On April 30, Dr. Jimenez gave an inspiring lecture, “PERSONAL INFORMATICS: Sensing and Feedback for Guiding Everyday Human Behavior,” for DEA 4700 Applied Ergonomics Methods. Dr. Jimenez is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Design at Carlton University, Canada. The lecture highlighted the intersection of human-computer interaction, user empowerment design, and the integration of qualitative and quantitative data, particularly in healthcare and well-being scenarios.

The lecture covered:

1. Enhancing understanding of ethnographically informed design in technological systems
2. Illustrating the application of human-centered and personal informatics design in real-world contexts
3. Fostering insights into designing socio-technical systems that meet diverse stakeholders’ needs

Dr. Jimenez’s lecture provided a rare opportunity for students to gain insights from his work on personal informatics systems, emphasizing user empowerment and healthcare technology accessibility. The session involved analyzing real-life scenarios where Dr. Jimenez’s methodologies had been applied, promoting a hands-on approach to learning.