Table of Contents:
- Celebrating Black History: Not Just in February
- On Sale Now! Risk Management: How to Access and Control Risk Related to Human Error in Products and Systems
- Save the Date: Q1 HFES Disability / Chronic Illness Affinity Group Meeting
- Job Seekers and Employers – Participate in the HFES Career Fair
- Still Time to Register for Titans of HFE
- Register for the Premier Health Care Human Factors Event of the Year
- Nominations Open for the HFES Fellow Designation
- Calling International Colleagues – Join HFES as a Corresponding Member
- Reasons to Submit to the HFES Annual Meeting Call for Contributions
- Call for Papers: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems
- Call for Papers: Assessment and Effectiveness of Driver Monitoring Systems
- Najm Meshkati Appointed to FAA Panel
- HFES Seeks Nominees for Prestigious Society Awards
- HFES Sustainability Task Force Webinar: Optimizing the Design of EV Charging Infrascuture for Users
- HFES Schedule of Events
- Volunteer Social Media Administrator(s) Sought for FPE
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Celebrating Black History: Not Just in February
Barrett S. Caldwell, Professor, Industrial Engineering and Aeronautics & Astronautics, Purdue University
The wet and stormy weather here in West Lafayette, Indiana this week reminds me of risk: alerts on my cell phone indicate warnings of strong winds this afternoon. The streets are wet and slick as I check both ways when driving through the intersection, even when the light is green. Walking to my car in the rain last night after a basketball game, I managed to soak my clothes and have a box of popcorn collapse in my hands, leading to popcorn spilling all over my kitchen floor. The construction workers outside are busy welding metal and cutting concrete, with noise that serves to distract. And in all of that, I am trying to sit in front of the computer monitors on a gray day to write an inspirational message… and not just for the shortest month of the year.
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On Sale Now! Risk Management: How to Access and Control Risk Related to Human Error in Products and Systems
Risk Management is a practical guide to applying risk management tools such as FMEA (failure modes and effects analysis) and FTA (fault tree analysis) to products and systems with a focus on user interactions and human error (aka “use error”). Unlike some books on the topic, Risk Management includes step-by-step instructions, advice, and caveats while illustrating the methods using hypothetical case studies. The authors also offer tips on how to avoid common pitfalls. Novices with no experience to those who are knowledgeable about general risk management methods but need a refresher in applying them to use-related risk will benefit.
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Save the Date: Q1 HFES Disability / Chronic Illness Affinity Group Meeting
February 17, 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Time
The Disability / Chronic Illness Affinity Group is a space for networking, mentorship, and advocacy within HFES for people identifying as disabled or living with a chronic health condition. All are welcome to our February 17 online meeting taking place from 2:00 to 3:00 pm Eastern Time. CART captioning provided. To allow HFES to best meet your other access needs and/or accommodation requests in the most meaningful manner, please email info@hfes.org.
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Job Seekers and Employers – Participate in the HFES Career Fair
The HFES Career Fair at the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care taking place in Orlando, FL will provide a forum for employers to find talent and for job seekers to discover potential roles for the next phase in their careers. The Career Fair can help facilitate connections and provides helpful career-related information and resources to both employers and job seekers.
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Still Time to Register for Titans of HFE |
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The Titans of HFE Symposium, February 13-14, 2023, is a virtual showcase of the premier researchers, practitioners, and academicians in HFE. These speakers will present the foundational areas of the science and provide their insights into the future of the field.
This symposium is an ideal opportunity to gain knowledge and insights into important areas such as situation awareness, attention, decision-making, spinal ergonomics, human error, team cognition and interaction, automation, autonomous vehicles, telepresence, patient safety, macro-ergonomics, aging, inclusion, stress, human system interactions, and team effectiveness. Register to secure your spot today!
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Register for the Premier Health Care Human Factors Event of the Year |
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View the program to start planning which sessions you want to attend. This Symposium is your opportunity to gain insights into the latest science and best practices, understand innovations in the safety of health care providers and patients, sharpen the focus of your HFE initiatives, and improve your regulatory approaches.
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Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
Due to high demand, we have expanded the number of table tops by nine! Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your brand and connect with industry leaders by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at the 2023 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care. Take advantage of this platform to expand your reach and engage with attendees. Secure your spot today!
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Nominations Open for the HFES Fellow Designation
The Fellows Selection Committee invites HFES members to submit applications for the 2023 HFES Fellow designation. Elevation to Fellow status is an honor conferred by distinguished colleagues to recognize outstanding achievement, consistently superior professional performance, exceptional contributions, personal service to the Society, and other meritorious accomplishments by Society members. Any Full Member in good standing may apply. Individuals may apply for Fellow status on their own behalf or submit an application on behalf of another.
Applications Accepted Until Friday, March 17, 2023.
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Calling International Colleagues – Join HFES as a
Corresponding Member
HFES is excited to announce the new Corresponding Membership. Membership in this category is available to any person living outside of the United States who is a member of an IEA Federated Society. Corresponding members shall be entitled to receive the publications usually distributed to members, but may not be elected to any office of the Association, vote at a General Meeting, be elevated to Fellow status, or become Emeritus Members of HFES. Benefits include online access to the complete archive library (more than 25,000 articles) and access to online-published articles available before printing for Human Factors, Ergonomics in Design, and Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making. Additional benefits include an annual subscription to the HFES Bulletin, career-advancing opportunities via our members-only online job board, and member listing in the HFES Membership Directory.
