The HFES Diversity Committee: Challenges and Opportunities for Involvement

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 498-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin K. Chiou ◽  
Abigail R. Wooldridge ◽  
Morgan Price ◽  
Euniqué Mosqueda ◽  
Rod Roscoe
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Historical Trends ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Internal Affairs ◽  
Diversity Committee ◽  
Inclusion And Diversity

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Diversity Committee met initially in January 2017, and on a regular basis thereafter to assess and improve diversity and inclusion in the society, profession, and discipline. Charged by president Bill Marras in 2016, the Committee replaced the Diversity Task Force established in 1994, and formally became a part of the Society’s Internal Affairs Division. As part of the Committee’s initial outreach, this panel will continue the conversation with society members about diversity and inclusion. Panelists will provide an overview of the Committee’s charter, review historical trends and current status of member diversity, discuss previous successful programming for enhancing diversity and feature perspectives from students and professionals in academia, industry, government/military/aerospace and consulting. Committee members welcome feedback and input from attendees on the above topics, what inclusion and diversity means and how to balance the broader concept of diversity with focused activities for targeted groups.

The HFES Diversity Task Force

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 422-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tonya Smith-Jackson ◽  
Richard Pak ◽  
Kayenda Johnson ◽  
Anne McLaughlin ◽  
Ericka Rovira
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Professional Society ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Strategic Initiatives ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Interactive Session ◽  
Education Outreach

Did you know the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society has a Diversity Task Force (DTF)? Did you ever wonder what the Task Force is doing or what it is supposed to be doing? The HFES DTF has been active for many years in various roles in our professional Society. This panel is designed to help the membership understand the role of the DTF in advancing the strategic initiatives of the Society by providing examples of current work and demonstrating objectives of the DTF. Some areas to be discussed include education, outreach, military, and research. The Q&A will be an interactive session to generate new ideas and interests about the future of the DTF. Attendees will be asked to share inputs to address the evolving needs of diversity and inclusion in HFES.

scholarly journals Human Factors and Ergonomics in Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Research

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 447-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abigail R. Wooldridge ◽  
Theresa Nguyen ◽  
Rupa Valdez ◽  
Enid Montague ◽  
Mattie N. Milner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Justice Research ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Social Justice Research ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Diversity Committee

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Diversity Committee is entering its second year and continuing to explore ways to increase the diversity of the society. Following last year’s panel on “Challenges and Opportunities for Involvement,” we, and others, recognized that human factors and ergonomics (HFE) professionals are equipped and able to advance diversity, inclusion and social justice issues. This panel will bring together researchers to discuss experiences addressing these issues to highlight existing work, spark excitement about conducting new work and share advice. This panel will discuss and share lessons learned in a range of projects, including an HFE approach to studying diversity in academia and applications of user-centered design to address the intersection of technology and bias. Macroergonomics contributes important tools and approaches; the need for collaboration with other disciplines and intersectional thinking will be considered. Finally, venues for scholarship in this area of work will be highlighted.

Assessing Authentic Diversity in the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society: Part 1

2021 ◽  
pp. 106480462110157
Author(s):  
Erin K. Chiou ◽  
Rod D. Roscoe
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Organizational Diversity ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Professional Home

This article is Part 1 of a two-part series reflecting on diversity within the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) and how the pursuit of “authentic” diversity is essential to HFES’s overarching goals for inclusion and equity. In Part 1, authentic diversity is discussed – what it means and what it might look like. Through this lens of authentic diversity, recent member demographics are reported. Part 1 concludes with a discussion about HFES’s growth potential, as a professional home for future scholars and practitioners, and the importance of measuring, documenting, and tracking organizational diversity and inclusion efforts across time.

