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    Andrew McNutt

    PhD Student at University of Chicago

    Andrew McNutt is a computer scientist specializing in data visualization, human-computer interaction, and programming interfaces. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Chicago in 2023, where he was advised by Ravi Chugh.13 During his time at the University of Chicago, McNutt's research focused on understanding and enhancing JSON-based domain-specific languages for visualization.2

    After completing his Ph.D., McNutt worked as a Post Doctoral scholar at the University of Washington with the Interactive Data Lab.4 As of February 2025, he is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Utah, affiliated with the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI) and the Kahlert School of Computing.14

    McNutt's academic journey includes:

    • Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Reed College (2010-2014)
    • Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Chicago (2017-2019)
    • Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Chicago (2017-2023)2

    His research interests encompass visualization systems, design of programming interfaces, visualization theories, and critical perspectives on these topics. McNutt is particularly interested in developing "polite" systems that provide complex assistance while maintaining user agency.4

    Throughout his career, McNutt has received several awards and recognitions, including:

    • Siebel Scholars Class of 2023
    • Best Paper Honorable Mention at EuroVis 2021
    • Best Paper Honorable Mention at ACM SIGCHI 20202

    Prior to his academic career, McNutt worked in the tech industry, including roles at Uber as a Data Visualization Engineer and at Collaborative Drug Discovery as a Scientific Visualization Developer.23

    Highlights

    Feb 17 · csb.pitt.edu
    Graduate Spotlight: Andrew McNutt, PhD '24
    Graduate Spotlight: Andrew McNutt, PhD '24
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    Sep 19 · x.com
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    Andrew McNutt | @mcnuttandrew@hci.social (@_mcnutt_) / X
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    Oct 31 · cs.uchicago.edu
    CS Alumni Spotlight: Former Student Andrew McNutt Talks ...
    CS Alumni Spotlight: Former Student Andrew McNutt Talks ...
    Jan 1 · mcnutt.in
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    Andrew McNutt
    Jan 1 · sci.utah.edu
    Dr. Andrew McNutt - Assistant Professor of Computer Science - People
    Dr. Andrew McNutt - Assistant Professor of Computer Science - People

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