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The year 2003 started off with some pretty exciting activities, and after a seemingly longer winter than usual, now it is April and we are in the midst of spring. Look at it on the good side. Our unusually cold and snowy winter in the Baltimore-Washington DC area permitted us to all try out our ergonomically designed snow shovels this year. We still had snow on the ground as late as March 31st – yegads!
With Dr. Debbie Boehm-Davis’ help, on January 27th we had a fine pizza party and tour of the George Mason University Applied Research in Cognition and Human Factors (ARCH) laboratory. The students’ and professors’ enthusiasm for their research work is obvious, and the whole educational experience at GMU is so highly commendable. If you have not interacted with this great bunch of human factors enthusiasts, you ought to do so soon.
Our co-sponsorship with APA Division 21 and 19 of the annual Midyear Human Factors Psychology Symposium was a big success – again! It took place March 6th-7th at Fort Belvoir. See David Schroeder’s column on that score, and do visit the three sponsors’ web sites in about a month when the abstracts are posted. Div. 21’s web site still has last year’s 2002 abstracts posted if that interests you.
And if you missed our March 6th Potomac Chapter dinner meeting at Ft. Belvoir you missed a good one. See the article describing Dr. Mike Russo talk on Air Force C-141 pilots in this Users’ Perspective.
Our Potomac Chapter leadership remains a big part of this annual midyear symposium, as Doug Griffith is APA Div. 21 President Elect and, therefore, is in charge of the March 2004 symposium. He has chosen to return the symposium to the Fort Belvoir venue for a third year in a row. John Ruffner, also a Div. 21 member, has volunteered to serve as the overall program chairperson for the meeting.
Our military forces are again in the midst of a war in the distant lands of the Mideast. War in Iraq II has given us viewers from afar a living room-TV-eye’s view, complete with embedded reporters and photographers, and innovations and applications of high tech telecommunications. The high tech weaponry and sensor systems that the military forces are demonstrating before our very eyes are indeed impressive and fascinating. How much human engineering must have gone into their design?
There are, of course, plenty of examples of other "human factors design principles" at work here too. Did you notice how quickly the coalition forces shed their chemical protective clothing (MOPP IV) as soon as the ambient temperatures reached over 90 degrees? Predicting effects of MOPP IV on military performance is a topic near to my own previous work. I gave a technical presentation on this very topic to a select federal audience in Crystal City this past April 2nd.
How many friendly fire incidents have we been learning about, and how many of them have huge human factors design or procedural implications to them? The night vision systems are great, but what about those sand storms? And the lack of potable water at times, mostly for the Iraqis, portrays how tentative and risky all this war business really is. What about the countless special operations missions that we are inquisitive about? And, of course, the psychological operations? Who is actually being "psyched out" here? The enemy forces? The populace of Iraq? The embedded reporters and the many hired TV analysts? Or the many TV viewers, that’s us, and the Europeans who can’t seem to make up their minds if they are with us or against us?
All this war time experience provides for lots of HFE material to discuss at the next Dept. of Defense Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group (DoD HFE TAG) meeting No. 49 in Augusta, GA, 12-15 May 2003.
The Federation of Behavioral, Psychological, and Cognitive Sciences (FBPCS) [see my column in the January 2003 Users’ Perspective newsletter] will hold another FORM (Forum for Research Management) on April 10th at the APA building in Washington DC on the topic of: "Translating Basic Research into Application." Most FORMs are summarized on the FBPCS web site at: www.thefederationonline.org
We are pleased to announce that Michael Eidelkind has accepted the Executive Committee’s unanimous nomination to fill the Chapter Treasurer role after Jim Fulbrook had to bow out a few months ago. Mike is still our Membership Chairperson as well. We all thank you, Mike.
There are a few vacancies in Chapter leadership positions, [see the Officers and Committees listing elsewhere in this newsletter], so if you have an interest in leadership or chapter governance please let me or John Ruffner know, and we will get you more involved. This year we will have elections for next year’s officers and members of the executive committee in three (3) categories: President-Elect, Secretary-Elect, and Director at Large. As the immediate Past President, John will be handling the election. So if you know a worthy candidate, or if you yourself would like to be nominated to run for elective office, please let me or John Ruffner know that too.
