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Ronald Shapiro - Ronald G. Shapiro, Ph. D.. Providence, RI, US

Ronald Shapiro

Speaker & Consultant | Ronald G. Shapiro, Ph. D.

Providence, RI, UNITED STATES

Improve job or school performance, educate, and entertain at the same time!!! Learning which is applicable and a ton of fun!!!

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Biography

I am, by training, a psychologist who designs products, solutions, and services so that they will be easy to use. Currently I am an independent consultant, speaker/presenter and educator in Human Factors, Ergonomics, User Experience, Learning, Leadership, Career Development and Human Resources.

I have worked as a human factors professional, manager, and corporate coordinator at IBM. My IBM positions have also included managing technical learning and new employee orientation world wide. I have also managed IBM's external employee education program in the USA and career coaching in North Carolina. Two of my learning programs, one of which I managed (new employee orientation) and one of which I designed (Blue Opportunities) have won major awards (ASTD Excellence in Practice Award and SHRM Innovative Business Solution Award).

My Education By Entertainment program content is applicable on the job, at home and at school. The programs are also a ton of fun (more than many parties)!!!

Industry Expertise (7)

Design

Corporate Training

Corporate Leadership

Training and Development

Education/Learning

Leisure / Recreation

Human Resources

Areas of Expertise (7)

Optimizing Effectiveness

Human Factors/Ergonomics

Leadership/Management/Teamwork

Career Development

Understanding Human Capabilities and Limitations

Special Recognition

Career Planning

Accomplishments (11)

Marquis Who's Who In America (professional)

Biography in numerous editions of Marquis volumes including Whose Who In America, Whose Who In The East, Whose Who in the World, Whose Who in Science and Engineering....

Oliver Keith Hansen Outreach Award, Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (professional)

Awarded to me in recognition of establishing National Ergonomics Month (NEM), serving as the first chair of the NEM committee, and other outstanding service to the Society.

Fellow, Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) (professional)

Elected to Fellow in EPA in recognition of my contributions as a scientist to the field of Psychology.

Member, Phi Kappa Phi (Scholastic Honorary) (personal)

As a graduate student, elected to Phi Kappa Phi in recognition of my academic performance.

Member, SigmaXi (Honor Society For Scientists) (professional)

Elected to the Honor Society of Sigma Xi in recognition of my accomplishments as a scientist and graduate student.

Secretary-Treasurer, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) (professional)

HFES is an organization of about 4,500 professionals. As Secretary-Treasurer I led the not-for-profit organization to having a balanced budget, membership growth, achieving a significant goal in funding the contingency fund, and I initiated the conversion to electronic voting.

Graduate School Leadership Award, Ohio State University (professional)

In recognition of my leadership as a Graduate Student at Ohio State University.

Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) #18, Board of Certification In Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) (professional)

One of the first professionals to be certified by BCPE to recognize my competence to practice in the field of Human Factors/Ergonomics. Today over 1,500 individuals have been certified.

Fellow, Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES) (professional)

Elected to Fellow of HFES to recognize my outstanding achievement, consistently superior professional performance, exceptional contributions, personal service to the Society, and other meritorious accomplishments.

Fellow, American Psychological Association (APA) (personal)

Elected to Fellow of APA in recognition of my unusual and outstanding contributions and performance in the field of psychology which have had a national impact.

President, American Psychological Association (APA) Division 21 (professional)

President of the Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology Division of APA which focuses on understanding human behavior so that systems, products and processes can be designed for optimum safety, efficiency and enjoyability. As president I grew the division membership, increased interaction among members, and instituted/grew outreach programs.

Education (3)

Ohio State University: MA, Psychology 1977

University of Rochester: BA, Psychology 1975

Ohio State University: Ph. D., Psychology 1981

Affiliations (2)

  • Education by Entertainment
  • Ronald G. Shapiro, Ph.D.

Testimonials (3)

Patricia R. DeLucia, President, American Psychological Association (APA) Division 21 | Texas Tech University

Ron's workshop on Games to Explain Human Factors is full of interactive demonstrations. The audience is engaged and entertained while learning about findings in psychology and human factors. Games is always well attended and enjoyed by all.

Cathleen Greenan, Professor, Dutchess Community College | Eastern Psychological Association

Your piece at the conference was really fun, engaging and full of information. I'm always looking for ways to make learning fun for my students and you certainly nailed it!

Emily Baxter, Science Teacher | Connecticut’s Science Education Conference

I learned a lot not only from the games you played but also from the way you carried them out. You had tricks for us to watch (blindfolded volunteers) and tricks for the whole class to participate in (such as the misspelt poem). Each trick was sequenced to take us farther and get us to think in a different manner. I was captivate wondering what would happen next and constantly wondering how I would do if it was me behind the blindfold. It was an excellent experience to feel the games from the audience perspective so when I do several of these exercises with my class I can anticipate what they feel. THANK YOU!

