Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Human Performance Laboratory
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts 01003
413‑545‑1657 (phone)
413-545-1027 (fax)
The University of Michigan, Ph.D., Psychology 1983, Major Area: Mathematical Psychology
Harvard University, Ed.M., Education 1973, Major Area: Child Development and Social Policy
Bowdoin College, B.A., Philosophy 1971, Major Areas: Philosophy, Chemistry
Outstanding Senior Faculty Award, College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 2000
Minority Engineering Program Recognition Award, Minority Engineering Program, College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 1997
Outstanding Advisor Service Award, College of Engineering and Joint Student Engineering Societies, University of Massachusetts, 1996
Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 1986
Dow Outstanding Young Faculty Award, American Society for Engineering Education, 1985
General University Fellowship, The University of Michigan, 1976‑1977
B.A., magna cum laude, Bowdoin College, 1971
Institute for the Study of Human Capabilities, Indiana University, Indiana, 1‑91 to 7‑91. Initiated research in human factors engineering; helped develop human factors program.
Mental Health Research Institute, The University of Michigan, Ann Michigan, 9‑79 to 9‑82. Helped plan and conduct a study of the medical manpower demands of endogenously depressed patients.
Bell Telephone Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey, 6‑75 to 1‑76. Conducted studies of the readability of technical documents and service manuals.
National Institute of Education, Washington, D.C., 9‑73 to 9‑74. Conducted a survey of various measures of functional literacy.
Department of Psychiatry, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, Summer 1971. Helped conduct a study of the effect of lithium on manic-depressive psychosis.
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Visiting Assistant, Assistant, Associate and Full Professor, 1982 - present; Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Indiana University, Visiting Associate Professor, winter/spring 1991, Department of Psychology
The University of Michigan, Graduate Student Teaching Assistant, fall 1977 to spring 1982 (Psychology as a Natural Science).
Harvard University, Graduate Student Teaching Assistant, fall 1974 (Experimental Design).
Bowdoin College, Tutor, fall 1970 and winter 1971 (Chemistry).
Human Factors (1989 - )
Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied (2000 - )
Psychology and Aging (1999 - 2002 )
Acta
Psychologica
Cognitive
Psychology
Computers
& Operations Research
Ergonomics
Human
Factors
IEEE:
Systems, Man & Cybernetics
International
Journal of Industrial Ergonomics
Journal
of Biomechanics
Journal
of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance
Journal
of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory and Cognition
Journal
of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences
Journal
of Industrial Ergonomics
Journal
of Mathematical Psychology
Operations
Research
Perception
and Psychophysics
Psychology
and Aging
Psychological
Bulletin
Psychological
Review
Psychonomic
Bulletin & Review
Reading
Research Quarterly
Transportation Research Board
National Academy of Sciences, Human Factors Committee, March 2001 –
Behavioral and Biobehavioral Processes 4 (Cognition and Perception), Member, National Institutes of Health, 1999 - 2000
Human Development and Aging Study Section 2, Member, National Institutes of Health, 1998 - 1999
National Cancer Institute Program Project Review Panel Member, June 1997
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Society for Mathematical Psychology
Psychonomic Society
Columbia House, "Occupational Ergonomics", Terre Haute, Indiana, 1992.
Precision Systems Incorporated, "Voice Recognition and Speech Generation: Human Factors Issues", St. Petersburg, Florida, 1996
Area Coordinator, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 2000 -
Graduate Program Director, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Management), University of Massachusetts, 1996 -2000
Board Member Massachusetts, 1998 - 1999, ITS
Chair, Education Committee, ITS Massachusetts, 1997 - 1998
Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, 1990 - 1995
Steering Committee, Social Sciences Application Group, Operations Research Society of America, 1985
Chair, Visual Performance Technical Group, Human Factors Society, 1984‑1985
Technical Program Chair, Visual Performance Technical Group, Human Factors Society, 28th Annual Meetings, San Antonio, October 1984
Technical Program Chair, New England Section of the American Society of Engineering Education, Annual Meetings, Fredericton, New Brunswick, October 1984
Vice Chair, Visual Performance Technical Group, Human Factors Society, 1983‑1984
Kichhanagari, Reddy. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, courses in progress.
Mehranian, Hasmik. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, experiments in progress.
Garay, Lisandra. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, courses in progress.
Romoser, Matthew. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, comprehensives completed, experiments in progress.
DeRamus, Rosa., University of Massachusetts, IEOR, comprehensives completed. Experiments in progress.
Pabon-Gonzalez, Miriam. Effects of Worker Anthropometry and Workplace Design Upon Shoulder Discomfort and Task Productivity. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, February 2001.
Laurie, Nancy. Development and Demonstration of a Tendon Adaptation Model to Aid in the Evaluation of Repetitive Jobs. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, February 2001.
Szymkowiak, Andrea. Selective Attention in Younger and Older Adults. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, September 2000.
Katsikopoulos, Konstantinos. Characterizing and Optimizing the Performance of Younger and Older Adults in Paired Associate Tasks: A Markov Modeling Approach. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, February, 1999.
Ranney, Thomas. Models of visual scanning for homogeneous displays: A test of two underlying assumptions. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, September, 1998.
Nusbaum, Eric. Models of large scale visual search. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, September, 1997.
Hughes, Stanley. The perception of risk for nonlethal events and its relation to risk-taking behavior, University of Massachusetts, IEOR, February 1993.
Young, Christopher B. Some qualifications of the alphanumeric category effect. University of Massachusetts, Department of Psychology, September 1988.
Hammel, Kim. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, courses in progress.
Van Tassel, Gordon. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, courses in progress.
Waraich, Bhupinder. , Evaluating alternative single destination, two lane exit signs with an option through lane. Experiments being planned and database being built.
Pradhan, Anuj. Design, development and testing of a virtual world: The Central/Artery Tunnel (CA/T) project. Master's project in progress.
Kichhanagari, Reddy. Airline terminal signs: Comparison of older and younger adults search strategies. Experiments completed.
Mehranian, Hasmik. Optimizing the format of airline terminal signs: Use of eye tracking data. Experiments completed.
Duse-Anthony, Yawa. Lexicographic models of traveler's rout choice decisions. Experiments completed.
Dutta, Arup. Variable Message Signs: Models of drivers decision making under heavy cognitive load. University of Massachusetts, January 2004.
Chaparro, Nhora. Optimizing the format of mile marker signs: Evaluation with an advanced, fixed base driving simulator. September, 2003.
Carpenter, Rick. Factors affecting legibility distance in an advanced, fixed base driving simulator. University of Massachusetts, September 2002.
Holton, Amy. Advanced parking management systems: Models of driver decision making. University of Massachusetts, May 1998.
Zhang, Shuping. Three dimensional DO NOT ENTER signs: Reducing wrong way entries. University of Massachusetts, September 1997.
Glaser, Robert. Optimizing Remote Control Interface Designs. University of Massachusetts, May 1996.
Wallace, John. Auditory localization response time. University of Massachusetts, September 1996.
Kozloski, Mike. Models of cognitive slowing: The aging driver. University of Massachusetts, January 1996.
Pullen, Mike. An optimal training theory: A paired-associate learning task. University of Massachusetts, September 1995.
Zuschlag, Mike. Predicting computer menu learning with a feature-based cognitive model. University of Massachusetts, September 1995.
Wood, David. Development of a model to predict localized muscle fatigue during maximal and submaximal work. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, May 1994.
Goulet, Ruth. Optimizing the navigation of complex menu hierarchies. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, September 1993.
Airth, David. Context effects in visual search: a connectionist account. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, September 1991.
Howard, Mindy. Predicting fault diagnosis behavior. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, May 1990.
Workman, Daniel. A fuzzy algorithm for computing target-distractor similarity. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, May 1989
Preczewski, Stan. The selection of alphanumeric code sequences. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, May 1989.
Tanner, Nancy S. Selection of graphic symbols for visual displays: The FI model. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, September 1988.
Tan, Kay C. Highlighting and search strategy considerations in computer-generated displays. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, September 1987.
Tengs, Tammy O. The framing effect in medical decision making. University of Massachusetts, IEOR, September 1987.
Sizov, K. and Fisher, D. L.
(Investigator). National Center for
Injury Prevention and Control.
$100,000. Submitted January 2004.