Come out and attend some of our up-coming Chapter meetings. The next one is announced in this newsletter. If you have good ideas for locations and topics you would like to hear about at a chapter meeting, volunteer that as well. As a matter of fact, we are looking for a volunteer to fulfill the role of Chapter Meeting Program director, as that spot is presently empty.
By: Gerald P. Krueger, Ph.D., CPE
President, Potomac Chapter HFES
Email: JerryKrueg@aol.com
Upcoming Potomac Chapter April Dinner Meeting to Feature Jeff Fernandez
Meeting Date: April 30, 2003
Location: Joe Theismann’s Restaurant, 1800 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA ,Restaurant Phone: (703) 739-0777
Speaker: Jeffrey E. Fernandez, Ph.D., CPE, PE, Senior Managing Engineer at Exponent, Alexandria, VA, will talk on: "Human Factors Support in Litigation: Biomechanical Assessment of Injuries"
Dr. Fernandez, an industrial engineer, is best known for his work as a professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Wichita State University. He has consulted extensively on ergonomics and biomechanics evaluations of industrial workplaces, control of cumulative trauma disorders and manual materials handling, ergonomics training and development of ergonomic programs. Three years ago, Jeff joined Exponent in Alexandria where he has been doing a considerable amount of human factors in litigation work, as well as working extensively on ergonomics aspects of the Army's Objective Force Warrior program. His talk on April 30th will address his human factors work in litigation.
Potomac Chapter to CoSponsor May Dinner Meeting with Other Local Professional Groups
Stimulating Technology Development Through SBIR/STTR
Thursday May 15, 2003 Evening Meeting
Presenter: Robert Brooke, Virginia Center for Innovative Technology
Cosponsors:
American Society for Technical Innovation (ASTI)
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), National Capital Chapter
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Washington, DC Chapter
Technology Transfer Society (TTS) Washington, DC Chapter
Potomac Chapter of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (POC HFES)
The Small Business Technology Research Program (STTR), and the Small Business Innovation Research program (SBIR) are arguably the most important and underestimated sources of financing for tech-based ventures in the USA (especially for inventors, startup firms, and early stage small businesses). There is over $1.5 billion dollars awarded as grants every year to stimulate technological innovation and provide opportunities for small business.
Robert Brooke, Virginia Center for Innovative Technology (CIT), will present an overview of SBIR and STTR plus related assistance from CIT. Additionally there will be brief presentations by Virginia Tech faculty involved in SBIR/STTR, private sector SBIR recipients, and a Federal Agency SBIR Program Manager.
Robert Brooke a CIT Program Manager for the Federal & State Partnership Program (FAST) which supports education on SBIR/STTR grants, works to increase the number of SBIR/STTR applicants, and supports commercialization of SBIR/STTR technology.
During the buffet hour, Assistant Dean Pamela Kurstedt will present an overview of the Northern Virginia Graduate Center.
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2003
Time: 6:30 PM - Registration / Networking, 7:00 PM - Buffet, 8:00 PM - Program, 09:00 PM – Adjourn
Price: Sandwich Buffet and Presentation - $14.00
(full-time Industrial and Systems Engineering student members - no charge)
Presentation Only: No Charge
Place: Northern Virginia Graduate Center
7054 Haycock Rd. (off Leesburg Pike, Rt. 7, immediately south of Rt. 66)
(West Falls Church Metro Station)
Falls Church, VA
Reservations and Registration:
To ensure adequate seating, please contact Neal Schmeidler by Tuesday, May 13, to register and make reservations for seating. Contact Neil by telephone (703-827-8976) or email neal@omni-engineering.com.
Call today, and reserve your seat! Invite your boss... a friend...
