Partner With Us

Some of our most transformative moments have come not from experiments, but from partnerships, such as when a clinician shared a pressing challenge that our research could address. At the HFAN research group, we welcome partnerships with educators, clinicians, researchers, institutions, and organizations who share our commitment to discovery and human-centered impact. If you're interested in co-developing educational tools, applying our eye-tracking methods to new contexts, or creating high-impact learning opportunities for students, please reach out. 

Connect with us by emailing Dr. Robert Alexander with a short note about your interest and what kind of collaboration you envision. We’re excited to learn more about your goals, and to imagine what we can build together.

Clinicians & Healthcare Teams

Our research has been applied to improve medical education and clinical decision-making. Let's work together to train the next generation of health professionals more effectively and ethically.

Industry and Corporations

Mission-aligned companies can sponsor research, supporting high-impact research by joining us in applying eye-tracking and cognitive science in innovative ways. We can work to develop new products or solve business challenges (such as developing new training tools or expertise assessment systems). Our students and faculty bring creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of human behavior to every project. If you're building something that could benefit from human-centered insight, we'd love to hear from you.

Community Colleges, High Schools, and Access Initiatives

Are you part of a program that supports students in research or career exploration? We’re committed to broadening participation in science and creating meaningful research experiences for students from all backgrounds. If your program supports early-career learners, we could co-create outreach opportunities or workshops with you. From structured mentorship to project-based learning, we’re passionate about helping students grow into confident scholars and professionals.

Nonprofits & Advocacy Organizations

We’re proud to work with organizations committed to education, equity, and human wellbeing. Whether you’re building accessible educational resources or exploring research-informed advocacy, we’re here to listen, learn, and lend our expertise. Together, we can make science more inclusive and more impactful.

Fellow Researchers

Are you exploring questions related to human perception, cognition, or learning? We welcome opportunities to partner on research, particularly where mentorship, training, or technology development are involved. Let’s share ideas, methods, or even co-mentor students across institutions. We believe in science as a shared journey, and we’re stronger when we walk it together. If you are seeking a partner for a collaborative grant proposal, please reach out. We bring a strong student training model and a track record of successful interdisciplinary work.