Capturing Life in Motion: Leveraging Wearable Technology For Human Subjects Research

Carrie Clark, Associate Prof with Ed Psych, and Amanda Prokasky, Senior Research Specialist with the MAP Academy.
Carrie Clark, Associate Prof with Ed Psych, and Amanda Prokasky, Senior Research Specialist with the MAP Academy.

The MAP Academy invites you to the final presentation of the Fall 2023 Methodology Applications Series, featuring Carrie Clark, associate professor of educational psychology, and Amanda Prokasky, senior research specialist at the MAP Academy.

This presentation will delve into the possibilities of employing wearable devices to capture and analyze real-time data, providing unparalleled insights into human physiology and its relation to overall well-being.

It will explore the integration of wearables into research methodologies, shedding light on their utility in tracking various metrics, including heart rate variability and sleep patterns. They will showcase studies that demonstrate the versatility of wearable devices, and discuss the data analytic process, methodological considerations, challenges and opportunities inherent in this dynamic approach to data collection.

Time: Friday, Dec. 8th, from 12-1:30 pm CST
Place: Nebraska Union

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