
Human factors involves the design of technologies and work environments to be compatible with human capabilities and limitations.
The graduate program in Human Factors and Applied Cognition (HFAC) provides instruction and research training, with an emphasis placed on developing a good understanding of cognitive theory, acquiring advanced methodological and statistical skills, and learning how to apply these tools to real-world human factors problems. We also have a vibrant academic-social community centered around our local chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES). Coursework and the research in our labs includes the following areas:
- Usability
- Human-system interaction
- Artificial intelligence
- Transportation
- Neuroimaging & eye-tracking
- Vigilance & multi-tasking
Please view the student handbook for more information.
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