Navigating AI’s Impact, Barriers, and Opportunities
April 11, 2025
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time / 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Panelists:
Dr. Mica Endsley - President, SA Technologies; Former Chief Scientist of the U.S. Air Force; leading expert in situation awareness, human-AI interaction, and cognitive systems.
Dr. Chris Miller - Chief Scientist, SMART; specializes in AI integration, autonomous systems, and decision support technologies.
Dr. Cleotlide Gonzales - Co-Director of Research for the AI-SDM National Institute for AI in Societal Decision Making, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU); expert in machine learning, AI ethics, and human-centered AI design.
Dr. Patrick Dunn - Director, Digital Solutions, Center for Health Technology & Innovation, American Heart Association; AI strategist and innovation consultant; focuses on AI-driven healthcare solutions, policy, and implementation challenges.
Moderator:
Dr. Farzan Sasangohar, Associate Professor, Texas A&M University
1:00 – 1:05 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Context Setting: The Rapid Evolution of AI, Its Growing Role in Human Factors, and the need for Research-Driven Solutions
1:05 – 1:20 PM | Panelist Perspectives (5 min each)
Each panelist provides insights into AI’s impact, barriers, and opportunities from their area of expertise (see above).
1:20 – 1:40 PM | Moderated Discussion & Key Questions
- Opportunities: How can AI enhance human performance and decision-making?
- Barriers: What are the biggest challenges in AI adoption from a human factors perspective?
- Trust & Transparency: How do we ensure AI systems are explainable and trustworthy?
- Future Research: What are the most pressing research areas for HFE professionals in AI?
1:40 – 1:55 PM | Audience Q&A
1:55 – 2:00 PM | Closing Remarks
Moderator Wrap-Up: Key takeaways and closing thoughts