G. Scott Owen
Most Recent Affiliation(s):
- Georgia State University, Computer Science, Professor Emeritus
Location:
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
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Bio:
SIGGRAPH 1990
G. Scott Owen is professor of mathematics and computer science at Georgia State University. He has been using computer graphics in scientific research and education for over twenty years, and is the current chair of the ACM-SIGGRAPH education committee .His current interests include visualization techniques, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, computer science education, and computer assisted instruction. He- received his B.S. in chemistry from Harvey Mudd College and his Ph.D in physical chemistry from the University of Washington.
Conference Chair:
Learning Category: Organizing Committee Chair:
Course Organizer:
- SIGGRAPH 1990, "Educators Seminar Education for Visualization"
- SIGGRAPH 1993, "Facilitating Learning with Computer Graphics and Multimedia"
- SIGGRAPH 1990, "Education for Visualization"
Award(s):
Experience(s):
Learning Category: Presentation(s):
![Looking Back to Look Forward: Keeping SIGGRAPH Vibrant for Another 50 Years](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023-RetrospectiveNewton_Looking-Back-to-Look-Forward-Keeping-SIGGRAPH-Vibrant-for-Another-50-Years-150x150.jpeg)
Type: [Retrospective and Diversity]
Looking Back to Look Forward: Keeping SIGGRAPH Vibrant for Another 50 Years Presenter(s): [Newton] [Owen] [Masson] [Rose] [Nandigjav] [Kasik]
[SIGGRAPH 2023]
![Emphasizing the area of interest using real-time shaders](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2005-Poster-126-Chastine_Emphasizing-the-Area-of-Interest-Using-Real-Time-Shaders-01-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Posters]
Emphasizing the area of interest using real-time shaders Presenter(s): [Chastine] [Brooks] [Zhu] [Owen] [Harrison] [Weber]
[SIGGRAPH 2005]
![Teaching Programmable Shaders: Lightweight versus Heavyweight Approach](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2005-Educators-Forum-Owen_Teaching-Programmable-Shaders-01-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Educator’s Forum]
Teaching Programmable Shaders: Lightweight versus Heavyweight Approach Presenter(s): [Owen] [Zhu] [Chastine] [Payne]
[SIGGRAPH 2005]
![A 3D Graphics Environment for Behavioral Neurobiology Research](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2004-Poster-117-Cofer_A-3D-Graphics-Environment-for-Behavioral-Neurobiology-Research-01-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Posters]
A 3D Graphics Environment for Behavioral Neurobiology Research Presenter(s): [Cofer] [Zhu] [Edwards] [Aquilio] [Cymbalyuk] [Owen]
Entry No.: [117]
[SIGGRAPH 2004]
![A Portable, Reusable Framework for Scientific Computing on GPUs](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2004-SIGGRAPH-Image-Not-Available-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Posters]
A Portable, Reusable Framework for Scientific Computing on GPUs Presenter(s): [Payne] [Owen] [Weber] [Zhu] [Liu]
Entry No.: [093]
[SIGGRAPH 2004]
![Integrating Modeling and Animation Tools into an Introductory Computer Science Graphics Course](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2004-SIGGRAPH-Image-Not-Available-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Educator’s Forum]
Integrating Modeling and Animation Tools into an Introductory Computer Science Graphics Course Presenter(s): [Zhu] [Owen]
[SIGGRAPH 2004]
![Parallel Computing with Multiple GPUs on a Single Machine to Achieve Performance Gains](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2004-Poster-095-Gulde_Parallel-Computing-with-Multiple-GPUs-on-a-Single-Machine-to-Achieve-Performance-Gains-02-150x150.png)
Type: [Posters]
Parallel Computing with Multiple GPUs on a Single Machine to Achieve Performance Gains Presenter(s): [Gulde] [Weeks] [Owen] [Pan]
Entry No.: [095]
[SIGGRAPH 2004]
![Incorporating Principles and Examples from Art/Design and Film/Video into a CS Computer Graphics Course](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1999-SIGKids-Owen_Incorporating-Principles-and-Examples-from-Art-Design-and-Film-Video-into-a-CS-Computer-Graphics-Course-150x150.png)
Type: [Educator’s Forum]
Incorporating Principles and Examples from Art/Design and Film/Video into a CS Computer Graphics Course Presenter(s): [Owen]
[SIGGRAPH 1999]
![The Makings of a Successful Grant Proposal](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1997-SIGGRAPH-Image-Not-Available-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Educator’s Forum]
The Makings of a Successful Grant Proposal Presenter(s): [Brown] [Brown] [Cherniavsky] [Levitt] [McGrath] [Owen]
[SIGGRAPH 1997]
![WWW-Based Course for Computer Graphics and Scientific Visualization](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1995-SIGGRAPH-Image-Not-Available-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Educator’s Forum]
WWW-Based Course for Computer Graphics and Scientific Visualization Presenter(s): [Owen]
[SIGGRAPH 1995]
![Approaches to Teaching Introductory Computer Graphics](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1994-Panels-05-Approaches-to-Teaching-Introductory-Computer-Graphics-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Panels]
Approaches to Teaching Introductory Computer Graphics Organizer(s): [Larrondo-Petrie]
Presenter(s): [Bresenham] [Lansdown] [Laxer] [Owen]
Entry No.: [05]
[SIGGRAPH 1994]
![A Workshop on Computer Graphics for Undergraduate Faculty](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1991-SIGGRAPH-Image-Not-Available-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Educator’s Forum]
A Workshop on Computer Graphics for Undergraduate Faculty Organizer(s): [Brown]
Presenter(s): [Owen] [Miller]
[SIGGRAPH 1991]
![Teaching a Two-Quarter Computer Graphics Sequence](https://history.siggraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1991-SIGGRAPH-Image-Not-Available-150x150.jpg)
Type: [Educator’s Forum]
Teaching a Two-Quarter Computer Graphics Sequence Organizer(s): [Cunningham]
Presenter(s): [Owen]
[SIGGRAPH 1991]
Role(s):
- Awardee
- Conference Chair
- Course Organizer
- Course Presenter
- Educator's Forum Organizing Committee Chair/Co-Chair
- Educator's Forum Presenter
- Panel Presenter
- Panels Organizing Committee Chair/Co-Chair
- Poster Presenter
- Retrospective Presenter
- SIGKids Contributor
- Technical Paper Presenter