Human Factors/Ergonomics Laboratory Enhancement

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This project permits undergraduate students to study human factors/ergonomics in a state-of-the-art laboratory. Students focus on gathering information on human capabilities and capacities for use in optimal design of jobs, products, equipment and the workplace. The equipment included in this laboratory includes: gas analyzing equipment used to determine physiological cost of heavy physical work; an environmental chamber which is used to simulate different environmental conditions - for the study of the effect of factors such as heat on work performance; anthropometric instruments used to measure body dimensions in relation to the design and evaluation of the workplace and equipment; and, a microcomputer that is interfaced to the laboratory for data acquisition and analysis. The equipment is used by students to conduct laboratory experiments as part of their coursework and independent studies and project. This award is being matched by an equal sum from the grantee.