Pradhan, A. and Fisher, D. L. (Fellowship for A. Pradhan). Link Foundation for Simulation and Training, Orlando, Florida. "Development and Testing of a PC-Based Risk Awareness Training Program for Novice Drivers using an Advanced Driving Simulator." $24,000. Submitted January 2004.
Romoser, M. and Fisher, D. L. (Fellowship for M. Romoser). Link Foundation for Simulation and Training, Orlando, Florida. " Measuring and Modeling the Performance of Older Drivers". $24,000. Submitted January 2004.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator) and Collura, J. Massachusetts Highway Department. "Evaluation of the Effect of Alternative Stop Bar Distances and In-Roadway Signs on Vehicle-Pedestrian Conflicts at Marked Mid-block Crosswalks". Submitted December 2003.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator) and Collura, J. New England Transportation Center. "Homeland Security, Amber Alerts, and
National Conventions: Meeting the Need
with Variable Message Signs."
$125,000. Submitted December
2003.
Woolf, B., Barto, A., Mahadevan, S., Fisher, D. L. (Co-Principal Investigator). National Science Foundation (ROLE). Learning to Teach: The Next Generation of Intelligent Tutoring Systems. $1,700,000. Submitted October 2003.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). Department of Transportation. Development of novice and older driver training programs. $300,000. Awarded January, 2004. Funding in process.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). Governor's Highway Safety Bureau. "Risk Perception Training Program to Driving Instructors." November 15, 2003 – October 15, 2004. $37,836.
Sizov, K. and Fisher, D. L. (Investigator). National Institute of Aging (R43 AG022777-01). A Portable Driving Simulator for Advising Older Adults. October 1, 2003 – April 30, 2004. $75,000.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator), Grosse, I., Krishnamurty, S., Rayner, K., and Woolf, B. National Science Foundation: Knowledge and Distributed Intelligence (9980045). “Visualization and Spatial Reasoning: Cognitive Models, Skill Acquisition and Intelligent Tutors.” September 15, 1999 - September 14, 2003. $998,000.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator), Grosse, I., Krishnamurty, S., Rayner, K., and Woolf, B. General Electric Fund. “Elementary Visualization and Spatial Reasoning: Cognitive Models, Skill Acquisition and Intelligent Tutors.” September 15, 1999 - September 14, 2003. $450,000.
Marrett, C., Seymour, C., St. Mary, D., Fisher, D. (Co-Principal Investigator), Petersen, S. National Science Foundation: Division of Human Resource Development (9978878). “No Longer a Dream Deferred: Greater Minority SME Participation.” October 1, 1999 - September 30, 2004. $2,500,000.
Gao, R. X., Ritter, J., Fisher, D. L. (Co-Principal Investigator), Krishnamurty, S., and Terpenny, J.. National Science Foundation, Division of Bioengineering and Environmental Systems (BES 0001347). “Senior Design Projects to Aid the Disabled”. September 1, 2000 - August 31, 2004. $124,993.
Upchurch, J. and Fisher, D. L. (Co-Principle Investigator). National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP Project 20-7(155)). "Signing for Two-Lane Exit Ramps with an Option Lane". July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003. $55,000.
Fisher, D. L. and Upchurch, J. Massachusetts Highway Department. "Signage for the Boston Central Artery/Tunnel Project: Advance Guidance, Exit Identifier, Gore and Route Diversion Signs." June 30, 2002 – June 3, 2003. $85,000.
Fisher, D. L. and Katsikopoulos, K. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. "Plan continuation errors during aircraft approach and landing: Simple heuristics for combining conflicting cues". June 15, 2002 – September 15, 2002. $32,278.
Hammel, K. and Fisher, D. L. (Fellowship for K. Hammel). Link Foundation for Simulation and Training, Orlando, Florida. " The Use of Advanced Driving Simulators to Evaluate the Effect of In-Vehicle Technologies on Driver's Performance." September 2002 - August 2003. $24,000
Fisher, D. L (Principal Investigator). Noyce, D., Pollatsek, A. and Duffy, S. A. Link Foundation. “Developing and Testing a Program of Younger Driver Risk-Awareness Training: The Use of an Advanced Fixed-Base Driving Simulator”. June 1, 2001 - May 31, 2002. $50,000
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator), Duffy, S. A., Hancock, K and Upchurch, J. Massachusetts Highway Department. "Signage for the Boston Central Artery/Tunnel Project: Advance Guidance, Exit Identifier, Gore and Route Diversion Signs." December 1, 1999 – June 30, 2002. $185,000.
Noyce, D. A. and Fisher, D.. L.. (Co-Principal Investigator). Massachusetts Highway Department. “Safety evaluation of centerline rumble strips.” October 1, 2001 - September 30, 2002. $57,832.
Gao, R. X., Ritter, J., Fisher, D. L. (Co-Principal Investigator), Krishnamurty, S., and Terpenny, J. and Fisher, D. L. (Co-Principal Investigator. Healy Public Service Endowment Grant, University of Massachusetts (1-60886). "Senior Design Project in Assistive Technologies". July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001. $15,000.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). National Institutes for Health and Centers for Disease Control (RO3 OH03583): Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship for Nancy A. Laurie.. “A model for predicting CTDs due to repetitive learning”. September 30, 1999 - September 29, 1999. $24,500.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator), Duffy, S. A., Hancock, K. and Shuldiner, P. Massachusetts Port Authority. "Evaluation of Signage at Logan International Airport: Increasing drivers' way finding capabilities." September 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000. $200,000.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). Veterans Administration. "Evaluation of the effect of cataracts on driving performance." December 1, 1999 - August 31, 2000. $2,500.
Brock, J. and Fisher, D. L. (Co-Principal Investigator). AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. "Evaluation on a driving simulator of the Zero Errors Driving Program." December 1, 1997 - May 1, 1998. $44,000.
Andres, R. O. and Fisher, D. L. (Co-principal investigator). Motorola, Inc. Schaumburg, IL. "Analysis of the call flows in the Uniport Voice Dialing System: An evaluation in a driving simulator." November, 1996 - February, 1997. $24,000.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). Liberty Mutual Research Center for Safety and Health, Hopkinton, MA. "Visual scanning of homogeneous displays." November 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996, $2,500.
Fisher, D. L. (PI) and Collura, J. Massachusetts Highway Department, Traffic Engineering Division. "Three Dimensional Signing of One Way Ramps". September 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997. $52,000.
Fisher, D. L. (PI) and Collura, J. University Transportation Center, New England Region (Year 9). "Electronic variable message signs: Strategic management of intermodal junctions". September 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997. $77,250.
Glaser, R. and Fisher, D. L. (Fellowship for R. Glaser). Link Foundation for Simulation and Training, Orlando, Florida. "Detecting motion: Simulator image factors affecting response time." September 1996 - August 1997. $18,000.
Shuldiner, P., Hancock, K, Collura, J. and Fisher, D. L. (Co-PI). National Science Foundation. "Research and curriculum development in Intelligent Transportation Systems." January 1, 1996 ‑ January 1, 2000. $398,000.
Andres, R. O. and Fisher, D. L. (Co-principal investigator). Precision Systems, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida. "Setting performance expectancies: The effect on users' satisfaction with a hands free interface to a cellular telephone evaluated on a driving simulator." February 1996. $2,750.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). Liberty Mutual Research Center for Safety and Health, Hopkinton, MA. "Visual scanning of homogeneous displays." January 29, 1996 - June 9, 1996, $6,593.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). Millitech Corporation, South Deerfield, MA. Support for Project MIDAS (Massachusetts Integrated Driving & Acoustic Simulator). July 1995 - July 1996. $50,000.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). National Institute of Aging. "Models of aging: The microstructure of cognition". September 30, 1994 - September 30, 1997. $205,000.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). Bose Corporation. "The simulation of audio remote control units". September 1, 1995 - March 1, 1996. $20,982.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). Millitech Corporation, South Deerfield, MA. Support for Project MIDAS (Massachusetts Integrated Driving & Acoustic Simulator). July 1994. $20,000.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). National Science Foundation Academic Research Infrastructure Instrumentation Program (SBR-9413733). "The development of an integrated eye tracker, driving simulator and virtual acoustic environment". September 15, 1994 - September 15, 1997. $150,000.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). Healy Endowment Grant, University of Massachusetts. "A model of eye movement scanning patterns: Theory and practice". July 1994. $5,000.
