WORKPLACES AND VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS LAB
at Michigan State University
Director: Dr. Tara Behrend
The WAVE (Workplaces and Virtual Environments) lab focuses on generating knowledge by conducting rigorous research with real-world impact in order to improve human-technological systems and inform policy
Research Areas
Algorithms and Decision Making
Algorithms and AI are changing the way that people make decisions. We are investigating the implications of these changes in a variety of contexts, especially job interviews.
Electronic Performance Monitoring (EPM)
It is now possible for organizations to monitor employees in many ways, but this practice can also have unintended and negative effects. We are currently investigating how electronic monitoring affects employee well-being and behavior.
Virtual Reality and Learning
Virtual reality is transforming the way that people learn and interact in a variety of settings. We are investigating the intersection of VR with job training and education.