learning, aging, & cognitive ergonomics lab

Students Working in the Lab

Graduate Students

  • Michelle Bryant
  • Michelle graduated from NCSU in 2005 and is now pursing her PhD. She is interested in cognitive training and designing for the older adult population.

  • Chris Kelly
  • Chris is pursuing his PhD in Human Factors Engineering/Ergonomics. He is interested in studying human-computer interaction and cognitive training, both specifically in older populations.

  • Mary Luong
  • Mary is pursuing her PhD in Human Factors. Her research interests include human-computer interaction with a specific focus on cognition and improving human learning through technology.

  • Laura Whitlock
  • Laura is pursuing her PhD in Human Factors. She is interested in the field of human-computer interaction, especially the areas of performance enhancement and training within a virtual environment.

Undergraduate Students

  • John Sprufera
  • John is a psychology major at NC State University interested in Human Factors and Ergonomics. He would like to pursue a PhD in Psychology.

Research Assistants

  • J.D. Slatta
  • J.D. gradutaed from Guilford College with BA in Psychology. He is a volunteer in the lab and hopes to attend graduate school in 2010.