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JERICHO, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global consulting firm, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, has gathered a curated collection of experts who together form Human Factors & User Experience at J.S. Held. These visionaries understand the intricacies of their fields and have conducted, and overseen user experience research at companies like Google, Microsoft, and Siemens. Their combined academic and industry credentials are notable and distinguish the J.S. Held team among human factors and user experience experts. 

 

J.S. Held human factors and user experience experts advise clients throughout the product lifecycle.

J.S. Held’s expertise in human factors, product safety, and user experience is proactive, focused on the product development process, and reactive, providing forensic human factors and product failure analysis to support investigations and dispute advisory. In-house experts advise clients throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation and interaction design through validation, which distinctly qualifies our experts to assess subject allegations and render expert opinions based on scientific evidence and firsthand experience.

The highly collaborative team includes published and credentialed specialists in healthcare, automotive, and children’s products and benefits from collaboration with an in-house biomechanist and human behavior specialist, who brings over a decade of experience in research strategy and execution across academic and industry settings to generate quantitative user experience insights through the combined analysis of human motion and physiological signals (including neural, muscular, and cardiovascular measures).

Human factors experts at J.S. Held investigate and testify in myriad cases, including automotive accidents, premises liability, product liability/failure to warn, medical device failures, class action lawsuits, and Proposition 65 litigation. At J.S. Held, we understand that legal matters often involve complex technical, scientific, and financial issues – areas where our specialized knowledge in forensic investigations, econometric analysis, and related teaching vs telling approach to expert testimony strengthens the trial team. 

Across J.S. Held’s experts, user research is informed by insights gleaned from alleged product failures on the reactive side of their work, while expert witness testimony is given with the authority of experts who are actively engaged in the evaluation and development of products and services. Whether the client’s need is proactive or reactive, understanding where things go wrong and why uniquely positions J.S. Held as a trusted advisor in product safety and user research – helping clients develop products and services that are effective, user-friendly, and safer.

Dr. Robert Rauschenberger, Ph.D., oversees a team of predominantly Ph.D.-level researchers with academic backgrounds in cognition, perception, developmental psychology, human factors, biomechanics, and kinesiology, with degrees from notable institutions such as Harvard, Notre Dame, and Johns Hopkins. Dr. Rauschenberger has over 25 years of experience conducting research on topics of visual attention and distraction, the organization of perceptual information, product design, user experience, risk communication effectiveness, and consumer decision-making. He leverages this experience in legal cases across industries for which he has testified in deposition and at trial. Dr. Rauschenberger has cultivated specific expertise in the evaluation of mixed reality (MR) products. His professional background also disposes him toward the evaluation of healthcare products and services.

Select members of Dr. Rauschenberger’s team include:

Dr. Alexander Stamenkovic, Ph.D. – Biomechanist 

As a biomechanist and human behavior specialist, Dr. Stamenkovic brings over a decade of experience in research strategy and execution across academic and industry settings to generate quantitative user experience insights through the combined analysis of human motion and physiological signals (including neural, muscular, and cardiovascular measures).Active in the international scientific community, he has authored 20 articles at the intersection of anatomy, biomechanics, and neuroscience and as a peer reviewer for multiple scientific publications, including the Journal of Biomechanics, Motor Control, Human Movement Sciences, Frontiers in Sport & Active Living, Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, JMIR Research Protocols, and IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, among others.

Dr. Blake Pellman, Ph.D. – User Experience

Specializes in generating insights into user needs, motivations, and behaviors and evaluating product usability, engagement, effectiveness, accessibility, and safety.Dr. Pellman crafts bespoke user research that targets clients’ unique products and business needs.Before joining J.S. Held, Dr. Pellman was a user experience researcher at Microsoft, where he led proactive UX research to deeply understand user needs and motivations, increase adoption and engagement with consumer services, and develop accessible and immersive interactive experiences. Dr. Pellman has published original research in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has authored review articles and book chapters as a subject matter expert.

