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Kim J. Hyatt is a Professor and the Executive Director of the Heinz Extended Reality (XR) Lab and Lending Library at Carnegie Mellon University. He teaches graduate communication courses in the Heinz College, the School of Information Systems Management, and the School of Public Policy and Management. His research focuses on generative artificial intelligence and multi-user mixed reality experiences, aiming to transform professional communication. Hyatt's work includes building professional relationships through avatar interactions and crafting immersive storytelling experiences that captivate and inform audiences while enabling dynamic teamwork through real-time interactions in shared virtual spaces. In addition to his teaching and research roles, Hyatt serves as an educational instructional technology consultant, emphasizing curriculum development and assessment. He is also the founder of Team RobotiX, a nonprofit organization that connects K-12 students and teachers in Pittsburgh with professional outreach initiatives. Hyatt is a recipient of the CMU Teaching Innovation Award in 2020 and has held various professional experiences and editorial roles in prestigious academic journals.
Heinz XR Lab • Pittsburgh, PA
Leads the Heinz Extended Reality Lab and teaches graduate communication courses.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.