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Life Sciences, Space Processes, and Human Factors Technical Committee
AIAA Houston Section
Life Sciences, Space Processes, and Human Factors Technical Committee

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Lunch-and-Learns
December 17, 2002
Human Factors Lessons Learned: International Space Station
Jennifer Linda Blume, Ph. D. / NASA Johnson Space Center, NSBRI
Presentation: PDF

February 15, 2000
Protection against Decompression Sickness on Mars
Johnny Conkin, Ph.D. / NSBRI
Flier: GIF

January 13, 2000
NASA's Life Sciences Data Archive: A Resource for Life Scientists
Jane Krauhs, Ph.D. / NASA JSC
Flier: GIF

Other Lunch 'n' Learn Seminars
International Space Station Food System
Charles T. Bourland

The Role of Human Habitability Study in Space Facility and Vehicle Design
Constance Adams

Antarctica: What Can We Learn in a Space Analogue Environment
Dr. JoAnna Wood

Russian Landing Medical Operations
Dr. Michael Barratt

A Comparison of the Features of Virtual Reality and Multi-media for Use in Learning
Cynthia Chmielewski

Space Architecture at JSC-Status on Concepts for Advanced Life Support
Janis Connolly

Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Display Development Process
Dr. Daniel Carr

Highlights of Brazil's Role in Space Station
Jon Zelon

Space Radiation Issues Related to EVA: Some Thought & Recommendations
Bill Atwell

Modeling of the Lower Lumbar Region of the Spin and Related Spin-offs for Space Applications
Dr. Clarence Nicodemus

NASA's Science Institute Plan and the Space Biomedical Institute
Dr. Alfred Coats

Decompression: An Odyssey of Five Hundred Years
Dr. Michael Powell
We plan 2 to 4 of these events per year. These events are professionally videotaped by NASA/USA. Tapes are available for loan. AIAA membership is not needed.

The AIAA Life Sciences, Space Processes, and Human Factors Technical Committee continues to seek speakers and topics for future Lunch 'n' Learns. If you have an interesting topic related to Life Sciences, Space Processes, and Human Factors that you would like to share with the JSC, corporate, and academic communities, please, contact Bill Atwell at 281/853-1700.

Members

Bill Atwell, Chair

Brian Dunaway

William Langdoc

Francis Mount, Ph.D.

Phillip Puddy

Neil Zapp

If you are interested in joining the work of the committee, contact the chair at 281-853-1700.

Charter
To provide a forum for the interchange of information related to aerospace life sciences research and technology including biomedicine, bioengineering, ergonomics/human factors, crew equipment development, environmental control, and life support systems.
Goals
  • Recruit AIAA members in this technical area to participate on the committee
  • Meet at the beginning of the year to plan this year's activities
  • Each committee member provide 1 topic for 5 Lunch 'n' Learn seminars
  • Invite AIAA members in this technical area to submit articles to the Newsletter
  • Promote AIAA membership at Lunch 'n' Learn presentations
  • Interact with the corresponding national committee
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