People

Graduate Students

 

Emily Hartkop

Emily graduated from the University of Dayton with an M.A. in 2017 and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Factors and Applied Cognition. Emily is primarily interested in cognitive and perceptual changes with expertise in both real-world and virtual environments, and the use of interactive technology in education.

 

W. Braxton Hicks

Braxton graduated from The College of William and Mary 2015 with a B.S in Human Factor Physics, and again in 2016 with a M.S. in Financial Accounting. Braxton is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Human Factors and Applied Cognition and is primarily interested in cognitive development within the areas of training and feedback.

Emily Jackson – CV

Emily graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in psychology, human relations, and studio arts. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Factors and Applied Cognition. Emily is primarily interested in individual differences in learning complex tasks, particularly the contribution of working memory capacity.

Mitchell McDonald

Mitchell graduated from The United States Military Academy, WestPoint 2011 with a B.S. in Engineering Psychology, and again in 2016 from University of Missouri S&T with a M.S. in Engineering Management. Mitchell is working on a M.S. in Human Factors and Applied Cognition.

Imani Murph – CV

Imani graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a B.A. in Psychology in 2017, and again in 2020 with a M.S. in Human Factors from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Human Factors and Applied Cognition and is interested in AR/VR, perception and attention.

Mak Pryor

Mak graduated from New College of Florida in 2013 and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Factors and Applied Cognition. Mak is interested in visual perception and aging, and how older adults interact with the world.

Khalaeb Richardson

Khalaeb graduated from NC State University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2020, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Human Factors and Applied Cognition. He is interested in tailoring training and technology to individuals, as well as VR/AR.

 

 

Lab Director

Anne Collins McLaughlin – CV

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Education

Ph.D., Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007

M.S., Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003

B.A., Double major:Psychology & English, Trinity University, 1998

Dr. McLaughlin also Co-Directs the Gains Through Gaming Lab with Dr. Jason Allaire.

Research Interests

  • Motivation for cognitively complex activities
  • Age-related changes in cognitive abilities
  • Learning at older ages
  • Training to use technology
  • Cognitive ergonomics
  • Training for maintenance of cognitive ability

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