The goal of the ACTUAL lab is to use the principles of cognitive psychology to effectively design and evaluate learning environments, human-computer interfaces, and the overall design and engineering process. The ACTUAL lab is located in Snell Hall, in the center of the OSU Corvallis campus.
Current projects being conducted within the ACTUAL Lab:
cognitive abilities and learning science
how do relevant visuospatial and attentional abilities impact the construction of mental models for science understanding? Should this change or affect how we instruct these learners?understanding workload and safety in UAV systems
how do the responsibilities of unmanned aerial systems affect human cognition and mental workload? How can we make these systems safer?advanced training of engineering aptitudes
using cutting edge technology liks virtual reality and augmented reality, how best can we design training systems for a variety of engineering contexts?usability of mobile devices and technology
does being 'on the go' always equal an accurate awareness of a situation? How can technology help us realize enhanced cognitive and perceptual performance?creativity and design
what is creativity and how can we encourage designers to produce novel or impactful solutions?perceptual factors and judgments
how do perceptual differences like lower resolution or quality impact attitudes and judgments about content?
