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1.1.1.1 Human Computer Interaction
The study of human computer interaction with the goal of improving that interaction to make #bubblec('interface', 'really only the interface or the whole application/system? What exactly is an interface? -- Try to avoid phrases or catchwords and instead try to describe concepts (when possible)') more user friendly.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human-computer_interaction

1.1.1.1 Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
The study of supporting collaborative work through computer technology.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CSCW

1.1.1.1 Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL)
Grown out of CSCW, this study focuses more on education rather than business.

http://www.edb.utexas.edu/csclstudent/dhsiao/theories.html

1.1.1.1 Design of Interactive Systems
Designing systems with the intent to make them useful and usable for target users.

http://www.interactionarchitect.com/knowledge/article19991111shd.htm

1.1.1.1 Participatory Design
Design process focused on user feedback to create a usable product. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Participatory_design

1.1.1.1 User Modeling
Research focused on developing a model of the user's goals and plans with particular software.

http://www.cis.udel.edu/~carberry/user_modeling.html

1.1.1.1 Educational Gaming (Serious Games)
Games that are designed with the intent to educate the user.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_game

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serious_game

This field is particularly interesting to me because I hope to continue working in the gaming industry when I graduate.
Also close to this field, is the study of medical gaming. Games are being created to help combat medical issues. Whether it's
rehabilitating cognitive functions or helping sustain good memory through puzzle games. This study has to do with DSS because
it is keeping the users as the main focus and tailoring the software to their needs.