Research Areas

  • Learning Science & Cognition

    In this lab, we seek to understand how cognitive psychology and neuroscience inform L&D practice at the individual and team levels. We specifically investigate team cognition and the development of team mental models. Seminal literature in these disciplines inform and guide the team as we outline implications for industry practice.

  • Leader Development

    We pursue the reciprocal nature of research and practice by examining the designs that are most effective at improving leader performance, while simultaneously advancing them as best practices.  The key topic we focus on is currently servant leader development.

  • Enterprise Learning Technology

    We explore organizational learning strategy related to the full technology ecosystem as it pertains to learning within the workflow.

Current LS Lab Research Projects

  1. Mental Model Development From Novice To Expert: We are compiling a repository of learning principles taken from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, expertise development, and human physiology. We are establishing protocols for practitioners to implement the learning principles in their work.

  2. Enterprise Learning Technology: We are currently awaiting editor feedback from our most recent project on performance support systems.

  3. Team Cognition: We are in the planning phase for a project that investigates team cognition and shared mental models.

  4. Dr. Martinez’ Book: We are currently assisting in finalizing the manuscript for Dr. Martinez’ book titled, Supporting Workplace learning with Neuroscience: Developing Expertise in Organizations.

 

Interested?

If you are interesting in joining the team, please connect with Dr. Martinez - we would be thrilled to have you.