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Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Student Chapter

College of Engineering

Engineering

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The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Student Chapter at Iowa State University is organized to serve the needs of the human...

Quick facts

Time

About 2 to 4 hours a week

Meetings

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Freshmen

Welcome

Application

Not required

About the club

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Student Chapter at Iowa State University is organized to serve the needs of the human factors profession at Iowa State University. Our purpose is to promote and advance the understanding of human factors involved in the design, manufacture, and use of machines, systems, environments, and devices of all kinds through the interchange of knowledge and methodology in the behavioral, biological, and physical sciences and in industrial and operations engineering, design science, computer science, information, psychology, and other relevant disciplines.

What you would actually do

  • In the HFES Student Chapter at Iowa State University, members have the opportunity to engage in a variety of enriching activities
  • Collaborate on research projects with peers and faculty, such as those found in courses like IE6710
  • Additionally, we organize educational and professional development events, including seminars, workshops, and guest lectures
  • Our commitment extends beyond the university as we engage in community outreach programs to promote human-centered design and ergonomics

What you would gain

  • Contact with speakers, alumni, and employers in the field
  • Hands-on project work you can point to on a resume
  • Volunteer and service hours with the group
  • A group of students with the same interest

Best for

Students in engineering and computing and data, though the group is open to any major.

MajorsMechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringOpen to all majors
CareersEngineering & HardwareSoftware

How to get involved

The HFES Student Chapter at Iowa State University holds at least three meetings each year, one of which will be designated as the Annual Business Meeting.

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