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- Professor and Department Head
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Benden, Mark Professor and Head
Positions
- Professor and Department Head Environmental & Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Health Science Center
- Faculty Fellow, Center for Health Systems and Design, School of Architecture
- Director, Ergonomics Center, School of Public Health
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Aguilar, K. N., Smith, M. L., Payne, S. C., Zhao, H., & Benden, M.
(2024).
Digital human ergonomics training for remote office workers: Comparing a novel method to a traditional online format. Applied Ergonomics.
117, 104239-104239.
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Park, J., Zahabi, M., Blanchard, S., Zheng, X. i., Ory, M., & Benden, M.
(2023).
A novel autonomous vehicle interface for older adults with cognitive impairment. Applied Ergonomics.
113, 104080-104080.
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Kesiena, O., Atarere, J., & Benden, M.
(2023).
The impact of multiple regions of pain and work-life balance among healthcare workers. Work.
75(1), 357-362.
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Smith, M., Kew, C. L., Bergeron, C., Parker, M., Oloruntoba, O., Aguilar, K., Benden, M., & Merianos, A.
(2022).
CORRELATES OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG FULL-TIME EMPLOYED OLDER ADULTS WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS. Innovation in Aging.
6(Supplement_1), 680-680.
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Sarnosky, K., Benden, M., Sansom, G., Cizmas, L., & Regan, A. K.
(2022).
Impact of workplace displacement during a natural disaster on computer performance metrics: A 2-year interrupted time series analysis. Work.
71(2), 465-470.
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Baek, J., Kash, B. A., Xu, X., Benden, M., Roberts, J., & Carrillo, G.
(2022).
Pediatric asthma hospitalization: individual and environmental characteristics of high utilizers in South Texas. 59(1), 94-104.
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Goodrich, K., Benden, M., Munch, J., & Wamwara, W.
(2021).
Will college students take a stand? Effects of health orientations on purchase decision factors for standing desks. Journal of Product and Brand Management.
30(7), 949-963.
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Benden, M., Mehta, R., Pickens, A., Harp, B., Smith, M. L., Towne, S. D., & Peres, S. C.
(2021).
Health-related consequences of the type and utilization rates of electronic devices by college students. BMC Public Health.
21(1), 1970.
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Johnson, W. D., Peres, S. C., Benden, M. E., Mehta, R. K., Pickens, A., Smith, M. L., Sweany, N., & Johnson, M. A.
(2021).
Lingual and non-lingual safety training methodology effectiveness: Does language of origin impact effectiveness. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics.
86, 103183-103183.
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Kesiena, O., Ajayi, K. V., Rene, A., & Benden, M.
(2021).
Sociodemographic and work-related predictors of chronic lower back pain in the United States: the 2018 National Health Interview Survey data. Public Health.
198, 30-34.
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Sarnosky, K., Benden, M., Cizmas, L., Regan, A., & Sansom, G.
(2021).
Remote Work and the Environment: Exploratory Analysis of Indoor Air Quality of Commercial Offices and the Home Office. International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis.
9(2), 40-40.
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Baek, J., Kash, B. A., Xu, X., Benden, M., Roberts, J., & Carrillo, G.
(2020).
Association between Ambient Air Pollution and Hospital Length of Stay among Children with Asthma in South Texas. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
17(11), 3812-3812.
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Baek, J., Kash, B. A., Xu, X., Benden, M., Roberts, J., & Carrillo, G.
(2020).
Effect of Ambient Air Pollution on Hospital Readmissions among the Pediatric Asthma Patient Population in South Texas: A Case-Crossover Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
17(13), 4846-4846.
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Rhee, J., & Benden, M. E.
(2019).
Stand-Biased Desk Intervention on Sleep Quality of High School Students: A Pilot Study Using Tri-Axial Accelerometery. 17(1), 37-37.
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Tekwe, C. D., Zoh, R. S., Yang, M., Carroll, R. J., Honvoh, G., Allison, D. B., Benden, M., & Xue, L.
(2019).
Instrumental variable approach to estimating the scalar-on-function regression model with measurement error with application to energy expenditure assessment in childhood obesity. Statistics in Medicine.
38(20), 3764-3781.
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Sharma, P. P., Mehta, R. K., Pickens, A., Han, G., & Benden, M.
(2019).
Sit-Stand Desk Software Can Now Monitor and Prompt Office Workers to Change Health Behaviors. Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
61(5), 816-824.
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Garrett, G., Zhao, H., Pickens, A., Mehta, R., Preston, L., Powell, A., & Benden, M.
