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Human Factors Cast
Take a deeper look into the human element in our ever changing digital world. Human Factors Cast is a podcast that investigates the sciences of psychology, engineering, biomechanics, industrial design, physiology and anthropometry and how it affects our interaction with technology. Hosted by Nick Roome, Blake Arnsdorff, and Barry Kirby.
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Dec. 16, 2022
E267 - Generative AI: A disruption and A Game Changer
This week on the show, we talk about the human factors behind AI content generation. We also answer some questions from the community about tools for tracking multiple research projects, self-education, and tips for those just starting their graduate degrees.
Oct. 14, 2022
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Recap + Podcast Announcement | #…
Recorded in front of a LIVE studio audience on October 11th, 2022, in Atlanta Georgia. Hosted by Nick Roome and Barry Kirby. On this bonus conference coverage episode of Human Factors Cast we recap our livestream coverage of ...
Oct. 10, 2022
Human Factors Cast - Show Trailer
Take a deeper look into the human element in our ever changing digital world. Human Factors Cast is a podcast that investigates the sciences of psychology, engineering, biomechanics, industrial design, physiology and anthropometry and how it affects our interaction with …
Oct. 7, 2022
E260 - A New Way to Alert Drivers to Pedestrians
This week on the show, we talk about how drivers could get alerts from nearby pedestrians’ phones. We also answer some questions from the community about ideas on how to reduce meeting overload, research repository development, and resources for shy/introverted …
Aug. 12, 2022
E254 - THE LINE is a new city without roads, cars, and emissions
This week on the show, we talk about THE LINE, The City of the Future. We also answer some questions from the community about managers hiring unqualified researchers, where to discuss minutiae of daily work with more experienced colleagues in …
July 15, 2022
E251 - Grandma, Relax, it's Just a Robot
This week on the show, we talk about how New York State is giving out robot companions to the elderly. We also answer some questions from the community about advice on working with a solution-oriented (rather than needs-oriented) product team, …
May 20, 2022
E246 - Let's Kiss in VR
This week on the show, we talk about how new technology will allow us to feel sensations in and around our mouth, We also answer some questions from the community about lucrative sectors in HF/UX/HCI, our ideal work environments, and …
April 15, 2022
E241 - How Giving Paramedics Jetpacks can Stop People from Dying
This week on the show, we talk about how paramedics might use jetpacks in the near future to save people’s lives. We also answer some questions from the community about how to push back on developer suggestions, advice for conducting …
March 25, 2022
E239 - Can we Define Sex as Risky Driving Behavior?
This week on the show, we talk about sex as a form of distracted driving and answer some questions from the community about needing good handwriting skills in UX, coping with job rejections after receiving positive feedback, and we discuss …
Feb. 25, 2022
E236 - How Can We Better Define “Mental Health”?
This week on the show, we talk about what the term “mental health” really means and its impact on Human Factors. We also check in with the community about what keeps us excited and motivated about Human Factors and User …
Dec. 24, 2021
HFES Presidential Town Hall (December 2021) | Bonus Episode
Join us for our first HFES Presidential Town Hall. HFES President Christopher Reid and HFES President-Elect Carolyn Sommerich will join Human Factors Cast host Nick Roome for an hour long podcast discussing latest HF/E industry news and trends.
Nov. 5, 2021
E224 - Does Remote Working Foster Innovation?
Recorded live on November 4th, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome, & Barry Kirby.
Sept. 23, 2021
Neuroergonomics Conference 2021 Recap | #NEC21 | Bonus Episode
Pre-Recorded in September, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome.
