He is also interested in the acquisition of expertise, the psychology of human factors in design, everyday memory and eyewitness memory. He has done some research on the effects of speech recognition on the quality of students' writing and is currently doing research with students in the areas of satisfaction with choices, and in training working memory. He welcomes contact with students who would like to get involved in doing research in these areas. In his spare time enjoys outdoor activities, bicycling, mushrooming, gardening, and music of all kinds.