(2019).
Computer-based Prompt's impact on postural variability and sit-stand desk usage behavior; a cluster randomized control trial. Applied Ergonomics.
79, 17-24.
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Shortz, A. E., Mehta, R. K., Peres, S. C., Benden, M. E., & Zheng, Q. i.
(2019).
Development of the Fatigue Risk Assessment and Management in High-Risk Environments (FRAME) Survey: A Participatory Approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
16(4), 522-522.
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Sharma, P., Pickens, A., Mehta, R., Han, G., & Benden, M. E.
(2019).
Smart Software Can Increase Sit-Stand Desk Transitions During Active Computer Use. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
16(13), 2438-2438.
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Towne, S., Li, Y., Lee, S., Smith, M., Han, G., Du, Y., Benden, M., & Ory, M.
(2018).
CHANGES IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH A NOVEL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK OLDER INDIVIDUALS. Innovation in Aging.
2(suppl_1), 739-739.
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Towne, S. D., Li, Y., Lee, S., Smith, M. L., Han, G., Quinn, C., ... Ory, M. G.
(2018).
Physical activity and associated medical cost savings among at-risk older adults participating a community-based health & wellness program. PLoS ONE.
13(6), e0198239-e0198239.
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Sharma, P. P., Benden, M., Mehta, R. K., Pickens, A., & Han, G.
(2018).
A Quantitative Evaluation of Electric Sit-Stand Desk Usage: 3-Month In-Situ Workplace Study. 6(2), 76-83.
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Mehta, R. K., Shortz, A. E., & Benden, M. E.
(2018).
Standing Up for Learning: A Pilot Investigation on the Neurocognitive Benefits of Stand-Biased School Desks (vol 13, pg 59, 2016). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
15(3), 532-532.
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Wendel, M. L., & Benden, M. E.
(2017).
Wendel and Benden Respond. American Journal of Public Health.
107(3), e4-e5.
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Towne, S. D., Ory, M. G., Smith, M. L., Peres, S. C., Pickens, A. W., Mehta, R. K., & Benden, M.
(2017).
Accessing physical activity among young adults attending a university: the role of sex, race/ethnicity, technology use, and sleep. BMC Public Health.
17(1), 721.
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Marsalia, A. C., Ferris, T. K., Benden, M. E., & Zheng, Q. i.
(2016).
Evaluation of Vibrotactile Warning Systems for Supporting Hazard Awareness and Safety of Distracted Pedestrians. IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors.
4(4), 222-235.
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Wendel, M. L., Benden, M. E., Zhao, H., & Jeffrey, C.
(2016).
Stand-Biased Versus Seated Classrooms and Childhood Obesity: A Randomized Experiment in Texas. American Journal of Public Health.
106(10), 1849-1854.
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Garrett, G., Benden, M., Mehta, R., Pickens, A., Peres, S. C., & Zhao, H.
(2016).
Call Center Productivity Over 6 Months Following a Standing Desk Intervention. IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors.
4(2-3), 188-195.
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Osofundiya, O., Benden, M. E., Dowdy, D., & Mehta, R. K.
(2016).
Obesity-specific neural cost of maintaining gait performance under complex conditions in community-dwelling older adults. Clinical Biomechanics.
35, 42-48.
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Pickens, A. W., Kress, M. M., Benden, M. E., Zhao, H., Wendel, M., & Congleton, J. J.
(2016).
Stand-capable desk use in a call center: a six-month follow-up pilot study. Public Health.
135, 131-134.
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Pickens, A. W., Benden, M. E., Schneider, D. E., & Zhao, H.
(2016).
Use of Stand-Biased Desks to Reduce Sedentary Time in High School Students: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition.
5(2), 75-78.
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Hinckson, E., Salmon, J. o., Benden, M., Clemes, S. A., Sudholz, B., Barber, S. E., Aminian, S., & Ridgers, N. D.
(2016).
Erratum to: Standing Classrooms: Research and Lessons Learned from Around the World. Sports Medicine.
46(2), 297-297.
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Hinckson, E., Salmon, J. o., Benden, M., Clemes, S. A., Sudholz, B., Barber, S. E., Aminian, S., & Ridgers, N. D.
(2016).
Standing Classrooms: Research and Lessons Learned from Around the World. Sports Medicine.
46(7), 977-987.
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Miller, K. E., Benden, M. E., Shipp, E. M., Pickens, A. W., Wendel, M. L., Pronovost, P. J., & Watts, B. V.
(2016).
