Research Partners
Building the future of youth sports through science
Building the future of youth sports through science
Building the future of youth sports through science
Current Research Collaborations
Dr. Paul Zak | Immersion Lab
Measuring Trust and Team
Dynamics Through Biometric Data
Paul Zak, renowned neuroscientist and author of ‘Trust Factor,’ is collaborating with BlueLine to explore how biometric data can measure psychological safety and team cohesion in youth sports environments.
“Understanding the neurobiological basis of trust and connection in sports teams could revolutionize how we approach youth athletic development.” – Dr. Paul Zak
Measuring Trust and Team
Dynamics Through Biometric Data
Paul Zak, renowned neuroscientist and author of ‘Trust Factor,’ is collaborating with BlueLine to explore how biometric data can measure psychological safety and team cohesion in youth sports environments.
“Understanding the neurobiological basis of trust and connection in sports teams could revolutionize how we approach youth athletic development.” – Dr. Paul Zak
SIX Technology Integration
Emotional Intelligence Through Heart Rate Analysis
BlueLine integrates with SIX’s cutting-edge SDK technology, which transforms standard heart rate data into emotional intelligence insights. This partnership enables real-time measurement of psychological safety, emotional readiness, and stress responses during training.
Technical Capabilities:
• Real-time emotional state monitoring
• Psychological safety measurement
• Stress response pattern analysis
• Heart rate variability interpretation
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Dr. Laura E. Beavin-Yates
Dr. Beavin-Yates is Director of the M.S. in Applied Psychology at USC and a professor of Consumer Psychology. She specializes in applying psychology and neuroscience to consumer behavior and experience design, with extensive publications and media appearances on emotion, decision-making, storytelling, and entertainment. She is also co-founder of Immersion, a neuroscience platform that predicts what content audiences will love, and consults widely on consumer behavior, brand and experience design, and prosocial engagement.
Dr. Jorge Barraza
Dr. Barraza is Director of the M.S. in Applied Psychology at USC and a professor of Consumer Psychology, specializing in how psychology and neuroscience shape consumer behavior and experience design. His work spans research, media, and speaking on emotion, decision-making, storytelling, and entertainment. He co-founded Immersion, a neuroscience platform that predicts what audiences will love, and I consult on consumer behavior, brand and experience design, and prosocial engagement.
Dr. Shauni Omond, PhD Sleep & Circadian Science Advisor
Dr. Shauni Omond is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, specializing in sleep, circadian alignment, and women's health in relation to neurobehavioral and athletic performance outcomes.
Her research focuses on understanding how sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, and female-specific physiological factors interact to impact cognitive function and athletic performance. Dr. Omond is particularly interested in how these insights can be applied to optimize training, recovery, and mental wellness in female athletes.
Dr. Omond brings cutting-edge expertise in sleep science to BlueLine's mission of supporting young female athletes through evidence-based technology. Her work helps ensure that BlueLine's platform accounts for the crucial—and often overlooked—role that sleep and circadian health play in both physical performance and mental wellness.
Affiliations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Current Research Collaborations
Dr. Paul Zak | Immersion Lab
Measuring Trust and Team
Dynamics Through Biometric Data
Paul Zak, renowned neuroscientist and author of ‘Trust Factor,’ is collaborating with BlueLine to explore how biometric data can measure psychological safety and team cohesion in youth sports environments.
“Understanding the neurobiological basis of trust and connection in sports teams could revolutionize how we approach youth athletic development.” – Dr. Paul Zak
Measuring Trust and Team
Dynamics Through Biometric Data
Paul Zak, renowned neuroscientist and author of ‘Trust Factor,’ is collaborating with BlueLine to explore how biometric data can measure psychological safety and team cohesion in youth sports environments.
“Understanding the neurobiological basis of trust and connection in sports teams could revolutionize how we approach youth athletic development.” – Dr. Paul Zak
SIX Technology Integration
Emotional Intelligence Through Heart Rate Analysis
BlueLine integrates with SIX’s cutting-edge SDK technology, which transforms standard heart rate data into emotional intelligence insights. This partnership enables real-time measurement of psychological safety, emotional readiness, and stress responses during training.
Technical Capabilities:
• Real-time emotional state monitoring
• Psychological safety measurement
• Stress response pattern analysis
• Heart rate variability interpretation
Dr. Laura E. Beavin-Yates
Dr. Beavin-Yates is Director of the M.S. in Applied Psychology at USC and a professor of Consumer Psychology. She specializes in applying psychology and neuroscience to consumer behavior and experience design, with extensive publications and media appearances on emotion, decision-making, storytelling, and entertainment. She is also co-founder of Immersion, a neuroscience platform that predicts what content audiences will love, and consults widely on consumer behavior, brand and experience design, and prosocial engagement.
Dr. Jorge Barraza
Dr. Barraza is Director of the M.S. in Applied Psychology at USC and a professor of Consumer Psychology, specializing in how psychology and neuroscience shape consumer behavior and experience design. His work spans research, media, and speaking on emotion, decision-making, storytelling, and entertainment. He co-founded Immersion, a neuroscience platform that predicts what audiences will love, and I consult on consumer behavior, brand and experience design, and prosocial engagement.
