Steve Mann

Steven Mann (born 1962) is a researcher and inventor best known for his work on computational photography, particularly wearable computing and high dynamic range imaging.

Early life and education

Mann holds a PhD in Media Arts (1997) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.Sc., B.Eng. and M.Eng. from McMaster University in 1987,1989 and 1992, respectively. He was also inducted into the McMaster University Alumni Hall of Fame, Alumni Gallery 2004, in recognition of his career as an inventor and teacher. While at MIT, in then Director Nicholas Negroponte's words "Steve Mann … brought the seed" that founded the Wearable Computing group in the Media Lab and "Steve Mann is the perfect example of someone … who persisted in his vision and ended up founding a new discipline." In 2004 he was named the recipient of the 2004 Leonardo Award for Excellence for his article "Existential Technology," published in Leonardo 36:1.

He is also General Chair of the IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society, Associate Editor of IEEE Technology and Society, is a licensed Professional Engineer, and Senior Member of the IEEE.

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Steve Mann (guitarist)

Steven Mann (May 2, 1943 – September 9, 2009) was an American songwriter and guitarist.

History

Mann broke onto the West Coast music scene in the 1960s. As a student at Valley State College in Los Angeles, Mann began to perform folk music at hootenannies and Los Angeles clubs like The Ash Grove and The Troubadour. He made a number of friends on the folk music scene, including Hoyt Axton, Judy Henske, Gail Garnet, Jimmy Rubin, and Terry Wadsworth (who later joined The New Christy Minstrels). In 1962 Mann was introduced to a young singer named Janis Joplin at an open mic performance at The Troubadour. Mann began accompanying Joplin on guitar and they performed at open mics around the Los Angeles area. They stopped performing together when Mann temporarily relocated to San Francisco. A full account of Mann's association with Janis Joplin can be found at . While in San Francisco, Mann also met singer/songwriter Ivan Ulz with whom he co-wrote two songs, one of which was recorded by Rod McKuen. Mann has also been linked to Margot St. James, Sonny Bono, Dr. John, Frank Zappa, and many more.

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Famous quotes by Steve Mann:

"Shoes and clothing damage our ability to survive naked in the wilderness."

"What I argue is that if I'm going to be held accountable for my actions that I should be allowed to record... my actions. Especially if somebody else is keeping a record of my actions."

"I started connecting things to my body during my childhood. I approached the computer as a mediating element, as a form of visual art."

"I'm completely against diminishing senior transportation in any way, or increasing the cost. We worked hard to increase the routes and added a second bus ... It's a great benefit for our seniors and I'm completely opposed to this."

"We want to try to manage or increase our revenue and reduce our expenditures as much as we can. We've been very good at that over the last several years."

"We're limited to that general area (Five Mile and Beck) because of the needs of the water system, ... This being a state-owned site, with an already existing utility easement right on the eastern border where we're proposing the tank, this made more sense."

"We're limited to that general area (Five Mile and Beck) because of the needs of the water system. This being a state-owned site, with an already existing utility easement right on the eastern border where we're proposing the tank, this made more sense."

"He recreated an art form that nobody would tell him. He mastered it and surpassed history. And it wasn't long before he was accepted as an artist."

"The measurements are based on the Golden Spiral."

"The lines and dimensions in the cases aren't based on your normal 8-by-10 (prints) but might be three by nine. These are natural dimensions and that helps it feel right."