Predicting violent behavior in clinical settings: a case-control study of a mental health inpatient unit. Journal of healthcare protection management : publication of the International Association for Hospital Security.
32(1), 106-119.
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Mehta, R. K., Shortz, A. E., & Benden, M. E.
(2015).
Standing Up for Learning: A Pilot Investigation on the Neurocognitive Benefits of Stand-Biased School Desks. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
13(1), ijerph13010059-59.
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Bellingar, T., & Benden, M.
(2015).
New ANSI/BIFMA Standard for Testing of Educational Seating. Ergonomics in Design.
23(2), 23-27.
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Dornhecker, M., Blake, J., Benden, M., Zhao, H., & Wendel, M.
(2015).
The Effect of Stand-biased Desks on Academic Engagement: An Exploratory Study. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education.
53(5), 271-280.
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Paterson, C., Miller, K., Benden, M., Shipp, E., Pickens, A., Wendel, M., & Pronovost, P.
(2014).
The Safe Day Call: Reducing Silos in Health Care Through Frontline Risk Assessment. The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.
40(10), 476-471.
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Benden, M. E., Zhao, H., Jeffrey, C. E., Wendel, M. L., & Blake, J. J.
(2014).
The evaluation of the impact of a stand-biased desk on energy expenditure and physical activity for elementary school students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
11(9), 9361-9375.
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Benden, M., Pickens, A., Shipp, E., Perry, J., & Schneider, D.
(2013).
Evaluating a school based childhood obesity intervention for posture and comfort. Health.
2013(08), 54-60.
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Barnes, J., Behrens, T. K., Benden, M. E., Biddle, S., Bond, D., Brassard, P., ... Woodruff, S.
(2013).
Letter to the Editor: Standardized use of the terms "sedentary" and "sedentary behaviours". Mental Health and Physical Activity.
6(1), 55-56.
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Miller, K., Benden, M., Pickens, A., Shipp, E., & Zheng, Q. i.
(2012).
Ergonomics principles associated with laparoscopic surgeon injury/illness. Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
54(6), 1087-1092.
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Blake, J. J., Benden, M. E., & Wendel, M. L.
(2012).
Using stand/sit workstations in classrooms: lessons learned from a pilot study in Texas. 18(5), 412-415.
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Benden, M. E., Wendel, M. L., Jeffrey, C. E., Zhao, H., & Morales, M. L.
(2012).
Within-subjects analysis of the effects of a stand-biased classroom intervention on energy expenditure. Journal of Exercise Physiology.
15(2), 9-19.
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Sedentary Behaviour Research Network.
(2012).
Letter to the editor: standardized use of the terms "sedentary" and "sedentary behaviours". 37(3), 540-542.
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Benden, M., Miller, K., Wilke, E., & Ibarra, E.
(2012).
A New Method for Selecting the Best Design. Ergonomics in Design.
20(1), 11-17.
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Benden, M. E.
(2012).
Behavioral Approaches to Treating Obesity. World Medical and Health Policy.
4(3-4), 103-104.
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Benden, M. E., Smith, M. L., Henry, M., & Congleton, J. J.
(2012).
Reviewing Four Decades of Cell Phone Use while Driving Literature (1970-2010): An Emphasis on Texting Behaviors, Parental Perceptions, and Methods of Control. Health Behaviour and Public Health.
2(2), 20-26.
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Smith, M. L., Benden, M. E., & Lee, C.
(2012).
Promoting active communities in a culture of distracted driving. Preventing Chronic Disease.
9(1), E31.
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Dickerson, J. B., Smith, M. L., Benden, M. E., & Ory, M. G.
(2011).
The association of physical activity, sedentary behaviors, and body mass index classification in a cross-sectional analysis: are the effects homogenous?. BMC Public Health.
11(1), 926.
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Benden, M. E., Blake, J. J., Wendel, M. L., & Huber, J. C.
(2011).
The impact of stand-biased desks in classrooms on calorie expenditure in children. American Journal of Public Health.
101(8), 1433-1436.
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Benden, M. E., Mancuso, L., Hongweizhao, .., & Pickens, A.
(2011).
The ability of the sensewear armband to assess a change in energy expenditure in children while sitting and standing. Journal of Exercise Physiology.
14(3), 1-14.
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Benden, M. E., Fink, R., & Congleton, J.
(2011).
An in situ study of the habits of users that affect office chair design and testing. Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
53(1), 38-49.
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Benden, M., Fink, R., & Henk, R.
(2010).
New Technology being Developed to Reduce Teen Distracted Driving. 4(1),
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Benden, M., & Pickens, A.
