OIERP
Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning
Dr. Mary Fendley
Associate Professor
Departments: Industrial Engineering, MALT Center
Specialties: Human Factors Engineering, Cognitive Ergonomics, Decision Making, Eye-Tracking
Research Center: Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas Industrial Assessment Center
Research Lab: Human Performance DECoDed, Bogard Hall 320
Dr. Fendley’s research interests are in the areas of cognitive engineering, modeling, decision analysis, and human factors. Recent research projects include the application of simulation and modeling tools for mental resource allocation, human subject experimentation to evaluate the trust in automation, and applying cognitive engineering and modeling methods to improve training. All research supports human reasoning and decision making in dynamic, problem-solving contexts.