Empowering Innovation: A Conversation with Dr. Stephen MacNeil on Research, AI, and Community-Driven Design

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephen MacNeil, an Assistant Professor at Temple University and the visionary behind one of the most dynamic undergraduate-driven Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) labs. We dive into Dr. MacNeil’s groundbreaking work on Large Language Models and AI, his unique approach to community-driven design, and how his lab is transforming the landscape of undergraduate research.
With over 55 student publications and a lab that’s grown to almost 60 students, Dr. MacNeil shares his insights on mentorship, overcoming failure, and how students can build skills beyond traditional classroom learning.

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Dr. Stephen MacNeil Website

Temple HCI Lab on LinkedIn

Center for Hybrid Intelligence at Temple University

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