March Mid-Year Human Factors Psychology Symposium a Huge Success
The American Psychological Association (APA) Division 21 (Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology) and Division 19 (Military), in conjunction with the Potomac Chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, hosted the Annual Midyear Human Factors Psychology Symposium March 6th and 7th, 2003 at the Fort Belvoir Officer’s Club, in picturesque Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The theme for this year’s symposium was Measuring and Maintaining Performance in Complex Environments. The annual midyear symposium provides an outstanding forum for presenters and attendees who are interested in research designed to assess human performance on the battlefield, in military and civilian aviation, air traffic control, and other complex work environments. This year a special emphasis was placed on advances in the measurement of operator performance and human error.
Over 100 professionals and students participated in the meeting. Scientists and students from the University of Central Florida made presentations focused on "Optimizing Cognitive Readiness Under Combat Conditions," based on Army-supported research. Presentations by scientists from the FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, the William J. Hughes Technical Center, and Northrup Grumman Mission Systems were focused on "Measuring and Maintaining Performance in Air Traffic Control." "Cutting-edge Research from the Military Academies – U.S. Military Academy and USAF Academy" was the theme for presentations by professors and students from the U.S. Military Academies. Research conducted in support of the Navy by scientists at Pacific Science and Engineering Group emphasized "Knowledge Web (K-Web): Improving Knowledge Exchange During Operation Enduring Freedom." Scientists from the FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute and the University of Illinois’s Institute of Aviation described research surrounding general aviation pilot performance "Measuring and Maintaining Performance in Flight."
A student poster session was also included as an integral part of the meeting. Division 19 provided recognition for the best undergraduate student paper, the best undergraduate poster, and the best graduate student paper. Over 100 students and scientists participated in the sessions. The following were recipients of the Division 19 awards:
Graduate Poster - Jennifer Ross, University of Central Florida – Performance, workload, and stress with temporal and spatial task demands.
Undergraduate Paper - Jennie Hattman and Michelle Kracht, U.S. Military Academy – Measuring situational awareness in the field and assessing its relationship to hardiness in field training exercises: A twofold study.
Undergraduate Poster – Simon Boyd, Mark Juntunen, and Kelly Schachtler, U.S. Military Academy – Effect of cueing and presence of a distracting task on detecting change in battle icons.
The student presentations were of uniformly high quality and the poster session provided an excellent venue for direct interactions with students regarding their research and a sharing of additional research opportunities.
An APA policy hour with Drs. Heather Kelly, Senior Legislative and Federal Affairs Officer, and Dianne Marantano, Director of Psychology in the Workplace, provided attendees with up-to-date information regarding efforts to promote behavioral research in the U.S. legislature and the status of issues of concern for research scientists. A question and answer session included a discussion regarding recent concerns associated with proposed Institution Review Board (IRB) legislation.
Dr. Scott Shappell from the FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute served as the overall program chair for the meeting. He developed an excellent meeting that was well attended and provided cutting-edge research on performance measurement issues in air traffic control, general aviation, the battle field, and in other military settings. Plans are underway for the 2004 midyear symposium. The meeting will be held around the same time of the year (March) and again at the Ft. Belvoir Officers’ Club. Look for the announcement to prepare for the next midyear’s symposium.
The program agenda for this symposium is still positioned on the web sites of all three sponsors: APA Div. 21, 19 and Potomac Chapter HFES. The organizers of the symposium intend to post the abstracts from all presentations on those web sites in the near future. Be sure to look for them.
David Schroeder, Ph.D.
President of APA Division 21
LTC Mike Russo Was Speaker at March 6th Potomac Chapter HFES Meeting
In conjunction with our co-sponsorship of the Annual Midyear Human Factors Psychology Symposium at Fort Belvoir, VA, our guest dinner speaker was Dr. Michael Russo, a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Russo presented a very entertaining, thought provoking, and timely talk entitled: "Visual Neglect by Pilots in a Simulated Overnight C-141 Flight." Mike showed us photos of an Air Force high fidelity C141B simulator used to train pilots on the task of air refueling. Mike and his colleagues at WRAIR examined flight simulator performance of 8 US Air Force pilots on a simulated overnight flight, while they performed a number of aerial refueling missions.
