Research Assistantship

Research assistantships are available to both undergraduate students and graduate students within the Human Factors program. Students will participate in ongoing research and gain valuable skills for future Human Factor practitioner positions.

Student Research Experience Jobs

• • Air Traffic Management (ATM) Simulation Roles
    • Pseudopilot

Pseudopilots are responsible for executing aircraft commands given by air traffic controllers and communicating aircraft information to the air traffic controller.

• • • Air Traffic Controller

Air traffic controllers are responsible for coordinating the movement of air traffic to ensure that aircraft stay safe distances apart. Students learn the air management procedures to assist in experimental simulations.

• • • Simulation Manager

The simulation manager coordinates air traffic controllers and pseudopilots during the simulations and ensures that all components of the simulation are operating properly.

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  • Data Analysis

Students take part in all aspects of the experimental process, including data analysis. Data is analyzed using statistical software, and results are discussed between the students and faculty in order to ensure that the results and implications of the experiment are understood by all.

• • Data Coding

Data coding involves transforming qualitative data into quantitative data that can be appropriately analyzed using statistical software.

Student Research Experience Skills

• • Experimental Design

Students receive hands-on experience working with faculty members in the design and evaluation of experiments.

• • Working in a Team

Students consistently work in teams, both amongst themselves and with faculty, to complete project relevant tasks in a timely manner.

• • Simulation Design

Large scale simulation experiments are designed and carried out by NASA-Ames in conjunction with CSULB. Students help with many major aspects of the process, from scenario building to the design of probes to measure situation awareness.

• • Critical Thinking

Students build on critical thinking skills developed as undergraduates as they progress through the program by working through complex tasks relevant to large scale projects.

• • Technical and Computer

Students develop a myriad of technical and computer skills through MS-HF classes and by working alongside faculty and senior students in CHAAT.