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Why Smart People Do Dumb Things

September 17, 2012
6:00 PM 911 E Morehead Street #200
Charlotte, NC United States

Description:

Human Factors Engineering: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things

Date:

Monday, September 17, 2012

Time:

6:00 p.m. - Social

6:30 p.m. - Dinner

7:15 p.m. - Presentation

Location:

The Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, Morehead Room

911 E Morehead Street #200, Charlotte, NC 28204, 704-377-3808

http://www.neighborhoodgrille.com

Directions:

Located near uptown Charlotte on E Morehead Street near the intersection of S McDowell Street.

Cost:

$20/person.

Dinner:

Buffet and Non-Alcoholic Drink. Meal/drink/tax/tip inclusive. Cash bar provided.

Reservations:

Reservations are REQUIRED!

Deadline for reservations/cancellations, 12 Noon on FRIDAY, September 14th.

Reservations accepted by e-Mail ONLY - reservations@isacharlotte.org

Include your name, company and a daytime work or cell phone number.

Please provide PE number if applicable.

You will receive e-Mail confirmation of your reservation within a few days of making your reservation.

Meeting Details

Have you ever misplaced your keys? Turned the windshield wipers on instead of your turn signal? Shown up to work with two different colored socks? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then you may find this discussion useful. Humans are not perfect, but when seemly simple mistakes occur, take place in a control room, or while operating complex equipment, these errors can have dire consequences. Join us as we consider just how the ‘human component’ can fail and what we can do from a design perspective to help users succeed in their tasks. We will discuss causes of human error as well as some common usability tips that lead to  for good interface design.

Paris Stringfellow received a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University in 2007, and has operated in the field of human factors for 8 years. Stringfellow currently works at AREVA as a human factors engineer in nuclear power plant main control room design. Prior to AREVA, Stringfellow worked with Fortune 500 companies to reduce human error. She also has significant experience using virtual reality to facilitate training in aviation maintenance. 

Attention Registered Professional Engineers

All technical presentations and training seminars hosted by the ISA - Carolina Piedmont Section, qualify as Professional Development Hours (PDH's). PDH's are part of the Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) requirement of all Registered Professional Engineers. The ISA - Carolina Piedmont Section is an approved CPC Sponsor by the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Land Surveyors (NCBELS).

As an Approved NCBELS Sponsor, we are required to document all attendee’s PE numbers and receive a completed evaluation form from each person requesting PDH credits. Sponsors are required to provide attendees an evaluation form as provided by the Board that is to be collected by the sponsor and retained for audit by the Board. Please indicate when you make your reservation if you require PDH credit for attending this meeting. Provide us with your PE number if we do not have it on file. Visit http://www.isacharlotte.org and download the Attendee Sponsor Evaluation Form. Please complete the form and return it in a timely manner to satisfy the audit requirements. Send the form via e-Mail to Cliff Johnson, NCBELS Liason, at isa@ctjohnson.com.

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(P.S. - Most tours do not qualify for PDH hours.)

Contact Information:

Email: james.tyson@areva.com
Phone: 704-805-2476