We are a group of interdisciplinary researchers with expertise spanning industrial/organizational psychology, human factors/human-computer interaction, training, and other fields. MET uses evidence-based science to improve teamwork and training in individual and organizational contexts.

Interested in working with us?

We are currently recruiting undergraduate research assistants for Fall 2023. If you are interested, please fill out this form, and then contact the graduate students. See further instructions under the undergraduate tab in our website.

Our laboratory primarily conducts research concerning teamwork, leadership, and training. As interdisciplinary researchers, our expertise spans multiple areas including industrial/organizational psychology, human factors/human-computer interaction, training, organizational behavior, and other fields. We work with multiple outside collaborators, such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). MET uses evidence-based science to improve teamwork and training in individual and organizational contexts as we are dedicated to improving the overall effectiveness and resilience of individuals, teams, and organizations.

Student Tasks

Students will participate in all aspects of the research process, including study recruitment, development of study measures, data collection, data entry, data analysis, manuscript review/editing, and idea generation. Outstanding students have the potential for developing their own research ideas/project(s).

Grading (for Rice students only)

Students’ grades will be based on their fulfillment of lab position responsibilities, quality of work, meeting attendance, prompt communication, and a final paper.