Good morning, Steve Kemp - HFES. Please enjoy this issue of the HFES Bulletin.

Table of Contents:



• August 21 Is the Deadline to Vote in HFES Election
• University Lab Posters Call for Submissions Open Until September 1
• Showcase Your Work at "Posters With Fellows" — #IAMHFES23
• Practitioners Group — Interest Survey
• Mentor/Mentee Luncheon Program at Annual Meeting
• Participate as a Student Volunteer: 67th International Annual Meeting
• Secure Your Accommodation for #IAMHFES23
• Meet Us In D.C. for the 2023 HFES ErgoX Symposium
• Make Your Attendance Justification Easy for #IAMHFES23 & ErgoX Symposium
• Submit Your Application for Student Travel Grants
• Elevate Your Career Path at the On-Site Job Fair
• Upcoming HFES Webinars
• International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care 2024 Call for Presentations Now Open
• Student Members — Apply for a Seat on the Student Affairs Committee
• HFES Schedule of Events

August 21 Is the Deadline to Vote in HFES Election



Get to Know the Candidates

It is time to help identify the next generation of Society leadership and to participate in the annual election of officers and at-large Executive Council members. All Full and Emeritus members were emailed voting instructions on July 21.  If you are eligible to vote and did not receive a ballot email, please inform us by emailing info@hfes.org.  The election closes on August 21.

Learn more about the candidates via the button below. We thank all our members who participated in the nomination process and thank each of the nominees and candidates as well.

University Lab Posters Call for Submissions Open Until September 1

HFES invites university labs conducting research on human factors and ergonomics to display a poster at the HFES 67th International Annual Meeting. University laboratories conducting work in HFE research and application are invited to take part in the HFES University Lab Showcase at our annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The aim of this showcase is to demonstrate the variety of HFE educational and research programs, not to describe specific research projects. A limited number of spaces are available.

To reserve space to display your university's HFE lab, submit your intent via the online form no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 1, 2023.

Showcase Your Work at "Posters With Fellows" — #IAMHFES23



The genesis behind this session was to give HFES members and students the opportunity to interact with some of the most distinguished colleagues the Society has to offer in a low-key setting. There is no review process for this invited session — just let us know you want to participate, show up with your poster, and enjoy!

The goal is to raise the profile of the Fellows and give students and your HFE colleagues an opportunity to interact with the thought leaders of our profession.

If you would like to participate this year read more about the event here and submit below before the September 1 deadline to let us know you are coming. If you have any questions, please contact Philip Kortum (pkortum@rice.edu).

Practitioners Group — Interest Survey

Are you an HFE Practitioner? We want to hear from you. Follow the link below or scan the QR code to take a brief survey and contribute your thoughts and preferences for the future of the HFES Practitioners Group. The survey closes on September 8.

PLUS, mark your calendars for a Tuesday evening reception for Practitioners and Early Career Professionals at the HFES Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. on October, 24.

Thank you for being a part of our active and growing community of HFE Practitioners.

Mentor/Mentee Luncheon Program at Annual Meeting



In the Society's continuing commitment to support mentoring as a vital and valuable professional service, a series of mentor-mentee luncheons will be held during the Annual Meeting to assist students, early-career professionals, and those in career transition to develop mentoring relationships with established professionals in the field. The luncheons will be held during the lunch breaks on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (October 24 - 26). Complimentary lunch will be provided to attendees. Attendees must be HFES members.

Celebrating its 19th year, this luncheon series has provided mentoring opportunities for more than 1,300 HFES members. Previous participants have included some of the Society's most distinguished members, with representatives from top companies and universities. We expect many such professionals to join us this year, with different ones participating each day. To keep the luncheons intimate and informal, attendance will be limited to twenty students/early career professionals/career transitional members and five mentors per session.

Participate as a Student Volunteer: 67th International Annual Meeting

Calling all full-time students! Become a crucial part of the 67th International Annual Meeting and embark on a rewarding journey of responsibility and hands-on experience by becoming a volunteer today.

