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

Table of Contents:

• HFES Election Results: Meet the Newly Elected 2023 Officers-Elect & Executive Council Members
• Human Factors Leaves Its Mark in Appropriation Bills
• Practitioners Group — Interest Survey
• Mentor/Mentee Luncheon Program at Annual Meeting
• Participate as a Student Volunteer: 67th International Annual Meeting
• Elevate Your Annual Meeting Experience at the Washington Hilton Hotel
• Meet Us In D.C. for the 2023 HFES ErgoX Symposium
• Make Your Attendance Justification Easy for #IAMHFES23 & ErgoX Symposium
• Elevate Your Career Path at the On-Site Job Fair
• International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care 2024 Call for Presentations Now Open
• APF Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology
• Student Members — Apply for a Seat on the Student Affairs Committee
• HFES Schedule of Events

HFES Election Results: Meet the Newly Elected 2023 Officers-Elect & Executive Council Members

Thank you to all voting members who participated in the 2023 HFES Election. We are pleased to announce our newly elected officers and Executive Council members:

The Executive Council looks forward to inducting its newest members and putting them to work at our upcoming business meeting on October 22 when their terms begin. Thank you to our voting members for another successful nomination and election campaign!

Save the Dates and Register for the 67th International Annual Meeting, October 23 - 27, 2023, and the 9th ErgoX Symposium October 23, 2023, in Washington, DC.

Human Factors Leaves Its Mark in Appropriation Bills

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been busy this summer formulating and approving spending legislation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. Appropriations committees in the House and Senate are responsible for doling out $1.66 trillion in federal spending across several agencies of importance to HFES members, including the Department of Defense, Department of Transportation, National Science Foundation, Department of Health and Human Services, and many others.



Although Congress has adjourned for the August recess, the process of formulating and approving each of the appropriations committees’ 12 separate funding bills consumed much of June and July’s work. Both the House and Senate appropriations committees comprise 12 subcommittees, and each subcommittee holds jurisdiction over at least one – but oftentimes several – federal agencies.

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.

Elevate Your Annual Meeting Experience at the Washington Hilton Hotel

HFES attendees with room reservations in the Washington Hilton Hotel are invited to join us for a special beer-tasting event on Tuesday, October 24 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. The event takes place in McClellan's Bar located on the lobby level of the hotel and is presented by DC Brau Beers. The fee is only $10.  This event is available exclusively for individuals with hotel room reservations at the Washington Hilton.

Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or just looking to expand your palate, this is the perfect opportunity to meet other HFES attendees while enjoying some new brews. Upon selecting your room type, you will be taken to a screen where you may personalize your hotel stay. The Tuesday beer-tasting event is one of the options provided. 

Reserve your accommodations and register for the tasting by September 29th to secure the discounted room rate.

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.

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.    

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.

APF Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology



Past HFES President Dr. Eduardo Salas was awarded the American Psychological Foundation (APF) Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. The award recognizes the work of a psychologist or group of psychologists that is impactful, innovative, and transformational.

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.