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Human Systems Engineering Track
Mary (Missy) CummingsAssociate ProfessorAeronautics & AstronauticsEngineering Systems DivisionComputer Science and Artificial Intelligence [email protected]
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Motivation Humans operating in increasingly
complex sociotechnical systems Technology, meant to be a solution, often
introduces new, even more difficult problems
There is a critical need (and pull) for advanced degree programs in human-system engineering (HSE)
DoD Focus HSI (Human Systems Integration) vs. HSE
Industry Focus
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A Technology Solution?
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The Cool Factor
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ESD HSE Areas of Focus Cognitive
Humans & Automation Laboratory International Center for Air Transportation
Physiologic Man-Vehicle Laboratory
Organizational Technology & Public Policy Complex Systems Research Laboratory
Not mutually exclusive! The Age Lab, Sloan, CSAIL, etc.
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MIT HSE Program Structure
http://esd.mit.edu/hse/default.htm Overarching ESD policies & procedures
apply Focus is on PhD AND SM degrees
Established USAF pipeline
A program that produces leaders in HSE/HSI Doctoral pipeline for NPS, AFIT, etc.
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ESD HSE PhD Program of Study
Fundamental Engineering Systems Thinking ESD.83, ESD.86, ESD.87
Depth in Domain/Context (3 classes) ESD.774 Human Supervisory Control of
Automated Systems
Depth in Methodology (3 classes) ESD 756J Statistical Methods in
Experimental Design
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Existing Representative Publications Understanding complexity: Dynamic analysis
of combat vehicle accidents Learning from organizational experience Effect of auditory peripheral displays on
unmanned aerial vehicle operator performance
Enabling systems thinking to accelerate the development of senior systems engineers
Command in air war: Centralized vs. decentralized control of combat air power
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Student Funding Sources
Typical RA/TA Self-funding Home organization sponsors
e.g., senior officers
Student obtains pseudo-RA Military pays salary, student responsible for
tuition A popular model for USAFA graduates
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DoD HSI Education Requirements
HSI domain knowledge Detailed breakdown to follow
Systems approach Analytical techniques Modeling and simulation Human performance Implementing HSI tradeoffs Case studies
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DoD HSI Detailed Requirements
Human Factors Engineering Environment, Safety, & Occupational
Health Habitability Survivability Manpower Personnel Training
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Future HSE Steps
Program growth Development of a more extensive
human-systems engineering gateway course?
Project-based course with local industries?
More formal program like Course 2N or MLOG if demand dictates
Development of short courses