Scott McCrickard

Scott McCrickard is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. He serves as the Co-director of Virginia Tech's Human-Centered Design Program, integrating interdisciplinary approaches into his research and teaching.

• Ph.D., Computer Science, Georgia Tech (2000)
• M.S., Computer Science, Georgia Tech (1995)
• B.S., Mathematical Sciences (Computer Science emphasis), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1992)

McCrickard’s research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly in outdoor environments. His work explores how technology can enhance experiences in nature, including the use of smartwatches for group fitness interventions, AR mobile games for social bonding, and diary studies as pedagogical tools. He also investigates mobile application development for low-literacy populations and social media integration in design processes.

Recent publications highlight trends in HCI education, outdoor technology adoption, and social gaming dynamics. Key themes include leveraging diary methods for learning, designing context-aware notification systems, and analyzing indigenous knowledge preservation through self-organized online communities.

As part of his leadership in the Human-Centered Design Program, he bridges computer science with design theory, emphasizing usability and social impact in technological solutions.