Broadening Diversity and Inclusivity in Human Factors and Ergonomics

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 541-545
Author(s):  
Mia Spiwak ◽  
Abigail R. Wooldridge ◽  
Rory Lusebrink
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Breakout Session ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Broadening Participation ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

Diversity and inclusivity are important, with demonstrated impact on numerous outcomes, including breadth, creativity, and innovation of work as well as satisfaction and commitment to organizations. The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Diversity and Inclusion Committee is charged with increasing diversity and inclusiveness within the society and, by extension, within the Human Factors and Ergonomics (HF/E) profession. We conducted a thematic analysis of an alternative format session at the HFES 2019 Annual Meeting, focusing on a breakout session where attendees discussed “Broadening Participation in HF/E.” Participants reported current levels of diversity and inclusion in the HF/E profession are lacking due to a limited early knowledge about the field compounded by resource barriers, which ultimately prevents involvement in outreach activities intended to increase participation. Thoughtfully designed outreach activities and partnerships with relevant organizations and individuals could mitigate these factors, provided outreach activities are designed to be accessible to all.

scholarly journals Symposium: The Role of Human Factors Standards in Advancing Science and Practice: Some Examples from Automotive, Nuclear, Healthcare, and Petrochemical Industries

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 597-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Green
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Supporting Materials ◽  
Petrochemical Industries

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) has created a Task Force to help implement Goal D of the HFES Strategic plan ( https://www.hfes.org/about-hfes/strategic-plan ), to “translate the science of HF/E into practice.” One way for that to occur is for HFES publications to cite standards. This symposium will raise awareness of this idea and provide additional supporting materials. The focus is on 4 example applications - automotive (in particular, SAE standards for motor vehicles), healthcare (with a focus on AAMI), nuclear (from both the IEEE and NRC perspectives), and oil and gas. Papers in this symposium will (1) describe organizations and the groups within them that develop human factors standards for each of the 4 applications, (2) describe how to find human factors standards relevant to these applications, (3) summarize some of those standards, and (4) identify where human factors input is needed to improve the standards of each organization.

Embedding Ethical Principles into the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society: Interactive Discussion with the Code of Ethics Task Force

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 317-320
Author(s):  
S. Camille Peres ◽  
Claudia Ziegler Acemyan ◽  
Ellen J. Bass ◽  
Emily Brunsen ◽  
Rosemarie Figueroa Jacinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Ethical Principles ◽  
Operating Rules ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Do So

The society’s code of ethics was last updated in 2005 and thus needs to be reviewed and updated. To do so, the previous code of ethics was reviewed as well as other documentation particularly with respect to inclusion. The goal of the Code of Ethics Task Force at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society is to not only review the society’s artefacts but also to recommend suggestions for their improvement with respect to best practices. Further, this Task Force will explore whether and if so how, operating rules should be established to support the Code of Ethics.

scholarly journals Moving forward from the mid-career: Path options and strategies for mid-career academics

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 484-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen J. Bass ◽  
Ann Bisantz ◽  
Caroline G. L. Cao ◽  
Pascale Carayon ◽  
Nancy Cooke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Leadership Education ◽  
Academic Leadership ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Curriculum Leadership ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Research Leadership

The goal of the Mid-career Task Force of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society is to support development and mentoring programs of mid-career professionals through activities such as panels and symposia and by providing information regarding career pathways and development opportunities. This workshop will highlight career pathways for mid-career academics in four areas: research leadership, education/curriculum leadership, academic leadership, and professional society leadership. The panel will also provide strategies for those working at institutions with few others who focus on human factors. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for attendees to identify future areas of focus for the Mid-career Task Force.

Inclusion and Accessibility in The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 559-562
Author(s):  
Kylie M. Gomes ◽  
Theresa Nguyen ◽  
Jacklin Stonewall ◽  
Kermit Davis ◽  
Sarah Coppola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Justice Research ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Social Justice Research ◽  
Inclusive Excellence ◽  
Diversity Committee

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Diversity Committee is entering its fourth year and continuing ways to improve diversity within the society as well as promote inclusive excellence within the HFE profession. Building on the annual meeting content from the committee’s first two years, 2019’s alternative format session on “HFE in Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice: A Practical Primer” facilitated discussion amongst attendees about practical knowledge related to conducting diversity, inclusion, and social justice research. At the end of the session, a questionnaire was administered to gather input for future annual meeting programming. A topic of interest that emerged included promoting inclusion in HFE training, education, and the profession as a whole. Therefore, with input from past participants, this panel brings together researchers, experts, and HFES leadership to discuss challenges related to inclusion and accessibility within the society and profession, as well as how to move forward to address these challenges.

Are students learning about human factors and ergonomics in introductory psychology textbooks?

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen R. Young ◽  
Jeffrey J. Smith ◽  
Michael S. Wogalter ◽  
Christopher B. Mayhorn ◽  
J. Graham Baucom
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Introductory Psychology ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics
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