58th Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Williamsburg, Virginia.

• Morales C., Maicher, K.R. (2003). Abstract Submission: Development of a Distance-Learning Intelligent Instructional Delivery System., Teaching Learning Technology, 2003 Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

• Maicher*, K. R., and Connolly, P. E. (2003). Using web authoring applications in tutorial development. Proceedings of the 57th Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona.

• Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R. (2003). Instructional design of a web-based engineering graphics tutorial. Proceedings of the 57th Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona.

• Maicher*, K.R. (2002). Engagement Program for the Department of Computer Graphics Technology. Teaching Learning Technology, Lafayette, IN.

Papers:

• Morales, C.R., Maicher, K. R., Martinez-Hernandez K., Weaver G. Accepted Abstract: The Design Process of a Chemistry Video Game. ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (2006).

• Glotzbach, R.J., & Maicher, K.R. (in review). Challenges of e-Health: Designing dynamic custom websites for healthcare facilities. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies.

• Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R., Accepted Abstract: The Development and Testing of an Interactive Web-Based Tutorial for Orthographic Drawing Instruction and Visualization Enhancement. ASEE Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon. (2005).

• Maicher, K. R. and Connolly, P. E., Abstract Submission: Development of a Web-based Multiview Drawing Application., Teaching Learning Technology, 2005 Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. (February 2005).

• Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R., Continuing Evolution of a Web-based Engineering Graphics Tutorial: Interactive Input and Response. Proceedings of the 58th Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Williamsburg, Virginia. (2004).

• Morales C., Maicher, K.R., Abstract Submission: Development of a Distance-Learning Intelligent Instructional Delivery System., Teaching Learning Technology, 2003 Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. (2003).

• Maicher, K. R. and Connolly, P. E., Using web authoring applications in tutorial development. Proceedings of the 57th Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona.. (2003).

• Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R., Instructional design of a web-based engineering graphics tutorial. Proceedings of the 57th Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona., (2003).

• Maicher, K.R.,, Engagement Program for the Department of Computer Graphics Technology. Teaching Learning Technology, Lafayette, IN.,(2002).

• Maicher, K.R., The Initiation of a Science Visualization Program. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
  (Master's Directed Project Report), (2001).

• Watkins, B.A., Watkins, C.T., Rogers L., Maicher, K.R., Li, Y., Friend, B., Food Chemistry Experiments Workbook. Institute of Food Technologists. (2001).

• Maicher, K.R., Study: Educational Interactive Multimedia vs. Traditional Learning Methods. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN., (1999).
• Maicher, K.R., Paedogenesis: Exploring causal factors in the developmental metamorphosis of the Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma Tigrinum).  Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN., (1998).
  

 
Presentations:

• Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R. (2005), Work in Progress - Computer-based Instruction & Web-based Tutorials: Effectiveness and Applications.Proceedings of the 35th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana (2005).

• Teaching Learning Technology, West Lafayette, IN. Presentation: Development of a Web-based Multiview Drawing Application (2005).

• Annual Engineering Design Graphics Midyear Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona. Presentation: Instructional Design of a Web-Based Engineering Graphics Tutorial (2004).

• University of Norway, Bergen Norway. Workshop: Animation & Rendering - Introduction to Lighting Materials and Movement, (Invited Presentation).(2003).

• Poznan University, Poznan, Poland. Workshop: Graphics Creation and Interactive Multimedia Development, (Invited Presentation).(2003).

• University in Rzeszow Poland. Workshop: Graphics Creation and Interactive Multimedia Development (Invited Presentation).(2003).

• Krakow University, Krakow, Poland. Workshop: Graphics Creation and Interactive Multimedia Development (Invited Presentation).(2003).

• Tula University, Tula Russia. Workshop: Graphics Creation and Interactive Multimedia Development, (Invited Presentation).(2003).

• Teaching Learning Technology, West Lafayette, IN. Poster Session: Showcase of Purdue University Computer Graphics Technology Department and engagement program.(2002).

• Teaching Learning Technology, West Lafayette, IN. Poster Session: Showcase of Sci-Media, BASE, EFPH, The Pizza Explorer, and the IFT Food Chemistry Experiment Book.(2001).

• Teaching Learning Technology, West Lafayette, IN. Poster Session: Showcase of Sci-Media, BASE, EFPH, The Pizza Explorer, and the IFT Food Chemistry Experiment Book.(2000).

• National Science Teachers Association, Orlando, Florida - Co-presented Purdue University Professor Bruce Watkins features of the Institute of Food Technologist's Pizza Explorer CD-ROM.(2000).

Service Activities:

• CGT Summer Camp – Assisted with the development and implementation of the annual summer camp for the Department of Computer Graphics Technology (summer, 2003-Present)

• Display Committee Member – Worked with other Purdue University CGT faculty members to create a marketing showcase for the department to display at events such as SIGGRAPH and other venues (2005-Present).

• Curriculum Committee Member - Worked with other Purdue University CGT faculty members to guide the direction of departmental engagement activities and initiatives (2003-2004).

• Independent Study Sponsorship - Directed the development of an undergraduate independent study designed to investigate advanced multimedia scripting and authoring techniques (2003-2004).

• Independent Study Sponsorship - Provided guidance for an undergraduate independent study intended to investigate preproduction techniques related to computer graphics (2003-2004).

• Engagement Committee Member - Worked with other Purdue University CGT faculty members to guide the direction of departmental engagement activities and initiatives (2002-2003).