Dr. Joe Pauszek, Ph.D. – Healthcare Human Factors

Dr. Pauszek has extensive experience utilizing physiological measures, such as pupillometry via eye tracking, to shed light on the underlying cognitive states of individuals in real time.He has cultivated specialized experience in healthcare research and in the evaluation of medical devices that range in complexity from autoinjectors to robotic surgery systems. This proficiency spans all stages of the medical device lifecycle, from early-stage formative research to formal human factors engineering and usability engineering (HFE/UE) submissions to satisfy regulatory requirements.Serves as a Reviewer for PLOS ONE and Psychological Research and is a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

Dr. Robert (Bobby) Sall, Ph.D. – Automotive Human Factors

Specializes in empirical investigations of driver attention and inattention, driving performance, the design of in-vehicle technology, and hazard perception.Dr. Sall has managed scientific studies for Fortune 500 companies to help them optimize user experiences and product safety, and his work has been crucial to those companies at all stages of product development.He serves as a Reviewer for the Surface Transportation Technical Group, Aging Technical Group, Training Technical Group, the PLOS One Journal, and the Transportation Research Board. He is also a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES).

Dr. Rosie Aboody, Ph.D. – Children’s Products

A user experience researcher, she has over ten years of experience researching child development and human cognition. Leveraging this experience, she provides consulting and expert services in human factors and user experience domains.Prior to joining J.S. Held, Dr. Aboody conducted doctoral and postdoctoral research at Harvard, MIT, and Yale University, focusing on child development and computational cognitive science. Dr. Aboody has published more than ten peer-reviewed articles.Leveraging her expertise in experimental design, project management, data collection (including both child and adult samples), and advanced statistics, Dr. Aboody provides impactful and actionable insights to clients.

Dr. Sam Franco-DeWitt, Ph.D. – Physiological Data Recording

Dr. Sam Franco-DeWitt has over 15 years of experience conducting research on topics of human cognition, brain imaging, risk behavior, user experience, and decision-making. Leveraging this experience, he provides consulting and expert services in human factors and user experience domains.He has designed and tested products across multiple industries, including neurotechnology, finance, sports, and virtual reality. Dr. Franco-DeWitt provides unique insights into the user and consumer experience using brain-imaging techniques.He was the Senior Director of R&D at Optios Inc., where he developed neurotechnology that was leveraged in the finance and sports industries.

J.S. Held User experts are retained to work with in-house product development engineers, user experience executives, in-house and outside legal counsel, and claims adjusters. To support the work of experts, J.S. Held owns and operates User Research Laboratories in New York City, Phoenix, Arizona, and Redmond, Washington, and utilizes advanced technology and specialized capabilities, such as optometry, motion capture, eye tracking, physiological data recording, and balance measurement to collect scientific measures and evaluate a wide range of topics.

J.S. Held clients benefit from expertise across the enterprise, as the Human Factors and User Experience team works with toxicologists and industrial hygienists on product liability cases, with accident reconstructionists on vehicular accidents, with mechanical and electrical engineers on product liability cases, with nurses and MDs on medical device and pharma litigation, with the intellectual property (IP) team on product marketing and IP theft cases, and across these and other areas of expertise advising companies throughout the product lifecycle. 

The expertise of the J.S. Held Human Factors and User Experience team results in client work that is not just theoretical but grounded in real-world experience and innovation.  Examples of our expert contributions to client challenges include: 

Designed and executed in-person and remote user research studies, focus groups, task and workflow analyses, heuristic evaluations, and human factors analyses across various industries.Supported manufacturers with human factors engineering and usability engineering regulatory submissions for medical devices.Developed and tested products from early concept through launch and beyond across a variety of technological domains and evaluated learning systems and tutorials for consumer and business products and services through user studies.Assisted companies with development and evaluation of safety communication for consumer, healthcare, and online products by conducting user experience research and user studies.Testified as human factors experts in product liability, class action, and Proposition 65 cases.

Learn more about the dedicated and entrepreneurial experts like Robert, Joe, Bobby, Rosie, Blake, Alexander, and Sam, who help transform J.S. Held, explore our story,  and celebrate this momentous milestone, our 50 & Forward celebration, with us at jsheld.com.

About J.S. Held

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six continents, including 81% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 70% of the Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (85% of the NAIC Top 50 Property & Casualty Insurers), and 65% of the Fortune 100 Companies.

J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified public accounting firm(s) and do not provide audit, attest, or any other public accounting services. J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not law firms and do not provide legal advice. Securities offered through PM Securities, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix IB, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC or Ocean Tomo Investment Group, LLC, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC. All rights reserved.

