Katie Lucaites
About Katie Lucaites
Katie Lucaites is a Human Factors Scientist with a Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Clemson University. She specializes in enhancing user experience through human-centered design techniques and currently works at Exponent in Washington, D.C.
Work at Exponent
Katie Lucaites has been employed at Exponent as a Human Factors Scientist since 2021. In this role, she applies her expertise in human-centered design techniques to enhance user experience across various products. Her work focuses on improving the safety and usability of technologies, utilizing critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to address complex challenges.
Current Role at Clemson University
Since 2018, Katie Lucaites has served as a Graduate Instructor of Record at Clemson University. In this position, she teaches undergraduate courses and has developed effective communication skills through her teaching experience. Her role involves guiding students in understanding human factors and applied psychology principles.
Education and Expertise
Katie Lucaites earned a Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Clemson University, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Oberlin College from 2012 to 2016. Her academic background supports her expertise in conducting mixed-method human-centered design techniques and rigorous experimental research.
Previous Experience
Katie Lucaites has gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as a User Experience Research Intern at Verizon Connect in 2018 and 2019, where she contributed to user experience projects. Additionally, she interned as a Human Factors Research and Design Intern at Emergo by UL in 2020. These roles provided her with practical insights into user experience research and design.