About
Bret Jackson is an Associate Professor of Computer Science in the Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science department at Macalester College. He holds a BA from Carleton College (2008), and both a Masters and PhD from the University of Minnesota (2013 and 2014) in Computer Science.
His educational background:
- BA: Carleton College, Computer Science, 2008
- Masters: University of Minnesota, Computer Science, 2013
- PhD: University of Minnesota, Computer Science, 2014
Professor Jackson's research focuses on 3D human-computer interaction, data visualization, and computer graphics. He investigates how to interact with spatial data more effectively using new computer interfaces such as virtual reality displays, multi-touch input, and 3D body tracking, with emphasis on improving spatial data analysis through innovative hardware interfaces.
During his doctoral studies, he was a member of the Interactive Visualization Lab at the University of Minnesota under Daniel Keefe. Prior to academia, he worked as a software developer for Ultralingua, inc., gaining industry experience before transitioning to teaching and research.
No scientific awards are documented in the provided text. Information regarding advised students, grants, or funding sources is not mentioned.
His professional activities include maintaining a research website (http://bret-jackson.com/) and participating in departmental operations at Macalester's Olin-Rice Science Center (Room 122), where he teaches and conducts research.
