Summary

Formal training in psychology and anthropology.

Twenty-four years of postdoctoral experience in the analysis of technical performance, development of performance measures, design of equipment and technical operating procedures, and conduct of behavioral and socioeconomic research.

Published more than 100 journal articles, technical reports, and chapters.

Author of Bold Endeavors: Lessons from Polar and Space Exploration; Bold Endeavors was selected as an Outstanding Book of the Year by the American Library Association.

Recent work for the following organizations: NASA, ESA, DOT/NHTSA, US Navy, US Air Force, Rockwell International Corporation, and Porsche.

Developed habitability design and procedural recommendations for future space stations, lunar bases, and interplanetary space craft.

Analyzed tasks performed by Naval Special Warfare personnel (SEAL Teams and Special Boat Squadrons), and provided recommendations to guide the development of equipment and procedures to enhance human performance in extreme environments.

Provided human factors support for the development of Navy airships and submersibles, Air Force rail cars, command and control centers, and monobaric underwater habitats.

Trains members of NASA's Expedition Corps, astronauts selected for missions to the International Space Station, and beyond, to prepare for long-duration isolation and confinement.

Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society; Chair of the Alexander C. Williams, Jr., Award Committee of the HFES; Member of the HFES Membership Committee.

Best Article of the Year in Ergonomics in Design, 1995.

Certified Professional Ergonomist: BCPE Certification Number 0093.

Education

Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1976; Anthropology

M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1971; Anthropology

B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1969; Experimental Psychology & Anthropology (with honors)

Employment

1981 -Present: Anacapa Sciences, Inc. Senior to Principal Scientist to Vice President

Responsible for the development and conduct of behavioral sciences research programs and projects, and conduct of training courses in analytical methods.