Table of Contents
- ASPIRE Registration Opening Soon
- Support Inclusive HF/E at ASPIRE
- We Want To Hear From You About #ASPIRE25
- Help Make ASPIRE 2025 an Outstanding Event and Show Your Support
- Join the McClintock Letters Initiative: Bring Science Local, Relevant and Real
- Call For Nominations for the 3rd HFES Doctoral Colloquium
- Open Call for Proposal Reviewers for HFES Seed Grants Targeting the Intersections of HF/E and Anti-Racism/Anti-Bias
- Volunteers of the Month
- HFES Members Publish on the Role of Humans in AI-Driven Workplaces
- Upcoming Webinars
- Tell Us More About You!
- Call for Papers
- Let Us Know About HF/E Topics in the News
- Upcoming Meetings and Activities
- Community Updates
| | ASPIRE Registration Opening Soon | | |
Registration for ASPIRE - the 69th HFES International Annual Meeting opens soon. Be sure to register early for our lowest rates!
Join us in Chicago from October 13-17, where innovation, research and education come together to advance HF/E. With more than 600 technical presentations, special sessions, networking opportunities and dedicated programming like ErgoX, UX Mini-Conference, Creating AI that Works for People, the vendor hall and the popular Job Fair, ASPIRE is the premier event for reconnecting with colleagues, gaining fresh insights and shaping the future of our field.
| | Support Inclusive HF/E at ASPIRE | | The iHFE program aims to recognize participants of iHFE Day at ASPIRE 2025 by fostering a deeper understanding of HF/E through multidisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, it seeks to encourage underrepresented and marginalized populations to pursue careers in HF/E and engage with the Society. Attendees will include students and faculty from HBCUs and MSIs, both from the Chicagoland area and from educational institutions where the BIPOC AG has established connections. | | 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.
If you have any questions, comments, feedback or concerns, please use the form to contact Technical Program Chair Sylvain Bruni. You will receive a direct response.
| | Help Make ASPIRE 2025 an Outstanding Event and Show Your Support | |
ASPIRE 2025 is shaping up to be an extraordinary gathering of thought leaders, researchers and practitioners in the field of HF/E. But to make it truly exceptional, we need your support!
Sponsoring an activity or item is a powerful way to demonstrate your commitment to advancing HF/E, increase your visibility and connect with industry professionals and emerging talent. From breakout sessions ($500) and coffee breaks to student travel scholarships and the HFES Awards Ceremony, there are opportunities for every budget.
By becoming a sponsor, you elevate the meeting and reinforce your leadership in HF/E. Explore sponsorship opportunities today or help spread the word! Contact us to learn more.
| | Join the McClintock Letters Initiative: Bring Science Local, Relevant and Real | |
Federal funding for scientific research is under unprecedented threat. However, how the public responds to this threat depends on the stories they hear and who they hear them from. Unfortunately, local communities rarely get to connect with the scientists whose work their tax dollars support. To increase opportunities for public awareness of the impactful research being done across the United States, sign up now to participate in the McClintock Letters Initiative.
This initiative, organized by 20+ grad groups across the U.S., along with Science Homecoming and Cornell Advancing Science and Policy Club (ASAP), encourages scientists to write opinion pieces for their hometown newspapers, sharing what their research is about and why it matters. Its goal is to publish over 1,000 op-eds across the country around June 16. To contextualize, 1,000 articles will reach an estimated 8 million people who otherwise may not hear from scientists. Visit their website and FAQ for more information and to sign up now to write a McClintock Letter about your research and its importance.
| Call For Nominations for the 3rd HFES Doctoral Colloquium | |
Monday, October 13 | 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Chicago Hyatt Regency Hotel, Room Michigan 1
Co-Chairs: Linda Ng Boyle and Victor Paquet
Nominations are being accepted for the HFES Doctoral Colloquium, which will take place at ASPIRE 2025 in Chicago. The Colloquium is a one-day event with lunch for PhD students who are expected to graduate within two years of the colloquium (by 2027). The colloquium will focus on obtaining and succeeding in an academic position. Tentative topics include getting an academic job, working in academia, expectations for promotion and tenure, mentoring PhD students and work-life balance.
Nominations are accepted through August 30.
| Open Call for Proposal Reviewers for HFES Seed Grants Targeting the Intersections of HF/E and Anti-Racism/Anti-Bias | |
This year, HFES continues our seed grant program in support of research and programming that investigates and addresses the intersections of HF/E and anti-racism/anti-bias. The grant program intends to stimulate and support projects and research intended to improve our understanding of and reduce and eliminate racism and bias in the systems, environments, products and tools with which humans interact.
Seed grants fund the early stages of projects with the potential for broad impact or provide preliminary data for future state, federal, foundation or other grant proposal mechanisms. The long-term goal of this grant program is to identify evidence-based solutions to the problems of racism and bias.
If you have any questions, please contact Gwen Malone or Carisa Harris Adamson.
Deadline to Volunteer is June 12.
