SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING AND IMAGING INSTITUTE
at the University of Utah

An internationally recognized leader in visualization, scientific computing, and image analysis

Dr. Andrew McNutt

Dr. Andrew McNutt - Assistant Professor of Computer Science

4628
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Personal Home Page

Background

Dr. McNutt received a BA in degree in Physics from Reed College. He received an MS in Computer Science from University of Chicago in 2019 and then a Ph.D. in Computer Science from them in 2023. During his Ph.D. he completed internships with Tableau and Microsoft Research. After receiving his Ph.D he was a Post Doctoral scholar at University of Washington.

Current Responsibilities

Dr. McNutt’s research is concerned with supporting users in a way that supports and enhances their agency and ability to do meaningful work in general and with data. This involves the design of interactive visualization tools and platforms, domain specific languages, and theories of visualization; for instance supporting answering questions like what does it mean for a visualization to be "good”. Andrew's work traverses a variety of domains including data science, creative coding, and digital humanities.

Research Interests

  • Data Visualization
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Programming Interfaces