Field Trip to the Centre for Air Travel and Research (CATR) (Limited Spots)

The event
Spark your curiosity by joining us on an engaging tour through the NRC's Centre for Air Travel Research (CATR) with your host, Senior Research Officer Shelley Roberts!

This centre is the only facility in the world made to study the whole experience of travelling by air. Shelley and her team work with academia and companies to deliver world-leading research for safe and healthy air travel experiences. You'll find all the features that are present in modern air travel: the process of checking in, boarding and flying in an airplane.

This amazing place is a must-see! Don't miss this unique opportunity!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 🚨🚨🚨 SPOTS ARE LIMITED 🚨🚨🚨 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
To ensure everyone has enough room and feels comfortable on this field trip, we have limited the number of spots. Grab your seat while you can!

You can use your PayPal account or your debit or credit card to pay. The total amount, including fees, should be $10. The payment secures your spot and is non-refundable. However, it’s transferable. If you already have a spot and would like to transfer it to someone else, please let us know at treasurer@capchi.org. Thank you.

All proceeds from this event will go directly to CapCHI to help continue creating outstanding events for you!
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About Shelley Roberts
Shelley Roberts, PhD is a passionate senior researcher about travel and user experience. She obtained a PhD in Experimental Psychology in Human Factors and Cognition at Carleton University and a Master of Science in Experimental Psychology from Tufts University. Currently, she is the Senior Research Officer at the National Research Council Flight Research Lab at CATR. She had numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals being a member of the Human Factors Ergonomics Society (HFES). Recently, she has been accepted as an adjunct professor at the School of Industrial Design at Carleton University.

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A Space for Community and Support

We recognize the importance of fostering a strong UX and design community—especially in light of the recent news about Algonquin College suspending its Human-Centred Design program. The decision to halt new student admissions after Fall 2025 is a significant loss to the local UX ecosystem.

Now, more than ever, we must come together to support, uplift, and advocate for the growth of human-centered design. Events like this serve not only as learning opportunities but also as spaces for connection, mentorship, and solidarity.

We hope to see you there. Let’s keep the spirit of UX alive.
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Our Sponsors

We are extremely grateful to these organizations for their generous support of CapCHI and the local UX community.

Design Centered Co.
[https://designcentered.co/ ](https://designcentered.co/)
We use design to enable organizations deliver value by focusing on opportunities that align with their purpose, understand the people they aim to serve, and define processes that are sustainable and impact focused.

DFFRNT
https://dffrnt.ca
We’re an exceptional team of highly experienced behavioural researchers and design strategists. We apply a fundamental understanding of human behaviour, strategic design and human-computer interaction to deliver product and service design value.

Human-Centred Design Lab
[https://www.human-centred.ca](https://www.algonquincollege.com/applied-research/)
An interdisciplinary applied research lab at Algonquin College focused on community-based research and experience design. We situate evidence-based product and service transformation within complex environmental, social and economic systems.

Jumping Elephants
https://www.jumpingelephants.ca
A full-service, consulting group based in Ottawa and specializing in user-centred solutions design and business process management for the public and private sector.