Interested in contributing to the science related to how cognitive workload affects performance? If yes, you are invited to take part in a research project being conducted by us on cognitive workload assessment in 101 Computer Science Building. The purpose of this research is to develop a novel cognitive model to assess a soldier’s mental state using physiological signals based on electroencephalography (EEG) and heart rate, and is being funded by the US Army.

Your role will be to complete six experiments sitting at a computer during which time you will wear an EEG headset and an optical heart rate monitor that will be attached to your wrist to record your EEG responses and your heart rate. The experiments will change your cognitive workload and your performance will be recorded. The exact experimental procedure will be explained to you prior to beginning the actual experiments and you will be allowed to practice the experiments before data is recorded.

The time commitment will be about six hours over three consecutive days with the second day being a rest day.

You will be compensated for taking part in this study. For your time and effort, you will receive a Walmart gift card worth $20 after completing the experiments on Day 1 and another Walmart gift card worth $30 after completing experiments on Day 3.

Rest assured even after beginning the experiment, you may cease participation and leave for any reason without penalty other than not receiving some or all the $50 in Walmart gift cards.

You will be expected to sign a written consent form prior to beginning the experiments.

If you have any further questions or you would like to participate, contact one of the following individuals.

V. S. Siddhardh Nadendla, assistant professor of computer science, at 573-341-4090 or nadendla@mst.edu.

K. Krishnamurthy, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, at 573-341-4495 or kkrishna@mst.edu.