The CHAT Lab is located in Gardner Hall on North Carolina State University's Main Campus. We aim to improve the performance and decision-making of human-automation teams. You can learn more about the lab by using the navigation tabs on the left.
**Applications for Fall 2026 matriculation are closed**
Interested in being a graduate student in the lab? I do plan to accept a new student for Fall 2026. Feel free to email me at colleen_patton@ncsu.edu with your CV and a brief note about your interest in the lab.
We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2026 term.
Interested in becoming an undergraduate research assistant through PSY499? Fill out this form. You will need your CV/resume to complete the form. You should expect to see a response within one week during the semester. If you do not see a response, be sure to check your spam folder or follow up with Dr. Patton.
Please note: Undergraduates are expected to enroll in at least one PSY499 credit for their first semester in the lab. A minimum of 3 hours per week for one semester is required for all research assistants, regardless of credit registration. Commitment to the lab for more than one semester is strongly encouraged.