Tom Satwicz
About Tom Satwicz
Tom Satwicz is a User Experience Researcher at Blink UX, specializing in understanding learning processes across various settings and developing research-based design recommendations.
Title and Current Role
Tom Satwicz is a User Experience Researcher currently employed at Blink UX. He has been with the company since 2010. In his role, he specializes in understanding user interactions and experiences, conducting field studies, and making research-based design recommendations.
Previous Positions
Prior to his current role at Blink UX, Tom Satwicz has held multiple academic positions. He was a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Washington from 2009 to 2010, teaching within the Museology Program for one year and overall for six months. He served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he worked as a Teacher in the Bellevue School District from 1998 to 2000. Earlier in his career, he was a PhD student and Research Assistant at the University of Washington from 2000 to 2006.
Educational Background
Tom Satwicz holds a Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Human Development from the University of Washington, earned between 2002 and 2006. He also attended the University of Michigan in 1970, although no specific degrees or accomplishments are noted for that period.
Research Focus and Specializations
Tom Satwicz conducts extensive research on the implementation of new technologies in higher education. His specializations include understanding how people learn across different settings, identifying and addressing design breakdowns, and providing insights through ethnographic studies. He has explored how young people engage with digital media and is interested in creating impactful technologies.