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Nade Liang
Perception and Performance Technical Group (PPTG)
With great energy and dedication, Nade has managed the review process and programming of PPTG submissions for the second year in a row. He has a keen eye for the interests of our (student) members, ensures that contributions align with the scope of PPTG and consistently monitors the quality of the sessions. He structures the review process effectively and maintains transparency throughout. Nade proactively seeks collaboration with others. For ASPIRE 2025, he initiated a joint lecture session with the Aerospace Systems Technical Group (ASTG).
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Megan Morris
Training Technical Group (TTG)
As a program chair of the TTG, Dr. Morris has demonstrated exemplary dedication and organizational leadership in managing the group's technical program submissions and peer review process. Her careful attention to detail and tireless volunteer effort have directly contributed to the success of the TTG's programming.
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David Rempel
Sustainability Technical Group (STG)
David has been a bridge to the group's past while strengthening its present and embracing the future. He provides the training and resources needed to conduct the weekly business meeting. More importantly, he brings his mind, body and spirit to the job of leading the STG and is a good example for all those following him. In the immediate past, he proposed making student membership in the STG free to the Council of Technical Groups, which led to the membership growth in the STG by 50 percent. He was also a founding member of the sustainability task force, established by the HFES Executive Council in 2021, which later became STG.
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Shraddha Swaroop
Sustainability Technical Group (STG)
Shraddha is an active HFES leader, contributing to groups like HFES Mentors, HFES Women and the STG. At last month’s HFES Western Regional Meeting in Palo Alto, she spearheaded a resume critique session that served over 30 students in just one hour. Shraddha developed the idea, built the framework, and brought together professionals and professors to execute it—all within a one-day conference. Her work not only supported students during a challenging time but also laid the groundwork for future interactive sessions.
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Kathryn Wust
Health Care Technical Group (HCTG)
Dr. Wust, our student affairs chair, has done an exceptional job stepping into her role and launching new programs in direct response to the needs we've heard from our student members. She is developing a mentor-mentee matching initiative to continue beyond the annual meeting, providing lasting support. Kathryn is also leading our efforts to partner with the Human Factors Transforming Healthcare Network.
| | HFES Members Publish on the Role of Humans in AI-Driven Workplaces | Judi See and six other HFES members published an article entitled "Are Humans Still Necessary? Expanding the Discussion" in the Ergonomics journal. The paper is based on their ASPIRE 2024 debate session, which explored the evolving role of humans in increasingly automated and AI-driven workplaces. The authors highlight the vital role of HF/E in shaping workplaces of the future. | | |
BOHSI Webinar: Future Trajectories of Human-AI Collaboration and Teaming
Wednesday, May 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET
As AI systems become more integrated into our daily lives, the nature of human-AI collaboration is evolving rapidly. While current interactions often involve humans directing AI, future Human-AI Teaming (HAT) will require more dynamic, bidirectional partnerships. This webinar series will explore key aspects of HAT, addressing questions related to education, performance optimization, ethics and trust, while also incorporating foundational theories, methodologies and system design considerations.
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HFES Perception and Performance Technical Group Webinar: Eye Tracking: How to Capture and Interpret User’s Point of View and Operator’s Gaze Strategies
Wednesday, June 11 at 10:00 a.m. ET
Eye tracking technology is becoming more accessible and valuable for understanding human attention, decision-making and task performance. This webinar will explore how gaze patterns and dwell times provide insight into user behavior across contexts, from identifying expert strategies in simulated environments to supporting consumer interaction with AR and AI in the real world.
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Wherever you fit, telling us which description resonates most will let us target events and opportunities that truly matter to you. Log in, update the persona section of your member profile and help HFES support your goals with greater precision.
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Deadline Extended: Special Issue in Human Factors: Investigating the Human Factors of AI Use
This special issue aims to bring together the most current research investigating the implications of using AI for human performance and behavior across different HF/E fields. Theoretical, methodological and empirical contributions from all areas of HF/E are welcome. Topics of interest may include, but are not limited to:
- Effects of AI on cognitive performance and behavior.
- Benefits and potential unintended consequences of AI use on work performance and innovation.
- Organizational issues resulting from broader AI use in the workplace.
- Safety risks associated with AI use across HF/E domains.
- Ethical consideration of AI for the HF/E practice.
The deadline for submissions is extended to October 1.
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Special Issue of Human Factors in Healthcare
HFES is seeking papers on user-centered design processes and/or clinical trials addressing human factors considerations with biometric data for a special issue in Human Factors in Healthcare. Novel interventions and programs have emerged from research teams interested in helping individual patients soundly interpret the data and apply the information to make decisions about their health and wellness goals in a meaningful way. This special issue plans to publish high-quality research or quality improvement studies that address similar interventions.
The deadline for submissions is July 1.
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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.
| | Let Us Know About HF/E Topics in the News | | Have you read an article or heard a podcast on a matter related to HF/E that you think a fellow member might find of interest? If so, share it here! |
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
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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