The Effort is Well Worth it: Finding Systems Projects for Human Factors Evaluation

Abstract

This paper outlines the exposure of students to real-world, hands-on capstone projects in the Human Factors domain. Multiple groups of students have been provided with the opportunity to analyze and evaluate human factors and system engineering projects provided by the local community businesses and public works departments. This paper summarizes the basic processes used in obtaining these projects and the response from both students and clients to these projects. in general, most students recognize the benefit of these projects and appreciate the opportunity to utilize their skills in a practical arena that goes beyond the traditional classroom. Clients that provide the projects are grateful for the assistance our students provide and look forward to future endeavors.

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