
Anna Acher
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Laura Albrant
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Sciene and Human Factors
- lealbran@mtu.edu
- M&M 339
Advisor
Research Interests
Computer Science Education
User Experience
Human-Computer Interaction
Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence
Education
MS Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
BS Computer Science

Sarah Atkinson
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Simran Bhatia
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Jessica Brassard
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- jnbrassa@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3104
- Lakeshore Center 320F1
Advisor
Research Interests
Visuals in Decision-Making
Education
BA Scientific and Technical Communication, Michigan Technological University

Katrina Carlson
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- katrinac@mtu.edu
- M&M 340

Lisa Casper
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Kit Cischke
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Jennifer Drewyor
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
Education
MA Multicultural College Teaching and Learning, University of Minnesota
BA Scientific and Technical Communication, Michigan Technological University

Eli Fitzpatrick
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Melanie Frias-Veras
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
Education
BA Psychology, Universidad Iberoamericana, Dominican Republic

Nagesh Hatti
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Caleb Johnson
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Anusha Kannan
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
Education
BS Cognitive Science and Psychology, Rutgers Universty, New Brunswick

Rachel LaMere
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Andrea Lee
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Allie Lugin
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- alugin@mtu.edu
- M&M 342

Nya McDougald
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Karah McElhone
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Elijah Nieman
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- enieman@mtu.edu
- M&M 339
Advisor
Research Interests
Gamification
Motivation
Neurological Basis of Behavior
Education
MS Psychology, Northern Michigan University
BS Neuroscience, Behavioral and Cognitive, Northern Michigan University

Stanislaus Oshimeje
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- soshimej@mtu.edu
- HSTEM 146H

Solomon Quaicoe
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Inayah Rafikova
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Kat Rawhouser
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
Advisor
Research Interests
Education Program Development
Implementation in Education (esp. Data Based)
STEM Education Best Practices
Place-based and Needs-based Education Best Practices
Learning and Application of Learned Knowledge
Rural Applications in Education
Education
MS Geology, Michigan Technological University
BS Geology, University of the Pacific
UC Naturalist Certification, UC Davis
AmeriCorps VISTA Alum
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer - Paraguay

Jen Shaud
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- jshaud@mtu.edu
- M&M 342

Lauren Sprague
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Dorothy Torvike
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors

Brandon Woolman
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- brwoolma@mtu.edu
- HSTEM
Advisor
Research Interests
Learning and Memory
Attention
Neurodegenerative Disease
Education
BA Cognitive Neuroscience, The College of Wooster