Work Factors

Welcome to another episode of Work Factors. Today, our hosts, Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate Professor, and Martha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo Center, are joined by Bob Locke, Senior Director of Development of Ducks Unlimited. In this episode Bob Locke shares his journey from undergrad to graduate school at Texas A&M and what came after graduation. Bob shared how he changed segments in the industry not long after he had gone out in the field. As a senior director of Ducks Unlimited, Bob shared their purpose and mission, and how Ducks Unlimited is constantly creating partnerships to improve and preserve the wetlands. Ducks Unlimited strives to provide actual results that improve the overall ecosystems of a land. You won’t want to miss out on this innovative conversation!To learn more about the Ergo Center, click the link below: https://ergocenter.tamu.edu/index.html  To learn more about Ducks Unlimited, click the link below:https://www.ducks.org/ Hosts: Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate ProfessorMartha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo CenterGuest: Bob Locke, Senior Director of Development, Ducks UnlimitedTime stamps:(00:00 - 03:22) Introduction (03:23 - 06:26) Natural Resource Management at Texas A&M(06:27 - 12:41) First Opportunities Post-Grad (12:42 - 18:01) Transitioning to a New Sector of the Reservation Industry (18:02 - 21:42) Nature Focused Solutions 2216(21:43 - 25:30) Improving Wetlands (25:31 - 30:34)  Practicing Safety Everyday in the Field(30:35 - 34:01) Dangerous Situations within the Industry (34:02 - 41:46) Conservations Continuous Growth and Development(41:47 - 43:57) Ducks Unlimited Fulfilling their Promise(43:58 - 45:33) Closing

Welcome to another episode of Work Factors. Today, our hosts, Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate Professor, and Martha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo Center, are joined by Hannah Payne, Class of 2024, Caroline Cordova, Class of 2025, and Grant Bergeron, Class of 2024. These students represent the few selected to be NIOSH Trainees and were allowed to attend the Applied Ergonomics Conference this past year. Listen in to hear their experiences and the value that they have received in being a part of this program. You won’t want to miss out on this genuine and fun conversation!To learn more about the Ergo Center click the link belowhttps://ergocenter.tamu.edu/index.htmlTo follow the department on LinkedIn follow this link https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamu-ergo-center/ Host: Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate ProfessorMartha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo CenterGuests: Hannah Payne, Class of 2024Caroline Cordova, Class of 2025Grant Bergeron, Class of 2024Time stamps: (00:00 - 01:50) Introduction (01:51 - 07:56) Takeaways from AEC(07:57 - 13:37) Moving to the Real World (13:38 - 14:37) Developing Soft Skills(14:38 - 15:52) From Classroom to Conference(15:53 - 17:54) Experiencing the Work Force(17:55 - 20:18) Making Connections (20:19 - 22:41) An Outstanding Program(22:42 - 25:12) Final Comments(25:13 - 26:24) Closing

Welcome to another episode of Work Factors. Today, our hosts, Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate Professor, and Martha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo Center, are joined by Dr. Eva Shipp, Associate Professor at the Texas A&M School of Public Health. Dr. Shipp shares her pathway to where she is now and her experience in working on occupational health and safety, specifically in the transportation portion. Dr. Shipp shares many stories from her time in the field and how students can get involved with her research. If you’re interested in hearing more from Dr. Shipp, reach out to her through email [email protected]. You won’t want to miss out on this conversation between friends!  To learn more about the Ergo Center, click the link belowhttps://ergocenter.tamu.edu/index.htmlFollow the department on LinkedIn at the link below https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamu-ergo-center/ Host: Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate ProfessorMartha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo CenterGuest: Dr. Eva Shipp, Associate Professor, [email protected] stamps: (00:00 - 01:07) Introduction(01:08 - 06:14) Dr. Shipp’s Research Path(06:15 - 08:05) Looking at Transportation(08:06 - 11:08) Student Involvement(11:09 - 13:00) A Highly Educated Driver(13:01 - 18:35) Stories to Tell at a Party(18:36 - 19:12) Check Out Our Other Episodes!(19:13 - 22:09) Exciting New Data(22:10 - 23:51) Closing

Welcome to another episode of Work Factors. Today, our hosts, Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate Professor, and Martha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo Center, are joined by Dr. David Douphrate, Associate Professor at Texas A&M. Dr. Douphrate shares his experience in the agriculture and safety ergonomics industry. He shares his insights on what precautions are taken, how they do research in these milking parlors, and what changes are coming up as technology advances. Dr. Douphrate brings an interesting perspective on the agriculture industry to the show and shares great advice for current and future students!You won’t want to miss out on this innovative conversation!To learn more about the Ergo Center click the link belowhttps://ergocenter.tamu.edu/index.htmlHost: Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate ProfessorMartha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo CenterGuests: Dr. David Douphrate, Associate ProfessorTime stamps: (00:00 - 01:17) Introduction (01:18 - 05:16) Journey Towards Texas A&M(05:17 - 08:10) Agriculture Providing Security (08:11 - 11:11) Technology Efficiency for Milking(11:12 - 13:36) Maximizing Product(13:37 - 19:55) Agriculture Research and Innovative Changes(19:56 - 21:44) Federal Funding and OSHA (21:45 - 24:50) importance of Relationships(24:51 - 28:10) Opportunities for Growth and Learning(28:11 - 32:05) Real Word Experiences Available for Students(32:06 - 32:41) Outro

