Independent Studies | University of Waterloo

Adam recently returned to Independent Studies after several years' hiatus. His primary area of study is music -- precisely what about music is unclear, but Adam is confident his studies will involve creation and technology, and ideally a connection to pressing social issues. Adam admits music is an" indulgent pursuit," and his real intent is to "move the needle forward on serious social issues and make the world a better place. :-) "

While pursuing his IS studies, Adam is also working full-time as a User Experience Designer at Google.org in San Francisco. He tells us:

"I have a small role in building projects to address global challenges like climate change adaptation, data transparency, and emergent issues in public health. Before my current appointment, I worked on Google Search user interfaces, am an art school dropout, a designer at Marketcircle (a Canadian business software firm), Research in Motion, and Apple. I am also a hack of a fire spinner, longboarder, and drummer.

And if any of what I'm interested in sounds interesting to you, please find me and get in touch!"

Adam Baker This page was last reviewed on September 26, 2011