Human Factors and Ergonomic Society, Florida Tech Chapter

11/12/2024

02/23/2024

Thank you Captain Winston Scott for delivering such a dynamic and high energy presentation to our FL Tech community this evening!

The Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES) FL Tech Chapter proudly presents

Winston Scott, Astronaut Biography:

Winston E. Scott is a retired U.S. Navy Captain and aviator. He entered Naval Aviation Officers Candidate School in 1973. He completed flight training and was designated a naval aviator in 1974. n 1980, Scott earned his Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering with Avionics. During his Navy career, Captain Scott served as a helicopter pilot with Helicopter Anti- Submarine Warfare Squadron Light Thirty- Three at NAS North Island, CA, flying the SH-2F helicopter. He later served a tour of duty as a fighter pilot with Fighter Squadron Eighty Four at NAS Oceana, Virginia flying the F-14 Tomcat fighter/ interceptor. He subsequently served as a production test pilot and engineering director at the Naval Aviation Depot at NAS Jacksonville, FL. Additionally, Scott served as a research development test and evaluation (RDTE) pilot and Deputy Director of the Tactical Aircraft Systems Department at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Warminster, PA.

As a RDTE pilot, Scott flew the F-14 Tomcat, the F/A-18 Hornet and the A-7 Corsair aircraft. He has accumulated more than 7,000 hours of flight time in more than 25 different aircraft and more than 200 shipboard landings. Captain Scott was an associate instructor of electrical engineering at Florida A&M University and Florida Community College at Jacksonville. Captain Scott was selected to become an astronaut by NASA in 1992. Serving as a mission specialist he flew two space shuttle missions during which he logged over 24 days in space; including 3 spacewalks totaling over 19 hours. He has advised elected officials on matters related to space and aeronautics. Recently retired, Capt. Scott is professor emeritus at The Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL. He holds the (retired) rank of professor of aeronautics in the college of aeronautics and professor of music in the college of psychology and liberal arts. Capt. Scott belongs to the boards of directors of several corporate and non-profit organizations. He enjoys an active public appearance schedule. Captain Scott’s book Reflections from Earth Orbit was published in 2005.

02/22/2024

Please consider attending this event tonight!

The Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES) FL Tech Chapter proudly presents

Winston Scott, Astronaut

to present on February 22, 5-6 p.m.

in Olin Life Sciences, Room #130.

The presentation is open to our FL Tech community.

Refreshments will be provided.

Biography:

Winston E. Scott is a retired U.S. Navy Captain and aviator. He entered Naval Aviation Officers Candidate School in 1973. He completed flight training and was designated a naval aviator in 1974. n 1980, Scott earned his Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering with Avionics. During his Navy career, Captain Scott served as a helicopter pilot with Helicopter Anti- Submarine Warfare Squadron Light Thirty- Three at NAS North Island, CA, flying the SH-2F helicopter. He later served a tour of duty as a fighter pilot with Fighter Squadron Eighty Four at NAS Oceana, Virginia flying the F-14 Tomcat fighter/ interceptor. He subsequently served as a production test pilot and engineering director at the Naval Aviation Depot at NAS Jacksonville, FL. Additionally, Scott served as a research development test and evaluation (RDTE) pilot and Deputy Director of the Tactical Aircraft Systems Department at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Warminster, PA.

As a RDTE pilot, Scott flew the F-14 Tomcat, the F/A-18 Hornet and the A-7 Corsair aircraft. He has accumulated more than 7,000 hours of flight time in more than 25 different aircraft and more than 200 shipboard landings. Captain Scott was an associate instructor of electrical engineering at Florida A&M University and Florida Community College at Jacksonville. Captain Scott was selected to become an astronaut by NASA in 1992. Serving as a mission specialist he flew two space shuttle missions during which he logged over 24 days in space; including 3 spacewalks totaling over 19 hours. He has advised elected officials on matters related to space and aeronautics. Recently retired, Capt. Scott is professor emeritus at The Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL. He holds the (retired) rank of professor of aeronautics in the college of aeronautics and professor of music in the college of psychology and liberal arts. Capt. Scott belongs to the boards of directors of several corporate and non-profit organizations. He enjoys an active public appearance schedule. Captain Scott’s book Reflections from Earth Orbit was published in 2005.

02/16/2024

The Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES) FL Tech Chapter proudly presents

Winston Scott, Astronaut

to present on February 22, 5-6 p.m.

in Olin Life Sciences, Room #130.

The presentation is open to our FL Tech community.

Refreshments will be provided.

