Podcast appearances and mentions of mary czerwinski

This episode originally aired in April, 2018 Emotions are fundamental to human interaction, but in a world where humans are increasingly interacting with AI systems, Dr. Mary Czerwinski, Principal Researcher and Research Manager of the Visualization and Interaction for Business and Entertainment group at Microsoft Research, believes emotions may be fundamental to our interactions with machines as well. And through her team’s work in affective computing, the quest to bring Artificial Emotional Intelligence – or AEI – to our computers may be closer than we think. Today, Dr. Czerwinski tells us how a cognitive psychologist found her way into the research division of the world’s largest software company, suggests that rather than trying to be productive 24/7, we should aim for Emotional Homeostasis instead, and tells us how, if we do it right, our machines could become a sort of “emotional at-work DJ,” sensing and responding to our emotional states, and helping us to become happier and more productive at the same time.

Emotions are fundamental to human interaction, but in a world where humans are increasingly interacting with AI systems, Dr. Mary Czerwinski, Principal Researcher and Research Manager of the Visualization and Interaction for Business and Entertainment group at Microsoft Research, believes emotions may be fundamental to our interactions with machines as well. And through her team’s work in affective computing, the quest to bring Artificial Emotional Intelligence – or AEI – to our computers may be closer than we think. Today, Dr. Czerwinski tells us how a cognitive psychologist found her way into the research division of the world’s largest software company, suggests that rather than trying to be productive 24/7, we should aim for Emotional Homeostasis instead, and tells us how, if we do it right, our machines could become a sort of “emotional at-work DJ,” sensing and responding to our emotional states, and helping us to become happier and more productive at the same time.

  Mary Czerwinski is the Research Manager at the Visualization and Interaction (VIBE) Research Group at Microsoft. She worked in computer-human interaction for Bellcore, the Johnson Space Center, and Compaq, and also held an adjunct position at Rice University while at Compaq. She moved to Microsoft in 1996, as a usability tester in product development. Czerwinski’s research focuses primarily on emotion tracking, information worker task management, and health and wellness for individuals and groups. Her background is in visual attention and multitasking. She holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Indiana University in Bloomington. Her research group of 10 has very diverse talents. One area that they work on is information visualization – how to see patterns in large amounts of data. Another area is to look at tools for programmers as well as making the environment better and more productive for them. What is an intelligent system? It is a system that uses algorithms to characterize your behavior. It is a software system that can get to know you personally to help you focus and get work done. For example, perhaps there is a piece of software that is making you frustrated. The software developers want to know this so they can work on adjusting and modifying the software based on that feedback. Another use for the intelligent system can be to create an assistant that is more personal. They are trying to make assistants that will interact in a more human, personal way –ways in which people find more natural.  One example Czerwinski shared is when a person uses Cortana. If the person says, “Hey Cortana!” in a cheerful voice, then Cortana should answer back in a similar happy tone. Or if the person says something to Cortana in a panicked voice, then she should come back in a calming tone. Czerwinski says, “This takes a lot of data and training but it is not clear to me that humans are not that much better [at understanding emotions]. Humans hide their emotions a lot – especially at work.” So it takes long user studies to approach this level of detail. Czerwinski’s advice to listeners is to stop being scared about machine learning and algorithms. Over the next 5 – 10 years we will see some amazing changes in technology that will allow us to get more work done which may encourage some of us to become consumed with working, but she encourages everyone to remember to take time to go for walks and spend time with loved ones. She also believes we need to manage the technology thoughtfully to make sure we avoid some of the concerning aspects that come with technological advances. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How and why users’ emotions are tracked What is Artificial Emotion Intelligence? Real life examples of how Artificial Emotion Intelligence is being used Some challenges and concerns that come with AEI, AI and VR and how we can avoid them The future of personal assistants The current state of AI  

Dr Mary Czerwinski, principal researcher & research manager at Microsoft Research, on managing people, managing stress, and the work to do good work

