Become a Member:
Do you think we could do better to design technology to bring out our full human potential?
Are you interested in a career that specializes in bringing disciplines such as psychology, sociology, philosophy, kinesiology, cognitive science, engineering, and design?
We invite you to join our Chapter and take part in an exciting exploration of the Human Factors of engineering, technology, and design.
All degrees/majors welcome!
Membership benefits:
- Meet and network with the Human Factors community at the University of Waterloo
- Participate and organize events like the Inter-University Workshop (IUW).
- Discounted/free entry to events organized by our Chapter.
- Stay up to date with the latest job postings, contests, talks, and events related to Human Factors.
How to Join:
Our Microsoft Teams: Request Access
Newsletter:
Want to stay up-to-date with the latest talks, contests, events, news, and jobs/internships?
Complete this form or fill out the one below!
Other ways to get involved:
Research Assistant (RA): Join one of our labs as a Research Assistant and help us do research! We work on exciting projects in a variety of domains:
- medical
- military
- transportation
- consumer products
- aviation
We use cutting-edge technology such as:
- Oculus Rift
- multi-touch tabletops
- brain sensors
- large walls displays
- Google Glass
- financial simulators
The commitment may range from 5 to 10 hours per week, depending on the research group. Depending on your experience and interests, you could help us with any of the following: running participants, designing interfaces/products, software programming, literature reviews, and data analysis.
Participate in a study: We are always running studies and need people like you to try out new technologies. This is a great way to learn about research and interact with cutting-edge technology.
Contact one of the professors on our homepage if you are interested in supporting their human factors research group!