Fisher, D. L. (Research Contract). U. S. Army Research Institute. "Mathematical models of collective skills in synthetic training environments". April, 1992. $14,700.
Fisher, D. L. (Research Contract). U. S. Army Research Institute. "Modeling Morse Intercept". August, 1991. $8,648.
Fisher, D. L. and Howard, M. H. (Fellowship for M. Howard). NASA. "Presentation styles in a fault diagnosis expert system". April, 1989. $17,800.
Andres, B. and Fisher, D. L. (Co-Principal Investigator). Federal Paper Board. "Biomechanical analysis and modeling of carpal tunnel syndrome". March 1989. $2,500.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator) and Rayner, K. National Institute of Mental Health. "A single process theory of visual search". May 1985. $104,488.
Rayner, K., Fisher, D. L. (Co-Principal Investigator), Frazier, L. and Pollatsek, A. National Science Foundation. "A multiuser eye tracking system". June 1986. $68,250.
Coury, B. G. and Fisher, D. L. (Co-Principal Investigator). U. S. Army Human Engineering Laboratory. "Complex decision making in remotely piloted vehicle operation". August, 1985. $172,000.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). National Institute of Health Biomedical Research Support Grant (RR07048). "Visual information processing in schizophrenics and normals". October 1984. $5,000.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator), Coury, B. G. and Duffy, S. A.. Digital Equipment Corporation, External Research Grant (Agreement 134). "Directed search through visually cluttered displays". August 1984. $14,850 in equipment money.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator) and Colen, S. University of Massachusetts Engineering Alumni Association Work-Study Grant. "Changeable message traffic signs". November, 1983. $500.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). National Science Foundation, Special Research Initiation Award for New Investigators, Division of Information Science and Technology. "The modeling of finite state, stochastic information systems". 1983‑1985. $36,275.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). University of Massachusetts. Faculty Research Grant, "Human information processing systems: A new approach to representation and modeling". 1982‑1983. $2,477.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator). The University of Michigan, Rackham Dissertation Grant. "Stochastic models of visual search". 1982. $337.
Fisher, D. L. (Principal Investigator); Michigan Department of Mental Health Grant. "The use of Markov models to determine the manpower requirements for the care and treatment of outpatients in the mental health system: A study of one affective disorder". 1980‑82. $2,000.
Airth, D. and Fisher, D. L. (2004). A connectionist model of context effects in symbol perception. In revision.
Duffy, S. A., Niswander, E., Mundoli, R., Hancock, K., Shuldiner, P. and Fisher, D. L. (2004). The evaluation of alternative sign formats for airline terminal signs. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied. In revision.
Glaser, R. and Fisher, D. L. (2004). Effects of age on the usability of control interfaces: Identification and remediation. In revision.
Laurie, N. L., Zhang, S., Mundoli, R., Duffy, S. A., Collura, J. and Fisher, D. L. (2004). Evaluation of alternative DO NOT ENTER signs: Failures of attention. Transportation Research - F. In revision.
Ranney, T. and Fisher, D. L.(2004). The effect of global stimulus characteristics on the development of visual scanning strategies: Local catastrophic forgetting. In revision.
Schweickert, R., Fisher, D. L. and Goldstein, W. M. (2004). General latent network theory: Structural and quantitative analysis of networks of cognitive processes. In revision.
Katsikopoulos, K., Fisher, D. L. and Duffy, S. A. (2004). Spacing effects: Evidence for rehearsal-based accounts and for differential impact of aging across cognitive processes. Journal of Mathematical Psychology. In revision.
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Katsikopoulos, K., Sathyarayana, D., Fisher, D. L. and Krishnamurty, S. E. (2004). The difficulty of mental rotations tasks involving oblique angles for undergraduate students in technical fields. Perception. In revision.
Dutta, A., Fisher, D. L., and Noyce, D. A. (2004). Use of a Driving Simulator to Evaluate and Optimize Factors Affecting Understandability of Variable Message Signs. Transportation Research F. Submitted.
Fisher, D. L., Upchurch, J., Pradhan, A., Mehranian, H., Romoser, M. (2003). Signing Two-Lane Freeway Exits with an Option Through Lane in Extreme Conditions: Anatomy of Drivers’ Behavior. Transportation Research Record. Submitted.
Pradhan, A. K., Hammel, K. R., DeRamus, R., Pollatsek, A., Noyce, D. A. and Fisher, D. L (2003). The Use of Eye Movements to Evaluate the Effects of Driver Age on Risk Perception in an Advanced Driving Simulator. Human Factors. Submitted.
Kichhanagari, R. and Fisher, D. L. (2003). Reducing the time to scan information dense airport terminal signs. Transportation Research Record. In press.
Schweickert, R., Fisher, D. L., Proctor, R. (2003). Steps towards building mathematical and computer models from cognitive task analysis. Human Factors, 45, 77-103.
Poli, C., Fisher, D. L., Pollatsek, A., and Woolf, B.P. (2003). Design for Stamping: Isolating Pedagogically Effective Components in Multimedia Tutors and the Classroom. Journal of Engineering Education, 92, 227-237.
Dutta, A., Carpenter, R., Noyce, D. A., Duffy, S. A., Fisher, D. L. (2002). Drivers' Understanding of Overhead Freeway Exit Guide Signs: Evaluation of Alternatives Using an Advanced Fixed Base Driving Simulator. Transportation Research Record: Human Performance Models, Intelligent Vehicle Initiative, Traveler Advisory and Information Systems (Safety and Human Performance), No. 1803, pp. 102-109.
Fisher, D. L., Laurie, N. E., Glaser, R., Connerney, K., Pollatsek, A., Duffy, S. A. and Brock, J. (2002). The use of an advanced driving simulator to evaluate the effects of training and experience on drivers’ behavior in risky traffic scenarios. Human Factors, 44, pp. 287-302.
Holton, A. E., Fisher, D. L. and Collura, J. (2002). Advanced parking management systems: Drivers' parking decision strategies. Journal of Transportation Engineering, 128 (1), 49-57.
Katsikopoulos, K. , Duse-Anthony, Y., Fisher, D. L. and Duffy, S. A. (2002). Risk attitude reversals in drivers' route choice when range of travel time information is provided. Human Factors, 44, pp. 466-473.
Kichhanagari, R., DeRamus Motley, R., Duffy, S. A., Fisher, D. L. (2002). Airport terminal signs: Use of advance guide signs to speed search time. Transportation Research Record: Aviation, Airport and Air Traffic Economic and Operational Issues (Aviation), No. 1788, pp. 26-32.
Upchurch, J., Fisher, D. L., Carpenter, C., Dutta, A. (2002) Freeway Guide Sign Design with Driving Simulator for Central Artery-Tunnel: Boston, Massachusetts. Transportation Research Record: Traffic Control Devices, Visibility, and Rail-Highway Grade Crossings (Highway Operations, Capacity, and Traffic Control), No. 1801, pp. 9-17.
Katsikopoulos, K. and Fisher, D. L. (2001). Formal requirements of Markov state models for paired associate learning. Journal of Mathematical Psychology, 45, 2, 324 – 333.
Katsikopoulos, K., Fisher, D. L. and Duffy, S. A. (2001). Experimental evaluation of policies for sequencing the presentation of associations. IEEE: Systems, Man & Cybernetics: Part A: Systems and Humans, 31, 55-59.
Katsikopoulos, K. V., Duse-Anthony, Y., Fisher, D. L. and Duffy, S. A. (2000). The framing of drivers’ route choices when travel time information is provided under varying degrees of cognitive load. Human Factors, 42, 470-481.
Gorman, M. and Fisher, D. L (1998). Visual Search: The slowing of strategic and nonstrategic processes. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 53B, P189-P200.
Laurie, N. E., Andres, R. O. and Fisher, D. L. (1998). The role of instruction sets in operator satisfaction while using a voice activated dialing system. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 23, 307-312.
Reichle, E. D., Pollatsek, A., Fisher, D. L. and Rayner, K. (1998). Towards a model of eye movement control in reading. Psychological Review, 105, 125-157.
