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Table of Contents
- Happy New Year from HFES
- Call for Submissions Now Open for ASPIRE—The 69th International Annual Meeting
- Introducing HFES Regional Meetings
- 2025 NDAA Directs DOD to Report HRL Levels for All Major Programs
- Now Accepting Nominations for 2025 HFES Fellows
- Upcoming Webinars
- Early Registration Deadline Extended—2025 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care
- Register for the Titans of HFE Symposium
- We Want to Hear From You About #ASPIRE25
- Call for Papers
- Call for Book Chapters: Human Factors and Ergonomics in Latin American Countries: Applications and Approaches
- Upcoming Meetings and Activities
- Community Updates
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Call for Submissions Now Open for ASPIRE—The 69th HFES International Annual Meeting | |
We are excited to announce that the call for proposals for ASPIRE—The 69th HFES International Annual Meeting is now open. This premier educational event, taking place October 13-17, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago, IL, provides an unparalleled opportunity to share your latest work, and network with fellow professionals in the field of HF/E.
Submit a proposal for consideration of presentation at ASPIRE for the opportunity to establish yourself as a leader in the field by presenting your work to an international audience.
The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 13.
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Introducing HFES Regional Meetings | |
On Friday, April 11, 2025, HFES is launching a new initiative: Regional Meetings. These concurrent, one-day, in-person gatherings are designed to bring HF/E professionals together for impactful programming and networking opportunities closer to home. These five pilot events will take place in key regions across the U.S., allowing for greater accessibility to the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, typically found only at the HFES Annual Meeting.
What to Expect
- Dynamic Programming: Engage in sessions tailored to regional interests and challenges in the HF/E field.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, share insights and spark collaborations within your local community.
- Cost-Effective Participation: Spend less time traveling and more time connecting with other professionals.
Watch for more information in the coming weeks.
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2025 NDAA Directs DOD to Report HRL Levels for All Major Programs | The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act requires the Department of Defense to review the HFES/ANSI 400 standard on human readiness levels (HRL) to determine if it can be incorporated into DOD procedures "in order to enhance safety in relation to human factors”. In addition, the DOD is to report on the HRL of all major development and acquisition programs. This accomplishment represents the successful culmination of a multi-year effort by HFES and Lewis-Burke Associates to improve the consideration of human factors in defense programs. It is a major win for improved safety and human performance. | |
Now Accepting Nominations for 2025 HFES Fellows | |
Members of HFES are invited to submit applications for the 2025 HFES Fellow designation. A distinction bestowed by peers, election to a fellow recognizes of great achievement, consistently superior professional performance, exceptional contributions, personal dedication to HFES and other meritorious achievements by members.
Applicants may be any full member in good standing for at least the five preceding years. A person may submit an application for fellow status on behalf of another.
Applications are due by Friday, February 28, 2025.
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HFES Environmental Design Technical Group Webinar: Exploring the Past, Present and Future of the Environmental Design Technical Group
Monday, January 27 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Join the HFES Environmental Design Technical Group (EDTG) for a webinar exploring its history, current focus areas and future direction. This session will highlight key topics from recent HFES conferences, foster discussions on meeting member needs and provide insights for collaboration and innovation within the group. Whether you’re a formal EDTG member, a new member or simply curious about environmental design, this webinar offers valuable opportunities to connect and help shape the group’s future.
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Informal Work and Ergonomics: Experiences from Chile and Ecuador
Wednesday, January 29 at 11:00 a.m. ET
Join the IEA Informal Work Technical Committee for a 90-minute webinar exploring informal work in Latin America. In collaboration with the Universidad de Atacama and Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, this session will highlight case studies from Chile and Ecuador, showcasing how HF/E methodologies diagnose workplace conditions and drive improvements in precarious work.
The webinar will be presented live in Spanish with simultaneous English translation.
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If you’re interested in organizing a webinar for HFES, simply click the button to access the submission form. Once you’ve completed the form, HFES staff will send you a calendar invite within 48 hours.
If you have any questions or concerns about webinars, feel free to reach out to us at education@hfes.org.
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Early Registration Deadline Extended—2025 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care | |
Join us in Toronto, March 30-April 2, 2025, for the 2025 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care. This event will bring together health care professionals, researchers and industry leaders to explore innovative HF/E solutions for improving patient safety and healthcare outcomes.
You can enhance your experience by adding workshops or attending the Healthcare Robotics Summit, where you’ll get an in-depth look at the latest advancements in the field.
The early discounted registration rate has been extended through Friday, January 31. Don't wait and act now to lock in this discounted rate.
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Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities
Position your brand at the Symposium to showcase your products and services to a global audience of industry leaders, researchers and professionals. Gain unmatched visibility among the experts shaping the future of the field.
Become a sponsor or exhibitor today.
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Register for the Titans of HFE Symposium | |
Join us virtually on February 3, 2025, for the 2025 Titans of HFE Symposium. This event honors the legacies of influential figures in HF/E who have passed away, celebrating their contributions and exploring how their work continues to shape the field.
The full program features expert-led panels discussing foundational achievements and future directions in HF/E. Open to all, the Symposium offers complimentary registration for student affiliate members and discounted rates for HFES members.
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We Want to Hear From You About #ASPIRE25 | |
HFES is committed to gathering input, receiving feedback and constructively engaging with everyone who contributes to organizing an outstanding ASPIRE 2025, the 69th HFES International Annual Meeting. Your support and participation are greatly appreciated.
ASPIRE Office Hours
Please make plans to contribute to the scientific program and to attend ASPIRE 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel, October 13-17, 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.
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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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Special Issue in Human Factors: Lessons Learned From COVID-19
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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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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Special Section of Human Factors on Studying Vigilance: Methodological Issues in Sustained Attention Research
The Human Factors journal invites submissions for a special section on methodological challenges in vigilance research. This section explores methodological advances in measuring and applying vigilance research to real-world settings. Topics include theoretical and practical challenges, innovative laboratory and field methods and diverse approaches such as behavioral, neuroergonomic and computational techniques.
Please contact Jason McCarley for more information or questions.
The deadline for submissions is July 1, 2025.
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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 health care 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.
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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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Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
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