To refuel, a C141B pilot is expected to maneuver into a position behind and below a fuel containing tanker aircraft. The tanker used in the simulator is an accurate scale model of a KC135 airframe. This is a sustained work scenario in which small errors occurring over brief periods may result in catastrophic mission failure. The researchers installed a Lateral Visual Field Test (LVFT) device into the dashboard of the simulator and presented the pilots with secondary tasks to detect peripheral light stimuli and to verbally acknowledge their intermittent presence. Pilots exhibited significant visual neglect beginning at about 19 hours of continuous wakefulness, supporting their hypothesis that some visual performance failures may occur with sleep deprivation for reasons apart from falling asleep.
Mike presented some digital video camera shots of pilots’ eyes drooping, blinking, even closing, and co-related those scenes with the obvious drift of the C141 aircraft from under the refueling boom from the tanker shown above his windscreen. Mike showed comparative data from ground vehicle drivers as well. A very lively discussion ensued concerning the possible explanations for the data and the influences of experimental design. This was a highly entertaining, educational, and timely presentation, given that the Air Force has undertaken lengthy flight missions to move aircraft and supplies to the Mideast. There were twenty-seven attendees at this dinner meeting, including many of the principal presenters at the psychology symposium held earlier that same day.
January Chapter Meeting Featured Latest GMU ARCH Lab Research
At the Potomac Chapter’s January, 2003 meeting, we were treated to a tour of the new facilities and latest research projects in the Applied Research in Cognition and Human Factors (ARCH) Lab at George Mason University. The ARCH Lab, part of the Psychology Department at GMU, forms a bridge between cognitive theory and applications. Dr. Debbie Boehm-Davis summarized the numerous exciting research projects that are in progress. On the theory side, they are involved in research on spoken and written language processing, visual attention, strategic control of basic cognitive processes, modeling (using connectionist, stochastic, and production rule approaches) and the development of computational architectures of perception, cognition, and action. The group has applied this theory in domains such as human-computer interaction, aviation, driving, synthetic environments, and computer programming.
This was followed by an open house, with posters and demonstrations of some current projects:
HCIL 20th Anniversary Open House to be Held at College Park
University of Maryland
Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory
20th Annual Symposium & Open House
May 29-30, 2003
http://www.cs.umd.edu/hcil/soh
The HCIL's 20th Annual Symposium & Open House activities will be held on Thursday, May 29 (Tutorials and Workshops) and Friday, May 30 (Talks and Demonstrations) at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Come hear the presentations, participate in the discussions, and see the latest human-computer interaction research and technologies!
A reception will follow the workshops and tutorials.
To encourage student participation we offer free registration, without the material package, to full time students.
Previous symposiums have attracted between 200 and 250 attendees.
For more information, go to http://www.cs.umd.edu/hcil/soh
Human Systems Integration Symposium 2003 (HSIS 2003)
Today's military Program Managers are challenged to provide systems able to incorporate tomorrow's technology to enhance human and total system performance while reducing total ownership costs. This symposium will bring together an internationally renowned collection of experts to discuss the issues of developing and applying human systems integration principles, methods, tools and measures to 21st century joint or maritime systems. The importance of addressing human performance in systems led the Chief of Naval Operations to require U. S. Navy organizations to incorporate the application of human systems integration concepts in platform and systems acquisitions. Human centered design and engineering concepts are being applied as well in the U.S. Coast Guard Deepwater Program, the Army's MANPRINT Process was adopted to accomplish many of these goals, and the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps are pursuing similar objectives. Other countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands have made significant progress in this arena. HSIS 2003 will provide a forum for sharing technologies, approaches and lessons learned in the application of the important and rapidly developing discipline of human systems integration.
To register, visit the symposium website, www.navalengineers.org/Events/HSIS2003/HSIS.htm. A detailed agenda can be found there as well.
