HF/E Professional Organizations
Most of these organizations offer very inexpensive Student membership dues. You usually get a publication or so, discounts on annual conferences, and it’s a great way to network with others who share your professional interests!
American Psychological Association (APA) – The main APA site.
APA Division 19 – APA’s division for Military Psychology
APA Division 21 – APA’s division for Engineering Psychology
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) – This is the main organization that our Student Chapter belongs to.
Human Performance in Extreme Environments (HPEE) – An interdisciplinary forum for researchers, scientists, and professionals with expertise in the area of human performance and behavior in complex and high-stress environments.
ACM – The Association for Computing Machinery
SIG CHI – A Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) , which focuses on Computer Human Interaction.
Society for Technical Communication (STC) – This is for technical writers/communicators, focusing on making documents and instructions more user-friendly.
Usability Professionals Association (UPA) – Promotes user-centered design.