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Welcome!

The Florida Space Coast Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (SCHFES) is a group operated by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) members which includes professionals, students, and industry affiliates. Our chapter provides forums in which members can exchange information and ideas on human factors and ergonomics issues. We hold meetings, publish newsletters and sponsor events. Please consider joining the SCHFES chapter as it is a great opportunity to network with other human factors and ergonomics professionals in the area!

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Events Calendar 2008

  • E1 - March 10-13, Applied Ergonomics Conference, Orlando, FL, Rosen Centre Hotel


  • E2 - April - networking social in Cocoa Village:
    The Black Tulip, 207 Brevard Ave Cocoa Village, Florida (map | menu), Ph: 321-631-1133, April 25th, 5:00-7:00 PM




  • E3 - July - Dinner Meeting: Curing Space Sickness, Using Cancer Drugs, and the Vomit Rocket!? by Dr. John French, ERAU (poster above) Durango Steak House, Cocoa Beach, Florida (map), Ph: 321-783-9988, July 11th, 6:00-8:00 PM, $10 Members, $15 Non-Members, $5 Students, Appetizers & Soft Drinks Included!





  • E4 - Sept. 22-26th, 52nd Annual HFES National Conference, New York City



  • E5 - Oct., To be announced...
    ErgOlympics - Postponed to TBD date.


  • E6 - Dec., Holiday Gathering

Specific dates and times for upcoming events are TBD, and notifications will be sent in advance.

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Become a Member ...
The National and Local Chapters of the HFES are the foundation of viability, survival, and growth of the human factors/ergonomics profession. Some of the reasons include:

  • The HFES is the largest international organization of human factors and ergonomics professionals in the world
  • Identifies its members as recognized and dedicated scientists, engineers, and professionals in human factors and ergonomics
  • Provides opportunities for the exchange of scientific and professional practice information
  • Is a leader in bringing HF/Ergonomic information and concerns to the attention of lawmakers, government, industry leaders, and other decision makers.

Benefits include:

  • Your "own" website with access to information, activities, members, publications, presentations, resume posting, jobs, and the like
  • Professional networking meetings with other HFES professionals and other technical societies, as well as, opportunities to learn, develop, exchange knowledge
  • Access to our data sources, publications, and discount opportunities with affiliated organizations.
  • Discounts on SCHFES sponsored dinners, workshops, or other meeting fees

It's easy to become a member, print and fill-in the application and send to the address listed along with the appropriate fee. (MS Word; Adobe PDF)

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The 2008 Executive Board ...

  • Michelle L. Ruder, President
  • Deborah Carstens, Publications Director
  • Henry W. Riley, Treasurer
  • Sarah K. Woodbury, Secretary
  • Michael Vandall, Activities Coordinator
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