Archive for January, 2007

Cory Doctorow speaking at UNC

January 31, 2007

What: Cory Doctorow speaking at UNC
Quick on Cory: Boingboing editor, EFF, SciFi Writer, Disney-obsessed Copyfighter, Fulbright Chair at Annenberg UCSD
When: 2 pm Thursday February 22nd (aka 2/22 at 2)
Where: Wilson Library, UNC-Chapel Hill
Read about Cory’s previous trip to UNC.
More about Cory:Cory Doctorow is a science fiction novelist, blogger and technology activist. He is the [...]

NCSU HFES Presents Henry Petroski

January 31, 2007

North Carolina State University Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Student Chapter,
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Carolina Chapter, and the Institute of Industrial Engineers Raleigh Chapter proudly host:
Henry Petroski
Presenting: “The Evolution of Useful Things”
Monday, February 5, 2007
5:30pm-6:30pm
North Carolina State University Centennial Campus
Engineering Building II, Room 1025 (EB2 1025)
[890 Oval Dr., Raleigh NC 27695]
Henry Petroski is the [...]

NCSU Seeks Media Specialist

January 31, 2007

NC State University, Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications Unit (DELTA) http://delta.ncsu.edu/ is seeking a Media Specialist who will be responsible for graphic design, visual communication and the production of print media, web design and interactive marketing collateral. The Media Specialist will collaborate with various units within DELTA to provide vision, leadership and define strategies [...]

Redhat seeks User Experience / Web Designer

January 23, 2007

User Experience / Web Designer
Description:
Red Hat is looking for a User Experience/Web Designer to help us build
an unparalleled web experience for our customers. In addition to
ninja-like skills in XHTML, CSS, and Ajax, you are also well-versed in
Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Usability, and Graphic
Design. You have a passion for the web and you are an extremist [...]

Job: Specification Writer

January 19, 2007

The Specification Writer is responsible for the UI specifications for the applications developed in the department.   The Specification Writer is involved from the concept phase, through the design and implementation, to testing and market launch.  The position is with the Application Software Development organization in RTP (Research Triangle Park), North Carolina, USA.   The role is [...]

NCSU human factors talk: Henry Petroski

January 16, 2007

What: Talk by Dr. Henry PetroskiWhen: Monday, 2/5/2007, 5:30 - 6:30 pmWhere: NCSU Centennial Campus, Engineering Building II, Room 1025 (EB2 1025)
Speaker Bio:Henry Petroski is the Aleksandar S. Vesi Professor of Civil Engineering and a professor of history at Duke University. He has written broadly on the topics of design, success and failure, and the [...]

Welcome new TriUPA officers

January 5, 2007

A new year ushers in a new crop of TriUPA officers:
• Abe Crystal, SILS, President • Jackson Fox, Lulu, VP of Programs • Peter Warren, Insight PD, VP of Membership • Mir Haynes, Anabo Studios, VP of Communications • Noel Fiser, Motricity, Secretary/Treasurer
We’re eager to hear your ideas for improving TriUPA.  Do you have thoughts on events we should [...]