Traditional web-based form design establishes a size for each field within the form. Users cannot lengthen form fields to make it easier to type additional data. This is contrary to the browser experience as they can lengthen their browser in order to view more non-form-based information at a glance. However, by using CSS to set the width of the input fields, users can modify the amount of space available to them within the field by resizing the browser.

Modern web application trends have moved away from the web paradigm of transitioning from page to page. To have a completely usable web application that could be used with no delays, jarring transitions or breaking of the application metaphor, changes have to be made in the technologies used. This was the reason that AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) was created. By incorporating AJAX into standard JSF (Java Server Faces), this complexity of design can be hidden within encapsulated components, allowing traditional web developers to use the functionality without being aware of it.

A comparison of common enterprise reporting software and their abilities. These abilities are compared against the needs and wants of actual users through use of user interviews and questionnaires. Once the feature set was established, a cost analysis was done comparing how much it would cost to develop an equivalent system in house and the likelihood of continual funding to create all features. This research also detailed the developer skills and interests necessary to create an in-house system and compared them to the characteristics of developers already hired to create other software.

An exploration of how a relatively small user interface development group could oversee a large number of UI projects and maintain a standard look, feel and quality of interface without becoming a bottleneck in the overall development process. This research explored how to farm out parts of UI development to non-UI developers, and what parts of this process would still need to remain with a UI group or be overseen by it.

Using COM and behaviors, I helped develop a browser plug-in that allows a page developer to embed MathML in their webpages. Doing this allows a mathematical formula to be rendered within the page. This is the only UI assignment I had where my work was to make the interface completely invisible.

Usable sites need not always fit the clean, white look given by businesses, nor do sites evoking an emotion need to be unusable. A selection of test cases demonstrates how to merge the two, creating usable and readable websites that are atmospheric in design. more >

Essentially I found that web-based store owners are still likely to put forth money into a web-based presence if we can provide them with features found in real-world counterparts. This base can also be augmented with features suggested by the customers themselves.

Specific individual differences in learning style can be used as input to an automated lesson delivery system. By using these specific parameters, appropriate lessons can be chosen for the student.

The assertion posited by my educational psychology thesis is demonstrated and expanded to show how a system can be made to also meet teacher, principal, school administration and parental needs. This computer framework also demonstrates how this can lead to an educational system that cannot degrade in teaching ability.

By attaching a hyperlink to JavaScript methods, glossary functionality can be embedded into a page. The definition of terms can then be opened up in a small pop-up window. To avoid unnecessary windows needing to be closed by the user, the script quietly cleans up the popup in the background once that window loses focus. demo >

Problems with traditional methods of learning computer programming come from trying to teach a process that is generally non-linear, with a static, linear description. Applying animation to the content to be learned allows users to 'step through' a program or concept in order to more fully understand what happens at each step. more >

The advantages brought about by separating data from presentation and programmatically developing an interconnected and organized website by using an engine and templates to convert this data into standard HTML. more >

A prototype of a college physics tool teaching Ampere's law. I served as one of the developers and the lead for the development. more >

A graphics project using GLUT to teach physics to elementary school students. I worked as one of the three developers on the project. more >

A demonstration of how the strength of a user's emotions can be utilized as an effective way to quantitatively capture data. This project, written in Java, shows how the emotions caused by the enjoyment or frustration of an instructor's style and ability can more accurately translate into data than would asking students to fill in the standard questionnaire. download >

My presentation to the International Consortium of Courseware Engineers exploring how educational content presented on a website removes many constraints and offers unique opportunities not available via standard learning situations. download >