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Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
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HFES is tangentially relevant to AI safety as a source of empirical research on human-automation interaction, operator trust calibration, skill degradation, and safe system design principles applicable to AI deployment contexts.
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HFES is a leading professional organization dedicated to advancing human factors and ergonomics science, focusing on designing systems and technologies that align with human capabilities and limitations. It supports researchers and practitioners through publications, conferences, and standards development relevant to human-machine interaction and system safety.
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- •Promotes research and practice in human factors, ergonomics, and human-system integration across industries including aviation, healthcare, and defense.
- •Publishes journals and standards relevant to safe, effective human-machine interaction and automation design.
- •Offers professional development, technical groups, and networking for ergonomics and human factors specialists.
- •Relevant to AI safety through work on automation complacency, skill degradation, and operator trust in automated systems.
- •Provides a scientific foundation for understanding how humans interact with increasingly automated and AI-driven systems.
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The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) represents a critical interdisciplinary approach to understanding and improving human-system interactions across various domains, including healthcare, technology, and industrial design. By fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development, HFES plays a pivotal role in ensuring that technological and systemic designs are fundamentally user-centered and responsive to human capabilities and limitations.
Through its technical groups, networking platforms, conferences, and awards programs, HFES creates an ecosystem that supports researchers, practitioners, and innovators in developing more intuitive, safe, and efficient systems. The organization's emphasis on connecting professionals, supporting research through seed grants, and recognizing excellence in user-centered design demonstrates a comprehensive approach to advancing human factors and ergonomics as a critical interdisciplinary field.
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The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
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Systems that work for humans
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) advances the science and practice of designing for people in systems through knowledge exchange, collaboration and advocacy
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Upcoming webinars in April
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HFES Regional Meetings | April 17, 2026 Learn More and Attend
The submission deadline is June 30, 2026.
Student Member with Honors and Outstanding Student Chapter Awards
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Build Your Network
Make Connections at HFES
Discover opportunities to expand and strengthen your personal and professional network.
Participate in online discussions through HFES Connect – the ultimate hub for networking and sharing ideas within the human factors and ergonomics community
Meet with others at local and student chapters and HFES educational activities such as ASPIRE — the annual meeting, and the annual International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care
Discuss common challenges focused on specific human factors/ergonomics applications through HFES Technical Groups
Volunteer on a committee to grow your network and enable you to share your talents
Join an Affinity Group and share ideas, information and experiences with others with similar affinities or interests
What can HFES offer you? Learn how you can get involved to expand your connections and enhance your professional relationships
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Submit Your Application for the 2026 Fellows Program
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Posted February 09, 2026
Introducing the HFES Library of Human Factors/Ergonomics White Papers, Technical Reports, and Industry Briefs
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Nominations Sought for IEA Kingfar and IEA Tsinghua Awards Through May 15
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International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care
March 22-25 | New York Hilton Midtown, New York, NY
This symposium is a prestigious event that brings together experts, researchers, practitioners and industry professionals from around the world to discuss and exchange ideas about human factors and ergonomics in the healthcare context.
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