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John C. Tang is a researcher primarily affiliated with Microsoft in the United States. Their work focuses on the intersection of computer science and human-computer interaction, with an emphasis on accessibility, telework, and inclusive technology design. Tang has contributed extensively to topics such as virtual reality applications, assistive technology in communication and mobility, and innovative human-technology interaction.

Their published research spans several prominent venues, including:

  • Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
  • Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
  • Communications of the ACM
  • Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
  • Journal of Global Information Management

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Tang include:

  • "Towards Accessible Remote Work" (2021) in Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
  • "Understanding the Telework Experience of People with Disabilities" (2021) in Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction
  • "Perspectives: Creating Inclusive and Equitable Hybrid Meeting Experiences" (2023) in Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction

Co-authors frequently collaborating with Tang include:

  • Kori Inkpen
  • Sasa Junuzovic
  • Maitraye Das
  • Andrew D. Wilson
  • Sean Rintel

Their research contributions are primarily situated within computer science, with subfields that cover:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology

Main thematic areas addressed by Tang include:

  • Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
  • Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
  • Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
  • AI in Service Interactions
  • Digital Economy and Work Transformation
  • Work-Family Balance Challenges
  • Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development

John C. Tang's work contributes to a broader understanding of how technology can be devised and applied to support inclusive work environments and enhance accessibility. Their exploration of telework experiences for people with disabilities and inclusive hybrid meeting designs aims to address evolving challenges in the digital economy and workplace transformations.

Best Publications

  • System and method providing a computer user interface enabling access to distributed workgroup members

    John Tang;Ellen Isaacs;Trevor Morris;Thomas Rodriguez

  • Findings from observational studies of collaborative work

    John C. Tang

  • Videodraw: a video interface for collaborative drawing

    John C. Tang;Scott L. Minneman

  • Liveboard: a large interactive display supporting group meetings, presentations, and remote collaboration

    Scott Elrod;Richard Bruce;Rich Gold;David Goldberg

  • What video can and cannot do for collaboration: a case study

    Ellen A. Isaacs;John C. Tang

  • ConNexus to awarenex: extending awareness to mobile users

    John C. Tang;Nicole Yankelovich;James Begole;Max Van Kleek

  • VideoWhiteboard: video shadows to support remote collaboration

    John C. Tang;Scott Minneman

  • Why Do Users Like Video? Studies of Multimedia-Supported Collaboration

    John C. Tang

  • Supporting distributed groups with a Montage of lightweight interactions

    John C. Tang;Ellen A. Isaacs;Monica Rua

  • Work rhythms: analyzing visualizations of awareness histories of distributed groups

    James "Bo" Begole;John C. Tang;Randall B. Smith;Nicole Yankelovich

  • Mechanism for reciprocal awareness of intent to initiate and end interaction among remote users

    John C. Tang;Nicole Y. Mordecai;James M. A. Begole;Janak R. Bhalodia

  • When can i expect an email response? a study of rhythms in email usage

    Joshua R. Tyler;John C. Tang

  • What Makes Live Events Engaging on Facebook Live, Periscope, and Snapchat

    Oliver L. Haimson;John C. Tang

  • Meerkat and Periscope: I Stream, You Stream, Apps Stream for Live Streams

    John C. Tang;Gina Venolia;Kori M. Inkpen

  • Piazza: a desktop environment supporting impromptu and planned interactions

    Ellen A. Isaacs;John C. Tang;Trevor Morris

  • A framework for understanding the workspace activity of design teams

    John C. Tang;Larry J. Leifer

  • Video computational shared drawing space

    John C. Tang;Scott L. Minneman;Sara A. Bly;Steve R. Harrison

  • What video can and can't do for collaboration: a case study

    Ellen A. Isaacs;John C. Tang

  • System and method for providing spatially distributed device interaction

    John C. Tang;Nicole Y. Mordecai;James M. A. Begole;Francis C. Li

  • Montage: providing teleproximity for distributed groups

    John C. Tang;Monica Rua

  • Method and system for inferring and applying coordination patterns from individual work and communication activity

    James Begole;John Tang;Nicole Mordecai;Frank Richichi

Frequent Co-Authors

Gina Venolia
Gina Venolia Microsoft (United States)
Kori Inkpen
Kori Inkpen Microsoft (United States)
Michael Muller
Michael Muller IBM (United States)
Thomas P. Moran
Thomas P. Moran IBM (United States)
Warren B. Jackson
Warren B. Jackson Palo Alto Research Center
George G. Robertson
George G. Robertson Microsoft (United States)
Zhengyou Zhang
Zhengyou Zhang Tencent (China)
Hrvoje Benko
Hrvoje Benko Facebook (United States)
Edward Cutrell
Edward Cutrell Microsoft (United States)
Bongshin Lee
Bongshin Lee Microsoft (United States)

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