(2009).
Evaluation Day. Industrial Engineer -Norcross-.
41(9), 46-49.
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Benden, M.
(2009).
Stand tall!. Industrial Engineer -Norcross-.
41(8), 22-22.
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Benden, M. E.
(1994).
Creating the Painless Inspection Station: Reduction in cumulative trauma disorders convinces managers to phase in new workstations. Ergonomics in Design.
2(3), 22-29.
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Aguilar, K. N., Smith, M. L., Payne, S. C., Zhao, H., & Benden, M.
(2024).
Digital human ergonomics training for remote office workers: Comparing a novel method to a traditional online format. Applied Ergonomics.
117, 104239-104239.
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book
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Benden, M. E.
(2007).
Could You Stand to Lose? Weight Loss Secrets for Office Workers. Independent.
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Benden, M. E.
(2007).
Could You Stand to Lose? Weight Loss Secrets for Office Workers. Independent.
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chapter
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Benden, M., & Smith, M. L.
(2013).
Student Drop-off and Pick-Up Safety. Wiley, D. C., & Cory, A. C. (Eds.),
Encyclopedia of School Health.
SAGE.
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Benden, M. E.
(2001).
Use of three-dimensional fabric yields ergonomic benefits in upholstery work. Alexander, D., & Rabourn, R. (Eds.),
Applied Ergonomics.
(pp. 326-332).
CRC Press.
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Benden, M., & Smith, M. L.
(2013).
Student Drop-off and Pick-Up Safety. Wiley, D. C., & Cory, A. C. (Eds.),
Encyclopedia of School Health.
SAGE.
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conference paper
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Chung, W., Kew, C. L., Bergeron, C., Parker, M., Oloruntoba, O., Aguilar, K., Benden, M., & Merianos, A.
(2022).
EXPLORING ADJUSTMENT TO RETIREMENT: LEISURE IN THE LIVES OF FIRST-GENERATION KOREAN IMMIGRANT MEN. Innovation in Aging.
680-681.
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Pickens, A. W., & Benden, M. E.
(2013).
Curriculum Development for HF/E Graduate Students. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Annual Meeting.
452-456.
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Benden, M. E.
(2009).
Ergonomic design for the obese office worker
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Congleton, J. J., & Benden, M. E.
(2007).
Chair specifications and testing for big & tall seating
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Chung, W., Kew, C. L., Bergeron, C., Parker, M., Oloruntoba, O., Aguilar, K., Benden, M., & Merianos, A.
(2022).
EXPLORING ADJUSTMENT TO RETIREMENT: LEISURE IN THE LIVES OF FIRST-GENERATION KOREAN IMMIGRANT MEN. Innovation in Aging.
680-681.
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institutional repository document
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Sarnosky, K., Benden, M., Cizmas, L., Regan, A., & Sansom, G.
(2021).
Remote Work and the Environment: Exploratory Analysis of Indoor Air Quality of Commercial Offices and the Home Office
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Benden, M. E.
(2009).
The obese office worker seating problem
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Sarnosky, K., Benden, M., Cizmas, L., Regan, A., & Sansom, G.
(2021).
Remote Work and the Environment: Exploratory Analysis of Indoor Air Quality of Commercial Offices and the Home Office
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patent
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Benden, M. E.
(2020).
Adjustable height desk having a deployable floor mat
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Benden, M. E.
(2019).
Adjustable height desk having a deployable floor mat
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Benden, M. E.
(2018).
Adjustable footrest for adjustable-height desk
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Benden, M.
(2016).
Versatile student desk
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Benden, M. E., & Wilke, E.
(2012).
Patient transport vehicle
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Benden, M.
(2011).
Student desk with seat
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Benden, M.
(2011).
Student desk with stool
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Benden, M. E., Chapman, A. K., & Smithey, N. M.
(2009).
Elemental Aluminum Keyboard Tray
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Benden, M. E., & Smith, C. A.
(2007).
Nposition Footrest for Ntune Seating System
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Benden, M. E., Chapman, A. K., & Sanchez, M. R.
(2007).
Seating Device Balance Chair Ergo
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Benden, M. E., Chapman, A. K., & Sanchez, M. R.
(2007).
Support for a Seating Device Balance Conference
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Congleton, J. J., Benden, M. E., Boenigk, R. C., & Guillen, J. C.
(2006).
Support for a Seating Device AbStool, Dual Use, 4 positions
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Benden, M. E., Congleton, J. J., Smith, C. A., & Johnson, L.
