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Dr. Emily Brunsen with Host Jason Jefferies on DARTS-Discussions Advancing Research in Transportation Safety

By Dr. Emily Brunsen & Jason Jefferies

Emily Brunsen, PhD

Jason Jefferies, MA

002--Dunlap Did It: DARTS-Discussions Advancing Research in Transportation Safety
Jason Jefferies, Emily Brunsen
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  • The planning and development of the DARTS conference included the creation of conference programming, coordination of speakers and sessions, and the establishment of an event structure focused on transportation safety research and enthusiastic collaboration.

  • Communication and outreach efforts supported the DARTS conference through website/social media page development and audience engagement strategies designed to expand visibility and strengthen participation.

  • Continued outreach and expanded programming contributed to increased conference attendance and broader community participation. Having the event be free and hybrid encouraged collaboration among researchers, practitioners, academics, transportation safety professionals, and beyond.

Dunlap Research is excited to present Dunlap Did It.

Host Jason Jefferies, Communication Associate at Dunlap Research, interviews Emily Brunsen (Principal Associate and Strategic Partnerships Lead, Dunlap Research) about DARTS: Discussions Advancing Research in Transportation Safety.

About the Experts

Emily Brunsen, PhD, RSP1

Emily Brunsen holds a PhD in Human Factors and Applied Cognition, with expertise in traffic safety research, research design, literature search and review, quantitative and qualitative methods, survey design and deployment, data collection methodologies and tools, and research project management. She is passionate about leading projects that enhance traffic safety, accessibility, and the user experience in transportation systems. With a strong foundation in both research and practical design, she aims to contribute to developing safer, more inclusive environments through data-driven insights and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Brunsen is committed to applying her expertise to drive meaningful changes in transportation safety, ensuring that systems are both effective and accessible for all users. 

Jason Jefferies, MA

Jason Jefferies is an experienced writer, editor, project manager, business manager and event manager with a background spanning journalism, media, web development, festival production and higher education. He has written for several publications and organizations including SOMA, The Colorado Sun, Aspen Public Radio, The Lemming, VegNews, and WRAL. He hosts two podcasts with over 50,000 listeners (Bookin’ and The Listmas Podcast) that feature interviews with award-winning and bestselling authors, philosophers, thought leaders, musicians, and journalists. At Dunlap Research, Jason prepares, writes, reviews, and edits scientific and technical reports, proposals, and literature reviews. He collaborates with Principal Investigators on project strategies and timelines, manages internal and external communications, helps to run the production of major conferences, and oversees Dunlap’s website.

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