EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Computer Science, North Carolina State University, 2006
Thesis: Investigating aesthetic visualizations: Propose new visualization techniques which vary aesthetic properties to engage viewers.
GPA: 4.0
M.S. in Computer Science, North Carolina State University, 2002
GPA: 4.0
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Oklahoma, 1997
GPA: 4.0
B.A. in Mathematics, Towson University, 1992
GPA: 3.5
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Computer graphics, visualization, nonphotorealistic rendering, visual perception, computational geometry, geographic information science, natural sciences applications
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Article
Healey, C. G., Enns, J. T., Tateosian, L. G., and Remple, M. “Perceptually-Based Brush Strokes for Nonphotorealistic Visualization,” ACM Transactions on Graphics 23, 1, 64–96, 2004.
Refereed Conference Articles
Tateosian, L. G., Healey, C. G., and Enns, J. T. "Engaging Viewers Through Nonphotorealistic Visualizations." In Proceedings of the 5th international Symposium on Non-Photorealistic Animation and Rendering (San Diego, California, August 04 - 05, 2007). NPAR '07. ACM, New York, NY, 93-102.
Tateosian, L. G., Dennis, B. M., and Healey, C.G. “Stevens Dot Patterns for 2D Flow Visualization.” In Third International Symposium on Applied Perception in Graphics and Visualization, (Boston, Massachusetts, July 28 - 29, 2006). APGV '06, vol. 153. ACM Press, New York, NY, 93-100.
Dennis, B. M., Kocherlakota, S. M., Sawant, A. P., Tateosian, L. G., and Healey, C. G. "Designing a Visualization Framework for Multidimensional Data." IEEE Computer Graphics & Applications (Visualization Viewpoints), 25, 6, 10-15, 2005.
Other Publications
Tateosian, Laura G. “Investigating Aesthetic Visualizations.”
Doctoral Dissertation, Department of Computer Science, North Carolina State University, 2006
Tateosian, L. G. and Healey, C. G. “NPR: Art Enhancing Computer Graphics.” Technical Report TR-2004-17, Department of Computer Science, North Carolina State University, 2004
Tateosian, Laura G. “Non-photorealistic visualization of multidimensional datasets.”
Master’s Thesis, Department of Computer Science, North Carolina State University, 2002
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Postdoctoral Researcher
Spring 2007 to Present |
Center for Earth Observation
North Carolina State University, NC
NR 533 Application Issues In Geographic Information Systems
NR 536 Introduction to Visual Basic for GIS
Teaching Python programming and database concepts for geospatial sciences. Creating and marking homework. Supervising project development. Student projects design geospatial databases of natural resources data, process the data with VBA and Python scripting and present the data in web mapping applications. Participating in GIS graduate curriculum development. |
Math Instructor
Spring 1999 to Spring 2000 |
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Shippensburg University, PA
MAT 108 College Algebra
MAT 100 Introductory Algebra |
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Full-time faculty member for three semesters. Taught four sections (~120 students) each semester. Effectively communicated with students and peers. Composed and presented lessons. Created and marked homework, quizzes, and exams. Actively participated in conferences and faculty meetings. |
Summer 2000, Summer 1999 |
ACT101 Program
Shippensburg University, PA
MAT 60 Algebra |
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Basic math program for at risk students. Prepared daily lessons, homework, and exams. Graded homework and exams. |
Fall 1999 |
Sylvan Learning Center, PA
Elementary skills to Calculus |
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Tutored small groups of students in mathematics concepts ranging from grade school level to Calculus. |
1997 to 1998 |
Central Texas College at Pope AFB, Fayetteville, NC
MATH 1414 College Algebra |
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Taught small sections of College Algebra for satellite courses offered at Pope AFB. Composed lesson plans and exams. Led class discussions, created and graded homework and exams. |
1997 to 1998 |
Fayetteville Technical Community College, NC
MAT 60 Essential Mathematics
MAT 90 Intermediate Algebra |
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Taught basic algebra. Created lesson plans and exams and led class discussions. Created and graded homework and exams. Consulted with students during office hours. |
1992 to 1995 |
Basic Skills Education Program
Schweinfurt, Germany
Applied Mathemetics |
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Taught US Army soldiers basic mathematics skills in preparation for General Technical exams that influence promotion rate. |
Teaching Assistant
2000, 2002, 2004, 2006 |
Department of Computer Science
North Carolina State University, NC
CSC 554 Human Computer Interaction (Fall 2006)
Graded homework and paper reviews. Held office hours to meet with students. |
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CSC 431 File Organization and Processing (Fall 2004)
Graded exams and projects in C++ on Unix workstations. Held office hours to meet with students. |
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CSC 462/562 Computer Graphics (Spring 2002)
Graded exams and C++ with OpenGL visualization projects. Held office hours to meet with students. |
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CSC 565 Graph Theory (Fall 2000)
Graded homework (proofs and counterexamples) and exams. Held office hours to meet with students. Taught basic algebra. Created lesson plans and exams and led class discussions. Created and graded homework and exams. Consulted with students during office hours. |
1995 to 1997 |
Department of Mathematics