Dr. Shauni Omond, PhD Sleep & Circadian Science Advisor
Dr. Shauni Omond is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, specializing in sleep, circadian alignment, and women's health in relation to neurobehavioral and athletic performance outcomes.
Her research focuses on understanding how sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, and female-specific physiological factors interact to impact cognitive function and athletic performance. Dr. Omond is particularly interested in how these insights can be applied to optimize training, recovery, and mental wellness in female athletes.
Dr. Omond brings cutting-edge expertise in sleep science to BlueLine's mission of supporting young female athletes through evidence-based technology. Her work helps ensure that BlueLine's platform accounts for the crucial—and often overlooked—role that sleep and circadian health play in both physical performance and mental wellness.
Affiliations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Current Research Collaborations
Dr. Paul Zak | Immersion Lab
Measuring Trust and Team
Dynamics Through Biometric Data
Paul Zak, renowned neuroscientist and author of ‘Trust Factor,’ is collaborating with BlueLine to explore how biometric data can measure psychological safety and team cohesion in youth sports environments.
“Understanding the neurobiological basis of trust and connection in sports teams could revolutionize how we approach youth athletic development.” – Dr. Paul Zak
Measuring Trust and Team
Dynamics Through Biometric Data
Paul Zak, renowned neuroscientist and author of ‘Trust Factor,’ is collaborating with BlueLine to explore how biometric data can measure psychological safety and team cohesion in youth sports environments.
“Understanding the neurobiological basis of trust and connection in sports teams could revolutionize how we approach youth athletic development.” – Dr. Paul Zak
SIX Technology Integration
Emotional Intelligence Through Heart Rate Analysis
BlueLine integrates with SIX’s cutting-edge SDK technology, which transforms standard heart rate data into emotional intelligence insights. This partnership enables real-time measurement of psychological safety, emotional readiness, and stress responses during training.
Technical Capabilities:
• Real-time emotional state monitoring
• Psychological safety measurement
• Stress response pattern analysis
• Heart rate variability interpretation
Dr. Laura E. Beavin-Yates
Dr. Beavin-Yates is Director of the M.S. in Applied Psychology at USC and a professor of Consumer Psychology. She specializes in applying psychology and neuroscience to consumer behavior and experience design, with extensive publications and media appearances on emotion, decision-making, storytelling, and entertainment. She is also co-founder of Immersion, a neuroscience platform that predicts what content audiences will love, and consults widely on consumer behavior, brand and experience design, and prosocial engagement.
Dr. Jorge Barraza
Dr. Barraza is Director of the M.S. in Applied Psychology at USC and a professor of Consumer Psychology, specializing in how psychology and neuroscience shape consumer behavior and experience design. His work spans research, media, and speaking on emotion, decision-making, storytelling, and entertainment. He co-founded Immersion, a neuroscience platform that predicts what audiences will love, and I consult on consumer behavior, brand and experience design, and prosocial engagement.
Dr. Shauni Omond, PhD Sleep & Circadian Science Advisor
Dr. Shauni Omond is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, specializing in sleep, circadian alignment, and women's health in relation to neurobehavioral and athletic performance outcomes.
Her research focuses on understanding how sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, and female-specific physiological factors interact to impact cognitive function and athletic performance. Dr. Omond is particularly interested in how these insights can be applied to optimize training, recovery, and mental wellness in female athletes.
Dr. Omond brings cutting-edge expertise in sleep science to BlueLine's mission of supporting young female athletes through evidence-based technology. Her work helps ensure that BlueLine's platform accounts for the crucial—and often overlooked—role that sleep and circadian health play in both physical performance and mental wellness.
Affiliations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
We’re seeking collaborators who share our mission to keep girls in sports through evidence-based mental wellness and performance solutions.
Join Our Research Network
Research collaborate
Joint studies on youth sports and mental health
Tech integration
Joint studies on youth sports and mental health
Field testing
Pilot programs with sports organizations
Advisory roles
Strategic guidance and expert consultation
Contact us: hello@crosstheblueline.com
We’re seeking collaborators who share our mission to keep girls in sports through evidence-based mental wellness and performance solutions.
Join Our Research Network
Research collaborate
Joint studies on youth sports and mental health
Tech integration
Joint studies on youth sports and mental health
Field testing
Pilot programs with sports organizations
Advisory roles
Strategic guidance and expert consultation
Contact us: hello@crosstheblueline.com
We’re seeking collaborators who share our mission to keep girls in sports through evidence-based mental wellness and performance solutions.
Join Our Research Network
Research collaborate
Joint studies on youth sports and mental health
Tech integration
Joint studies on youth sports and mental health
Field testing
Pilot programs with sports organizations
Advisory roles
Strategic guidance and expert consultation
Contact us:
bear@crosstheblueline.com
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