Career Outcomes for Engineering Psych, Cognitive Brain Sciences & Human Factors Majors

Описание: In this panel discussion, we explore how 3 Tufts alumni leveraged their academic background in CBS, Human Factors, and Engineering Psychology to secure design and management roles across a variety of industries. Panelists include:

Gina Doyle, Product Designer, GitLab
B.S., Engineering Psychology, Tufts University, Class of 2018

Gina is a Product Designer at GitLab, specifically working on improving the experience of the Testing and Runner areas of the development experience. She is also the Co-Owner and User Experience Designer at SVG Consulting Group, a design and IT consulting firm, where she works with companies to improve overall product user experience. As a Tufts Women's Basketball alumna, her favorite memory was winning the NESCAC championship in 2014.

Isha Patnaik, Senior Researcher, The New York Times
B.S., Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Tufts University, Class of 2017

Since graduating, Isha has worked in media, e-commerce, and robotics. Currently, she works as a Senior Researcher at The New York Times with a focus on live and breaking news, community, and an international audience. Her favorite memory from Tufts was putting on the first ever TFL Comedy show— “there’s nothing quite like ending a show with a big musical number with some of your best friends.”

Emma M. Levitt, Senior Human Factors Engineer, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices
B.S., Mechanical Engineering and Human Factors Engineering, Tufts University, Class of 2015

In her current role as a Senior Human Factors Engineer, Emma informs the design of new products in digital surgery, biosurgery and wound-closure to improve usability and ultimately, patient safety. In her previous role, Emma spent 5 years as a human factors consultant at Design Science where she conducted rigorous usability research while learning what it takes to get products to market in a highly regulated industry. She is accredited by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE), the CITI program, and is affiliated with the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES). Among her many fond memories from Tufts, she particularly reminisces about SWE conference, concert choir tours to Ireland and Nashville, and countless meals in the dining halls.