Table of Contents
- President's Message
- Celebrate National Ergonomics Month
- Help Us Plan—#ASPIRE25
- Call for Book Chapters: Human Factors and Ergonomics in Latin American Countries: Applications and Approaches
- Upcoming Webinars
- Call for Papers: Special Issue of the Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making
- Call for Papers: Special Issue of Human Factors
- Share Your HFES Testimonial
- Upcoming Meetings and Activities
- Community Updates
- Renew Your Membership
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Happy National Ergonomics Month (NEM)! This is an opportunity for us all to promote the science and application of human factors and ergonomics. Have you participated in the NEM Social Media Challenge yet? If so, tell us about it! If not, jump on in! I’ve seen lots on LinkedIn that would qualify—I hope you’re submitting these! One thing that is encouraging is the number of sites external to HFES who have posts about NEM. | |
Celebrate National Ergonomics Month | NEM was established by HFES in 2003 and highlights the significance of ergonomics in enhancing human well-being and performance. Throughout October, HFES encourages professionals and the broader community to engage through presentations, educational activities and social media outreach. | |
NEM Social Media Challenge
There's still time left to participate in the social media challenge. Five prizes ($25-$100 value) will be randomly drawn for participants.
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Technical Group Highlight: Occupational Ergonomics Technical Group
In celebration of NEM, we want to shine a spotlight on the Occupational Ergonomics Technical Group (OETG). Dedicated to addressing key issues in occupational ergonomics, the OETG plays a crucial role in advancing human factors research, education and professional growth. Whether through hosting lecture sessions, discussion panels or webinars, OETG fosters collaboration among professionals and promotes the exchange of knowledge year round.
Be sure to explore their initiatives, including student travel awards, best paper presentations and symposia at HFES annual meetings, as we celebrate the importance of ergonomics this month!
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ASPIRE Office Hours
Please make plans to contribute to the scientific program and to attend ASPIRE 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel, October 12-17, 2025. Join us each Friday at 12:00 p.m. ET for ASPIRE Office Hours and help us organize an outstanding HFES International Annual Meeting. We ask that you register for each session you may wish to attend.
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Technical Program Committee Monthly Meetings
Technical Program Chairs are encouraged to join us each month for in-depth discussions of the submission and review phases along with other important topics. These meetings are held from 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET on the first Wednesday of each month.
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ASPIRE Engagement Forum
Join us on Thursday, November 14 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET for a discussion on how HFES is being accountable for feedback and concerns with the goal of full transparency. You can submit your questions ahead of time through this form.
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Call for Book Chapters: Human Factors and Ergonomics in Latin American Countries: Applications and Approaches | |
This book offers a comprehensive overview of how critical issues impacting Latin American countries can be addressed and resolved through HF/E approach. Currently, there is no publication that consolidates the experiences, applications and advancements in HF/E within the context of Latin America.
The book addresses topics relevant to a wide range of professions and disciplines, making it appealing to a broad and diverse audience. Key topics, but not limited to these, include industry 4.0, HF/E in healthcare systems, emerging technologies, managing work-related stress, mental workload and fatigue in manufacturing, HF/E approaches to public health challenges, the role of HF/E in supporting vulnerable populations and organizational management strategies aimed at improving performance and well-being.
The deadline for abstract submissions is November 4, 2024.
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HFES Best Paper Award Webinar: Insights From a Usability Review of an Electronic Medical Record–Integrated Physical Activity Counseling Tool for Primary Care
Wednesday, October 30 at 12:00 p.m. ET
This webinar will present findings from a study on primary care providers' (PCPs) perceptions of an electronic medical record tool designed to support physical activity counseling. The research emphasizes that usability improves when the tool integrates seamlessly with a PCP’s workflow and facilitates discussions about physical activity. Critical elements include efficiency, workflow integration and the inclusion of a care plan, while challenges arise from excessive text and complex technological features.
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Informal Work in Latin America: Status, Perspectives and Challenges in Ergonomics and Human Factors
Thursday, October 31 at 11:00 a.m. ET
This 90-minute webinar from the IEA Technical Committee on informal work will feature prominent experts from Bolivia, Argentina and Chile. The webinar will present case examples of informal work most representative of the region and will review the state of ergonomics in addressing informal work issues and future challenges in this area.
The presentations will be pre-recorded in Spanish with captions in English. The Q&A will be held live with the presenters and moderated by a colleague fluent in both Spanish and English.
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HFES Practitioner's Committee Webinar: The Mindset of Inquiry: Contextual Inquiry, Systems Thinking and Decision-Making in Complex Human Factor Events
Thursday, November 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Presented by the HFES Practitioner's Committee
Drawing from his experience in policing, military special operations and expert witness work, Dr. Black will illustrate how the practice of inquiry enhances our perceptual understanding of both clients and ourselves.
Through practical examples, participants will be given perspectives and frames to apply inquiry, enhancing and focusing on understanding before we attempt to solve a common flaw often found in inquiry.
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HFES Webinar: Usability Evaluations and Key Performance Indicators
Tuesday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Product Design Technical Group, User Experience Technical Group, Usability Systems and Evaluation Technical Group
Explore key methods and metrics for usability evaluations to ensure products and systems meet user needs effectively and efficiently. Learn about usability laboratories, their setups and equipment to control evaluations and minimize distractions during testing.
This webinar is open to all audiences.
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If you’re interested in organizing a webinar for HFES, please fill out this form.
You will receive a calendar invite from HFES staff within 48 hours of submitting it.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding webinars, please contact education@hfes.org.
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Share Your HFES Testimonial | The Membership Committee invites you to share your experiences via a form or a one-minute video. Submit your entry at Membership Testimonials 2024 - Formstack or upload a video. Your entry may be featured in the Bulletin, and you'll be entered into a raffle to win one FREE night at ASPIRE 2025. | | Call for Papers: Special Issue of the Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making | |
The Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making invites submissions for a special issue addressing the ethical and performance challenges associated with AI-enabled systems across all domains, with special emphasis on high-consequence environments such as healthcare, aviation, military operations, driving and others.
This issue seeks to explore how AI technologies can be designed and implemented in ways that allow for seamless integration with human operators, while incorporating ethical principles such as lawfulness, traceability, transparency, reliability and bias mitigation.
The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2025.
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Call for Papers: Special Issue of Human Factors
Lessons Learned From COVID-19 From the Human Factors and Ergonomics Perspectives
This proposed special issue invites submissions of original theoretical and empirical works related to the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of all HF/E domains.
All submissions must explicitly demonstrate knowledge that yields design principles; enhances training, selection and communication; and ultimately improves human-system interfaces and sociotechnical systems that lead to safer and more effective outcomes.
The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2025.
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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.
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Community Updates
HFES wants to promote the important achievements of our members in the biweekly Bulletin. Appropriate topics include research milestones or other significant achievements, professional accolades, awards or recognitions, promotions or new positions and similar professionally oriented topics.
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Renew Your Membership
Stay connected with HFES and continue enjoying valuable member benefits by renewing your membership before it expires on December 31, 2024.
As an HFES member, you’ll have exclusive access to top-tier publications, discounted event registrations for key industry conferences and the opportunity to network with a global community of professionals in diverse fields like aerospace, cybersecurity, sustainability and other areas.
Contact us for all your membership-related questions.
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Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Tel.: +1 (202) 367-1114, Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET | Fax: +1 (202) 367-2114 | E: info@hfes.org
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