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Participation opportunity for parents of teen drivers

Friday, March 28, 2025
Parents and their teens are invited to participate in a driving simulator studyo of a hazard anticipation program. Check out our flyer for more information on study requirements and compensation. Click to learn more.
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ChIRP Lab members attend 2025 SAVIR Annual Conference in NYC

Friday, April 18, 2025
Several members of the ChIRP Lab team attended and presented their work at the 2025 SAVIR Annual Conference in New York City April 7th-9th. SAVIR is the leading organization promoting excellence in research related to injury and violence prevention. Click to see some of the highlights from the conference.
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O’Neal offers pedestrian safety tips for trick-or-treaters

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Halloween is one of the deadliest nights of the year for pedestrians. Elizabeth O'Neal spoke with RadioIowa about the risks and the role parents can play in keeping their kids safe while trick-or-treating.

Meet Elizabeth

Elizabeth O'Neal (PhD), Director of the ChIRP Lab, specializes in the cognitive and behavioral mechanisms that improve health with a special emphasis on childhood unintentional injuries and road safety. Elizabeth's multidisciplinary approach leverages principles from psychology, public health, computer science, and engineering. Learn more about Elizabeth and her journey here.

Elizabeth O'Neal at the UI College of Public Health Building