Wallace, J. S. and Fisher, D. L. (1998). Sound localization: Theory and practice. Human Factors, 40, 50-68.
Wood, D. D., Fisher, D. L., and Andres, R. O. (1997). Minimizing fatigue during repetitive jobs: Optimizing work-rest schedules. Human Factors, 39, 83-101.
Fisher, D. L. and Glaser, R. (1996). Molar and latent models of cognitive slowing: Implications for aging, dementia, depression, development and intelligence. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, 3, 458-480.
Fisher, D. L., Wisher. R. A. and Ranney, T. (1996). Static and dynamic training strategies: A framework for optimizing training strategies. Journal of Mathematical Psychology, 40, 30-47.
Fisk, A. D. and Fisher, D. L. (1994). Brinley plots and theories of aging: The explicit, implicit and muddled debates. Journal of Gerontology, 49, P81-P89.
Fisher, D. L., Andres, R. O., Airth, D. and Smith, S. S. (1993). Repetitive Motion Disorders: The Design of Optimal Rate-Rest Profiles. Human Factors, 35, 283-304.
Fisher, D. L. (1993). Optimal performance engineering. Human Factors, 35, 115-140.
Fisher, D. L. and Tanner, N. (1992). Optimal symbol set selection: An automated procedure. Human Factors, 34, 79‑92.
Fisk, A. D., Fisher, D. L. and Rogers, W. A. (1992). General slowing alone cannot explain age-related search effects: A reply to Cerella. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 121, 73-78.
Goldstein, W. M. and Fisher, D. L. (1992). Stochastic networks as models of cognition: Deriving predictions for resource constrained mental processing. Journal of Mathematical Psychology, 36, 129‑145.
Goldstein, W. M. and Fisher, D. L. (1991). Stochastic networks as models of cognition: Derivation of response time distributions using the Order-of-Processing method. Journal of Mathematical Psychology, 35(2), 214‑241.
Fisher, D. L., Yungkurth, E. and Moss, S. (1990). Optimal menu hierarchy design: Syntax and Semantics. Human Factors, 32(6), 665‑683.
Fisher, D. L., Coury, B. G., Tengs, T. O. and Duffy, S. A. (1989). Optimizing the highlighting in visual displays. Human Factors, 31, 167‑182.
Fisher, D. L. and Tan, K. (1989). Highlighting in visual displays: The highlighting paradox. Human Factors, 31, 17‑30.
Fisher, D. L., Duffy, S. A., Young, C. and Pollatsek, A. (1988). Automatic detection in visual search: Masking, decision noise and load effects. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 14, 253‑266.
Rayner, K. and Fisher, D. L. (1987). Letter processing during eye fixations in visual search. Perception and Psychophysics, 42, 87‑100.
Fisher, D. L., Saisi, D. and Goldstein, W. M. (1985). Stochastic PERT networks: OP diagrams, critical paths and the expected completion time. Computers and Operations Research, 12, 471‑482.
Fisher, D. L. (1984). Central capacity limits in consistent mapping visual search tasks: Four channels or more? Cognitive Psychology, 16, 449‑484.
Fisher, D. L. and Goldstein, W. M. (1983). Stochastic PERT networks as models of cognition: Derivation of the mean, variance and distribution of reaction time using Order-of-Processing (OP) diagrams. Journal of Mathematical Psychology, 27, 121‑151.
Fisher, D. L. and Knesper, D. K. (1983). Markov models and the utilization of mental health services. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, 17, 21‑31.
Fisher, D. L. (1982). Limited channel models of automatic detection: Capacity and scanning in visual search. Psychological Review, 89, 662‑692.
Fisher, D. L. (1981). A three factor model of syllogistic reasoning. Memory and Cognition, 9, 496‑514.
Fisher, D. L. (1981). Functional literacy tests: A model of question-answering and an analysis of errors. Reading Research Quarterly, 16, 418‑448.
Upchurch, J., Fisher, D. L., and Waraich, B. (2003). Final report to the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) on Project 20‑7 (155): Signing of two lane exits with an option lane. Washington, D.C.: Transportation Research Board.
Fisher, D. L., Pradhan, A. K., Hammel, K. R., DeRamus, R., Noyce, D. A. and Pollatsek, A. P. (2003). Are younger drivers less able than older drivers to recognize risks on the road? Injury Insights, February/March, 1,2,7.
Fisher, D. L. (2000). Cognitive aging and adaptive technologies. In P.C. Stern and L. L. Carstensen (Eds.), The aging mind: Opportunities in cognitive research. Washington, D.C.: National Research Council, 166-188.
Fisher, D. L., Katsikopoulos, K. V. and Duffy, S. A. (2000). Cognitive slowing among older adults: What kind and how much? In T. Perfect and E. Maylor (Eds.), Models of cognitive aging. Oxford: Oxford University Pres, 87-124.
Laurie, N. E., Fisher, D. L., Glaser, R., Brock, J. F., Pollatsek, A. and Duffy, S. (1999). Training risk perception with a PC based trainer: Does training generalize to an advanced driving simulator? In G. C. H. Lee (Ed.), Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety. Washington, D. C.: IOS Press, 441-446.
Gorman, M. and Fisher, D. L. (1997). Cognitive aging: General versus process-specific slowing in a visual search task. In W. Rogers, Designing for an Aging Population: Ten Years of Human Factors/Ergonomics Research. Santa Monica, CA: The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, pp 129-133.
Katsikopoulos, K. V., Fisher, D. L. and Pullen, M. T. (1997). Paired associate learning: Age Differences. In W. Rogers, Designing for an Aging Population: Ten Years of Human Factors/Ergonomics Research. Santa Monica, CA: The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, pp. 104-108.
Fisher, D. L. (1996). State models of skill acquisition: Optimizing the training of older adults. In W. A. Rogers, A. D. Fisk and N. Walker (Eds.), Aging and skilled performance: Advances in theory and applications. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum, pp. 17-44.
Fisher, D. L., Fisk, A. D. and Duffy, S. A. (1995). Why latent models are needed to test hypotheses about the slowing of word and language processes in older adults? In P. Allen and T. Bashore, Advances in Psychology: Age differences in word and language processing. New York: Elsevier North-Holland, pp. 1-29.
Wood, D. D., Andres, R. O. and Fisher, D. L. (1995). Perceived discomfort ratings during repeated isometric grip force exertions. Bittner and Champney (Eds.), Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety VII. London: Taylor and Francis, pp. 569‑575.
Collura, J., Fisher, D. L., Szymkowiak, A., and Kaul, K. (1994). The NYNEX advanced traveler information system: A baseline evaluation of transaction quality and system usability within the customer service center. Amherst, MA: Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Industrial Engineering and Operations Research.
Fisher, D. L. and Townsend, J. T. (February 1993). Models of Morse code skill acquisition: Simulation and analysis. Alexandria, VA: U.S. Army Research Institute, Training Systems Research Division, Automated Instructional Systems Technical Area.
Fisher, D. L. (1993). The matter and mechanisms of integration. In K. Rayner (Ed.), Eye movements and visual cognition: Scene perception and reading. New York: Springer-Verlag, pp 192-202.
Fisher, D. L. (1992). Cassandra and Pollyanna: Theory and practice in human factors. Insight: Visual Performance Technical Group Newsletter, 14 (1).
Schweickert, R., Fisher, D. L. and Goldstein. W. M. (1992). General latent network theory: Structural and quantitative analysis of networks of cognitive processes (Technical Report 92-1). West Lafayette: Purdue University Mathematical Psychology Program.
Schweickert, R. and Fisher, D. L. (1987). Stochastic, network and deterministic models (Chapter 8.5). In G. Salvendy (Ed.), Handbook of Human Factors/Ergonomics. New York: Wiley.
Rayner, K. and Fisher, D. L. (1986). Eye movements and the perceptual span in visual search. In J. K. O'Regan and A. Levy-Schoen (Eds.), Eye movements: from physiology to cognition. Amsterdam: Elsevier North Holland.
Fisher, D. L. (1985). Network models of reaction time: The generalized OP diagram. In G. d'Ydewalle (Ed.), Cognition, Information Processing and Motivation (Volume 3). Amsterdam: North-Holland Press, 229‑254.
Fisher, D. L. (1980). Assessment of reading competencies. Washington, D. C.: U. S. Government Printing Office (0‑302‑477).
