Dr. Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry is a Senior Specialist in the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering at Michigan State University. He has a background in computer science with expertise in machine vision, pattern recognition, and scientific image analysis. His work emphasizes developing computational tools that support interdisciplinary research across science and engineering domains. Dr. Colbry leads the SEE-Insight Lab, guiding research on exploratory and intelligent image understanding. In this role, he also mentors students and researchers while shaping the lab’s research direction and collaborative culture.

Jeff Siarto is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Media and Information at Michigan State University and currently serves as the Interim Director of the MSU User Experience (UXMS) program. He focuses on user-centered design and applied UX education, guiding students to think critically about usability and accessibility. As the lead of the Design & User Experience (DUX) Lab, he mentors interdisciplinary student teams working on real-world projects. Within the VIP program, he supports DUX teams by shaping design workflows and fostering collaborative, human-centered solutions. His leadership bridges academic learning with practical UX practice.