Human Computer Interaction

Cognitive Psychology, Ethics, Human Computer Interaction

The Effects of Urgent Facebook Interaction on User Well-being

Introduction Social media networks have changed the way individuals communicate by increasing the number of people with which a user can interact without dependency on…

Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors

Emerging tech for Mission Critical Technologies

This article was originally published in Iowa State University’s Human Computer Interaction April 2019 Newsletter. The International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) took place March 4 – 8…

Human Computer Interaction

An Introduction to Deep Learning

Deep Learning The definition of deep learning can be described not by what is, but what is not. Deep learning is not instructionist in nature, which focuses learning…

Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors

An Introduction to GOMS

When humans use computer systems, they perform tasks, which can be decomposed into smaller goals, operators, methods, and selection rules. In an ideal system, each goal is achieved as…

AR/VR, Cognitive Psychology, Human Computer Interaction

The fight against the Noosphere

Jaron Lanier’s book, You Are Not a Gadget, has ignited controversy as it criticizes the current climate of technology, and specifically, the Internet. Responsible for popularizing…

Cognitive Psychology, Human Computer Interaction

Goal framing adherence on activity trackers (Part 1)

As part of research, I am particularly interested in adherence to weight loss plans wearable technology devices. I will break this research down into three…

AR/VR, Human Computer Interaction

Implications of the first VR Code of Ethics

Applications of virtual reality (VR) are rapidly growing outside of strictly game-based experiences for entertainment. This technology has already shown promising applications in the medical, military, educational,…

Cognitive Psychology, Human Computer Interaction

Universal design for autism

Population diversity presents many challenges when developing systems that are available for use to ALL audiences. Universal design applies to how systems can be designed…

Cognitive Psychology, Human Computer Interaction

Objective-based design

Usability guru, Don Norman, has a great list called “The Seven Stages of Action” that describes the psychology behind how an individual preforms a task. More…