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Schoolhouse Expands College Partnerships to Advance Equity in College Admissions

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Free tutoring platform, founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy, gives all students access to application-boosting academic and volunteer opportunities

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Schoolhouse, a non-profit organization offering free peer-to-peer tutoring for high school students, has more than doubled its partnerships with colleges and universities across the United States. Up from 18 previous partnerships, 38 colleges and universities now recognize the Schoolhouse Portfolio, a comprehensive record of a student’s learning journey and tutoring contributions, as part of their admissions process.

“Our partner colleges and universities are recognizing the value of Schoolhouse’s free tutoring platform, both as a way to provide free access to high-quality learning and as a way to empower students to become volunteer tutors themselves.” – Sal Khan, Schoolhouse CEO & Founder

Schoolhouse’s free, peer-to-peer tutoring platform allows high school students to attend live, virtual tutoring sessions for academic subjects, the SAT®, and the college admissions process.

This gives all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, the ability to get personalized help from certified volunteer tutors. Students are also able to prove to colleges they’ve mastered specific subjects, regardless of the course availability at their local school.

This expanded network of partners reflects the wide diversity of American higher education, representing every region of the United States and spanning private and public institutions, state flagship universities, liberal arts colleges, and HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities).

“These partnerships showcase the incredible potential of peer-to-peer learning in making education more accessible,” says Sal Khan. “Our partner colleges and universities are recognizing the value of Schoolhouse’s free tutoring platform, both as a way to provide free access to high-quality learning and as a way to empower students to become volunteer tutors themselves. Ultimately, this collaborative approach helps create a more equitable admissions landscape for all students.”

For many partner universities, the Schoolhouse Portfolio serves as a standardized way to assess subject mastery, particularly beneficial for students with limited access to specific courses in their local schools. This approach helps admissions officers gain a more holistic view of an applicant’s academic capabilities, regardless of their educational background.

“Rural students often face barriers when exploring their college options including limited access to college prep activities. Our goal is to work directly with students, families and others in the community to highlight resources like Schoolhouse as a way to improve accessibility and college preparedness,” said University of South Carolina’s Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Dr. Elizabeth Orehovec.

Additionally, the Portfolio showcases students’ volunteer hours and credentials as Schoolhouse tutors, highlighting their commitment to community service and peer support. This aspect of the Portfolio allows universities to identify candidates who align with their institutional values and culture.

The Schoolhouse model not only aids students in their college applications but also fosters a global community of learners and educators. As the platform continues to grow, it promises to play an increasingly vital role in shaping the future of education and college admissions.

Colleges interested in partnering with Schoolhouse are encouraged to email partner@schoolhouse.world for more information. Learn more about our existing partnerships here.

New College and University Partners:

Amherst CollegeAuburn UniversityBelmont UniversityDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityFranklin & Marshall CollegeSouthern Methodist UniversitySouthern New Hampshire UniversitySpelman CollegeStanford UniversitySwarthmore CollegeThe University of Texas at AustinUniversity of AlabamaUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of DenverUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of South CarolinaUniversity of Vermont

About Schoolhouse:

Schoolhouse.world is a non-profit organization founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy on a mission to connect the world through free, peer-to-peer tutoring. To date, Schoolhouse has supported over 100,000 learners across the globe.

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Food Marketing Agency Ingredient Hires Minnesota Star Tribune Digital Innovation Leader Tom Horgen As Senior Director of Content Strategy

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After Nearly Two Decades at the Publication, Horgen Joins the Agency to Drive Innovative Content Strategies for Top Food Brands

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, Ingredient, a Minneapolis-based marketing agency that connects food and food-adjacent brands to consumers, welcomes Tom Horgen as Senior Director of Content Strategy. He joins the company from The Minnesota Star Tribune, where he spent 19 years in various roles, most recently leading the company’s audience department. In his new role at Ingredient, Horgen will oversee the content strategy group that works with clients including Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Box Tops for Education, Gelson’s Markets, Lunds & Byerlys and more.

“Food and storytelling are lifelong passions of mine,” said Tom Horgen, senior director of content strategy at Ingredient. “I’m beyond excited to join Ingredient and deliver the type of brand experiences that people won’t forget.”

“Tom’s extensive experience in audience development and innovative content strategies will be vital in helping us deliver smart, thoughtful and creative solutions to our clients every day,” said Ken Goldman, Ingredient partner and vice president of strategy.

