Developer Tech Minutes: Future of Haptics in Virtual Reality
Rendering haptics, or touch-sensing, in virtual reality and mixed reality (VR/MR) is crucial for rich, immersive experiences. Discover what Microsoft researchers believe to be the future of haptics in VR. Presented by Eyal Ofek (Principal…
Microsoft at IEEE VIS 2021
Microsoft is proud to be a silver sponsor of the IEEE VIS: Visualization & Visual Analytics taking place virtually on October 24-29, 2021.
SmartKC: A Smartphone-based Corneal Topographer
Keratoconus is a severe eye disease affecting the cornea (the clear, dome-shaped outer surface of the eye), causing it to become thin and develop a conical bulge. If not treated in time, keratoconus can lead…
Please Turn Your Cameras on: Remote Onboarding of Software Developers During a Pandemic
ICSE SEIP 2021 Conference Presentation by former Visiting Researcher Dr. Paige Rodeghero Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way that software development teams onboard new hires. Previously, most software developers worked in physical offices…
Is My Mic On? Preparing SE Students for Collaborative Remote Work and Hybrid Team Communication
ICSE JSEET 2021 Conference Presentation by Makayla Moster Abstract: Communication is essential for the success of student and professional software engineering (SE) team development projects. The projects delivered by SE courses provide valuable learning experiences…
How Was Your Weekend? Software Development Teams Working From Home During COVID-19
ICSE 2021 Conference Presentation by former MSR Intern Courtney Miller Title: How Was Your Weekend? Software Development Teams Working From Home During COVID-19 – Best Paper Award Recipient Abstract: The mass shift to working at home…