Sept. 5, 2021
User Experience Professionals Association 2021 Recap | #UXPA2021 | Bo…
Recorded on September 3rd, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome and Christy Harper
April 2, 2021
E200 - Technology for the Vision Impaired
Recorded on April 1st, 2021, hosted by Nick Roome…
Oct. 16, 2020
E182 - How the F-35 Tried to Kill Its Pilot
Today is October15th, 2020 and it's an all new Hu…
Aug. 12, 2020
HFES Presidential Candidate Bonus Episode - Chris Reid
Today is August 11th, 2020 and it's an all new Hu…
Oct. 3, 2018
#HFES2018 Bonus Interview With Mica Endsley
Join us for our bonus interview with Dr. Mica End…
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E284 - A Chief Trust Officer Could be a User Centered Superpower
May 26, 2023
This week's podcast episode introduces the role of a chief trust officer and dives into community questions such as how to know if UI/UX design is the right fit, validating leadership ideas, and UX researchers taking on non-…
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In the premiere episode of Safe and Effective we bring you an exciting blend of regulatory insights and live interviews from this years HFES Healthcare Symposium in Orlando, Florida. In our first regulatory roundup segment e…
E283 - Surviving Deep Space Missions
May 19, 2023
This week on the show, we discuss the importance of recreating exact Earth-like conditions for deep space missions to survive, according to scientists. Additionally, we answer community questions about human factors in diffe…
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May 16, 2023
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May 13, 2023
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About the Hosts
Morgan Kofeldt
Digital Media Lab Research Assistant
Morgan is currently a graduate student pursuing a Master of Human Computer Interaction at Iowa State University, graduating Spring 2023. She holds a BFA in Film & TV from New York University. After years of working in design for film, TV, and events, she began studying HCI with the goal of researching and designing for immersive experiences that sit at the intersection of the physical and digital world. Her interests include emerging technologies in industries such as media, entertainment, education, and healthcare.
Rachel Greenberg
Editorial Designer
Rachel Greenberg is a recent graduate from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) with a Bachelor of Arts in Design. Her passion lies in inclusive user-centered design and she hopes to work on ergonomic product designs in the future. Currently, Rachel provides formatting, image sourcing, and typography advising for the Human Factors Cast Digital Media Lab as an Editorial Designer.
Kristen Brown
Digital Media Production Research Assistant
Kristen Brown is a second year Master of Science, Human Factors candidate at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and will be graduating May of 2022. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at CSULB in May of 2020. She has served as a member of the CSULB Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Student Chapter for two years and is currently holding the position as Vice President. Her current Human Factors interests include robotics, cognitive factors related to decision making, memory and individual differences, human computer interaction, stress, and workload.
Katie Sabo
Digital Media Production Research Assistant
Katie Sabo is currently an undergraduate student working on her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at CSULB, graduating in May of 2022. She serves as the CSULB HFES Student Chapter Outreach Coordinator with a focus on projects to increase member benefits, such as cross-club collaborations, organization of information into a central hub, documentation of processes, and monthly newsletter. Katie's current Human Factors interests include human factors in health care and accessibility in design.
Blake Arnsdorff
Co-Host
Blake is currently a UX Researcher at Facebook in San Diego California. Previously, Blake worked at Pacific Science & Engineering where he worked on bringing user-centered methods and design best practices to software systems of the United States Naval Fleet. He’s also taught for Design Lab, where he helps people learn the methods and science behind user experience in order to transition from their current career into the field of user experience. Alongside colleague and friend, Nick Roome, Blake co-hosts Human Factors Cast a weekly podcast, featuring news stories each week that highlight the importance of human factors considerations in design, development, and implementation of emerging technologies. Blake’s other areas of interest include design and development of web applications, virtual reality experiences, and mobile applications.
Nick Roome
Host/Producer
Nick is currently a Senior UX Researcher at Turvo in the Pacific Northwest, focused on developing innovative solutions and optimizing human performance for SaaS based supply chain logistics programs. Alongside colleague and friend, Blake Arnsdorff, Nick hosts and produces Human Factors Cast, a weekly podcast that investigates the sciences of human factors, psychology, engineering, biomechanics, industrial design, physiology and anthropometry and how it affects our interaction with technology. Nick’s other areas of interest include, but are not limited to virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, systems engineering, and artificially intelligent systems.