University of Oklahoma, OK |
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Taught Math for Critical Thinking, a logic and probability based mathematics course. Assisted Math for Critical Thinking and Calculus I. Lead discussion sessions and graded homework. |
Courses Taught
MAT 108 College Algebra
MAT 100 Introductory Algebra
MATH 1473 Math for Critical Thinking
MATH 1823 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (teaching assistant)
CSC/MA 565 Graph Theory (teaching assistant)
CSC 462/562 Computer Graphics (teaching assistant)
CSC 431 File Processing and Organization (teaching assistant)
CSC554 Human Computer Interaction (teaching assistant)
NR 533 Application Issues In Geographic Information Systems
NR 536 Introduction to Visual Basic for GIS
GRADUATE COURSEWORK
Computer Science
Operating Systems, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Advanced Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Human Computer Interaction, Database Management Systems, Special Topics in Computer Graphics, E-commerce, Automata, Languages, and Computability Theory
Mathematics
Foundations of Analysis, Topics in Probability, Mathematical Models, Statistical Decision Making, Applied Statistical Methods, Mathematical Models in Biology, Introduction to Analysis I, Graph Theory I, Psychological Statistics I, Computational Complexity, Higher Algebra I, Graph Theory II
HONORS
Spring 2001 to December 2006 |
Research Assistantship, Department of Computer Science, North Carolina State University
Advisor: Dr. Christopher G. Healey
Doctoral Committee: Dr. Christopher G. Healey, Dr. Edward W. Davis, Dr. Thomas L. Honeycutt, Dr. James C. Lester |
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Research topic: Glyph- based non-photorealistic visualization of large multidimensional datasets. Using computer graphics to visualize large data sets by linking data attributes to visual features. |
Fall 2000 to Spring 2001 |
Dean’s Fellowship, North Carolina State University CSC Department |
Fall 1996 to Spring 1997 |
Awarded out of state fee waivers for outstanding academic conduct, University of Oklahoma |
Spring 1992 |
Joyce C. Neubert Award for Excellence in Mathematics, Towson University Mathematics Department |
Spring 1988 |
Unsung Hero Award, Dallastown Track Team for long distance events mile and two mile |
PROJECTS
Spring 2007 |
National Parks Service Application |
VBA in ArcMap, Python |
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Designed and implemented custom interactive mapping applications for conducting geospatial processing on United States North East Regional Parks map data. |
Fall 2006 |
Aesthetic Visualizations |
C++ with OpenGL, Tcl/Tk |
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Created three new visualization techniques varying visual characteristics important to models of aesthetics. |
Fall 2002 |
Database Management |
Java, SQL |
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Designed and implemented a DBMS for health care center. |
Spring 2002 |
Human Computer Interaction |
VB, Dreamweaver,Fireworks |
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Created Time Machine Interface. Conducted seven cycles of prototype testing: user studies/system adaptation. Designed interface for efficient, easy, responsive interaction. |
Fall 2001 |
E-commerce Website |
PHP & mySQL |
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Designed website for sales of artwork. Pages populated dynamically with images from a database. Conducted customer surveys, market analysis, and industry analysis and composed a business plan. |
Spring 2001 |
Multi-dimensional Data Visualization |
C++ with OpenGL |
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Improved data visualization by adding features to display more dimensions simultaneously and decreasing runtime. Mapped graphical features to data attributes to visualize large datasets. |
Spring 1992 |
Math Lab Project |
Pascal |
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A joint project between Towson University Mathematics Department and BD. Used math models to optimize production at Becton Dickinson, a medical technology company. |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NC State New Faculty Orientation Workshop on Teaching and Research, August 2007
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
ACM Siggraph Member 2007
IEEE Student Member 2005
Member of NCSU’s Women in Computer Science, 2000 - present
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Reviewer, Eurographics/IEEE symposium on Visualization 2008 and 2009
Reviewer, Computer/Human Interaction 2007
Computer Science Graduate Student Library Representative 2004 – 2007
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Geek-A-Thon volunteer at Centennial Campus Middle School, October 2007
REFERENCES
Dr. Hugh Devine
Associate Director
Center for Earth Observation
5118 Jordan Hall
2800 Faucette Drive, Box #7106
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7535
hugh_devineAT csc.ncsu.edu
(919) 515-3682 |
Dr. Christopher G. Healey
Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science
2266 Engineering Building II
890 Oval Drive #8206
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC, 27695-8206
healey AT csc.ncsu.edu
(919) 513-8112 |
Dr. James Lester
Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science
2266 Engineering Building II
890 Oval Drive #8206
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC, 27695-8206
lester AT csc.ncsu.edu
(919) 515-7534
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Dr. Edward W. Davis
Professor
Department of Computer Science
2266 Engineering Building II
890 Oval Drive #8206
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC, 27695-8207
davis AT csc.ncsu.edu
(919) 513-7045
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