Improving inclusivity with MGH Rally
Studies have shown that there’s an underrepresentation of minorities involved in health research. What can we do to reduce these barriers to research? How can we engage everyone to get more involved in research?
Human Factors Engineering
The design cycle is an iterative process, and we must continually cycle through it to be able to improve and make the best possible product for users. How does user centered design fit into the design cycle, and how can we improve based on their feedback?
Cognitive Aging and Memory Lab
There’s been a growing body of research that suggests that older adults experience a decline in cognitive function in attentional processes. However, how does stereotype threat affect this? More specifically, how does inattention blindness affect older adults in the face of stereotype threat?
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Dynamic vs Static Norms
To what effect does wording have on our behaviors? By replicating the Sparkman and Walton (2017) study, we see if dynamic norms can have a greater effect on people reducing their meat consumption.
Covid-19 Disparities
An investigation into the racial and ethnic disparities in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. After wrangling through months of state reported data, what patterns emerge?
Cooking Companion
There's a lot going on at once when following online recipes. How can we make it easier? Presenting… Cooking Companion: the friend that helps you cook.
