Kenneth D. Forbus Professor, Computer Science Professor, Education Annenberg Hall Room 309 2120 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208-0001 Phone: (847) 491-7699 Fax: (847) 491-5259

Computer Science webpage

Year		Degree		Institution
1984		PhD		Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Articulate Software for Teaching Science and Engineering
Articulate Virtual Laboratories for Science and Engineering Education
Computer-Supported Visual Representations for Learning Modeling
Virtual Solar System Project

In artificial intelligence, specifically qualitative reasoning, spatial reasoning, analogical reasoning and learning, and inference engine design. In cognitive science, understanding how analogy and similarity work, including the roles they play in cognitive and perceptual processes. In education, using AI techniques to create new types of educational software and activities. In human-computer interaction, the use of sketching as an interface modality to knowledge-rich systems. In computer game design, the roles AI, and especially articulate software, can play in creating better game engines and synthetic characters. For more information, including descriptions of ongoing projects, please see our group's web page.