
Laura Albrant
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Sciene and Human Factors
- lealbran@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3591
- Meese 201
Advisor
Research Interests
Computer Science Education
User Experience
Human-Computer Interaction
Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence
Education
MS Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
BS Computer Science

Jessica Brassard
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- jnbrassa@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3104
- Lakeshore Center 320F1
Advisor
Research Interests
Visuals in Decision-Making
Education
BA Scientific and Technical Communication, Michigan Technological University

Jennifer Drewyor
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Sciene and Human Factors
Education
MA Multiciltural College Teaching and Learning, University of Minnesota
BA Scientific and Technical Communication, Michigan Technological University

Melanie Frias-Veras
- MS Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
Education
BA Psychology, Universidad Iberoamericana, Dominican Republic

Anusha Kannan
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- anushaka@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3591
- Meese 203
Advisor
Research Interests
Optics
Vision Science
Cognition and Decision Making
Education
BS Cognitive Science and Psychology, Rutgers Universty, New Brunswick

Elijah Nieman
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- enieman@mtu.edu
- Meese 201
Advisor
Research Interests
Gamification
Motivation
Neurological Basis of Behavior
Education
MS Psychology, Northern Michigan University
BS Neuroscience, Behavioral and Cognitive, Northern Michigan University

Kat Rawhouser
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Sciene and Human Factors
Advisor
Research Interests
Education Program Development
Implementation in Education (esp. Data Based)
STEM Education Best Practices
Place-based and Needs-based Education Best Practices
Learning and Application of Learned Knowledge
Rural Applications in Education
Education
MS Geology, Michigan Technological University
BS Geology, University of the Pacific
UC Naturalist Certification, UC Davis
AmeriCorps VISTA Alum
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer - Paraguay

Brandon Woolman
- PhD Student, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- brwoolma@mtu.edu
- HSTEM
Advisor
Research Interests
Learning and Memory
Attention
Neurodegenerative Disease
Education
BA Cognitive Neuroscience, The College of Wooster