Biography:

Winston E. Scott is a retired U.S. Navy Captain and aviator. He entered Naval Aviation Officers Candidate School in 1973. He completed flight training and was designated a naval aviator in 1974. n 1980, Scott earned his Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering with Avionics. During his Navy career, Captain Scott served as a helicopter pilot with Helicopter Anti- Submarine Warfare Squadron Light Thirty- Three at NAS North Island, CA, flying the SH-2F helicopter. He later served a tour of duty as a fighter pilot with Fighter Squadron Eighty Four at NAS Oceana, Virginia flying the F-14 Tomcat fighter/ interceptor. He subsequently served as a production test pilot and engineering director at the Naval Aviation Depot at NAS Jacksonville, FL. Additionally, Scott served as a research development test and evaluation (RDTE) pilot and Deputy Director of the Tactical Aircraft Systems Department at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Warminster, PA.

As a RDTE pilot, Scott flew the F-14 Tomcat, the F/A-18 Hornet and the A-7 Corsair aircraft. He has accumulated more than 7,000 hours of flight time in more than 25 different aircraft and more than 200 shipboard landings. Captain Scott was an associate instructor of electrical engineering at Florida A&M University and Florida Community College at Jacksonville. Captain Scott was selected to become an astronaut by NASA in 1992. Serving as a mission specialist he flew two space shuttle missions during which he logged over 24 days in space; including 3 spacewalks totaling over 19 hours. He has advised elected officials on matters related to space and aeronautics. Recently retired, Capt. Scott is professor emeritus at The Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL. He holds the (retired) rank of professor of aeronautics in the college of aeronautics and professor of music in the college of psychology and liberal arts. Capt. Scott belongs to the boards of directors of several corporate and non-profit organizations. He enjoys an active public appearance schedule. Captain Scott’s book Reflections from Earth Orbit was published in 2005.

02/16/2024

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Florida Tech Chapter proudly presented Dr. John Deaton as our first presenter for this semester. His presentation was held on February 15 from 5-6 p.m. on his experience as an international crew member on a Mars-simulated habitat. He provided an engaging presentation!

His biography and additional details on his presentation are listed below.

Biography:
Dr. Deaton is the Dean of the College of Aeronautics at Florida Tech. He is a former Naval Commander, having worked as an Aerospace Experimental Psychologist and completed Basic Flight Training during his Navy career. He was also a semi-finalist in NASA’s Astronaut Training Program. Sponsored by Space Florida, Dr. Deaton was afforded the opportunity to live as a Marsonaut for two weeks at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. During this time, he conducted numerous human factors/psychology studies on five other participants from various countries (India, Greece, Italy, and Canada). What it’s like to live on Mars will be discussed in photos documenting his journey and anecdotal comments.

Presentation:
Ever want to go to Mars? Well I did…sort of. As part of a psychology study, I spent two weeks with an international crew (Greece, India, Italy, and the U.S.) on a Mars-simulated habitat in the remote Utah desert. We lived and worked as Marsonauts in the 16-foot diameter habitat, eating what the actual Marsonauts would be eating and facing the challenges of isolation and close group living. I documented (in photos and commentary) all of my experiences and those of the crew in what I think you’ll find a fascinating story of what it would be like to live on the red planet. By the end of this presentation, you will know whether it’s possible to go to Mars and if you might be a candidate.

02/07/2024

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Florida Tech Chapter proudly presents Dr. John Deaton as our first presenter for this semester. His presentation will be held on February 15 from 5-6 p.m. on his experience as an international crew member on a Mars-simulated habitat. Anyone from our FL Tech campus community is invited to join us in the Olin Life Sciences Building in Room 130!

His biography and additional details on his presentation are listed below.

Biography:
Dr. Deaton is the Dean of the College of Aeronautics at Florida Tech. He is a former Naval Commander, having worked as an Aerospace Experimental Psychologist and completed Basic Flight Training during his Navy career. He was also a semi-finalist in NASA’s Astronaut Training Program. Sponsored by Space Florida, Dr. Deaton was afforded the opportunity to live as a Marsonaut for two weeks at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. During this time, he conducted numerous human factors/psychology studies on five other participants from various countries (India, Greece, Italy, and Canada). What it’s like to live on Mars will be discussed in photos documenting his journey and anecdotal comments.

Presentation:
Ever want to go to Mars? Well I did…sort of. As part of a psychology study, I spent two weeks with an international crew (Greece, India, Italy, and the U.S.) on a Mars-simulated habitat in the remote Utah desert. We lived and worked as Marsonauts in the 16-foot diameter habitat, eating what the actual Marsonauts would be eating and facing the challenges of isolation and close group living. I documented (in photos and commentary) all of my experiences and those of the crew in what I think you’ll find a fascinating story of what it would be like to live on the red planet. By the end of this presentation, you will know whether it’s possible to go to Mars and if you might be a candidate.