Fisher, D. L. (1980). Functional illiteracy: Another view. Support for the Learning and Teaching of English, Volume 5, Number 2. Urbana, Illinois: National Council of Teachers of English.
Fisher, D. L. (January 1978). Functional literacy and the schools. Washington, D. C.: National Institute of Education, Department of Education.
Fisher, D. L., Narayanaan, V., Pradhan, A. and Pollatsek, A. (2004). The Use of Eye Movements to Evaluate the Effect of PC-Based Risk Awareness Training on an Advanced Driving Simulator. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society's Annual Meeting, New Orleans. Submitted for publication.
Garay, L., Fisher, D. L. and Hancock, K. (2004). Effects of Driving Experience and Lighting Condition on Driving Performance. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society's Annual Meeting, New Orleans. Submitted for publication.
Dutta, A., Fisher, D. L., and Noyce, D. A. (2004). Use of a Driving Simulator to Evaluate and Optimize Factors Affecting Understandability of Variable Message Signs. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting CD-ROM, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C.
Fisher, D. L., Upchurch, J., Pradhan, A., Mehranian, H., and Romoser, M. (2004). Signing Two-Lane Freeway Exits with an Option Through Lane in Extreme Conditions: Anatomy of Drivers’ Behavior. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting CD-ROM, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C.
Dutta, A., Fisher, D. L., Noyce, D.A and Deshmukh, A. (October 2003). Use of a driving simulator to evaluate the effect of repetition on variable message signs. Driving Simulator Conference North America CD-ROM, Dearborn, Michigan.
Pradhan, A.K., Hammel, K.R., DeRamus, R., Noyce, D.A., Pollatsek, A. and Fisher, D.L. (January 2003). The Use of Eye Movements to Evaluate the Effects of Driver Age on Risk Perception in an Advanced Driving Simulator. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting CD-ROM, TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C.
Hammel,
K., Fisher, D. L. and Pradhan, A. K. (2002).
Verbal and Spatial Loading Effects on Eye Movements in Driving
Simulators: a Comparison to Real World Driving. Proceedings of the Human Factors and
Ergonomics Society's 46th Annual Meeting, Baltimore. Accepted for publication.
Fisher, D. L. and Upchurch, J. (2002). A New Tool for Traffic Safety: Use of a Driving Simulator. Compendium of Technical Papers, Institute of Transportation Engineers 2002 International Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. Submitted for publication.
Upchurch, J., Fisher, D. L., Carpenter, C., Dutta, A. (January 2002) Freeway Guide Sign Design for the Central Artery Tunnel Using a Driving Simulator. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting CD-ROM (Committee A3A02 - Traffic Control Devices), TRB, National Research Council, Washington, D.C.
Mehranian, H., Duffy, S. A., Fisher, D. L., and Niswander, E. (October 2001). Alternative terminal sign format evaluation: Generating efficient information dense displays. Proceedings of the Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Romoser, M. R. E. and Fisher, D. L. (October 2001). Maintaining Kinematic Constraints when Performing Mental Rotations About a Fixed Axis: Implications for Instruction and Displays. Proceedings of the Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Carpenter, R., Fisher, D., Duffy, S., Hancock, K., Noyce, D., Upchurch, J. and Dutta, A. (August 2001). Overcoming Sign Design Challenges in the Central Artery Tunnel Project. Institute of Transportation Engineers 2001 Annual Meeting and Exhibit Compendium of Technical Papers. Washington, D.C.: Institute of Transportation Engineers.
Upchurch, J., Fisher, D., Carpenter, R. and Dutta, A. (August 2001). Use of a Driving Simulator for Freeway Guide Sign Design: the Central Artery Tunnel Project. Compendium of Technical Papers, Institute of Transportation Engineers District 6 Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Valdes-Diaz, D. M., Fisher, D. L, Baucage-Bou, Y. M. (August 2001). Use of reference location markers in incident management. Institute of Transportation Engineers 2001 Annual Meeting and Exhibit Compendium of Technical Papers. Washington, D.C.: Institute of Transportation Engineers.
Terpenny, J., Gao, R., Ritter, J., Fisher, D. and Krishnamurty, S. (June 2001). Senior design projects to aid the disabled (session #2325, Innovation in Design Education I, paper number 1760). Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Pabón-González, M. and Fisher, D. L. (May 2000). Prediction of Shoulder Musculoskeletal Discomfort. Proceedings of the Group Technology/Cellular Manufacturing World Symposium - 2000, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
Katsikopoulos, K. V., Duse-Anthony, Y., Fisher, D. L. and Duffy, S. A. (October 2000). Advanced travel information and drivers' route choice: Stated preference data. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meetings, Houston, TX.
Fisher, D. L., Glaser, R., Laurie, N. L., Pollatsek, A, and Brock, J. (October 1998). Evaluation of PC-based younger driver training program: Use of a driving simulator. Proceedings of the Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society, Chicago.
Holton, A. and Fisher, D. L. (October 1998). Advanced Parking Management Systems: Models of drivers' parking decision strategies. Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society, Chicago. pp. 1237-1241.
Szymkowiak, A. Fisher, D. L., and Connerney, K. A. (November 1997). False yield and false go decisions at signalized left-turn intersections: A driving simulator study. Proceedings of the Europe Chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Conference in Bochum, Germany: Advances in Multimedia and Simulation. Human-Machine Interface Implications. pp. 226-235.
Glaser, R. and Fisher, D. L. (September 1997). Technology and the older adults: Designing a usable interface. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Santa Monica: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
Glaser, R. and Fisher, D. L. (September 1997). Driving simulators: Are they valid test environments for ITS development? Proceedings of the 41st Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Santa Monica: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
Gorman, M. and Fisher, D. L. (September 1997). Visual Search: The slowing of strategic and nonstrategic processes. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Santa Monica: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
Laurie, N. E., Kulatilaka, I. Arent, D. Andres, R. O., Fisher, D. L. (September 1997). Voice Activated Dialing Systems: A summary. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
Wallace, J. S., Fisher, D. L. and Collura, J. (1997). Interface between the driver and collision warning systems: Lessons in complexity. In A. C. Chachich and M. J. De Vries, Proceedings of the Annual Meetings of SPIE - the International Society for Optical Engineering - Transportation sensors and controls: Collision avoidance, traffic management and ITS (Vol. 2902). Bellingham, WA: SPIE, pp. 299‑305.
Laurie, N. E., Andres, R. O., and Fisher, D. L. (1996). The role of instruction sets in operator satisfaction while using a voice oriented dialing system. [WWW document] In: L. Straker and C. Pollock (Eds.) Virtual Proceedings of CybErg 1996: The First International Cyberspace Conference on Ergonomics. http://www.curtin.edu.au/conference/cyberg: Curtin University of Technology.
Gorman, M. F. and Fisher, D. L. (1996). Cognitive aging: General versus process-specific slowing in a visual search task. Proceedings of the 40th Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Santa Monica: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, pp. 118-122.
Katsikopoulos, K. V., Fisher, D. L. and Pullen, M. T. (1996). Paired associate learning: Age Differences. Proceedings of the 40th Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Santa Monica: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, pp. 123‑127.
Wallace, J. S., Fisher, D. L. and Collura, J. (1996). Sound localization: Information theory analysis. Proceedings of the 40th Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Santa Monica: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, pp. 905‑909.
Collura, J., Goldstein, H., Fisher, D. L. and Szymkowiak, A. (December 1994). Experience with an advanced traveler information system trial test in the metropolitan New York city area. Towards an intelligent transport system: Proceedings of the First World Congress on applications of transport telematics and intelligent vehicle-highway systems (Volume 5). Boston: Artech House, 2394-2401.
Fisher, D. L., Wisher, R. A., Townsend, J. T. and Sabol, M. A. (1992). Simulation and analysis of perceptual-motor skill training. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society. Santa Monica: Human Factors Society.
Fisher, D. L., Andres, A. O., Airth, D. and Smith, S. (1990). Carpal tunnel syndrome: The design of optimal rate-rest profiles. Proceedings of the 34th Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society. Santa Monica: Human Factors Society.
Mahling, D. E. and Fisher, D. L. (1990). The cognitive engineering of visual languages. Proceedings of the IEEE Workshop on Visual Programming Languages. Skokie.
