05/02/18
Faculty and students from several FHSU departments will present at two national conferences this summer: the ninth International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics in Orlando, Fl., and the 72nd Annual Conference of the University Film and Video Association in Las Cruces, N.M.

The conferences provide important forums for the dissemination and exchange of scientific and practical information media production and human factors in computing. Presentations have been peer reviewed by an international audience and will be shared alongside other advanced research in the respective fields of study.

“Various groups on campus have contributed to the high cost of sending so many scholars to these important events,” said Dr. Gordon Carlson, assistant professor of communication studies and director of the Institute for New Media Studies. “We especially want to thank the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship, the Department of Informatics, the Department of Communication Studies and the office of the Undergraduate Research Experience program.”

AHFE presentations:

Carlson and Nicholas Caporusso, assistant professor of informatics, will present “A Physically Immersive Platform for Training Emergency Responders and Law Enforcement Officers.” The paper conceptualizes a virtual reality platform for training law enforcement and emergency personnel and for evaluating physical and psychological stress.

Singhtararaksme Chea, graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Informatics, will present "A Game-Theoretic Model of Ransomware" during the cybersecurity session.

Meng Ding, Xinzheng, China, graduate student and research assistant in the Institute for New Media Studies, will present “Analysis of the Relationship between Content and Interaction in the Usability Design of 360-Degree videos” in the Virtual Reality and Interaction Design session, which she will co-chair.

Stuart Lenig, Columbia, Tenn., graduate student, will present "Minecrafting Virtual Education" during the Human Factors in Game Design and Virtual Environments session.

Daniel Railsback, Neodesha graduate student, will present "Investigating the Human Factors in eSports Performances," in the Human Factors in Game Design and Virtual Environments session.

Kiara Santiago, Temple Terrace, Fl., graduate student, will present "Addressing Mental Health Consequences of Social Networking from the Social Services Perspective," during the Social and Occupational Ergonomics session.

Michael Stainbrook, Anthony, graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Informatics, will present the paper "Convenience or Strength? Aiding Optimal Strategies in Password Generation," during the Human Factors in Cybersecurity session.

UFVA presentations:

Matt Clarke, assistant professor of informatics, will present “Filmmaking without a Frame,” a panel discussion on the best use of content, narrative, experience, data integration and interaction with video for addressing the main challenges and opportunities in the design of 360-degree videos. He will also present the results of a research project about novel approaches to immersive media.

Christopher Jacobs, Anthony, graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Informatics, will present his panel paper, "Filmmaking without a Frame Virtual Reality and 360 Degree Video.”