Human Factors Applications in Academic Settings

Members of this panel will discuss their work in applying Human Factors/Ergonomics in a unique field of application: Academia. Each panel member will give a short presentation describing how they have applied Human Factors/Ergonomics within academia to include: ensuring an adequate auditory environment, safety and injury prevention, office ergonomics, reducing attrition, examining backpack weight and laptop computer use of students, and “brain training” to reduce the effects of stress and improve academic performance. Each panelist will also talk about the role they envision for Human Factors/Ergonomics professionals within academic settings, from kindergarten through university level programs.