Preczewski, S. and Fisher, D.L. (1990). Recall of military security codes. Proceedings of the 34th Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society. Santa Monica: The Human Factors Society.
Fisher, D. L., Moss, S. and Yungkurth, E. (1989). Menu navigation: Minimizing the time to find a terminal option. Proceedings of the Instrument Society of America. Durham, NC: Instrument Society of America.
Workman, D. and Fisher, D. L. (1988). A threshold model of visual search. Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society. Santa Monica: The Human Factors Society.
Tanner, N. and Fisher, D. L. (1988). A visual search model for selection of graphic symbols. Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society. Santa Monica: The Human Factors Society.
Tan, K. and Fisher, D. L. (1987). Types of highlighting and search strategy considerations in computer-generated displays. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society. Santa Monica: The Human Factors Society.
Workman, D. and Fisher, D. L. (1987). Selection of visual display symbology: A new metric of similarity. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society. Santa Monica: The Human Factors Society.
Fisher, D. L. and Young, C. (1987). Perceptual Learning: Theory and Applications. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society. Santa Monica: The Human Factors Society.
Coury, B. G., Boulette, M. D., Zubritzky, M. C., and Fisher, D. L. (1987). Classification of multidimensional data: Evaluating displays to aid identification of system state. Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics. Atlanta: IEEE.
Fisher, D. L., Coury, B. G., and Tengs, T. O. (1985). Optimizing the set of highlighted options on video display terminal menus. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society. Santa Monica: The Human Factors Society.
Tengs, T. O. and Fisher, D. L. (1985). Rapid serial visual presentation of traffic signs. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society. Santa Monica: The Human Factors Society.
Fisher, D. L., Moroze, M. and Morrison, R. (1983). Dynamic visual inspection: Queuing models. Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society. Santa Monica: The Human Factors Society.
Fisher, D. L. and Papazian, B. (1983). Response times and safety research: Application of the critical path and the OP methods. Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society. Santa Monica: The Human Factors Society.
Fisher, D. L. (November 1996). Collision warning and avoidance. Six speakers presented at the Annual Meetings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering, Boston.
Fisher, D. L. (May 1994). Productivity gains and mental models: Cognitive engineering. Three speakers presented at the 3rd Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Atlanta.
Fisher, D. L. (April 1992). Optimization techniques in human factors. Five speakers presented at the annual meetings of the Operations Research Society of America, Orlando.
Fisher, D. L. (October 1992). Application of optimization in biomechanics. Five speakers presented at the 36th annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, Atlanta.
Fisher, D. L., Narayanaan, V., Pradhan, A. and Pollatsek, A. (2004). The Use of Eye Movements to Evaluate the Effect of PC-Based Risk Awareness Training on an Advanced Driving Simulator. Paper submitted for presentation at Human Factors and Ergonomics Society's Annual Meeting, New Orleans.
Garay, L., Fisher, D. L. and Hancock, K. (2004). Effects of Driving Experience and Lighting Condition on Driving Performance. Paper submitted for presentation at Human Factors and Ergonomics Society's Annual Meeting, New Orleans
Dutta, A., Fisher, D. L., and Noyce, D. A. (January 2004). Use of a Driving Simulator to Evaluate and Optimize Factors Affecting Understandability of Variable Message Signs. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C.
Fisher, D. L., Upchurch, J., Pradhan, A., Mehranian, H., and Romoser, M. (January 2004). Signing Two-Lane Freeway Exits with an Option Through Lane in Extreme Conditions: Anatomy of Drivers’ Behavior. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C.
Dutta, A., Fisher, D. L., Noyce, D. A., and Deshmukh, A. (October 2003). Use of driving simulator to evaluate the effect of repetition on variable message signs. Paper to be presented at the 2003 Driving Simulator Conference North America, Dearborn, Michigan.
Pradhan, A.K., Hammel, K.R., DeRamus, R., Noyce, D.A., Pollatsek, A. and Fisher, D.L. (January 2003). The Use of Eye Movements to Evaluate the Effects of Driver Age on Risk Perception in an Advanced Driving Simulator. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C.
Hammel, K. and Fisher, D. L. (2002). The use of advanced driving simulators to evaluate the effects of in-vehicle technologies (telematics) on drivers' performance. Paper presented at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society's 46th Annual Meeting, Baltimore.
Hammel, K. R. and Fisher, D. L. (May 2002). Evaluating the Effects of In-Vehicle Technologies (Telematics) on Driver’s Performance. Paper presented at the Eyes Tea meeting, Northeaster University, Boston, MA.
Fisher, D. L. and Upchurch, J. (August 2002). A New Tool for Traffic Safety: Use of a Driving Simulator. Paper submitted for presentation to the Institute of Transportation Engineers 2002 International Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Upchurch, J., Fisher, D., Carpenter, R., and Dutta, A. (January 2002). Freeway guide sign design for the central artery tunnel using a driving simulator. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC.
Kichhanagari, R., DeRamus Motley, R., Duffy, S. A. and Fisher, D. L. (January 2002). Airport terminal signs: Use of advance guide signs to speed search. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC.
Dutta, A., Carpenter, R., Noyce, D. A., Duffy, S.
A., and Fisher, D. L. (January 2002). Drivers' Understanding of Overhead
Freeway Exit Guide Signs: Evaluation of Alternatives Using an Advanced Fixed
Base Driving Simulator. Paper
presented at the Annual Meetings of the Transportation Research Board,
Washington, DC.
Mehranian, H., Duffy, S., Fisher, D., Niswander, E. (October 2001) Alternative terminal sign format evaluation: Generating efficient information dense displays. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Romoser, M. and Fisher, D. L. (October 2001). Maintaining Kinematic Constraints when Performing Mental Rotations About a Fixed Axis: Implications for Instruction and Displays. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Hakki, I., Pollatsek, A., Rayner, K., Fisher, D., Miller, B., Goertz, B. (August 2001). Cube Rotation: An investigation in Mental Rotation and Manipulation. Talk presented at the 11th European Conference on Eye Movements, Turku, Finland.
Carpenter, R., Fisher, D., Duffy, S., Hancock, K., Noyce, D., Upchurch, J. and Dutta, A. (August 2001). Overcoming Sign Design Challenges in the Central Artery Tunnel Project. Talk presented at the Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.
Valdes, D., Fisher, D. L., Baucage, Y. M. (August 2001). Use of reference location markers for incident management. Talk presented at the Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois
Katsikopoulos, K. V., Romoser, M. E., Sathyarayana, D. and Fisher, D. L. (August 2001). Mental Rotation Accuracy as a Function of Kinematic Constraints. Talk presented at the Annual Meetings of the Society for Mathematical Psychology, Providence, Rhode Island.
Katsikopoulos, K. V. and Fisher, D. L. (August 2001). Risk Attitude Reversals for Random Reference Points: Rank-Dependent- or Random-Utility Models? Talk presented at the Annual Meetings of the Society for Mathematical Psychology, Providence, Rhode Island.
Valdes-Diaz, D. M., Fisher, D. L, Baucage-Bou, Y. M. (August 2001). Use of reference location markers in incident management. Talk presented at the Institute of Transportation Engineers 2001 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL
Upchurch, J., Fisher, D., Carpenter, R. and Dutta, A. (July, 2001.) Use of a Driving Simulator for Freeway Guide Sign Design: the Central Artery Tunnel Project. Paper presented at the Institute of Transportation Engineers District 6 Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Pabón-Figueroa, M. and Fisher, D. L. (June 2001). Predicting Shoulder Musculoskeletal Discomfort from Worker Anthropometry and Workplace Design in a Repetitive Task. Talk presented at the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, Fairfax, Virginia.
Terpenny, J., Gao, R., Ritter, J., Fisher, D. and Krishnamurty, S. (June 2001). Senior design projects to aid the disabled. Talk to be presented to the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Miller, B., Fisher, D. L., Hakki, I., Pollatsek, A., and Rayner, K. (November 2000). An examination of mental box folding. Poster presented at the annual meetings of the Psychonomic Society.
