AF scientists share research during aviation psychology symposium

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  • By Elizabeth Long
  • 711th Human Performance Wing
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) --  Scientists with the 711th Human Performance Wing discussed the latest research on human performance problems and opportunities May 2-5 at the 16th Annual International Symposium on Aviation Psychology here.

The symposium brought together scientists, research sponsors and aviation operators from 20 countries to discuss ways to make flying safer and more efficient.

Dr. Key Dismukes, a retired chief scientist for aerospace human factors at the NASA Ames Research Center, gave the keynote address and spoke about the state of aviation psychology as a discipline.

"The symposium is an opportunity for (the 711th Human Performance Wing) researchers to present their work to the scientific public," said Dr. Michael Vidulich, a technical adviser for the Human Effectiveness Directorate's Warfighter Interface Division and technical co-chair for the symposium. "It also allows us to develop relationships with scientists throughout the world who are conducting similar research."

Dr. Vidulich said the symposium was a huge success and that more than 300 people attended.