About Division 21

Applied Experimental and Engineering psychologists are research scientists and practitioners who undertake field and laboratory studies aimed at improving human performance in a variety of applied settings. Our role in the system design process is to ensure that human psychological, physiological, and performance characteristics are addressed. Questions of interest include the following:

  • Will a particular design exceed the operator's capacity to respond or to process information?
  • Is there a better way to design a system that capitalizes on human strengths and compensates for human shortcomings?
  • What are the optimal training methods and procedures for systems and people?
  • Where did the system break down, and how can it be fixed?
  • What kinds of human errors were exhibited and how can these be eliminated in the future?

Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychologists are affiliated with Division 21 of the American Psychological Association (APA). Active participation is encouraged in the Division's scientific, technical, committee, business, and social activities. A few important Division programs and benefits of membership are identified below.

Scientific and Technical Meeting

Technical presentations, workshops, symposia, a student session, poster sessions, and a business meeting and social are part of the Division's activities during the annual APA meeting usually held in August. Division 21 also conducts a one day technical symposium in association with the mid-year Executive Council meeting in March.

Committee and Activities

Members are encouraged to be active in Division Committees: Program, Membership, Awards, Nomination, and Newsletter. Members interested in committee participation may send their request by mail, email, or fax to the Division 21 Secretary-Treasurer on the officers page.

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