Dr. Kristin Carlson is an Associate Professor in the School of Creative Technologies at Illinois State University, investigating the intersection of computation and embodied creative processes. Her background includes design thinking, tangible interactions, media performance, and computational creativity. She is currently interested in soft technologies and is experimenting with conductive materials in a variety of textile techniques to explore embodied experiences. Carlson holds a BFA in Dance from UIUC and a PhD in Interactive Arts and Technology from Simon Fraser University. She currently chairs the Steering Committee for the International Conference on Movement and Computing (MOCO).