1. The Stressilator -Charles Lin -Corina Lee -Dhairya Patel -Pamela Adjei -Trina Mitchell -Vincent Lee

2. Purpose :

3. Fundamentals: VISITOR EXPERIENCE o Lights, voice, timer, falling objects, shaking floor o Puzzles o Billboards

4. Fundamentals: SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY o Cushioned Walls o Straps o Safety Warnings

5. Fundamentals : GOOGLE SKETCH UP o Window: glazed – visitors can detect motion within room, but cannot see clearly o LCD screen floors – splitting and cracking to simulate earthquake o Puzzles distributed around the walls o Curtain leads to back hallway (where billboards are) o Approximately 4 people can occupied the room o 15' by 15' by 15’

6. Science: MUSIC Effects of Background Music Source: CNN Health o Loud, distracting sounds affects ability to concentrate o Work better in silence

7. Science: LIGHTS Effects of Strobe Lights Source: Epilepsy Foundation o Causes discomfort o Distorts vision

8. Science: EARTHQUAKE o Areas of brain responsible for detecting stress and danger are affected o 20% of earthquake survivors -> PTSD or ASD Acute Impact On Brain Function in Earthquake Survivors Source: ScienceDaily

9. Science: EPINEPHRINE o Diverts blood from brain to body parts o Increased reaction time, slower cognitive abilities

10. Science: CORTISOL o Inhibits memory in the long run o Work with epinephrine = “flash-bulb memories” (enhanced short term memory) o Remember what to avoid in the future

11. TAKE AWAY: SMART PHONE INTEGRATION o Code: video, personal time, additional info o Statistics compared to visitor’s personal time o Explanation of the experience

12. Real Life Applications HOW DOES THIS FIT INTO HUMAN LIMITS? o Puzzles test reaction time and memory capabilities o Relates to exam situations, poor driving conditions

13. How Does This Fit Into Human Limits? EXTREME ATHLETES o Stress affects performance STRESS MANAGEMENT o relaxation technique o Cognitive stress can lead to frustration, worries o stop negative thinking *optimal stress level is beneficial

14. Choose Us! WHY THE STRESSILATOR? o Emotional abilities versus physical limits o Affects everyone