Bryon and Ben talk with Mya McBriar, David Busch, Brad Dukes and Mary Czerwinski on the 2016 Twin Peaks Fest.   Mya McBriar @TwinPeaksBlog twinpeaksfanatic.blogspot.com   David Busch @David_B_Busch https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJ-qZTs5sHNJc3XHDwZQSQ Brad Dukes Author of Reflections: An Oral History of Twin Peaks Host of The Brad Dukes Show podcast @TwinPeaksBook @brad_d_ https://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Oral-History-Twin-Peaks/dp/061596883X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469666248&sr=8-1&keywords=Reflections+Twin+Peaks Mary Czerwinski @Televixen https://www.youtube.com/user/GlueGunsandPhasers https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Change-collection-Mary-Czerwinski/dp/1508880069?ie=UTF8&qid=1435360618&ref_=redir_mobile_desktop&sr=8-1&vs=1   Sources: “SycamoreTrees" lyrics by David Lynch, music by Angelo Badalamenti and sung byJimmy Scott   https://www.facebook.com/welcometotwinpeaks/ 'A Voyage To Twin Peaks' on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HST0N9S?ie=UTF8&tag=redroompodcas-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=B01HST0N9S http://redroompodcast.com/archives/5582  

If it wasn’t for Janeway, B’Elanna, Seven and Kes, would there be a Katniss Everdeen, female Starbuck, or the women of Firefly? Recorded live at Star Trek Las Vegas, Mary Czerwinski, Jarrah Hodge, Amy Imhoff and Kayla Iacovino discuss Voyager's women characters and their influence on fandom today. HostsIntro by Jarrah Guests Mary Czerwinski, Amy Imhoff, Kayla Iacovino Editor Jarrah Contact Us! crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

If it wasn't for Janeway, B'Elanna, Seven and Kes, would there be a Katniss Everdeen, female Starbuck, or the women of Firefly? Recorded live at Star Trek Las Vegas, Mary Czerwinski, Jarrah Hodge, Amy Imhoff and Kayla Iacovino discuss Voyager's women characters and their influence on fandom today. HostsIntro by Jarrah Guests Mary Czerwinski, Amy Imhoff, Kayla Iacovino Editor Jarrah Contact Us! crew@womenatwarp.com Twitter: @womenatwarp Facebook: http://facebook.com/womenatwarp Support the Show! http://patreon.com/womenatwarp

Prophecy. It took Voyager seven seasons to make her way across the Delta Quadrant, and during that time we were teased with Klingons on occasion. There were holographic Klingons, Klingon Borg, a vivid dream about Klingons, and even a photograph of a Klingon. But for the real thing we had to wait until near the end of the seven-year journey. Finally, Janeway and her crew crossed paths with real warriors—three generations removed—and a little old-school pre-Khitomer action was served up. Oh… and Neelix got lucky, too. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by Larry Nemecek, who penned the original story, to talk about “Prophecy” and the long and winding road that finally led to the story of B'Elanna and Tom's magical baby.  In news we cover Levar Burton and J.J. Abrams at Apple's WWDC 2012, Television Critics Association Awards nominations for William Shatner and Star Trek: The Original Series, a Gorn appearance in the upcoming Star Trek console game, Mary Czerwinski and Brandi Clark's Glue Guns and Phasers, and lots of news and rumors about the next Star Trek film. Plus we grow enormous mustaches, redesign Starfleet uniforms (for the better), and Greg gets really serious.

It took Voyager seven seasons to make her way across the Delta Quadrant, and during that time we were teased with Klingons on occasion. There were holographic Klingons, Klingon Borg, a vivid dream about Klingons, and even a photograph of a Klingon. But for the real thing we had to wait until near the end of the seven-year journey. Finally, Janeway and her crew crossed paths with real warriors—three generations removed—and a little old-school pre-Khitomer action was served up. Oh… and Neelix got lucky, too. In this episode of The Ready Room we’re joined by Larry Nemecek, who penned the original story, to talk about “Prophecy” and the long and winding road that finally led to the story of B’Elanna and Tom’s magical baby.  In news we cover Levar Burton and J.J. Abrams at Apple’s WWDC 2012, Television Critics Association Awards nominations for William Shatner and Star Trek: The Original Series, a Gorn appearance in the upcoming Star Trek console game, Mary Czerwinski and Brandi Clark’s Glue Guns and Phasers, and lots of news and rumors about the next Star Trek film. Plus we grow enormous mustaches, redesign Starfleet uniforms (for the better), and Greg gets really serious. Originally published as The Ready Room 52: Klingon Love Machine God.