Adam M. Braly
5301 Chicago Ave #8102, Lubbock, TX 79414
405-834-2801 abraly@gmail.com
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Experimental Psychology, Human Factors
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Expected: May 2020
Master of Arts (M.A.) – Experimental Psychology, Human Factors
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Expected: December 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.) – Experimental Psychology
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma
May 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Psychology
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma
May 2013
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Projects
Research
Positions
Project Description
Project Goals
General Skills Used
Outcomes
Asset Management
System
Overhaul current
tagging system for
accessibility and
consistency
Hierarchical Task
Analysis
Process Mapping
Objective-C
Preliminary
implementation of cell
phone application to scan
bar-codes for asset
tracking
Master’s Thesis:
Infrared array and
dynamic capture
Construction of
apparatus to emit
infrared light; Code
implementation to
interpret infrared
coordinates from
wiimote; Find
evidence for
multifractal patterns
Hierarchical Task
Analysis
Functional Flow
Diagram
C++ Implementation
in MATLAB
Wavelet Transform
Modulus Maxima
Motion tracking of hand
movements over time while
engaged in a cooperative
task
Graduate Research Assistant
Visual Perception and Human Factors Laboratory, Texas Tech University
Advisor: Pat DeLucia, Ph.D.
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Research projects: Affective auditory time-to-contact; road rage (driving simulation)
after masculinity manipulations; stroboscopic training during time-to-contact
judgments; embodied perception shaping time-to-contact judgments.
Graduate Research Assistant
Interpersonal Processes and Social Cognition Laboratory, University of Central Oklahoma
Advisor: Robert Mather, Ph.D.
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Primary research: Complexity Leadership Theory
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Interpersonal Processes and Social Cognition Laboratory, University of Central Oklahoma
Advisor: Robert Mather, Ph.D.
Research
Interests
Human Factors, Time-to-Contact, Embodied Perception, Nonlinear Dynamics
Teaching
Experience
Experimental Psychology
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Mickie Vanhoy (Spring 2014)
 Responsibilities: facilitating group discussions, supervision of student experimental
design, and student evaluations over course material.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Robert Mather (Spring 2013)
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Presentation of subject material on multiple occasions, developed material for student
quizzes, facilitated group discussions and interactions.
Social Automaticity
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Robert Mather, Intersession (August 2011, May 2012, August 2012,
May 2013)
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Responsibilities: facilitating group discussions, developing presentations over subject
material, and conducting laboratory exercises.
Relevant
Coursework
Human Factors Psychology, Human Factors Methods, Human Factors in Ergonomics and Design,
Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Ergonomics, Work Physiology, Usability Testing,
Advanced Social Psychology, Advanced Cognitive Psychology, Biosocial Psychology, Behavioral
Neuroscience, Advanced Statistics: SPSS, Multivariate Statistics, Experimental Design, Sensation
Perception and Action, Perception and Action, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Social
Automaticity
Proficiencies
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Signal Detection Analysis
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
Statistical Analysis System (SAS)
The R-project for statistical computing (R)
STISIM Drive - Driving Simulation
WinObj (Virtual Reality)
Inquisit – Millisecond Software
Qualtrics
DirectRT
Media Lab
BioPac MP35/MP150
Computer Programming – C++/C#/Java/Python/Visual Basic
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio
Association
Memberships
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Psi Chi
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Association for Psychological Science
Society for Personality and Social Psychology
Oklahoma Psychological Society
Professional
Positions
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Editorial Assistant (August 2015-Present) – Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Executive Council, Texas Tech HFES student chapter
Webmaster – Journal of Scientific Psychology
Student Conduct Committee – University of Central Oklahoma
Presentations
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Braly, A. M. (2015, April). Motor Synchronization and Team Coordination. Poster session
presented at the Oklahoma Research Day annual meeting, Tahlequah, OK.
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Braly, A. M. (2014, December). Quantifying the Dynamics of Teamwork. Presentation at
Psyencelab meeting, Edmond, OK.
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Braly, A. M. (2014, April). Leadership as a complex phenomenon. Paper talk presented at the
annual meeting of the Oklahoma Psychological Society, Edmond, OK.
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Tedder, Z. L., Braly, A. M, & Mather, R. D. (2014, April). Implicit Associations of SocioEconomic Status. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Oklahoma
Psychological Society, Edmond, OK.
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Braly, A. M. (2014, February). Leadership as a complex phenomenon. Presentation at
Psyencelab meeting, Edmond, OK.
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Braly, A. M., McReynolds, E., & Mather, R. D. (2013, April). Decreased Response Time In
Categorizing A Weapon Held By An African-American. Poster session presented at the
annual meeting of the Oklahoma Psychological Society, Edmond, OK.
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Braly, A. M., McReynolds, E., & Mather, R. D. (2013, January). Decreased Response Time In
Categorizing A Weapon Held By An African-American. Poster session presented at the
annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, New Orleans, LA.
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Braly, A. M. & Mather, R. D. (2012, April). Weapon Identification Task. Poster session
presented at the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Psychological Society, Edmond, OK.
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Braly, A. M. (2012, January). Weapon Identification Task. Presentation at Psyencelab
meeting, Edmond, OK.