Pabón-González, M. and Fisher, D. L. (March 2000). Prediction of Shoulder Musculoskeletal Discomfort. Talk presented at the Group Technology/Cellular Manufacturing World Symposium - 2000, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
Duffy, S. A., Niswander, E., Mundoli, R., Hancock, K., Shuldiner, P. and Fisher, D. L. (January 2000). The evaluation of alternative terminal sign formats. Talk presented at the annual meetings of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D. C.
Katsikopoulos, K. V., Duse-Anthony, Y., Fisher, D. L. and Duffy, S. A. (October 1999). Advanced travel information and drivers' route choice: Stated preference data. Talk presented at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meetings, Houston, TX.
Laurie, N. E., Fisher, D. L., Glaser, R., Brock, J. F., Pollatsek, A. and Duffy, S. (June 1999). Training risk perception with a PC based trainer: Does training generalize to an advanced driving simulator? Talk presented at the Annual Meetings of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, Orlando.
Fisher, D. L., Brock, J. F., Glaser, R., Connerny, K., Duffy, S. A., Laurie, N. L., and Pollatsek, A. (October 1998). Evaluation of PC-based younger driver training program: Use of a driving simulator. Talk presented at the Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society, Chicago.
Holton, A. and Fisher, D. L. (October 1998). Advanced Parking Management Systems: Models of drivers' parking decision strategies. Talk presented at the Annual Meetings of the Human Factors Society, Chicago.
Fisher, D. L., Collura, J., Laurie, N., Mundoli, R. and Zhang, S. (April 1998). A virtual reality evaluation of 3D "Do Not Enter" signs. MassHighway Department Research Showcase, Boston.
Fisher, D. L. (April 1998). Age and skill acquisition: A review. Invited address presented at the 1998 Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta.
Fisher, D. L., Duffy, S. A. and Katsikopoulos, K. (April 1998). Cognitive slowing among older adults: What kind and how much? Poster session presented at the 1998 Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta.
Szymkowiak, A., Fisher, D. L., Connerny, K. A. and Duffy, S. A. (April 1998). False yield and false go decisions at signalized left-turn intersections: A driving simulation study. Poster session presented at the 1998 Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta.
Duse-Anthony, Y. and Fisher, D. L. (March 1998). Development of descriptive models of motorist decision strategies. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual ITS Massachusetts, Newton, MA.
Szymkowiak, A. Fisher, D. L., and Connerney, K. A. (November 1997). False yield and false go decisions at signalized left-turn intersections: A driving simulator study. Paper presented at the Europe Chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Conference, Bochum, Germany.
Collura, J., Fisher, D. and Shuldiner, P. W. (September 1997). ITS engineering education: Developing ITS laboratory exercises. Paper presented at the Intelligent Transportation Systems Congress, Rome.
Fisher, D., Collura, J. and Holton, A. (September 1997). Advanced parking management systems: Strategic management of intermodal junctions. Paper presented at the UTC Transportation Research Results Conference, Cambridge.
Glaser, R. and Fisher, D. L. (September 1997). Technology and the older adults: Designing a usable interface. Paper presented at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meetings.
Glaser, M. F. and Fisher, D. L. (September 1997). Driving simulators: Are they valid test environments for ITS development? Paper presented at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meetings.
Gorman, M. and Fisher, D. L. (September 1997). Visual Search: The slowing of strategic and nonstrategic processes. Paper presented at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meetings.
Katsikopoulos, K. V. and Fisher, D. L.(September 1997). Lag effects in paired associate learning: Age differences. Poster presented at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meetings.
Laurie, N. E., Kulatilaka, I. Arent, D. Andres, R. O., Fisher, D. L. (September 1997). Voice Activated Dialing Systems: A summary. Paper presented at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meetings.
Collura, J., Kaufman, D. and Fisher, D. (August 1997). Integrating ITS research results into Engineering Curricula. Paper presented at the International Conference on Engineering Education, Chicago.
Fisher, D. L. (August 1997). Molar and latent models of cognition: Discriminating between general and specific influences on the speed of processing in studies of aging, dementia, depression, development and intelligence. Invited address presented at the Annual Meetings of the Society for Mathematical Psychology, Bloomington.
Laurie, N., Andres, R. and Fisher, D. (June 1997). Increasing usability of voice activated dialing systems. Paper presented at the 12th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, Washington, D.C.
Fisher, D. L. (March 1997). Driving simulators: A testbed for Massachusetts' ITS Technologies. Paper presented at the 2nd Annual ITS MA Conference, Newton.
Fisher, D. L., Collura, J. and Holton, A. (February 1997). Advanced Parking Management Systems: Effects of variable message signboards on driver decision behavior. Paper presented at New England Region 1 UTC Research Meeting, Cambridge.
Wallace, J. S. and Fisher, D. L. (October 1996). The interface between the driver and collision warning systems: Lessons in complexity. Paper presented at SPIE Photonics East '96 (Traffic Sensors and Controls: Collision Avoidance, Traffic Management and ITS), Boston.
Gorman, M. F. and Fisher, D. L. (September 1996). Cognitive aging: General versus process-specific slowing in a visual search task. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Philadelphia.
Katsikopoulos, K. V., Fisher, D. L. and Pullen, M. T. (September 1996). Paired associate learning: Age Differences. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Philadelphia.
Wallace, J. S., Fisher, D. L. and Collura, J. (September 1996). Sound localization: Information theory analysis. Paper presented at the Annual Meetings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Philadelphia.
Reichle, E. D., Pollatsek, A., and Fisher, D. L. (August 1996). A model of eye movements in reading. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Meetings of the Society for Mathematical Psychology, Chapel Hill.
Fisher, D. L., Gorman, M. F. and Kozloski, J. L. (April 1996). Biological structure, cognitive function, and the generality of Aging (AG): Evidence for process-specific slowing from memory and visual search tasks. Poster presented at the 1996 Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta.
Fisher, D. L. and Katsikopoulos, K. (April 1996). The general acquisition, decrement, and training hypotheses: Can the effects of aging on the learning of paired associates be mitigated by optimizing the training schedule? Poster presented at the 1996 Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta.
Reichle, E. D., Pollatsek, A., Fisher, D. L., and Rayner, K. (November 1995). Toward a model of eye movements in reading. Paper presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society, Los Angeles, CA.
Wood, D. D., Andres, R. O. and Fisher, D. L. (June 1995). Perceived discomfort ratings during repeated isometric grip force exertions. Paper presented at the Annual International Industrial Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Seattle, Washington.
Fisher, D. L. (February 1995). State models of paired associate learning: The general acquisition, decrement and training hypotheses. Invited address given to the Southeastern Conference on Aging, Destin, Florida.
Collura, J., Goldstein, H., Fisher, D. L. and Szymkowiak, A. (December 1994). Experience with an advanced traveler information system trial test in the metropolitan New York city area. Paper given to the First World Congress on applications of transport telematics and intelligent vehicle-highway systems, Paris, France.
Wood, D. D., Fisher, D. L. and Andres, R. O. (October 1994). Optimal grip force work/rest patterns developed from a model to predict localized muscle fatigue during maximal and submaximal work. Paper presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Nashville, Tennessee.
Fisher, D. L. (May 1994). The design of optimal menu hierarchies: Novices and experts. Paper presented to the third annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference Meetings, Atlanta.
Fisher, D. L. (August 1993). Cognitive Engineering: Engineering and Psychology in the 21st century. Invited address delivered to the Division 21 (Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology) of the American Psychological Association, Toronto.
Fisher, D. L. (May 1993). Optimal Static and Dynamic Training Strategies. Invited paper delivered to the Second Annual Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Los Angeles.
Fisher, D. L. (May 1993). Optimal Static and Dynamic Training Strategies. Invited paper delivered to the annual meetings of the Operations Research Society of America.
Wood, D. D., Hilliard, T. S., Fisher, D. L., Andres, R. O. and Kroll, W. P. (October 1993). A pilot study: Development of a model to predict localized muscle fatigue during hand intensive work. Poster presented at the 1993 Annual Meeting of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport, Amherst, MA.
Wood, D. D., Hilliard, T. S., Fisher, D. L., Andres, R. O. and Kroll, W. P. (October 1993). A pilot study: Development of a model to predict localized muscle fatigue during hand intensive work. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Seattle, WA.
Wisher, R., Fisher, D. L., Sabol, M., Townsend, J. T., and Sabol, M. A. (October 1992). Simulation and analysis of perceptual-motor skill training. Paper delivered to the 36th annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, Atlanta.