CoSponsors:
American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE)
Surface Navy Association (SNA)
ASN RDA Chief Engineer (CHENG)
MANPRINT Directorate, Department of the Army
Acquisition & Environmental Planning, Air Force
Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SNAME)
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
International Council of System Engineering (INCOSE)
Human Computer Interface
A.C. Coy
Pittsburgh, PA
Human-Computer Interface positions with the following background: Permanent position/Pittsburgh Pa. $50-60K base salary BOE, BS degree in human-computer interaction, human factors engineering, cognitive psychology, or other HCI-related field Must possess an excellent knowledge of user interface standards, tools, methods, and industry guidelines Will be responsible for researching users' needs and design solutions to meet those needs Will carry out user and requirements analysis, defining a conceptual framework for interfaces, building prototypes and analyzing designs.
About A.C.Coy:
A.C.Coy provides Technical Consulting Solutions to various concerns throughout the United States. Our service offerings include: contracting, contract to hire and full time placements. For further information on A.C. Coy, please visit our website at: www.accoy.com.
Human Factors Engineer
Advanced Management Technology Inc.
Arlington, VA
AMTI is seeking a Human Factors Specialist in anticipation of a contract award from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Position Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Apply the knowledge base, techniques, and tools of human factors engineering to the analysis, design, and evaluation of complex air traffic control systems and operations.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Applied Experimental Psychology, Engineerring Psychology, Ergonomics or related field. Master’s degree prefered. Two years experience applying human factors engineering functions in a system development environment. CPE/CEA certification or eligibility preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities: Thorough understanding of the system development process and the integration of HFE within that process. Ability to generate analytic data, translate data into critical design considerations, and achieve effective interface design. Ability to function as a member of a product team. Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Desired Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the FAA system development process, the national air traffic control system, and air traffic control users and maintainers. MS Office tools.
AMTI considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
AMTI requires a Pre-Employment Background Investigation
User Interface Specialist
Blackboard Inc.
Washington, DC
Blackboard is the leading provider of Internet software and
infrastructure to the e-Education market. Founded in 1997, Blackboard
Inc. is the largest Internet software company headquartered in
Washington, DC. What began as collaboration with the students and
faculty at Cornell University has grown into a user base of more than
3.5 million people. Described by Washingtonian Magazine as "energetic"
and "a great place to learn and grow," Blackboard offers a chance to
work with innovative technologies and leaders in the field.
Blackboard is seeking a UI Specialist to help design future releases of Blackboard. The User Interface Specialist will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and documenting user interface specifications for a Web-based e-Learning application used by millions of faculty, students, and administrators around the world. This position is a great opportunity to work with a small team and to have a significant impact on end users.
The primary areas of responsibility for this position are:
Qualifications:
If you are interested in applying for the position, please send your resume both inline and attached as a word document to Donnie Small (dsmall@blackboard.com) with the subject line "UI Specialist DC." A "cover letter" introducing yourself within the email is also appreciated, as are samples of previous work in whatever form.
General Engineer with a great deal of Human Factors related work
U.S. Coast Guard
Washington, DC
We have a postion opening up in the DC area for which some of the HFES
members may be interested. The simplest and best way for someone to get information about the position is at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/a9uscg.htm.
The position number is 03-0370-HQCK-D1.
Usability Research Position
U.S. Census Bureau
Washington D.C. area
Applications and nominations are invited for one senior or intermediate research position in usability at the U.S. Census Bureau. The senior position of Principal Researcher involves research, consulting, and directing the work of less experienced researchers. It requires a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field and a substantial record of original research in human-computer interaction including publications. The 2002 salary range is $78,265-$119,682 depending on qualifications and experience. An intermediate level position would require a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field and significant consulting and research in the behavioral sciences. The 2002 salary range is $55,694-$86,095 depending on qualifications and experience.
