Steven M. Drucker

Steven M. Drucker is a Partner Research Manager at Microsoft Research's Visualization and Interactive Data Analysis (VIDA) group and an adjunct professor at the University of Washington's Computer Science and Engineering Department. With a 30+ year career, he has published over 100 papers and holds 130+ patents, focusing on data visualization, human-computer interaction, and machine learning. His work emphasizes tools like SandDance and Thumbtack to democratize data analysis and storytelling. He earned his Ph.D. from MIT Media Lab (1994), master's from MIT's AI Lab, and a neuroscience degree from Brown University.

• Affiliations: Microsoft Research, University of Washington
• Educations: Ph.D. MIT Media Lab (1994), M.S. MIT AI Lab, B.S. Brown University (Neurosciences)

Research interests include data visualization techniques, interactive analytics, and bridging the gap between data and human understanding. His work spans visual storytelling, exploratory search, and immersive analytics. Notable contributions include foundational papers on unit visualizations, interactive machine learning tools, and visualization frameworks like Atom and Refinery.

Key articles highlight advancements in AI-driven visualization (e.g., Data Formulator 2) and model interpretability (What Did My AI Learn?). He actively chairs conferences like SIGCHI and contributes to open-source tools like SandDance and MorphCharts.