Full Day Tutorial: Friday, September 17^th, 8:30 - 5:00 held at General Dynamics C4S

Typically - our view of the world is framed by the academic disciplines that we are trained in. Social scientists are traditionally trained to study the 'human factor,' while engineers are typically trained to study the 'technological components.' However, almost all natural systems (e.g., aviation, military command and control, healthcare) involve interactions that cross these disciplinary boundaries. Thus, this requires an image of the 'system' that supersedes the worldviews framed from within disciplinary stovepipes. Cognitive Systems Engineering (CSE) provides a theoretical framework for addressing the dynamic interactions between humans, technology, and work domains.

This tutorial will introduce the CSE framework as it has developed from the original work of Jens Rasmussen in the domain of nuclear safety. General topics will include semiotics, work domain analysis, problem-solving/abduction, and ecological interface design (EID). More specifically, CSE analytical tools are useful in modeling work domains and the decisions that need to be made within them. This information provides the basis for design of effective decision support in the form of displays and interfaces. This tutorial will discuss the CSE framework, the associated analytic tools, and provide concrete demonstrations of their application in EID. Drawing from their book entitled: "Display and Interface Design: Subtle Science, Exact Art" Doctors Flach and Bennett will provide examples of EID from the diverse domains of process control, aviation, consumer electronics, and military command and control. This tutorial is a must attend for anyone interested in the new and exciting developments in Cognitive Systems Engineering and the "Subtle science" and "Exact art" of display and interface design.


To Register for the Tutorial

Registration must be completed by COB 15 September 2010:

*** First 25 entered in door prize drawing ***


Non-INCOSE Member Registration Fee = $150 per person
For Non-INCOSE Members

INCOSE Members Registration Fee = $100
For INCOSE Members

All INCOSE Members who register and do not attend, will be invoiced additional $50 for holding a seat.

Student Registration Fee = $100
For Students

Course materials, parking, refreshments and lunch are included with your registration.
Registration limited to 50 seats.

Location:
General Dynamics C4 Systems*
12001 Research Parkway, Suite 500
Orlando, FL 32826
Phone: (407) 823-7000

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*Security is a priority concern at General Dynamics C4 Systems. Although the HSI Tutorial is not classified - all attendees must register as soon as possible to allow for verification of US citizenship. Non-US citizens will need to have their registrations completed 10-days prior to the tutorial date. Please plan accordingly. Complete the registration form below and send to Becky Matz.

About the Instructors:
John Flach: John is Professor and Chair of Psychology at Wright State University. He has over thirty years experience in interdisciplinary research on the dynamics of human-machine systems. He has an extensive record of publication including two edited books on Ecological Approaches to Human-Machine Systems and he is co-author with Richard Jagacinski of the book "Control Theory for Humans" and the forthcoming book with Kevin Bennett "Display and Interface Design: Subtle Science, Exact Art."

Kevin Bennett: Kevin is Professor of Psychology at Wright State University. He has over thirty years experience in CSE, display design and interface design. He is a Fellow of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and has served on the Editorial Board of the Human Factors Journal since 1995. He has an extensive record of publication and has received several awards for this work.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MANUAL REGISTRATION FORM

For questions or additional information, contact Ed Smith eddieboydsmith@gmail.com