Google Invited Talks
Come stop by our Invited Talks to hear more about how Google is building for everyone. There is an opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. Our UXRs are eager to share their exciting projects with you!
Transition between HCI in academia and UX Research in the industry
Tuesday, May 3rd - 12:30pm - 1:10 pm CSTExhibit Hall J*Please note this talk has been rescheduled and will be taking place on TUESDAY MAY 3rd at 12:30 PM CST*The talk aims to give an introduction of what careers as user experience researchers at Google might look like, how to prepare for industry positions while attaining academic goals, and our personal experiences around career growth. In addition, we discuss how academic training can be advantageous in industry roles, offer key questions to ask yourself when considering a transition, and detail some common challenges that academics face. Three Google researchers with backgrounds in HCI will share their personal experiences of how they became UX Researchers at Google, and how they adapted to and thrived in their new roles, including lessons learned during the job search and useful resources they encountered as they transitioned out of their PhD program. This session will close with a Q&A period for CHI attendees to help students understand the opportunities available in industry and how they can best prepare for industry roles.
Na Sun (she/her)
User Experience Researcher
NiTesh Goyal (he/him)
Senior User Experience Researcher
Penny Triệu (she/her)
User Experience ResearcherAbout the Panelists
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I am a UX Researcher at Google on the Business Messages team, where I conduct research on how business can more effectively communicate with consumers. Previously, I was on the Google Messages and Cloud Customer Experience teams. I received my PhD from University of Michigan School of Information (advised by Nicole Ellison). For my PhD, I conducted research how people can use communication technologies, particularly social media, to better support their interpersonal relationships. I am a mixed methods researcher and employ a range of methods including surveys, in-depth interviews, experiments, and focus groups. My research has appeared in peer-reviewed venues such as Information, Communication, and Society; CHI; and Annual Review of Psychology.
Opportunities in Building for GenZ
Available online at The CHI Hubb on May 1st. Live Office Hours on Thursday, May 5th at 11:00 AM CST.GenZ users (those born between 1997-2012) make up an increasingly large portion of internet users. They are a generation that grew up with technology and their daily lives revolve around being online. In this talk, we will discuss what makes GenZ GenZ, describe their internet usage and consumption preferences, suggest considerations for research with GenZ, and finally, discuss how to evolve our existing products to fit the needs and expectations of GenZ, including some principles of engagement for crafting compelling online experiences.
Tiane Lee (she/her)
User Experience Research Manager
Lily Chau (she/her)
Senior User Experience Researcher
Bria Best (she/her)
User Experience ResearcherAbout the Panelists
Tiane is a UX Research Lead and Manager at Google, where she has worked with small businesses for the last 5 years. Most recently, she has worked with Next Billion Users (NBU) in emerging markets. She uses mixed methods approaches in her research to uncover and advocate for user needs and help mom and pop businesses to get online and connect with customers.
Lily is a UX Research Lead at Google, focusing on designing products that help businesses grow. Her research informs product strategy and innovation in emerging industries and markets. She is also a UX mentor to startups through various accelerator programs at Google.
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