In order to volunteer, full-time students must register and pay the full applicable registration fee before applying. Depending upon the number of volunteer hours worked, registration fees may be partially or fully refunded. Refunds, which do not include fees for special events such as workshops and tours, are processed after the meeting. HFES Student Affiliate members are given priority. A limited number of opportunities exist.

To apply to be a Student Volunteer, please complete the online application below (requires login to your HFES account). The deadline to apply is September 1, 2023.

Secure your Accommodation for #IAMHFES23

HFES has obtained a reduced rate for rooms at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C. for the 67th International Annual Meeting. To secure the discounted room rate, make your lodging reservation by Friday, September 29, 2023. It's important to note that if all the reserved rooms are booked before that date, the discount may no longer be available. Take advantage of this offer and make your reservation today to enjoy savings on your accommodation.

Meet Us In D.C. for the 2023 HFES ErgoX Symposium

Make plans to attend an exceptional education activity on October 23 – the HFES 9th ErgoX Symposium! This one-day symposium will showcase the latest ergonomics science in workplace health, safety, wellness, and injury prevention across a variety of domains and settings.

This year's symposium will deliver the latest research in the areas of Exoskeletons, Cybersecurity, Robotics and Extended Reality with a keynote presented by Director Dr. John Howard, NIOSH.

Make Your Attendance Justification Easy for #IAMHFES23 & ErgoX Symposium

The HFES 67th International Annual Meeting and the 9th Annual HFES ErgoX Symposium are both highly valuable, immersive learning experiences. You'll walk away with applicable takeaways from sessions and inspirations from the events to bring back to your organization.

Download the request for approval templates to help make the case for why attending the International Annual Meeting and the ErgoX Symposium will be valuable for your organization and how much of an investment it would be.

Submit Your Application for Student Travel Grants 



HFES is pleased to offer opportunities for students to apply for funding to aid them in attending the 67th Annual Meeting convening October 23-27, 2023, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. Applications for both grant programs are due no later than August 19, 2023. Faculty members must coordinate to ensure that no student is nominated more than one time. Individuals may only apply for one travel award and a limited number of awards are available.

Elevate Your Career Path at the On-Site Job Fair

The HFES Job Fair at the 67th International Annual Meeting taking place in Washington, D.C., 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 Job Fair can help facilitate connections and provides helpful career-related information and resources to both employers and job seekers.

The HFES Job Fair is available to any organization seeking talent and all employers are invited to reserve booths or tables. To start the process, please use the Job Fair Registration Form.    

Upcoming HFES Webinars

Don't miss out on these upcoming HFES webinars and boost your expertise in the process! Join us for:

HFES Product Design Technical Group Webinar: Human-Machine Symbiosis in Data Visualization — August 23, 2023

Continuing Education in Ergonomics (University Programs) Pt. 2 — August 24, 2023

Panel Discussion: Navigating an Academic Career - Insights and Strategies from HFES Members — August 30, 2023

International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care 2024 Call for Presentations Now Open

Calling all innovators and experts! Showcase your research and ideas at the 13th International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care March 24-27, 2024. Submit your presentation now and take part in shaping the future of patient care and safety. Don't miss this opportunity to share your insights with a global audience of professionals in the HFE community. The submission deadline is October 6, 2023.

Student Members — Apply for a Seat on the Student Affairs Committee

The Student Affairs Committee coordinates activities, recommends policies, and supports programs and services for students and student chapters. The term is one year and concludes at the 2024 International Annual Meeting. The individual may be appointed for a second term if eligible.

Preferred qualifications:

• Must be a student member, ideally 2-3 years from graduation (and can serve for at least 2 years.)
• Has prior service/volunteer experience, ideally has served as a student chapter officer at their institutions.

Main duties:

• Serve in the outstanding student chapter award committee to review the applications in July.
• Help organize events during the annual meeting, e.g., the award ceremony, and Presidents' lunch in October.
• Other activities as needed (e.g., review and discuss changes to the student chapter handbook, send communications to the student chapters.)

Interested students can contact Student Affairs Committee Chair Xiaomei Wang at xiaomei.wang@louisville.edu.

Upcoming Meetings and Activities

Attention Chapters, Technical Groups, Affinity Groups, and beyond – HFES is pleased to post information concerning 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.

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.