The goals of the HCI group include:

• Basic research into the theory of human-computer interaction:
  • cognitive modeling
  • command languages, query languages, programming languages
  • display and control technologies (joystick, color, etc.)
  • on-line help systems and educational systems
  • graphic interfaces
  • visualization
  • natural language interfaces

• Specification & rapid prototyping tools for user interface design:
  • formal specification techniques for interactive systems
  • knowledge-based design systems
  • interface simulators
  • user interface management systems

• Evaluation for existing and emerging products:
  • product benchmarking
  • testing on selected user populations and performance

• Education in human-computer interaction and user interface programming