Cal Poly Learning Commons to Exhibit Computer Science Projects http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/news_releases/2006/March/c... Skip to Content News Search Cal Poly News California Polytechnic State University March 28, 2006 Contact: Marya Figueroa Cal Poly Kennedy Library (805) 756-7586; mmfiguer@calpoly.edu Cal Poly Kennedy Library to Exhibit Student Computer Science Projects SAN LUIS OBISPO – Cal Poly computer engineering and computer science students will exhibit storyboards they created for a class project titled “Designing Interactive Systems for Learning Environments .” The exhibit will be on display from April 10 through May 12 in the Learning Commons located on the second floor of the Kennedy Library on campus. The projects are designed to demonstrate how the needs of individuals serve as the foundation for good design in computer applications and in space planning, according to Professor Franz Kurfiss. The class came up with several different proposed offerings, including a senior pro ject hub, where students could find completed senior projects and the sponsoring professors. The students could also co nnect with other like-minded or similarly interested students from different majors or colleges about possible coll aboration on a senior project. Another project provided a tool for Associated Student Inc. clubs to learn more abo ut each other. A third project created a multimedia area on campus where students could watch movies or view interactive med ia projects. In addition to the five-week exhibit, the student teams and Professor Kurfiss will take part in “Learning Commons Geniuses” event from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at the Learning Commons. The students will be on hand to answer questions about their interactive designs. The event is open to the public. The Cal Poly Kennedy Library’s Learning Commons sponsors quarterly exhibits of student and faculty work that was completed at the Learning Commons, which offers services in technology, research and teaching. The exhibit can be seen during regular library hours: A Web site with more information will be available in time for the exhibit at http://www.learningcommons.calpoly.edu/gallery/. For more information, contact Marya Figueroa, Cal Poly Kennedy Library, at 756-8586 or March 28, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marya Figueroa Cal Poly Kennedy Library (805) 756-7586; mmfiguer@calpoly.edu Cal Poly Kennedy Library to Exhibit Student Computer Science Projects SAN LUIS OBISPO – Cal Poly computer engineering and computer science students will exhibit storyboards they created for a class project titled “Designing Interactive Systems for Learning Environments .” The exhibit will be on display from April 10 through May 12 in the Learning Commons located on the second floor of the Kennedy Library on campus. The projects are designed to demonstrate how the needs of individuals serve as the foundation for good design in computer applications and in space planning, according to Professor Franz Kurfiss. The class came up with several different proposed offerings, including a senior pro ject hub, where students could find completed senior projects and the sponsoring professors. The students could also co nnect with other like-minded or similarly interested students from different majors or colleges about possible coll aboration on a senior project. Another project provided a tool for Associated Student Inc. clubs to learn more abo ut each other. A third project created a multimedia area on campus where students could watch movies or view interactive med ia projects. 1 of 2 11/4/2008 10:51 AM Cal Poly Learning Commons to Exhibit Computer Science Projects http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/news_releases/2006/March/c... In addition to the five-week exhibit, the student teams and Professor Kurfiss will take part in “Learning Commons Geniuses” event from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at the Learning Commons. The students will be on hand to answer questions about their interactive designs. The event is open to the public. The Cal Poly Kennedy Library’s Learning Commons sponsors quarterly exhibits of student and faculty work that was completed at the Learning Commons, which offers services in technology, research and teaching. The exhibit can be seen during regular library hours: A Web site with more information will be available in time for the exhibit at http://www.learningcommons.calpoly.edu/gallery/. For more information, contact Marya Figueroa, Cal Poly Kennedy Library, at 756-8586 or mmfiguer@calpoly.edu CP Home • CP Find It Get Adobe Reader • Microsoft Viewers Events • Recent Releases • Cal Poly Magazine • Cal Poly Update E-newsletter • Contact Public Affairs • Alumni • Giving • Athletics 2 of 2 Cal Poly Public Affairs California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 805.756.7266 polynews@calpoly.edu 11/4/2008 10:51 AM