Nick Kenneth K. Smythe: Eye Tracking Devices and Demo

This is lecture 7 in a series that is co-sponsored by Sadar Psychological and Applied Psychology Education. Join 1 talk for $95 or the full series for $695. For $50, 10 CES are available for those who attend all talks.

Nicholas Kenneth K. Smythe, III brings nearly two decades of distinguished research experience in aerospace medicine, psychophysiology, and human performance optimization. With 18 years of service across premier research institutions including the United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, United States Air Force Laboratory, and Veridian Engineering, he has established himself as an authority in sustained operations, sleep-deprived fatigue, and cognitive workload assessment. In his current position, serving at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico, Mr. Smythe contributes to the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) initiative, focusing on optimizing Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission readiness through integrated human performance programs.
Smythe’s research portfolio includes collaborations with numerous prestigious organizations including:
NASA | U.S. Coast Guard | Federal Aviation Administration | National Transportation Safety Board | Joint Special Operations Command | Joint Medical Augmentation Unit | 4th Psychological Operations Group | 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.

Eye Tracking Devices and Demo
Throughout the program, participants will discover the wide-ranging applications of eye tracking across various fields. From helping designers create more intuitive websites and apps to assisting researchers in understanding decision-making processes and supporting clinical diagnoses, eye tracking offers a unique window into human perception. Our approach breaks down complex scientific concepts into simple, digestible explanations, ensuring that everyone can appreciate the remarkable ways our eyes communicate information that we might not even consciously recognize.
Obj 1: In regard to methodological understanding:, attendees will develop a comprehensive understanding of eye tracking technologies and their core principles in psychophysiological research. They will be able to explain the differences between 3 various eye tracking measurement techniques.
Obj 2: Attendees will be able to explain the versatility and interdisciplinary potential of eye tracking methodology.
Obj 3: Attendees be able to explain the psychophysiological correlates of visual attention and how to draw meaningful scientific conclusions based on eye tracking.