• CGT 2002 Summer Camp - Instructed on the use of Macromedia Flash for camp members (summer, 2002)

• Sponsor: CGT Senior Project - Directed the development of a Purdue University CGT senior project intended to redesign the website for the School of Pharmacy at Purdue University (2002).

• Sponsor: CGT Senior Project - Directed the development of a Purdue University CGT senior project designed to investigate usability methodologies and the specifications for creating a high-end multimedia usability lab at Purdue University (2002).

• Sponsor: CGT Senior Project - Directed the development of a Purdue University CGT senior project designed to create an educational multimedia simulation for the purpose of teaching cellular biology fundamentals to high school students (2002).

• Sponsor: CGT Senior Project - Directed the development of a Purdue University CGT senior project designed to create a second edition of an educational multimedia application for the purpose of teaching food chemistry fundamentals to high school students (2001).

• High School Presentation - Visited high schools to assist in promotional presentation about the Purdue Food Science program, the Pizza Explorer CD-ROM, and the IFT Food Chemistry experiment book (2001).

• Graphic Design - Creation of various graphics for Cary Quadrangle residence hall that was used in promotional, functional, and training materials (2001).

Engagement/ Outreach Projects:

• CGT Summer Camp – Assisted Purdue University Professor Clark Cory with the development and implementation of the annual summer camp for the Department of Computer Graphics Technology (summer, 2003-Present)

• St. Mary’s Medical Center Website – Assisted CGT Professor Ron Glotzbach and a team of student workers in the development of a Web presence for the St. Mary’s Medical Center (www.stmarys.org) (2005-2006.)

• LSIS Web Project – Led a team of students to develop a Web presence and online data collection application for the Laboratory for Sensory and Ingestive Studies at Purdue University (http://taz.cfs.purdue.edu/lsis) (2005.)

• DNA Representation:  Worked with Dr. Robert Stewart of Purdue University to develop a series of static visualizations of single strand and double strand breaks in DNA at the molecular and atomic level (2003).

• Foreign Languages Collaboration:  Worked with Professor Kazumi Hatasa of Purdue University to develop static and animated instructional graphics for textbook series and class materials (2003).

• School of Health Sciences Website:  Worked with the Purdue University Department of Health Sciences faculty to identify needs and resources for redesigning the School of Health Sciences website at Purdue University, West Lafayette (in development). Negotiated the part-time hiring of one CGT graduate student (2002).

• "Bubba Blocks" Multimedia Application:  Collaborated with company representatives to assist with the development of a children's application to teach spatial relationships and geometry.  Negotiated the part-time hiring of two CGT graduate students (2002).

• MCMP/ School of Pharmacy Website: Supervised a senior CGT group in the development of a new website design for the School of Pharmacy and the department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Purdue University, West Lafayette (2002).

• Learning EnAbled Digital Environment Resource (LEADER) Project:  Worked with Purdue University faculty to identify needs and resources for an application designed to teach research methodologies using multimedia modules. Negotiated the part-time hiring of one CGT student (2002).

• Pizza Explorer CD-ROM: Supervised and assisted the creation of an interactive educational CD designed to teach K-12 students food chemistry with Dr. Bruce Watkins of Purdue University (2001).

• USDA Application: Assisted in the design and construction of an educational food science application (2001).

• EFPH Website: Supervised and assisted the creation of a Flash-based site for the Enhancing Foods to Protect Health Research Center (www.efph.purdue.edu) (2001).

• BASE Website: Supervised and assisted the creation of a website for the Biological and Agricultural Science Education Consortium (www.purdue.edu/base) (2001).

Other Projects:

• RoadRunner Website - Developed website for R2 chapter of the Indiana Goldwing Road Riders Association. (www.inr2roadrunners.org) (2007).

• Haws Motorsports Website - Developed website for Indiana company. (in development - www.hawsmotorsports.com) (2007).

• Boilermaker One Website - Developed website for local sports alumni organization. (www.boilermakerone.com) (2004).

• Kady Ditch Website - Created website for improvisational music group in Chicago, Illinois. (offline) (2004).

• Mudawar Thermal Systems Website - Developed website for Lafayette, Indiana research company. (offline) (2004).

• Phi Kappa Sigma Website - Worked with Web developer Kevin Hamstar to develop website for chapter members, alumni, and prospective members (www.purdueskulls.com) (2002).

• Lausch Photography Website - Assisted in the design and creation of the Lausch Photography company website (2002 version offline) (2002).

• BHP Website - Assisted in the design and creation of the Blue Haze Productions company website (offline) (2001).

• Sci-Media Website - Assisted in the design and creation of a dynamically-driven Flash/ Cold Fusion website (offline)(2001).

• Promotional CD-ROM - Supervised and participated in the creation of a CD promoting the Sci-Media Program (2001).

• Bioscope Initiative - Developed an interactive multimedia application to teach biology to high school students (1999).

• IFC Logo - Designed national logo for the Interfraternity Council (1999).

Other Activities:

• Graphicon Review Committee Member (2004).

• SIGGRAPH Educator's Program Review Board Member (2003).

• Film Festival Review - Judged entries in the 35th annual U.S. International Film and Video Festival (2002).

• National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) - Educational Member (2002-present)

• Purdue University Faculty Fellow (2001-present)

• Phi Kappa Sigma - Alumni Board Member (2002-present)

• SIGGRAPH member – Purdue Student Chapter

• Tau Gamma Sigma member - Purdue Technical Graphics Honor Society