This is the short course for you if you are familiar with the fundamental techniques in the science of test and want to learn useful, real-world, and advanced methods applicable in the DoD/NASA test community. The focus will be on use cases not typically covered in most short courses. JMP software will primarily be used, and datasets will be provided for you to follow along many of the hands-on demonstrations of practical case studies. Design topics will include custom design of experiments tips, choosing optimality criteria, creating designs from existing runs, augmenting adaptively in high gradient regions, creating designs with constraints, repairing broken designs, mixture design intricacies, modern screening designs, designs for computer simulation, accelerated life test, and measurement system testing. Analysis topics will include ordinary least squares, stepwise, and logistic regression, generalized regression (LASSO, ridge, elastic net), model averaging (to include Self-Validated Ensemble Models), random effects (split-plot, repeated measures), comparability/equivalence, functional data analysis (think your data is a curve), nonlinear approaches and multiple response optimization and trade-space analysis. The day will finish with an hour-long Q&A session to help solve your specific T&E challenges.

The Carpentries more introductory R lesson. In addition to their standard content, this workshop covers data analysis and visualization in R, focusing on working with tabular data and other core data structures, using conditionals and loops, writing custom functions, and creating publication-quality graphics. As their more introductory R offering, this workshop also introduces learners to RStudio and strategies for getting help. This workshop is appropriate for learners with no previous programming experience.

The purpose of this short course is to support knowledge and application of the Human Readiness Level (HRL) scale described in ANSI/HFES 400-2021 Human Readiness Level Scale in the System Development Process. The HRL scale is a simple nine-level scale designed to supplement the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale to evaluate, track, and communicate the readiness of a technology or system for safe and effective human use. Application of the HRL scale ensures proper attention to human systems design throughout system development, which minimizes or prevents human error and enhances the user experience.
Learning objectives for the short course include:
(1) Understand the relationship between a user-centered design (UCD) process and the HRL Scale. Instructors will discuss a “typical” UCD process describing the design activities and data collected that support HRL Scale evaluation and tracking.
(2) Learn effective application of usability testing in a DOD environment. Instructors will describe iterative, formative usability testing with a hands-on opportunity to perform usability tasks. Human-centered evaluation of system design is a critical activity when evaluating the extent to which a system is ready for human use.
(3) Understand HFES 400-2021 development and contents. Instructors will describe the evolution of the HRL concept to convey its significance and the rigor behind the development of the technical standard. Instructors will walk through major sections of the standard and describe how to apply them.
(4) Learn how the HRL scale is applied in current and historical acquisition programs. Instructors will describe real-world Army applications of the HRL scale, including a case study of a software modernization program.
(5) Apply the HRL scale to practical real-world problems. Attendees will gain hands-on experience applying the HRL scale during group exercises that simulate teamwork during the system development process. Group exercises incorporate three different scenarios, being both hardware and software solutions at various stages of technological development. The hands-on exercises specifically address common questions about the practical use of the HRL scale. Course attendees do not need prior human factors/ergonomics knowledge or ability. The HRL scale is intended to be applied by human systems professionals with proper ability and experience; however, recipients of HRL scale ratings include many other types of personnel in design, engineering, and acquisition as well as high-level decision-makers, all of whom benefit from understanding the HRL scale. Before attending the course, students should download a free copy of the ANSI/HFES technical standard at https://my.hfes.org/online-store/publications and bring it to the course in electronic or hard copy format. Laptops are not necessary for the course but may facilitate notetaking and completion of the group exercises.