Run Huang

CS PhD @USC working in HCI

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@sadrasabourih @AKA_Rini @uscacelab @CSatUSC Also, shout out to @BrihiJ, @BaharloueiSina, @sayan__ghosh, and @_Tejas_S_ for their valuable feedback

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Ever wondered what your fellow researchers think of a paper you're reading? What if you could surf through peer insights without drowning in social media chaos?

Introducing SURF🏄, an interface to bring social media discussions into the paper-reading experience!
#UIST2025🧵(1/n)

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Finally, a huge thanks to my coauthors: Anna Katherine Zhao, Zeinabsadat Saghi, @sadrasabourih, and my advisor @AKA_Rini 🙌

@uscacelab @CSatUSC

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@sadrasabourih @AKA_Rini @uscacelab @CSatUSC Check out the paper for more details: https://t.co/F3Z1AqQ0Ca

I’ll be presenting at #UIST2025 in the “Creating and Navigating Documents” session on Sep 30th. Please come say hi if you are in Busan!

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Beyond better understanding, participants noted additional benefits: faster literature discovery and enhanced social engagement. Many envisioned SURF as a valuable supplement to traditional peer review. 🧵(8/n)

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We conducted a within-subjects study with 18 CS researchers. SURF significantly improved comprehension and increased participants' confidence in critically analyzing research. 🧵(7/n)