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| Wednesday 3 Feb. 2010 285 Baker Systems OSU Main Campus map |
Nadine Sarter, PhD Associate Professor University of Michigan Multimodal/Tactile Interfaces in Support of Attention Management in Event-Driven Data-Rich Domains Abstract: Operators in a wide range of highly complex data-rich work domains, such as aviation, military operations, and medicine face an increasing risk of data overload, which can lead to breakdowns in attention and interruption management. One promising approach to overcome these problems, as first suggested by Multiple Resource Theory, is the distribution of task-relevant data across multiple sensory channels, such as vision, audition, and touch. In particular, displays that communicate via the currently underutilized sense of touch can be expected to improve effective attention allocation and multitasking by offloading the visual and auditory modalities. Following a brief review of relevant theory, we will discuss research conducted in our laboratory that demonstrates some of the benefits of employing multimodal displays to support operator performance, as well as how some factors, such as information processing code, can modulate those benefits. In particular, we will present a recent study that investigated means of communicating real-time patient health data to anesthesiologists via patterns of vibrations while they perform a demanding set of concurrent tasks in a simulated operating room. Finally, some future research needs will be discussed. About the speaker: Professor Sarter teaches courses in cognitive ergonomics and human factors. Her main research interests include the design and evaluation of multimodal HCI and CSCW interfaces, human error and error management, attention management, and the design of decision support systems. Her research is conducted in application domains such as aviation, military operations, and the modern car cockpit. Professor Sarter is a member of the editorial boards for Human Factors, the International Journal of Aviation Psychology, and the Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments. more info about the speaker |
4:30-5:30 pm This event is part of the seminar series of OSUs Department of Integrated Systems Engineering. |
| Wednesday 3 March 2010 285 Baker Systems OSU Main Campus map |
Tony Smith Jackson, PhD Associate Professor Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Virginia Tech The Safety and Health Risk Divide in Agriculture Abstract: Safety and health practices and disease outcomes in agriculture occur disproportionately among Latino migrant workers. Cultural differences in risk perception, access to safety information and personal protective technology, and the economics of crop production are key contributors to the risk divide. As researchers, we also contribute to the risk divide by using approaches and methods that may not be culturally compatible with the needs of the populations under study. This presentation will focus on the practice of inclusive research methods and, in parallel, will present a field study in which three risk communication designs were tested among a sample of 96 Latino and non-Latino farm workers. The application of culture-based principles to the design of the risk communications demonstrated significant and unexpected results. In addition, the use of compatible methods and data checks will demonstrate the importance of ensuring valid comparisons and equitable benefits are key elements of research design. About the speaker: Dr. Smith-Jackson's primary research interests include system design, development, and evaluation using applied research on human information processing; safety and risk communications; cultural and communication ergonomics; and individual differences in cognition. more info about the speaker |
4:30-5:30 pm This event is part of the seminar series of OSU's Department of Integrated Systems Engineering. |
| Wednesday 5 May 2010 285 Baker Systems OSU Main Campus map |
Jack Dennerlein, PhD Associate Professor Harvard University About the speaker: Our research aims to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) through understanding the injury mechanisms based on hypothesis-driven laboratory and field studies using biomechanics, neuromuscular and exposure-response protocols and models. more info about the speaker |
4:30-5:30 pm This event is part of the seminar series of OSU's Department of Integrated Systems Engineering. |
| Wednesday 12 May 2010 285 Baker Systems OSU Main Campus map |
Ben-Tzion Karsh, PhD Associate Professor University of Wisconsin-Madison About the speaker: Ben-Tzion Karsh, PhD, is an associate professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The focus of his work is on using industrial and human factors engineering theories, design principles and methodologies to improve patient and health care employee safety and he has authored or co-authored over 100 journal articles, conference papers and book chapters on that and related subjects. more info about the speaker |
4:30-5:30 pm This event is part of the seminar series of OSU's Department of Integrated Systems Engineering. |
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