Arthur Kramer
I knew Professor George McConkie first as a graduate student at the University of Illinois and later as a colleague at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. During my time as a graduate student, in the 1970's, George was a supportive mentor who taught me both the important theory and applications of observing eye movements as a window into human cognition and brain function. Later when I became a faculty member at the University of Illinois I had the opportunity and pleasure as serving as a Co-Director of the Human Computer Interaction research group with George at the Beckman Institute. I learned from George how to be an effective and supportive Co-Director of our many faculty and students at the Beckman Institute - and also had the opportunity to collaborate with George on a number of federal grants and research projects.
I have been very fortunate that have had the opportunity to get to know and work with Professor George McConkie at the University of Illinois. RIP, my friend and colleague.
Art Kramer
