News from the lab
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O'Neal and Plumert discuss self-driving vehicles and pedestrian safety
Monday, September 2, 2024
Elizabeth O'Neal and Jodie Plumert are featured in a video by National Science Foundation (NSF) News discussing their study looking at how pre-teens determine when it was safe to cross a busy residential street in a virtual environment.
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From the Front Row: Teaching children about modern pedestrian safety
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
In this episode, Elizabeth O’Neal, discusses her research on pedestrian safety, particularly in relation to driverless vehicles and children. She discusses the implications of driverless technology and the need for clear communication between autonomous vehicles and pedestrians, especially children.
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.
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.
