Avonie Parchment, PhD

I love stories. From an early age, I have consumed book after movie after play in the search to hear and know it all. It doesn't matter where the story comes from, how obscure the reference, or how strange the story may seem; I want to find it and explain it. My latest pursuit as a research professional is working toward a Ph.D. In Modeling and Simulation; but what does story finding have to do with my goals? My answer, everything. What scientist is worth her salt if she isn't interested in the "why"? What manager can explain department performance without knowing the "how"? By looking at the world in this way, I bring something vital to the table: inquisitiveness. I have been lucky to be a part of several projects that cover topics such as human-robot interaction, decision making, physiological sensors, gaming, data hygiene and analysis, and several different types of simulated environments. If you're looking for a story finder with similar interests, you've found her.