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General
What is the LAPDP?
The LAPDP is one of the laboratories in Cognitive Psychology. We are located
on the 3rd floor of the Biology/Psychology Building. We run experiments
on the cognitive factors of human/computer interaction.
Can
I visit the LAPDP?
Yes, you can stop by BPS 3111 if the door is open and talk to one of
the students or faculty. Or you can set up an appointment by calling
301 405-5924 or emailing
lapdp@lap.umd.edu.
Can
I work at the LAPDP?
Sometimes we hire students to work on projects, generally for programming
or for systems administration, mostly computer stuff.
More often students work on research projects
by enrolling in Psyc 478 or 479 for 1 to 3 credits. To do this,
first check with the Undergraduate Advising Office to see if you are eligible.
Generally, we like to take students who have been had Psyc 200 and Psyc 440 and
have been in one of the classes taught by an LAPDP member. Then
contact the LAPDP faculty member about the possibility.
Where
can I direct my questions?
You can either call the LAPDP at 301 405-5938 to talk to one of the
students or email
lapdp@lap.umd.edu
or call Dr. Norman at 301 405-5924 or email
kent_norman@lap.umd.edu
I'm
writing a report. Who do I go to for help?
If it is a police report, call the Chair of the Psychology Department
for details of our criminal activities. If
it is a report on our more noble activities you can get a lot of information
from this Web site and from our press releases. For additional information,
go to the "Where can I direct my questions?"
I'd
like a LAPDP professor, researcher, or graduate student to give
a lecture or presentation at a meeting of my group. How do I
schedule this?
We would love to give lectures to promote the study and funding of
research in human/computer interaction. Contact one of us from the
information above. We can talk intelligently and humorously on many subjects.
Here's our list of topics:
- usability of computers and user testing
- general issues in human/computer interaction
- design of online surveys
- computer rage and user frustration
- menu selection and navigation
- the stupidity of artificial intelligence
- electronic classrooms, distance education, etc.
- Harry Potter and why muggles need computers
These are not on our list of topics (yet):
- video games and male aggressive behavior
- computer viruses
- sex and the internet
- ice hockey
- Bill Gates
- virtual reality
I'd
like to interview a LAPDP professor, researcher, or graduate
student.
How do I arrange this?
Call or email the contacts listed above.
Academic
How do I apply
to your graduate program?
Our program is within the Department of Psychology. You may apply to the
Cognitive Area in Psychology. We only accept applicants for the Ph.D.
program within Cognitive Psychology. You must apply through the
Department of
Psychology.
Alternatively, you may work with us through the
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (NACS) program. We also work with
graduate students in Computer Science and the College of
Information Studies.
We do not have a masters program, on the
other hand you can work with us as a Special Non-degree Seeking
Graduate Student, but we don't know what that will buy for you.
Can
you send me an application?
Please, let us know of your interest and we will direct you to the
appropriate avenue for application.
Can
I intern at the LAPDP?
Yes, if you have completed your medical degree, you can be an intern in our
human/computer interaction teaching hospital. Or if you have a high school degree
and you are interested in human/computer interaction, you can apply to
our intern program. Contact the contacts above.
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