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

Table of Contents:

• Submit Your Proposal for the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care 2024 by October 16
• Renew Your Membership for 2024 Starting October 1
• HFES Disability/Chronic Illness Affinity Group Q4 Meeting
• HFES Online Store Now Open
• Tomorrow Is the Final Day to Reserve a Hotel Room at HFES Rates
• Elevate Your Career Path at the On-Site Job Fair
• Melissa Afterman Is DC bound for #IAMHFES23
• Student Career and Professional Development Day
• Meet Us In DC for the 2023 HFES ErgoX Symposium
• Upcoming HFES Webinars
• Kermit Davis and Hongwei Hsiao Receive International Ergonomics Association Fellows Award
• HFES Schedule of Events

Submit Your Proposal for the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care 2024 by October 16

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. The deadline has been extended so please don't miss this opportunity to share your insights with a global audience of professionals in the HFE community. The submission deadline is now October 16, 2023.

Renew Your Membership for 2024 Starting October 1

The membership database will accept 2024 dues payments from current members beginning October 1. Simply log in to My.HFES.org to renew your membership and update your demographic information. Thank you for your support and here’s to an exciting 2024!

HFES Disability/Chronic Illness Affinity Group Q4 Meeting

The Disability/Chronic Illness Affinity Group is a space for networking, mentorship, and advocacy within HFES. This group is meant for people identifying as disabled or living with a chronic health condition.

All are welcome to our October online meeting taking place from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

To allow HFES to best meet your other access needs and/or accommodation requests in the most meaningful manner, please email info@hfes.org as soon as possible. 

HFES Online Store Now Open

We're pleased to announce that the new HFES store is now open. Check out HFES-branded apparel for purchase including jackets, t-shirts, hats, and beanies. Items are available for purchase for a limited time through November 15, 2023. All orders will be shipped after November 15th to arrive approximately early December 2023.

Tomorrow Is the Final Day to Reserve a Room at HFES Rates

For convenience, comfort, and networking opportunities, book your stay at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington DC — precisely where the meeting unfolds! Act swiftly, as the discounted room rate is available only until tomorrow Friday, September 29, 2023.

Secure your lodging within the next day to enjoy a seamless experience at the heart of the event.

Elevate Your Career Path at the On-Site Job Fair

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

Here are just some of the participating companies you can expect to see in Washington DC:

• Pacific Science & Engineering Group, Inc
• Boeing Company
• Forensic Human Factors
• Institute for Defense Analysis
• Jumpseat Research
• John Deere
• Navair
• US Naval Aerospace Experimental Psychology

Melissa Afterman Is DC bound for #IAMHFES23

Hear from Melissa Afterman, UCSF, as he shares her excitement for the 67th International Annual Meeting in the video below.

Student Career and Professional Development Day

HFES will hold a full day of programming dedicated to the professional development of student members during the annual meeting on Monday, October 23. Interactive panels and presentations focus on job search, transition and early career success, diversity, mentorship, and networking.

View the schedule and learn about the HFE Network Speed Dating Session.

Meet Us In DC 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.

Upcoming HFES Webinars

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

HFEWOMAN Coffee Hour — September 28, 2023

The Role of Architects in Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents: Bad Design or Careless Behavior? — October 10, 2023

Kermit Davis and Hongwei Hsiao Receive International Ergonomics Association Fellows Award

Fellow status in IEA recognizes extraordinary or sustained, superior accomplishments of an individual and the candidate’s distinction as an ergonomics professional. Candidates for IEA Fellow must have been a Full Member in good standing in a Federated or Affiliated Ergonomics Society for at least 10 years, and have served the ergonomics community at an international level, including service to the IEA. An extensive publication record in international journals or international consulting or service to the United Nations organizations or similar further distinguishes candidates.

Join HFES in celebrating Kermit and Hongwei as new IEA Fellows!

Kermit Davis

Hongwei Hsiao

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.