BOARD ON HUMAN-SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

The Board on Human-Systems Integration (BOHSI) provides that expert advice to the nation by providing new perspectives on theoretical and methodological issues concerning the relationship of individuals and organizations to technology and the environment. Through its work, BOHSI identifies critical issues in the design, test, evaluation, and use of new human-centered technologies and advises sponsors on the research needed to expand the scientific and technical bases for designing technology to support the needs of its users. In addition, BOHSI’s expertise covers a wide range of areas including human-factors engineering, cognitive psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, sociology, biomechanics, computer-science decision making, training, and technology.