Indiana University School of Informatics names Anthony Faiola as interim executive associate dean for IUPUI campus
July 15, 2008
Anthony Faiola, associate professor, IU School of Informatics, has been named the School’s interim executive associate dean at IUPUI, effective July 1. Dr. Faiola also serves as the School’s director of the Media Arts and Science, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) programs, and is a long-time member of the teaching faculty.
Dr. Faiola’s research agenda includes the HCI domains of computer-mediated communication and medical informatics, addressing problems related to the impact of design and usability on the mutual shaping of cognition and social computing, such as online media and gaming. A three-time Fulbright Scholar to Russia in communication, Faiola continues exploring the influence of culture on cognition and behavior in the design and use of new media.
Faiola earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University in Communication, related to Media, Technology, and Society. Faiola also holds Master’s degrees in Fine Arts and Industrial Design from The Ohio State University; and Master and Bachelor degrees from State University of New York.
