Jane Hoffswell

Research Scientist  |  jane.hoffswell.uwgmail.com

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Hello! I am a senior research scientist at Adobe, where I specialize in visualization, storytelling, and human-computer interaction.

My research threads include data-driven storytelling and natural language insights [Project Slide Wow, VIS 2024, VIS 2024, VIS 2022], exploratory data analysis [EuroVis 2024, VL/HCC 2023], responsive visualization [VIS 2023, CHI 2022, CHI 2020 ], visualizations for program understanding [VISSOFT 2022, CHI 2018, EuroVis 2016], the design of interactive, end-user systems [TVCG 2025, CHI 2019, CSCW 2017], and declarative programming languages [CHI 2022, EuroVis 2018, VIS 2015].

I also enjoy collaborating and working on a variety of different projects, so take a look at my full publication list to learn more!

Hello! I am a senior research scientist at Adobe, specializing in visualization, storytelling, and human-computer interaction. My research threads include data-driven storytelling and natural language insights [Project Slide Wow, VIS 2024, VIS 2024, VIS 2022], exploratory data analysis [EuroVis 2024, VL/HCC 2023], responsive visualization [VIS 2023, CHI 2022, CHI 2020 ], visualizations for program understanding [VISSOFT 2022, CHI 2018, EuroVis 2016], the design of interactive, end-user systems [TVCG 2025, CHI 2019, CSCW 2017], and declarative programming languages [CHI 2022, EuroVis 2018].

I was briefly a visiting lecturer at the UW teaching undergraduate visualization courses (CSE442 , CSE412 ). I received my PhD in 2020 from the Paul G. Allen School at the University of Washington, where I worked with Jeffrey Heer as part of the Interactive Data Lab. As a graduate student, I interned at Adobe Research twice [CHI 2019, CHI 2020 ] before joining full time. I received my Masters from the University of Washington in 2016 and my Bachelors in Computer Science from Harvey Mudd College in 2014. Outside of research, I love travel and photography.

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