At The Minnesota Star Tribune, Horgen began his career as a reporter and columnist, focusing on the evolution of Minnesota’s bar and restaurant scene before expanding into broader culture coverage. He led teams dedicated to food, music, art, theater and fashion, while also guiding the newsroom to adopt a multi-platform approach to grow digital audiences. Additionally, he managed content strategies, spearheaded a major initiative to revamp the newsletter portfolio, and contributed to significant digital subscription growth, with his team driving hundreds of thousands of monthly referrals and millions of impressions across key channels.

“Food and storytelling are lifelong passions of mine,” said Tom Horgen, senior director of content strategy at Ingredient. “I’m beyond excited to join Ingredient and deliver the type of brand experiences that people won’t forget.”

Ingredient is made up of nearly 60 strategists, technical experts and developers, designers, copywriters, photographers, videographers and culinary professionals. To learn more, visit Ingredient.mn and follow @ingredientmpls on social.

About Ingredient

Ingredient is a food marketing agency inspiring connections between brands and consumers. The Minneapolis-based team is built of both marketing strategists and culinary/creative professionals to help clients create meaningful connections and drive growth. The team works collaboratively to tell unique brand stories that build lasting relationships with consumers. Since 1994, Ingredient has led marketing and content strategies for iconic food brands, including both CPG companies and grocery retailers. With a deep commitment to understanding clients, their target audiences and channels, plus an in-house production studio with chefs on staff, Ingredient is the agency partner for delivering scroll-stopping work. To learn more about Ingredient’s services and clients, visit Ingredient.mn.

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Dan Post Finds a Perfect Fit in Centric PLM for Digital Transformation

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Western boot company partners with Centric Software to streamline collaboration and enhance transparency

CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Centric Software® is pleased to announce that iconic western boot brand Dan Post Boot Company has selected Centric PLMTM to optimize product data management, efficiency and transparency. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, outdoor, luxury, multi-category retail, grocery, food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care and consumer electronics to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

Founded in the 1960s, Dan Post boots are synonymous with superior fit and fashion-forward design. Their handcrafted method starts with the finest exotic skins and premium leathers handled by the finest designers in the world. The company produces approximately 150 new styles each year through their two brands: Dan Post and Laredo.

With an increasing amount of sampling, sourcing, materials and design data to juggle, they turned to an ‘all-in-one’ ERP and PLM solution in 2016. However, they ran into limitations and began to re-evaluate their PLM decision. Having had a positive experience with Centric Software over a decade earlier, they chose to go back to Centric PLM.

“Our old PLM solution was not web-based. We couldn’t access it from anywhere, it was slow and users would get bogged down,” explains Stephanie Greenfield, Director of Product Development at Dan Post. “User adoption was low and we went back to a more antiquated way of doing things using shared documents.”

Dan Post considered several options, but selected Centric PLM based on past experience, user-friendliness and ability to scale with the business.

“We needed to get back to a PLM that we knew would work, and that designers would like to use,” Greenfield says. “Because PLM is a primary focus for Centric, we can rely on future innovation and updates to the solution.”

Dan Post has just begun implementing Centric PLM, and the team is anticipating changes, says Greenfield.

“One of the great things about Centric is that we can easily update it when we’re on the go. Because we will have all the information in one central place we will be able to generate line sheets very quickly. Our production and sourcing teams will be able to track material usage and hold factories accountable for the time period it takes to get samples made. There are many exciting possibilities for leveraging data to make future decisions, once we get it all into one system.”

“Working with the Centric team is great,” she concludes. “The follow-through has been awesome and they are very, very thorough.”

“We are delighted to welcome Dan Post as a returning customer,” says Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software. “Dan Post is known for attention to detail and commitment to quality, and we are equally dedicated to making sure that their PLM implementation is a perfect fit. We look forward to working with Dan Post as they streamline and scale their business.”

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Since the 1960s, Dan Post has established itself as an iconic western brand known for challenging the status quo. Our name is synonymous with handcrafted cushion comfort from the first step, and it’s a legacy taken seriously. Offering superior quality and created with the most innovative, artisanal methodologies, we use only finest in exotic skins and premium leathers. Every part of our 160-step process is intentional, and stands the test of time, and you’ll feel the difference.

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