Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
University of Washington Student Chapter
HFES at UW
The UW HFES Student Chapter is organized to serve the needs of the human factors profession at the University of Washington.
Its purpose is to promote and advance the understanding of the human factors involved in the design, manufacture, and use of machines, systems, environments, and devices of all kinds through the interchange of knowledge and methods in behavioral, biological, and physical sciences and in industrial, computer science and other relevant engineering disciplines.
Upcoming Events
HFES International Annual Meeting
UW Student chapter will attend the HFES international annual meeting from September 9-13, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona and will present our newest findings!
Recent Events
🍕UW Student Chapter and IISE co-hosted the spring BBQ at Ravenna Park and had lots of fun with ISE, IISE and faculty members!
🎒UW Student Chapter held Discovery Days Exhibits targeting 4-8th grade students to help them explore the amazing job done by Human Factor engineers!
🪟The UW Student Chapter visited Microsoft (Redmond campus) to learn about the
Human Factors lab and Scanning lab!
🎉UW Student Chapter wins bronze award at the HFES 67th International Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. for Student Recognition!
