IUW 2022 @ UofT (Hybrid)

IUW 2022

For 2022, the Inter-University Workshop between the University of Waterloo, the University of Toronto, and SUNY Buffalo will be a hybrid event hosted by the Human Factors Interest Group at the University of Toronto! We look forward to reconnecting with our peers and colleagues to discuss recent and ongoing scientific work in our diverse field. Details about the event will be updated regularly.

IUW 2022 is a single-day, student-run workshop that will run from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature podium and poster presentations describing research plans, works in progress, and completed projects in human factors, ergonomics, and related fields. Certificates for the best podium and poster presentations will be presented, followed by a closing dinner. Lunch and refreshments will also be served earlier in the day.

IUW 2022 will be happening in person at the University of Toronto's St. George campus, although a limited number of tickets for virtual attendance will be available upon request for those who cannot attend in person. In past years, IUW has attracted university students, faculty, and industry professionals interested in human factors, ergonomics, and related fields from multiple cities, institutions, and organizations.

Registration

UofT will be collecting registration for in-person and virtual attendance separately. Please use the following methods to confirm your attendance.

In-Person Registration: Eventbrite Link

Remote Attendance: Email HFIG Exec

Abstract Submission

IUW 2022 invites student researchers to present and share their work in human factors, ergonomics, and any related fields that examine the relationships between people and technology, tools, and/or systems. All graduate and senior undergraduate students are encouraged to participate, regardless of prior experience at academic conferences. We invite submissions for works at all stages of progress: completed work, works in progress, and proposed research plans. Certificates will be presented to the students with the best podium and poster presentations!

The submission deadline is October 31^st at 11:59 p.m. EDT on the submission website.
 

1. Podium Presentations
   • Time: 10 minutes followed by a 5-minute Q&A period
   • Eligibility: Work in progress or completed work
   • "We highly encourage eligible works to be submitted for this format, as IUW is an excellent opportunity to improve your presentation skills in a student-friendly, supportive environment!"
2.  Poster Presentations
   • Time: 1.5-hour session
   • Eligibility: Proposed research, work in progress, or completed work
   • "This is also a great opportunity for you to share your latest work and ideas and receive valuable feedback from your peers! Additionally, applicants who are not selected for a podium presentation may be invited to share their work in the form of a poster presentation."

Abstract Body (max. 300 words)

• Completed projects: background, objective, methods, results & discussion, conclusion & contributions

• Works in progress: background, objective, methods, progress to date & future work, expected contributions

• Proposed research plans: background, objective, methods, future work, expected contributions

Keynote Speaker

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Deborah Boehm-Davis, a professor emeritus in psychology and former dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at George Mason University. She has also worked in industry at several companies and agencies such as Meta, NASA, and General Electric. You can learn more about Dr. Boehm-Davis here.

From George Mason University Website:

"Dr. Boehm-Davis is now retired from George Mason University. When she was active there, her research generally focused on how human performance is helped or hindered by the design of tools that help us accomplish everyday tasks. Over the years, she has done research in a number of applied domains, including human-computer interaction (HCI), aviation, surface transportation (in-vehicle navigation devices), and medical devices. Her most recent work has focused on the negative impact of interruptions on the quality of performance."

COVID-19 & Public Health

"We will continue to monitor public health guidelines and will let you know if these plans change. In terms of protective measures against COVID-19, we are referring to guidelines from Environmental Health & Safety at the University of Toronto. Guidelines are subject to change, and we are prepared to adapt our IUW plans if necessary."

- HFIG Exec