Michael Horn Assistant Professor, Computer Science Assistant Professor, Learning Sciences Annenberg Hall Room 336 2120 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208-0001 Phone: (847) 467-3861

Michael S. Horn is an assistant professor at Northwestern University with a joint appointment in Computer Science and the Learning Sciences. His research interests broadly center around intersection of human-computer interaction and education with a focus on innovative and thoughtful uses of emerging technologies in learning settings. Some of Prof. Horn's recent research projects have included an investigation of multi-touch tabletops in natural history museums and the use of tangible programming languages in kindergarten classrooms and science museums.

Michael Horn earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science at Tufts University working in the HCI lab with Professor Rob Jacob and the Developmental Technologies research group with Professor Marina Bers. Michael received his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Brown University. He has also worked as a software engineer for Classroom Connect and iRobot Corporation.

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Year		Degree		Institution
2009		Ph.D. Computer Science		Tufts University
2006		M.S. Computer Science		Tufts University
1997		Sc.B. Computer Science		Brown University