(2005).
Support assembly for a seating device
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Benden, M. E., Congleton, J. J., & Smith, C. A.
(2005).
Vertical adjustment apparatus for a keyboard
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Benden, M. E., Smith, C. A., Congleton, J. J., & Johnson, L.
(2005).
Support Assembly for a Seating Device NeXtep
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Congleton, J. J., Benden, M. E., Boenigk, R. C., & Guillen, J. C.
(2005).
Support for a Seating Device Abstool
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Benden, M. E., Congleton, J. J., & Smith, C. A.
(2005).
Vertical Adjustment Apparatus for a Keyboard StandUp
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Benden, M. E., Congleton, J. J., & Smithey, N. M.
(2003).
Support apparatus for a chair and Keyboard
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Benden, M. E.
(2003).
Improved footrest for a Chair Fring
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Benden, M. E., & Smithey, N. M.
(2002).
Computer accessories and mouse deck
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Benden, M. E., & Smithey, N. M.
(2002).
Chair guide
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Congleton, J. J., Boenigk, R. C., Boenigk, B. A., & Benden, M. E.
(2001).
Armrest assembly
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Benden, M. E., Boenigk, R. C., Belt, K. A., & Ebner, D. W.
(2001).
Air Pump assembly for a chair
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Benden, M. E., Boenigk, R. C., Belt, K. A., & Ebner, D. W.
(2001).
Lumbar Pump assembly for a chair
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Benden, M.
(2000).
Footrest apparatus for a chair
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Benden, M. E.
(2020).
Adjustable height desk having a deployable floor mat
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Research
principal investigator on
- Texas A&M University Health Science Center Occupational Safety and Health Training Center awarded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - (Atlanta, Georgia, United States) 2018 - 2023
- Texas A&M Health Science Center Occupational Safety & Health Training Program awarded by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2016 - 2018
Teaching
teaching activities
- ITDE684 Professional Internship Instructor
- ITDE691 Research Instructor
- PHEO600 Principles Of Env/occ Hlth Instructor
- PHEO645 Hlth Safety At Haz Wst Sites Instructor
- PHEO650 Risk Assessment I Instructor
- PHEO678 Occupational Biomechanics Instructor
- PHEO679 Ergnmcs Of Upper Extremities Instructor
- PHEO681 Eoh Seminar Instructor
- PHEO682 Industrial & System Safety Instructor
- PHEO685 Directed Studies Instructor
- PHEO686 Directed Research Instructor
- PHEO691 Research Instructor
- PHEO695 Doctoral Capstone Instructor
- PHEO791 Doctoral Capstone Instructor
- PHLT445 Applications Of Public Health Instructor
- PHLT485 Directed Studies Instructor
- SENG685 Directed Studies Instructor
- SOPH680 Public Health Capstone Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Ergin, Gulberg (2019-11). The Effect of Using the "20-8-2" Pattern at an Active Workstation on Cognitive and Task Performance.
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Garrett, Gregory Alan (2019-11). The Influence of Behavior-Based Computer Interventions on Utilization of Sit-to-Stand Desks and the Subsequent Impact on Productivity: a Longitudinal Study.
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Kress, Meghan Michelle (2014-02). The Use of Stand-capable Workstations for Reducing Sedentary Time in Office Employees.
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Marsalia, Angela (2013-11). Evaluation of Vibrotactile Alert Systems for Supporting Hazard Awareness and Safety of Distracted Pedestrians.
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Salzar, Tricia Lynn (2020-01). Impact of Alternative Workstation Design on Discomfort, Computer Utilization and Sedentary Activity at Work.
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Sarnosky, Kamrie (2019-11). The Transition to a Home Workforce: An Analysis of Disaster Recovery, Sedentary Behavior, and Air Quality.
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Schneider, Drew Eric (2016-01). Pilot Study of Stand-Biased Desks to Reduce Sedentary Time in High School Students.
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Sharma, Pankaj Parag (2018-07). Integrating Sit-Stand Desks with Smart Software to Improve Office Worker Health Behaviors.
Background
education and training
- M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States)
- Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 1992
- B.S. in Bioengineering, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 1990
awards and honors
- NAI Fellow, conferred by National Academy of Inventors - (Tampa, Florida, United States), 2023
Contact
first name
- Mark
has last name
- Benden
mailing address
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Texas A&M Health Science Center
Environmental And Occupational Health
1266 TAMUS
College Station, TX 77845
USA
Other
In the News
- What Happens to Your Body After a Year Inside? News Release
- mbenden@tamu.edu