Jessica Lang Nowinski

Jessica Lang Nowinski is a senior researcher and leader at NASA with expertise in human factors and aerospace systems. Here are some key details about her career and role:

Current Position

Jessica Lang Nowinski currently serves as the Deputy Division Chief of Human Systems Integration at NASA.35 In this role, she helps lead NASA's efforts to advance human-centered design and improve aerospace systems.4

Background and Experience

• She has worked at NASA for several years in various research and leadership positions.3
• Prior to her current role, she held positions including:
  • Research Psychologist at NASA
  • Safety Integration Manager for NASA's Airspace Operations and Safety Program (AOSP)3

Areas of Expertise

Her work focuses on human factors, cognitive science, and the integration of human and technological systems in aerospace applications. Some of her areas of focus include:

• Human-machine teaming and autonomy in aerospace systems2
• Air traffic management technologies and human-system interfaces2
• Stress, cognition, and human performance in aerospace environments1

Contributions

Nowinski has contributed to NASA's research and development efforts in several ways:

• Authored scientific publications on topics related to human factors in aerospace6
• Presented on new technologies in air traffic management at industry conferences2
• Helped shape NASA's strategic approach to autonomy and human-systems integration24

Her work aims to improve the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of aerospace systems by optimizing the interaction between human operators and advanced technologies.