Event Appearances (70)

Numerous talks on career development, human factors, ergonomics, engineering psychology

American Psychological Association  Washington, DC; Toronto, ON; Boston, MA; San Diego, CA; New Orleans, LA

Numerous talks on career development, human factors, ergonomics, engineering psychology

Human Factors & Ergonomics Society  San Diego, CA; Boston, MA; Baltimore, MD; San Antonio, TX; Orlando, FL; San Francisco, CA; Albuquerque, NM

Numerous talks on career development, human factors, ergonomics, engineering psychology

Eastern Psychological Association  Boston, MA; New York, NY; Washington, DC

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Tufts University  Medford, MA

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)  Boston, MA; State College, PA

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Pennsylvania State University  State College, PA

2010-02-22

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Fordham University  Lincoln Center, NY

2010-11-04

Preparing for Your Career with a Psychology Degree

University of Rochester  Rochester, NY

2009-02-16

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)  Boston, MA; Las Vegas, NV; Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

American Indian Scientific and Engineering Society (AISES)  Phoenix, AZ

2007-11-03

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

San Diego Mesa College  San Diego, CA

2009-12-09

Numerous talks on career development, learning, human factors, ergonomics

IBM  Armonk, NY; Somers, NY; Poughkeepsie, NY; Cambridge, MA; Austin, TX; Durham, NC; New South Wales, AU

What is it like Working in Industry?

Delft Institute of Technology  Delft, Netherlands

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

University of New South Wales  New South Wales, AU

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Rhode Island Science Teachers Association (RISTA)  Providence, RI

2010-04-10

Games to Facilitate Understanding of Mathematics and Science

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics  Philadelphia, PA

2004-04-24

Games to Illustrate Human Sensation, Perception, Assumptions, Learning, Decision Making and Responding

New England Environmental Education Alliance (NEEEA)  Charlton, MA

2011-10-22

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

University of North Carolina  Chapel Hill

2006-02-13

What is it Like Working in Industry?

North Carolina State University  Raleigh, NC

2008-10-13

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

University of Rhode Island  Kingston, RI

2005-11-09

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

University of Massachusetts  Amherst, MA; Dartmouth, MA

2005-04-30

What is it like Working in industry?

University of Connecticut  Storres, CT

Human Factors Overview. Interesting Psychology Career Panel

Rhode Island College  Providence, RI

2007-09-17

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Meredith College  Raleigh, NC

2005-09-19

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Morgan State University  Baltimore, MD

2007-09-28

What People Can and Cannot Do -- Assumptions and User Interface Design

United Airlines  Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

22nd Greater NY Conference On Behavioral Research  NY, NY

2010-11-07

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Environmental Health & Safety Communications Panel  Portland, ME

2011-09-28

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Brandeis University  Waltham MA

2007-03-07

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Institute of Industrial Engineers  Boston, MA

2011-03-26

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Bryant University  Smithfield, RI

2007-11-28

What is it like Working in Industry?

University of Central Florida  Orlando, FL

2009-11-05

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Florida Institute of Technology  Melbourne, FL

2009-11-03

What is it like Working in Industry?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University  Daytona Beach, FL

2009-11-09

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Massachusetts Institute of Technology  Cambridge, MA

2002-12-09

Preparing For Your Career With A Psychology Degree

Eastern Psychological Association  Cambridge, MA

2011-03-11

Beyond Textbooks and Laboratories: What to Know, Do, and Avoid for a Successful Career

Missouri Western State University  St Joseph, MO

2011-03-25

What is It Like Working In Industry?

Missouri Western State University  St. Joseph, MO

2010-03-25

Effective Leadership Involves Working Through Others

National Society of Black Engineers   Las Vegas, NV

2009-03-28

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University  Daytona Beach, FL

Understanding Human Capabilities and Limitations: An Essential Ingredient for Ethical Management

Florida Institute of Technology  Melbourne, FL

2009-11-03

Psychology Teaching Activities

Eastern Psychological Association  Cambridge, MA

2011-03-11

Beyond Textbooks and Laboratories

Pennsylvania State University  State College, PA

2010-02-22

Teaching Activities To Demonstrate Human Capabilities And Limitations

Eastern Psychological Association 2012 Annual Meeting  Pittsburgh, PA

2012-03-02

Games to Illustrate Human Sensation, Perception, Assumptions, Learning, Decision Making and Responding