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Reasons to Submit to the HFES Annual Meeting Call for Contributions
Make plans to join us at 67th International Annual Meeting, October 23 – 27, at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC. Here are just a few reasons for you to contribute to the content and attend the meeting:
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Networking: Discuss your findings with other experts from U.S. and beyond. We expect more than 1,500 members and others to attend the 67th International Annual Meeting. Meet with your peers and make new acquaintances with others who are interested in your topic.
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Visibility: Your name will be recognized in the online program as well as in the published proceedings.
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Expand your Knowledge and Find Solutions: You will hear a lot that will be new to you. These could be new techniques, new types of equipment, unpublished data, and more. Learn beyond your main area of interest.
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Improve: Develop your presentation skills–an essential competency for advancing your career. It is an added value to your CV to make you stand out among others and provides you recognition.
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Be Creative: Submission allows you to be creative in visually sharing your presentation in a variety of formats including workshops, discussion panels, lectures, posters, demonstrations, alternate formats, and more.
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Opportunity for Publication: All accepted contributors can be published in the Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.
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Support: Students have several opportunities to apply for complimentary meeting registration and limited travel support to Washington, DC.
The annual meeting will feature more than 130 concurrent sessions, plus interactive posters and demonstrations, Fellows posters, User Experience Day, a Student Career and Professional Development Day, and much more! You will leave with the latest research and practice solutions from 26 technical areas.
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Paper Reviewers Needed
HFES is currently looking for individuals interested in acting as paper reviewers for the 67th Annual Meeting! If you are interested in reviewing papers, please submit your contact information and areas of interest by clicking here. Reviewer assignments will be sent in early March and typically include 4-5 papers to review by mid-April. Becoming a reviewer is a great way to get involved in HFES – students are strongly encouraged to apply!
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Call for Papers: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems
The proposed special issue invites contributions that address HFE in the design and adoption of renewable and sustainable energy systems and devices. Papers can approach the topic by proposing theoretical frameworks, conducting modeling or laboratory experiments, or presenting findings from field studies on renewable and sustainable energy topics.
The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2023.
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Call for Papers: Assessment and Effectiveness of Driver Monitoring Systems
The proposed special section invites theoretical, methodological, and empirical efforts that explore the assessment and effectiveness of current and novel strategies for driver state detection.
The submission deadline has been extended to February 10, 2023.
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Najm Meshkati Appointed to FAA Panel
Najmedin Meshkati, Professor, Department of Civil/Environmental Engineering and Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Southern California, is one of 24 experts appointed by the Federal Aviation Administration to review Boeing’s safety management processes and how they relate to Boeing’s safety culture. The panel will convene in the coming weeks and have nine months to complete its review and issue findings and recommendations. Individuals from NASA, FAA, labor unions, independent engineering experts, air carriers, manufacturers with delegated authority, legal experts and others make up the panel. The review panel addresses a key requirement (Sec. 103) in the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act.
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HFES Seeks Nominees for Prestigious Society Awards
HFES Full Members and Fellows are invited to submit nominations for awards to be presented at the 67th International Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., October 23 - 27, 2023.
Award nominations are invited for individuals whose contributions merit special recognition. The eight awards for which nominations are sought are:
- Hal W. Hendrick Distinguished International Colleague Award
- Paul M. Fitts Education Award
- R. Lauer Safety Award
- Alexander C. Williams, Jr., Design Award
- Jack A. Kraft Innovator Award
- Oliver Keith Hansen Outreach Award
- William C. Howell Young Investigator Award
- Bentzi Karsh Early-Career Service Award
Teams may be nominated for the Alexander C. Williams, Jr. Design Award. Nominees are not required to be HFES members, but only members of HFES may submit nominations.
The nomination submission deadline for each award above is Friday, April 14.
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HFES Sustainability Task Force Webinar: Optimizing the Design of EV Charging Infrastructure for Users
March 22, 2023 | 12:00 PM ET
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 is instrumental in deploying electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the country, effectively altering the transportation landscape. Throughout this critical transition in transportation, the field of HF/E can assist in effective decision-making regarding the infrastructure with EV owners in mind. Join our discussion on how HF/E research can support the design of a highly reliable and usable national public EV charge infrastructure. The brief talks will cover managing grid demands, existing infrastructure reliability, and reliability metrics. The Q&A session will allow attendees to introduce questions and comments.
Free for HFES Members and Non-Members of HFES.
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Upcoming Meetings and Activities
Attention Chapters, Technical Groups, Affinity Groups, and beyond – HFES is pleased to post information concerning any upcoming meetings, webinars, or other events you wish to raise awareness about on our Events listing page. We also will post meetings of allied societies provided they do not occur close to any HFES-organized activity.
Let us know about your meetings and other events. Email us at info@hfes.org.
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Volunteer Social Media Administrator(s) Sought for FPE
The Foundation for Professional Ergonomics (FPE) is seeking volunteers to join a new social media committee. The committee is responsible for administering the Foundation’s future activities on relevant social media platforms, as well as its website. Initially, the committee is tasked with enhancing FPE’s visibility worldwide and soliciting donations of time and funding to meet FPE’s mission and goals.
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HFES wants to promote the important achievements of our members in the bi-weekly Bulletin. Appropriate topics include research milestones or other significant achievements, professional accolades, awards or recognitions, promotions or new positions, and similar professionally-oriented topics. If you would like to share news with the HFES community, please fill out this form.
Additionally, if you are made aware of the passing of any members of HFES, please let us know. Contact HFES Executive Director Steven Kemp at skemp@hfes.org.
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