Work. Play. Design. Learn.
The Delta Lab is an interdisciplinary, supportive, collaborative community of researchers focused on solving critical problems in the world through research. We come from a variety of disciplines -- human-computer interaction, learning sciences, design, computer science, psychology, and organizational behavior -- to publish design-based research in our respective fields. Our supportive community enables students to gain experience leading projects and publishing as first authors in top-tier venues. Through this experience, students become self-directed designers, researchers, and mentors who are well-positioned to become leading experts in their respective fields.
We are an interdisciplinary community working on solving hard problems.
Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
We work on solving tough real-world problems by conducting interdisciplinary research using methods and theories from human computer interaction, learning sciences, computer science, psychology, organizational behavior, and design.University-Wide Collaborations
We collaborate with one another as well as students and faculty from across the university (e.g., psychology, communications, mechanical engineering).Publishing in Top-Tier Journals and Conferences
We publish papers that make substantial contributions to a variety of academic disciplines and practical problems.We train students to be self-directed designers, researchers, and mentors.
Goal Setting
We set goals at the beginning of each quarter to hold each other accountable. We also do regular sprint planning -- identifying tasks to accomplish goals and planning how to complete within sprint constraints.Methodologies & Modeling
We teach conceptual models of research and rigorous methodologies to help strengthen our expertise (e.g., design arguments, research canvases, synthesis trees, causal models). We help students develop theories of change that drive their research agenda.Reflection & Growth
We conduct regular self-assessments and follow-up meetings, emphasizing on not only project growth but personal growth.We are a supportive, collaborative, and playful community.