Rhode Island Science Teachers Association Spring Conference  Providence, RI

2012-03-10

Preparing For Your Career With A Psychology Degree

Eastern Psychological Association 2012 Annual Meeting  Pittsburgh, PA

2012-03-02

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

American Psychological Association  Orlando FL

2012-08-03

Using Psychology Games of Yesteryear to Prepare for Our Future

Bryant University  Smithfield, RI

2012-04-04

Games to Illustrate Human Performance

Connecticut's Science Education Conference  Hamden CT

2012-10-13

Games to Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Wentworth Institute of Technology  Boston MA

2012-10-05

Games to Illustrate Human Sensation, Perception, Assumptions, Learning, Memory, Decision Making and Responding

Changing the World through STEM: Teen Career Expo sponsored by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts  Framingham Massachusetts

2012-10-28

Preparing For Your Career With A Psychology Degree

Eastern Psychological Association 2013 Annual Meeting  New York, NY

2013-03-02

Teaching Activities To Demonstrate Human Capabilities And Limitations

Eastern Psychological Association 2013 Annual Meeting  New York, NY

2013-03-02

Using Psychology Games of Yesteryear to Prepare for Our Future

Becker College  Worcester MA

2013-02-02

Games to Illustrate Human Sensation, Perception, Assumptions, Learning, Decision Making and Responding

Rhode Island Science Teachers Association Spring Conference  Providence, RI

2013-03-23

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Wentworth Institute of Technology  Boston MA

2013-09-12

Using Psychology Games of Yesteryear to Prepare for Our Future

Synergy 2013 Conference  Schnecksville, PA

2013-10-05

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Daytona Beach, FL  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

2013-11-07

What Is It Like Working In Industry?

Daytona Beach, FL  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

2013-11-08

Using Psychology Games and Activities of Yesteryear to Prepare for Our Future

Psi Beta  Irvine Valley College

2013-11-25

Games to Illustrate Human Sensation, Perception, Assumptions, Learning, Decision Making and Responding

Rhode Island Science Teachers Association Annual Conference  Providence, Rhode Island

2014-03-01

Games to Illustrate Human Sensation, Perception, Assumptions, Learning, Decision Making and Responding

Massachusetts Environmental Education Society Annual Conference  Worcester, Massachusetts

2014-03-05

Preparing for your Career with a Psychology Degree

Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting  Boston MA

2014-03-14

Using Psychology Games and Activities of Yesteryear to Prepare For Our Future

Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting  Boston MA

2014-03-15

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Institute of Industrial Engineers 2014 Northeast Regional Conference  Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester MA

2014-03-22

Games to Explain Human Performance

Girl Scouts of Rhode Island (GSRI) Leaders meeting   Warwick RI

2014-03-31

Games to Explain Human Performance

Girl Scouts of Rhode Island (GSRI) Leaders Meeting  Warwick, Rhode Island

2014-03-25

Games to Explain Human Performance

Girl Scouts of Rhode Island (GSRI) Leaders Meeting  Kingston, Rhode Island

2014-03-26

Games to Explain Human Information Processing

Southern New England Women's Expo  Lincoln, Rhode Island

2014-03-30

Acing YOUR Job Selection Process

Southern New England Women's Expo  Lincoln, Rhode Island

2014-03-29

Sample Talks (5)

I'm Awesome, But I Have My Limitations

A great program for people moving to a new situation such as high school or a new job. The program shows participants that they are awesome, very capable, but on the other hand they have some limitations (like everyone else does). It helps people develop strategies to deal with these limitations. The program has a serious message, but is also a ton of fun!!!

Effective Leadership Involves Working Through Others

A great program to help the new leader or potential leader prepare for their new role as a leader rather than an individual contributor. Engaging and fun!!!

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Learn about human capabilities and limitations to design and improve the safety, efficiency, enjoyability and profitability of products and processes. The program is highly interactive and FUN!!! Audience members will all participate in lots of activities... some will be lucky enough to be selected to come up on stage (smile). There is also an opportunity to win nice prizes.

Career Options With A Psychology Degree

A program designed just for psychology majors and potential psychology majors to help them put their academic program into perspective so that they will be prepared for the job market upon graduation. The program is informative and fun. The content is extremely valuable. Every psychology major and potential psychology major who does not plan on a PhD in clinical or counseling psychology should attend. Useful for potential clinical and counseling PhD's also.

Activities To Facilitate Career Planning and Gaining Meaningful Employment

Just as the title suggests, this program is designed to help people to be better prepared for the job market or to be better prepared to advance in their career at their company. The advice given is practical, the learning is extremely valuable, the program is fun. Lots of activities, prizes, fun... but more important... people will leave with a better focus on their career preparation and an outline of a resume that will ROAR (Results Oriented And Relevant).

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Author Appearance
  • Corporate Training

Fees

2500 to 7000 *Will consider certain engagements for no fee