Jason Wong

Current

• Human Factors Scientist at Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Past

• Graduate Research Assistant at George Mason University
• Graduate Teaching Assistant at George Mason University

Education

• George Mason University
• George Mason University
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Connections

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Industry

Defense & Space

Websites

• My Website
• My Curriculum Vita
• My Company

Jason Wong’s Summary

Dr. Jason H. Wong has been a Human Factors Scientist with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) since June, 2009. He received in Ph.D. in Human Factors and Applied Cognitive Psychology from George Mason University where he focused on visual attention and working memory. At NUWC, Jason applies cognitive theories to a variety of Human-Systems Integration projects including human factors analysis of complex systems, the development of cognitive models to simulate expert task performance, and the creation of training systems to aid in skill acquisition, all with the goal of improving warfighter capabilities.

Jason Wong’s Specialties:

Eyetracking methodology analysis of eye movement data.
Design and analysis of submarine control systems, especially displays.
Creation of effective training systems for sailors learning new skills.
Cognitive modeling of complex tasks using ACT-R.
Experiment design, data analysis, statistics.

Jason Wong’s Experience

• Human Factors Scientist

  Naval Undersea Warfare Center

  (Government Agency; Defense & Space industry)

  June 2009 — Present (6 months)

  - Evaluated combat systems components in support of human-systems integration objectives.
  - Developed new training methods to more efficiently and effectively teach sailors new skills.
  - Created cognitive models to examine decision making in critical submarine operations.

• Graduate Research Assistant

  George Mason University

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  July 2004 — May 2009 (4 years 11 months)

  - Explored visual attention and memory using behavioral and neuroscience techniques.
  - Applied cognitive theories to real-world domains such as video games training research.
  - Advised several undergraduate students in experimental methodology and data analysis.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  George Mason University

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  January 2006 — July 2007 (1 year 7 months)

  - Taught three sections of Cognitive Psychology and one section of Introductory Psychology.
  - Chose an effective textbook and produced all class materials including the syllabus, slides, and exams.

Jason Wong’s Education

• George Mason University

  PhD , Psychology , 2006 — 2009

  Specialization in Human Factors/Applied Psychology

  Activities and Societies:

  Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
  Vision Sciences Society

• George Mason University

  MA , Psychology , 2004 — 2006

  Specialization in Human Factors/Applied Psychology

  Activities and Societies:

  Vision Sciences Society

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  BS , Psychology , 2000 — 2004

  Minors in Computer Science and Information Technology Studies

  Activities and Societies:

  Association for Computing Machinery

Additional Information

Jason Wong’s Websites:

• My Website
• My Curriculum Vita
• My Company

Jason Wong’s Interests:

Cognitive science, Usability research, Human-computer interaction, Training, Science news, Education, New technology

Jason Wong’s Groups:

Association for Psychological Science, Vision Sciences Society, American Psychological Association Division 21

•    George Mason University Alumni Association (Official)
•    Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making (CEDM)
•    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Alumni Group
•    User Experience
•    Naval Sea Systems Command Network
•    SMART Scholarship Participants

Jason Wong’s Honors:

- 2007-2009 SMART Scholarship for Service award through the U.S. Department of Defense.
- 2007-2008 graduate student representative on the GMU Undergraduate Psychology Committee.
- 2007 Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor in the GMU Department of Psychology.
- 2006 National Ergonomics Month Honor Roll for introducing students to human factors.

Jason Wong’s Contact Settings

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