Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, founded in 1957, is the world's largest scientific association for human factors/ergonomics professionals. HFES serves the needs of members and the public by promoting and advancing the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beings that are applicable to the design of systems, products, tools, and environments of all kinds. The Society's 4,500 members work in educational institutions, companies, government and military research centers, and independent consultancies in 58 countries. About 15% of members are students. HFES is a Federated Society of the International Ergonomics Association.