Author Archives: Katie Garcia

Katherine (Katie) Rose Garcia, M.S.

Lab member / Graduate Researcher Katie Garcia is a third-year Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction Doctoral Student at Rice University. She received her bachelor’s in psychology and cognitive sciences at Rice University in 2020 and her master’s in psychology at … Continue reading

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Ashley D. Warren, M.S.

Lab member / Graduate Researcher Ashley D. Warren is a first-year Human Factors/Human-Computer Interaction Doctoral Student at Rice University. She received her B.S. in Psychology and B.A. in International Studies at the University of Idaho. Ashley completed her master’s degree, … Continue reading

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Welcome, LeGrand Dudley!

Welcome, LeGrand Dudley! LeGrand Dudley joined the HAC lab as a PhD student. Welcome, LeGrand! August 2024

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Welcome, Ashley Warren!

Welcome, Ashley Warren! Ashley Warren joined the HAC lab as a PhD student. Welcome, Ashley! August 2024

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HAC Lab Presented Research at Ken Kennedy Institute Graduate Fellowship Reception + Research Showcase

HAC Lab Presented Research at Ken Kennedy Institute Graduate Fellowship Reception + Research Showcase Katie presented research on human-AI collaboration. Garcia*, K. R., Duncan, J., & Chen, J. (2024, August 13). Explainable AI in partially automated vehicles: What do drivers think? [Poster … Continue reading

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Katie Won APA 2024 Division 21’s Robert W. Proctor Best Student Poster

Katie Won APA 2024 Division 21’s Robert W. Proctor Best Student Poster Katie won Division 21’s Robert W. Proctor Best Student Poster for her APA 2024 student poster on flood warnings. Congratulations, Katie! Keep up the great work! August 2024

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HAC Lab Presented Research at APA 2024

HAC Lab Presented Research at APA 2024 Katie presented research on flood warning communication. Garcia*, K. R., & Chen, J. (2024, August 9). Investigating the effects of flood warnings in an interactive driving simulation [Poster session]. The 2024 APA Annual … Continue reading

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HAC Lab Presented Research at the NSF REU: Translating Research in the Psychological Sciences to the Real World Student Final Presentation

HAC Lab Presented Research at the NSF REU: Translating Research in the Psychological Sciences to the Real World Student Final Presentation Jamie Duncan, an REU student, presented research on explainable AI with Katie. Duncan*, J., Garcia*, K. R., Chen, J. … Continue reading

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Katie Received the Graduate Fellowship for STEM Diversity

Katie Received the Graduate Fellowship for STEM Diversity Katie Garcia received the Graduate Fellowship for STEM Diversity. Congratulations, Katie! June 2024

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Dr. Chen Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

Dr. Chen Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure Dr. Chen was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure, effective July 2024! See the provost announcement here. Congratulations, Dr. Chen! May 2024

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