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Anne McLaughlin is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She directs the LACElab (Learning, Aging, and Cognitive Ergonomics), focusing on human factors, cognitive aging, and technology usability. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Psychology from Georgia Tech (2007) and has been at NC State since 2007.
Her education includes a B.A. in Psychology and English Literature from Trinity University (1998), an M.S. in Engineering Psychology from Georgia Tech (2003), and her Ph.D. from the same institution (2007). Her research integrates cognitive science principles with real-world applications, emphasizing aging populations and technology design.
Key research interests include cognitive aid design, augmented/virtual reality applications, human-robot interaction, and medical device usability. Recent work explores diminished reality techniques for attention management, trust dynamics in autonomous systems, and veterinary patient safety culture.
Her articles highlight trends in human-centered technology development, particularly addressing individual differences in attention control, automation trust, and healthcare system optimization. She advocates for inclusive design principles to enhance older adults' engagement with technology and improve medical screening accessibility.
McLaughlin’s work bridges academic research and practical implementation, with collaborations in healthcare, robotics, and educational technology. Her lab’s focus on aging-related challenges underscores her commitment to improving quality of life through human-centered solutions.
