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
Chipo Hungwe
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Instructor, Social Sciences
- chungwe@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2873
- Meese 204/AOB 208
William A. Kennedy
- Emeritus Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- wkennedy@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3302
- Meese Center 102
Research Interests
- Neuroscience of Learning and Memory
- Educational Reform and Redesign
- Persuasion and Attitude Change
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
Yin-Yin (Sarah) Tan
- Research Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Postdoc Researcher, Cognitive Psychology
- yinyint@mtu.edu
- Cell: 906-275-9436