UMaine Artificial Intelligence Webinar Series
Previous AI Webinars
Moderated by: Ali Abedi, Associate Vice President for Research and Chair of UMaine AI Steering Committee
Speakers: Crystal S. Maraj, Research Assistant Professor Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) and at the University of Central Florida (UCF)Speaker Bio: Crystal S. Maraj is a Research Assistant Professor employed by the Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF). She has attained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, as well as her M.S. and Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) from UCF. For the past four years, Dr. Maraj has worked for the Simulation & Training Technology Center (STTC) as a Researcher on medical simulation technology projects as well as developing and implementing empirically-based research experiments for Simulation-Based Training (SBT) platforms. Dr. Maraj has published research findings to inform the scientific and training communities to improve trainee performance and training system utility. Most recently, she has been leading the Realistic Assessment of Performance in Devices (RAPID) lab that focuses on the evaluations of VR/AR technologies assessing capabilities, deficiencies, specifications, costs, maturity, and risks. This information will inform the military community of the technology readiness of devices. In addition to leading the RAPID lab, Dr. Maraj also manages the Robotics Club at UCF. She mentors students as they prepare for local and national robotics competitions. Her interest in outreach programs has led her to actively participate in STEM activities that support Florida school communities.
Moderated by: Ali Abedi, Associate Vice President for Research and Chair of UMaine AI Steering Committee
Speakers: Crystal S. Maraj, Research Assistant Professor Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) and at the University of Central Florida (UCF)Speaker Bio: Crystal S. Maraj is a Research Assistant Professor employed by the Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF). She has attained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, as well as her M.S. and Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) from UCF. For the past four years, Dr. Maraj has worked for the Simulation & Training Technology Center (STTC) as a Researcher on medical simulation technology projects as well as developing and implementing empirically-based research experiments for Simulation-Based Training (SBT) platforms. Dr. Maraj has published research findings to inform the scientific and training communities to improve trainee performance and training system utility. Most recently, she has been leading the Realistic Assessment of Performance in Devices (RAPID) lab that focuses on the evaluations of VR/AR technologies assessing capabilities, deficiencies, specifications, costs, maturity, and risks. This information will inform the military community of the technology readiness of devices. In addition to leading the RAPID lab, Dr. Maraj also manages the Robotics Club at UCF. She mentors students as they prepare for local and national robotics competitions. Her interest in outreach programs has led her to actively participate in STEM activities that support Florida school communities.