The Census Bureau’s Usability Laboratory maintains an active program of human-computer interaction research and service for Census Bureau applications. The Usability Laboratory sponsors and conducts research to discover good design principles and evaluation methods for human-computer interactions. We put the principles and methods into practice by constructing and evaluating user interfaces that maximize human capabilities and satisfaction. Recent service projects have focused on the design and evaluation of user interfaces to electronic questionnaires, knowledge databases, and data dissemination web sites at the Census Bureau. We assist projects in implementing the user-centered design process, including user profiling, task analysis, setting usability goals, creating design guidelines, quick testing of early prototypes, expert or heuristic reviews, usability testing, and post-release performance monitoring. Recent R&D efforts have addressed remote usability testing, guidelines and style guides, eye tracking, map-based interfaces to statistical data, navigating electronic questionnaires, error messages for electronic questionnaires, and response rates to surveys with web questionnaire options. The researcher must have good communication and personal skills.
For further information or to start the application process, please contact Manuel de la Puente, Assistant Division Chief for Survey Methodology, Human Factors and Usability Research Group, Statistical Research Division, Census Bureau, Washington, DC 20233-9100 or manuel.de.la.puente@census.gov, or call 301-457-4997. U.S. citizenship is required. The Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Human Factors Engineers
Crown Communications, Inc.
Washington, DC
Crown Communications, Inc., a dynamic and growing information technology firm, is seeking 1 - 2 highly qualified Human Factors professionals. Openings are available in the D.C. area. We are looking for people with a minimum of 2 years experience to provide human factors support to developing air traffic control related software. These positions require conducting human factors studies and analysis, rapid prototyping, requirements development, operational test and evaluation, technical writing and interfacing with the customer.
Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in computer - human interface design and evaluation. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are essential. Master's degree in Human Factors, Experimental Psychology, Industrial Engineering, or related field is required. Knowledge of the software development process, ability to work well with software developers and rapid software prototyping skills are highly desirable. More senior staff will have proven experience with software development and Air Traffic Control development projects. For junior staff, software development and Air Traffic Control experience is preferable.
For more information about Crown Consulting, Inc. see our web site at http://www.crownci.com.
Competitive salary & excellent benefits. Please send resume. Include salary requirements, salary history and position code to: 202-785-2626, attn: Code DC-HFES-HE, or email in MS format to hr@crownci.com or mail to Crown Consulting, Attn: Code DC-HFES-HE, 501 School Street, S.W. Suite 400, Washington, DC 20024. Principals only. EOE M/F/D/V.
Human Factors Specialist
Mitretek Systems
Washington, DC
Mitretek Systems is looking for an experienced Human Factors Specialist, preferably with an automotive or transportation background, to support our Intelligent Transportation Systems Program in Washington, D.C. This candidate will help us meet the growing demand for Human Factors support in both vehicle systems and public safety programs. Knowledge of Intelligent Vehicle Systems and technology is desired. Familiarity with automotive safety and regulations and/or public safety issues is a plus.
The candidate selected will be responsible for providing technical support on a variety of issues: intelligent vehicle and crash avoidance subsystems; transit and heavy truck Intelligent Vehicle Initiative programs and field operational tests; and the effectiveness of traveler information systems for traffic management and public safety. Perform human factors analyses and assessments as they relate to operational field tests and planning. Identify and analyze technological problems or risks in design. Document results in reports and presentations. Support other systems engineering studies and tasks as assigned. Establish, develop, and maintain an effective working interface and coordination of technical information with the federal customer and other industry and academia partners.
The successful candidate will have at least a Master's degree in Human Factors or a closely allied field, experience in product development, and/or experience in transportation policy and program management. The candidate must have sufficient breath and flexibility to be able to support multiple programs including planning and evaluation. Knowledge of statistical procedures and experimental design are desired. Candidate must have excellent communications skills and general PC skills.
We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Please direct your resume to: staffing@mitretek.org; Mitretek Systems, Corporate Recruitment Dept. HFES-12/12. 3150 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042.
Fax: (703) 610-1952. EOE.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified or other regulated information.
User Interface Designer/Web Interaction Specialist
SRA International
Fairfax, Virginia
SRA International has some challenging opportunities for User Interface Designers in its Knowledge Discovery Solutions practice. This practice supports a market and trading analysis system used by NASD Regulation. These positions are located in Fairfax, VA.