Welcome to another episode of Work Factors. Today, our hosts, Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate Professor, and Martha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo Center, are joined by Dr. Aurora Le, Associate Professor in the Public Health Department. Dr. Le shares with us her journey, and what brought her to Texas A&M. She shares current research and projects she is working on, such as working with essential workers and nail salon technicians and investigating to find the best personal protective equipment for their roles. Dr. Le also talks about the gap in proper PPE training in healthcare. Dr. Le shares many great insights. You won’t want to miss out on this innovative conversation!To learn more about the Ergo Center click the link belowhttps://ergocenter.tamu.edu/index.htmlHost: Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate ProfessorMartha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo CenterGuests: Dr. Aurora Le, Associate Professor Time stamps: (00:00 - 01:25) Introduction (01:26 - 05:47) Welcome Dr. Aurora Le!(05:48 - 07:56) Making an Impact in your Community(07:57 - 10:10) Research on Non-Healthcare Workers(10:11 - 13:40) Training and PPE of Healthcare Workers(13:41 - 17:09) Mental Health and Stress Affecting the Workplace(17:10 - 20:30) Student Research Opportunities(20:31 - 27:43) Future Research on Nail Salons(27:44 - 28:58) Outro

Join us as we introduce Dr. Adam Pickens, one of the hosts of the Work Factors podcast, brought to you by the Texas A&M Center for Worker Health. Dr. Pickens brings a wealth of expertise in worker health and safety, along with a passion for improving workplace environments. In this video, you'll get to know Dr. Pickens, his background, and what drives him to help students gain experiences outside the walls of academia. Get to know your host today!

Meet Martha Parker, host of the Work Factors podcast from the Texas A&M Center for Worker Health. With a deep commitment to enhancing worker well-being, Martha brings her experience and insights to every episode, exploring the critical issues that affect health and safety in the workplace. Martha shares how her wealth of experience allows her to work effectively as a project manager in the Ergo Center and in her day-to-day operations in running the center. Watch now!

Welcome to another episode of Work Factors. Today, our hosts, Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate Professor, and Martha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo Center, are joined by Dr. Farzan Sasangohar, Associate Professor, Industrial & Systems Engineering. Listen in on a conversation between friends as they dive into the large amount of research that Dr. Farzan is a part of right now. Whether it be helping veterans with PTSD, monitoring and tracking mental health in college students, or tracking a multitude of stressors across multiple fields with new detection technologies, Dr. Farzan is making wakes in the research world. You won’t want to miss out on this innovative conversation!To learn more about the Ergo Center, click the link below: https://ergocenter.tamu.edu/index.html Host: Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate ProfessorMartha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo CenterGuests: Dr. Farzan Sasangohar, Associate Professor, Industrial & Systems EngineeringTime stamps: (00:00 - 01:16) Introduction (01:17 - 02:33) Getting to Know Dr. Farzan(02:34 - 03:19) Focusing on Special Populations(03:20 - 07:12) Using Technology to Help Trauma(07:13 - 09:10) Monitoring Anxiety in College Students(09:11 - 11:38) Mental Health in College(11:39 - 14:43) Getting Involved in Research(14:44 - 18:25) Participant to Researcher(18:26 - 22:29) A Diary Study(22:30 - 26:53) Craziest Thing in the Field(26:54 - 30:12) Looking to the Future(30:13 - 31:45) The Need for Expansion(31:46 - 32:19) Closing

Welcome to the first episode of Work Factors. Today, our hosts, Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate Professor, and Martha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Center for Worker Health, are joined by Dr. Mark Benden, Director of the Center for Worker Health at Texas A&M. In this episode, the three talk about the growth of the Center over the years, how they are having a significant impact in industry beyond academia, and what the future for ergonomics and the center is looking like. This is an engaging and informational episode you won’t want to miss. Make sure to leave a like and subscribe!To learn more about the Center for Worker Health click the link belowhttps://ergocenter.tamu.edu/index.htmlTo follow the department on LinkedIn follow this link https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamu-ergo-center/ Host: Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate ProfessorMartha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Center for Worker HealthGuest: Dr. Mark Benden, Director of the Texas A&M Center for Worker HealthTime stamps: (00:00 - 01:10) Introduction(01:11 - 03:24) Development of the Ergo Center(03:25 - 04:17) Dr. Benden’s Journey in Ergonomics(04:18 - 06:15) Changes Occurring in Industry(06:16 - 08:41) Advancements in Public Health(08:42 - 12:04) Integration with Various Disciplines(12:05 - 13:49) Dr. Benden’s Approach to Balance(13:50 - 19:04) How Students Can Get Involved(19:05 - 19:28) Check Out the Students’ Episode(19:29 - 24:13) Growth at the Ergo Center(24:14 - 26:25) Public Outreach & Interaction(26:26 - 29:07) Ergo Center Becoming The Center for Worker Health(29:08 - 32:51) Opportunities for the Field of Ergonomics(32:52 - 34:26) Final Thoughts(34:27 - 35:17) Closing

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