Human Factors Minute (Presented By: Human Factors Cast)

People who identify as LGBTQIAP+ have a higher risk of mental and physical health challenges as compared to the general population. These include sexually transmitted diseases, substance use, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, bullying, isolation, rejection, anxiety, depression, and suicide. Health care providers may lack adequate training on the specific needs and challen

Scalar Expectancy Theory, or SET, is an important model of animal timing behavior credited to John Gibbon in the late 1900s. The idea of SET is that animals have an internal clock and particular memory and decision-making processes, which explains why their behavior can be temporally controlled using fixed-interval reinforcement. The scalar part of SET comes from how animals compar

This week on the show, we talk about how a Google engineer claimed their AI was “Sentient” AI. We also answer some questions from the community about research Ethics and presenting information to the public, the pros and cons of going to grad school for HCI/UX/Human Factors, and proofreading reports. pisode Link: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/249 (https://www.humanfactorsc

Did you know that the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society furthers their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through Affinity Groups that create opportunities for community, mentoring, and support based on areas of collective identity? These groups aim to challenge the Human Factors and Ergonomics industry while advancing science to combat long standing social disparitie

The Industrial Environmental Association-or the IEA. is a non-profit that serves manufacturing companies in Southern California. The Association advocates on behalf of industry to promote responsible environmental legislation and to facilitate environmental compliance for companies through training and educational opportunities. As a result, Its members are recognized as experts in

This week on the show, we talk about a new study on society’s readiness for AI ethical decision making. We also answer some questions from the community about how to deal with ‘know it alls’, what to do in a horrible interview experience, and discuss the merits of SEO being user research. Episode Link:https://www.humanfactorscast.media/248 (https://www.humanfactorscast.media/

HFC Pride content: https://www.humanfactorscast.media/blog/pride-2022/ (https://www.humanfactorscast.media/blog/pride-2022/) In celebration of pride month, how can designers create LGBTQIAP+ inclusive interfaces, websites, and products? Inclusivity can create not just a welcoming environment for the community, but it can improve the experience for allies as well through setting

Did you know the The Department of Defense Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group is composed of 19 sub Technical Advisory Groups? One of those is the Modeling and Simulation SubTAG The Modeling and Simulation SubTAG's mission’s is to provide a method for improving awareness of human factors modeling and simulation in government personnel. "Modeling and Simulation" to

This week on the show, we talk about the Transportation Research Board’s new Construction Safety and Phasing Plans tool. We also answer some questions from the community about UX Research being recession proof, how much internships add to your ability to qualify for full-time roles, and discuss the questions you should be asking Product Managers before starting research projects.

...and now for another Human Factors Minute! In recent years, leaders and organizations within Human Factors, HCI, and UX have focused efforts on improving inclusivity throughout the fields. While these efforts have not gone unnoticed, the lack of diversity, specifically the inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community, persists. In our research, we found a limited availability of resourc