Candidates should possess a BS in CS or a related field and at least 5 years of related experience. Position requires:
SRA is a privately held information technology firm that provides systems integration, consulting, and eBusiness and eGovernment services and solutions tailored to government and commercial client needs. We specialize in Internet systems development, systems and software engineering, network integration and management, information security, enterprise systems management, knowledge discovery, and e-mail management systems.
Fortune Magazine recently chose SRA as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" and Business Week has named SRA as one of the leading private information technology companies for the second consecutive year. Founded in 1978, SRA serves clients from its headquarters in Fairfax, VA, and across the United States. Our staff of more than 1,900 talented and dedicated people carry out the company's commitment to high-quality work, honesty and service, and customer satisfaction.
Should you be interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume to Judy_Whipple@sra.com
| Judy L. Whipple | Voice: (540) 972-4229 | |
| Sr. Staffing Consultant | Email: Judy_Whipple@sra.com | |
| SRA International | http://www.sra.com/ |
Human Factors of Military Uniforms
A long time ago, Britain and France were at war. During one battle, The French captured an English major. Taking the major to their headquarters, the French general began to question him. The French general asked, "Why do you English officers all wear red coats? Don't you know the red material makes you easier targets for us to shoot at?"
In his bland English wa the major informed the general that the reason English officers wear red coats is so that if they are shot, the blood won't show and the men they are leading won't panic.
And that is why from that day to now all French Army officers wear brown pants.
Current President
Jerry Krueger
Wexford Group International
Phone: (703) 749-9134, ext 204; (703) 768-3421
E-mail: jerrykrueg@aol.com; gkrueger@thewexfordgroup.com
Past President
John Ruffner
DCS Corporation
Phone: (703) 683-8430 x243
E-mail: jruffner@dcscorp.com
President Elect
To Be Elected
Phone:
E-mail:
Current Secretary
Tom Mayfield
Susan Evans & Associates, Inc.
Phone: 703-281-1445
E-mail: tmayfield@evansincorporated.com
Past Secretary
Colleen Donovan
Federal Aviation Administration
Phone: 202-267-3313
E-mail: colleen.donovan@faa.gov
Secretary Elect
To Be Elected
Phone:
E-mail:
Current Treasurer
Michael Eidelkind
TRW
Phone: 703-575-0782
E-mail: michael.eidelkind@trw.com
Past Treasurer
Ben Somberg (now located in Minneapolis)
Guidant Corporation
Phone:
E-mail: somberg@att.net
Directors-at- Large
Jack Laveson
Integrated Systems Research
Phone: (703) 642-6377
E-mail: j.l.laveson@ieee.org
Doug Griffith
Veridan
Phone: (703) 803-0100, x4120
E-mail: dkgriffith@erols.com
Awards
Tyson Rose
IBM
Phone: (301) 240-3237
email: ctrose@us.ibm.com
Membership/Directory
Michael Eidelkind
TRW
Phone: 703-575-0782
email: michael.eidelkind@trw.com
Newsletter
Dick Horst
UserWorks, Inc.
Phone: (301) 431-0500
email: dhorst@userworks.com
Chapter Liasion to Students
Vacant
Phone:
email:
Chapter Meeting Program Director
vacant
Phone:
email:
WebMaster
Jack Laveson
Integrated Systems Research
Phone: (703) 642-3677
email: j.l.laveson@ieee.org
Recent
Meetings:
March, 2000
Joe Moyer: "Mission & Research Initiatives of the Federal Highway Administration in the Department of Transportation."
April, 2002
Whitney Quesenbery: "Designing Usable Search Interfaces: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"
July, 2002
Tour of UserWorks, Inc.
September, 2002
Jared Spool: "User Interface Engineering"
October, 2002
Ben Shneiderman: "Leonardo’s Laptop"
January, 2003
Tour of the Applied Research in Cognition and Human Factors (ARCH) lab, George Mason University
March, 2003
LTC Mike Russo: "Visual Neglect by Pilots in a Simulated Overnight C-141 Flight"
