講題： Reimagining Creative Communication: How Computational Tools Reshape Creative Process

時間：2024/10/30(Wed.)15:30~17:10

地點：ED B27

 Speaker: Grace Yu-Chun Yen Assistant Professor

Department of Computer Science National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu, Taiwan

【講題大綱】

As AI evolves, it reshapes the creative landscape—from content creation to policy innovation—by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. In this talk, Dr. Yen will present the dynamic interplay between human creativity and computational power, demonstrating how AI-powered systems can elevate the creative process. She will share her latest work, drawing on insights from various domains to foster deeper reflection and drive more impactful iterations. With a forward-thinking perspective, this talk will reveal how AI doesn’t just support creativity; it fundamentally reinvents how we approach complex problems.

【講者簡介】

Dr. Yu-Chun Grace Yen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University. Her research blends computer science, cognitive science, design theory, learning, and psychology to democratize design tools and promote multi-stakeholder collaboration. She was awarded the prestigious Computing Innovation Fellowship in 2020 by the U.S. National Science Foundation and served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at UCSD's renowned Design Lab. Her research consistently translates into practical guidelines for creativity support tools and has attracted attention from industry leaders, including Adobe Research, SAP, and CacaFly. In 2024, she was selected as a Junior Chair Scholar by CacaFly. Dr. Yen earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.