Katie Solliday’s project examines ongoing accessibility challenges in the U.S., despite the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Through literature review, surveys and interviews with individuals with disabilities, the study identifies persistent barriers to accessibility. Recommendations for redesigning selected spaces are proposed to create more inclusive, navigable environments for all users. Sponsor

Janella San Juan examines how situational awareness impacts aviation safety, particularly for student pilots facing high cognitive demands and multitasking challenges. This study reviews existing literature on decision-support systems and situational awareness tools used in flight training. The findings highlight opportunities to improve training strategies and bridge gaps in developing effective situational awareness for novice…

Natalie Rodriguez evaluates and updates the content of the Laboratory for Energy and Power Solutions Microgrid Bootcamp, a recurring three-day training program designed for beginners. Using survey data collected from past participants and applying a human systems engineering lens, the project identifies outdated materials and recommends improvements to enhance learning retention. The goal is to…

Briana Montoya’s project addresses alarm fatigue in healthcare settings, where constant emergency signals overstimulate medical staff and disrupt patient comfort. The WristList concept proposes a smartwatch-style device that lists only the alarms relevant to assigned patients. By filtering alerts, the system aims to reduce environmental noise, improve staff responsiveness and enhance the overall care environment. …

Hannah Mileson explores how aesthetic human factors engineering extends beyond traditional usability to examine psychological responses to design by establishing an extensive literature review. The project analyzes the relationship between aesthetics and usability, drawing on theories and methodologies within human factors engineering. The work emphasizes that successful design must both perform effectively and evoke positive…

This team aims to research and identify effective methods for creating constructive online communities that foster helpful interactions, minimize toxicity and promote meaningful discussion and understanding among users. Sponsor

This team’s literature review examines approaches to reducing automation bias in artificial intelligence medical imaging due to missing demographic data on race and sex. It explores how these biases impact clinician trust and diagnostic accuracy, particularly for women and racial minorities. The findings will guide future experimental designs to address these issues. Sponsor

This team addresses parking issues at ASU’s Polytechnic campus, where limited spaces and traffic congestion create stress for students and faculty. Using human systems engineering principles and surveys, the team will identify pain points and propose data-driven solutions for improved parking efficiency, presenting findings through a poster with redesign suggestions. Sponsor

This team focuses on linguistically diverse teams, where varying native languages can complicate communication. However, research suggests that, with proper management, linguistic diversity can enhance team adaptability and success. This literature review aims to explore how language influences thought and develop a framework for effectively managing and leveraging linguistic diversity in teams. Sponsor

This team’s project focuses on measuring task switching and multitasking, examining how these methods assess performance and the cognitive costs associated with multitasking. The team will explore three domains: user interfaces, both combat and commercial pilots and medical systems. The goal is to highlight the value of multitasking across different fields, demonstrating its past applications…