Fisher, D. L. (October 1992). Repetitive Motion Disorders: Optimizing the Rate-Rest Schedule. Paper delivered to the 36th annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, Atlanta.
Fisher, D. L. (June 1992). Models of visual search: Theory and applications. Invited presentation to the Cognitive Science Group, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.
Fisher, D. L. (May 1992). Minimizing the time it takes users to navigate a hierarchy of menus. Invited paper presented at the third annual meetings of the Journees de l'Optimisation, Montreal.
Fisher, D. L. and Fisk, A. D. (April 1992). Markov models for training: Optimizing the Number of Trials to Criterion. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Operations Research Society of America, Orlando.
Fisher, D. L. (April 1992). Models of general, task-specific and process-specific models slowing. Invited paper presented at the fourth annual Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta.
Townsend, J. T. and Fisher, D. L. (March 1992). Models of Morse code copy. Invited paper presented at the third annual Human Error Conference, Bloomington.
Fisher, D. L. (May 1991). Order-of-Processing Diagrams: A new modeling methodology. Paper presented at the annual Hoosier Mental Life Conference, Bloomington.
Fisher, D. L. (March 1991). Optimal performance engineering. Invited paper presented at the second annual Human Error Conference, Bloomington.
Bishu, R. R., Rouse, W. B., Gordon, S., Fisher, D.L. (October 1990). Cognitive Engineering: Directions for future research. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, Orlando.
Fisher, D. L., Andres, A. O., Airth, D. and Smith, S. (October 1990). Carpal tunnel syndrome: The design of optimal rate-rest profiles. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, Orlando.
Preczewski, S. and Fisher, D.L. (October 1990). Recall of military security codes. Paper presented to the annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, Orlando.
Ranney, T. and Fisher, D. L. (October 1990). Visual search: Pattern learning. Poster session presented at the annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, Orlando.
Fisher, D. L. (August 1990). Visual search and integration. Paper presented at the Conference on Eye Movements and Visual Cognition, Amherst.
Mahling, D. E. and Fisher, D. L. (August 1990). The cognitive engineering of visual languages. Paper presented at the IEEE Workshop on Visual Programming Languages, Skokie.
Fisher, D. L., Moss, S. and Yungkurth, E. (October 1989). Menu navigation: Minimizing the time to find a terminal option. Paper presented at the annual meetings Instrument Society of America, Philadelphia.
Yungkurth, E. and Fisher, D. L. (October 1989). Optimal menu hierarchy design: Syntax and Semantics. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, Denver.
Howard, M. H. and Fisher, D. L. (October 1989). Predicting fault diagnosis behavior. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, Denver.
Workman, D. and Fisher, D. L. (October 1988). A threshold model of visual search. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, Los Angeles.
Tanner, N. and Fisher, D. L. (October 1988). A visual search model for selection of graphic symbols. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, Los Angeles.
Schweickert, R., Townsend, J. T. and Fisher, D. L. (November 1987). Simple tests distinguishing sequential and concurrent processes in task networks. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Psychonomic Society, Seattle.
Fisher, D. L. and Smith, J. M. (October 1987). Transient and equilibrium behavior of finite, tandem queues. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Operations Research Society of America, St. Louis.
Tengs, T. O. and Fisher, D. L. (October 1987). The framing effect in medical treatment decisions. Paper presented at the ninth annual meetings of the Society for Medical Decision Making, Philadelphia.
Tan, K. and Fisher, D. L. (October 1987). Types of highlighting and search strategy considerations in computer-generated displays. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, New York City.
Workman, D. and Fisher, D. L. (October 1987). Selection of visual display symbology: A new metric of similarity. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, New York City.
Fisher, D. L. and Young, C. (October 1987). Perceptual Learning: Theory and Applications. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Human Factors Society, New York City.
Coury, B. G., Boulette, M. D., Zubritzky, M. C., and Fisher, D. L. (October 1986). Classification of multidimensional data: Evaluating displays to aid identification of system state. Paper presented at the IEEE Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Atlanta.
Fisher, D. L. (August 1986). Programmable perceptrons: Serial and parallel visual search. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Society for Mathematical Psychology, Boston.
Rayner, K. and Fisher, D. L. (September 1985). Eye movements and the perceptual span in visual search. Paper presented at the European Eye Movement Conference, Paris.
Fisher, D. L., Coury, B. G., and Tengs, T. O. (October 1985). Optimizing the number of highlighted words on video display terminal menus. Paper presented at the meetings of the Human Factors Society, Baltimore.
Tengs, T. O. and Fisher, D. L. (October 1985). Rapid serial visual presentation (RSVP) of traffic signs. Paper presented at the meetings of the Human Factors Society, Baltimore.
Fisher, D. L. and Goldstein, W. M. (April 1985). The addition of timing information to Petri nets. Paper presented at the meetings of the Operations Research Society of America, Boston.
Goldstein, W. M. and Fisher, D. L. (April 1985). Portfolios: The distribution of the maximum of a set of dependent sums of random variables. Paper presented at the meetings of the Operations Research Society of America, Boston.
Fisher, D. L. (September 1984). Network models of reaction time: The generalized OP diagram. Invited paper presented at the 23rd International Congress of Psychology, Acapulco.
Goldstein, W. M. and Fisher, D. L. (August 1984). Order-of-Processing diagrams as models of response time. Invited paper presented at the meetings of the Society for Mathematical Psychology, Chicago.
Fisher, D. L. (November 1983). Is attention MIRVed? Invited paper presented at the meetings of the Psychonomic Society, San Diego.
Fisher, D. L and Goldstein, W. M. (November 1983). Critical paths in stochastic PERT networks. Paper presented at the meetings of the Operations Research Society of America, Orlando.
Fisher, D. L. and Goldstein, W. M. (November 1983). Closed form expressions for path optimality indices in stochastic shortest route problems. Paper presented at the meetings of the Operations Research Society of America, Orlando.
Fisher, D. L., Moroze, M. and Morrison, R. (October 1983). Dynamic visual inspection: Queuing models. Paper presented at the meetings of the Human Factors Society, Norfolk.
Fisher, D. L. and Papazian, B. (October 1983). Response times and safety research: Application of the critical path method. Paper presented at the meetings of the Human Factors Society, Norfolk.
Fisher, D. L. (April 1983). Visual search: Capacity limits and automatic detection. Paper presented at the meetings of the Eastern Psychological Association, Philadelphia.
Fisher, D. L. and Goldstein, W. M. (April 1983). The sojourn time distribution of a three queue Jackson network. Paper presented at the meetings of the Operations Research Society, Chicago.
Goldstein, W. M. and Fisher, D. L. (April 1983). The completion time distribution of stochastic PERT networks. Paper presented at the meetings of the Operations Research Society, Chicago.
Fisher, D. L. and Goldstein, W. M. (April 1982). Probabilistic PERT: A continuous time Markov process. Paper presented at the meetings of the Operations Research Society, Detroit.
Fisher, D. L. and Goldstein, W. M. (August 1981). Complex cognitive tasks: Probabilistic PERT and models of reaction time. Paper presented at the fourteenth annual meetings of the Society of Mathematical Psychology, Santa Barbara.
Fisher, D. L. (August 1980). Queuing theoretic models of automatic detection processes. Paper presented at the thirteenth annual meetings of the Society of Mathematical Psychology, Madison.
Duffy, S. A. and Fisher, D. L. (May 1980). The organization and processing of multiplication facts. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Psychological Association, St. Louis.
Fisher, D. L. (August 1979). A computer simulation of syllogistic reasoning. Paper presented at the twelfth annual meetings of the Society of Mathematical Psychology, Providence.
Fisher, D. L. (June 1979). Information processing dysfunction and metacognition. Invited address, Functional Literacy Conference, University of Indiana, Bloomington.
Fisher, D. L. (May 1978). Test validity and measures of functional literacy. Invited address, National Right to Read Conference, Washington, D. C..
Schwartz, B. J., Fisher, D. L. and Frase, L. T. (1977). Psychological processes and document design. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the American Educational Research Association, New York City.
Smith, M. S. and Fisher, D. L. (May 1974). A prolegomenon to future studies of reading comprehension. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the International Reading Association, New Orleans.