Primary Program Faculty
Susan L. Amato-Henderson
- Department Chair, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Associate Professor of Psychology, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- slamato@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2536
- Meese Center 107
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Motivation Science
- Self-Efficacy
- Impact of Values on Behavior
- Cognitive Dissonance
- Individual Differences in STEM Learning
Shane T. Mueller
- Associate Professor of Psychology, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- shanem@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1159
- Meese Center 203
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Computational Modeling
- Recognitional Decision Making
- Perceptual and Memory Processes
- Representations of Cultural Knowledge
Erich Petushek
- Assistant Professor, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- ejpetush@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3204
- Harold Meese 207
Research Interests
- Injury/Illness Prevention
- Implementation Science
- Information Design
- Risk Assessment and Communication
Samantha Smith
- Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- slsmith1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3302
- Meese Center 105
Research Interests
- Cognitive demand of physical tasks
- Cognitive state assessment
- Multitasking
- Sustained attention
Kelly S. Steelman
- Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- steelman@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2792
- Meese Center 102
Research Interests
- Basic and applied attention
- Models of attention
- Human performance in aviation
- Display design
- Tech adoption
- Technology training
Kevin M. Trewartha
- Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- kmtrewar@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3206
- Meese Center 211
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Cognitive Aging
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Motor Learning
- Sensorimotor Control
- Memory
- Cognitive Control
Elizabeth Veinott
- Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Director, Center for Human-Centered Computing
- eveinott@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2171
- Meese Center 204
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Learning and Video Games for STEM
- CSCW
- Structured Analytic Techniques
Allied Faculty
Bradley H. Baltensperger
- Emeritus Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Research Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- brad@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2425
- Meese Center 202
Research Interests
- STEM Learning and Teaching
- Teacher Professional Development
- Earth Science Education
Jason R. Carter
- Adjunct Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- Affiliated Professor, Biological Sciences, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Autonomic and Cardiovascular Control in Humans
- Neurovascular Responses to Mental Stress
- Sleep and Autonomic Activity in Humans
- Sex Differences and Sympathetic Activity
- Aerobic and Anaerobic Balance in Elite Athletes
Myounghoon "Philart" Jeon
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Computer Science and CLS
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Human-Computer Interaction/ Human-Robot Interaction
- Auditory Displays/ Sonification
- Affective Computing/ Emotional Design
- Automotive User Interfaces
- Assistive Technology for Special Populations
- Aesthetic Computing/ Media Art
Scott A. Kuhl
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Husky Game Development Enterprise
- kuhl@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2798
- Rekhi Hall 210
Area of Expertise
- Computer Graphics
- Virtual Environments
- Head-mounted displays
- Human Perception
Robert Pastel
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Humane Interface Design Enterprise
- pastel@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1639
- Rekhi Hall 204
Links of Interest
Area of Expertise
- Mobile App Design and Usability
- Software Development and Processes
- Computer Science Education
Charles Wallace
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- Associate Dean for Curriculum & Instruction, College of Computing
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- wallace@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3431
- Rekhi Hall 205
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Digital technology adoption for older adults and other digital newcomers
- K-12 computing education
- Undergraduate software engineering and computer science education
- Communication in software development
- Lightweight formal methods
- Agile software development
Paul Ward
- Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- pward@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2065
- Meese Center 105
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Study of Expertise
- Perceptual-Cognitive Skills
- Training
- Skill Acquisition
- Applied Cognition
- Cognitive Engineering
- Human Factors
- Sports Science