Membership
Join the Western New York Chapter of HFES
Our chapter provides a focal point in the western New York area for people who are interested in or have a need for human factors and ergonomics research and technology.
Membership Categories
The Chapter covers all of the State of New York area except for the City of New York and adjacent downstate cities. Its membership is centered in Rochester, but members come from as far a Fredonia to the West and Syracuse to the East.
Our bylaws indicate membership categories as follows:
a. Full Member – Chapter member who is also a member of national HFES
b. Associate Member – Chapter member who is not a member of national HFES
c. Student Member – Chapter member who is a registered student
We encourage membership in the national Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), but it is not a requirement for Chapter membership. We welcome as Chapter members Human Factors / Ergonomics practitioners, managers, academicians and students, as well as people in related disciplines and those who have a general interest in the area. All are welcome at meetings and events.
Full Member/Associate Member: Individuals can support the Chapter so that we can continue to bring you programs that will enhance your technical knowledge and will give you networking opportunities. Specific membership benefits are:
Is eligible to become an officer of the Chapter.
Can attend regular meetings at no charge
Can attend special events at reduced prices
Receives email notices of meetings and events
Has access to Chapter list-serve for communicating with others on the mailing list
Full and Associate members pay in one of two ways:
$20/year and no meeting charge, or
alternately $5 per meeting and no annual fee.
Student Member: An individual enrolled at least half-time in any curriculum related to Human Factors and Ergonomics can join as a student member with the following benefits.
$5/year
Can attend regular meetings at no charge
Can attend special events at reduced prices
Receives email notices of meetings and events
Has access to Chapter listserve for communicating with others on the mailing list
Membership Application
To apply for any of the classifications above, fill out the WNY HFES Membership Application Form and return it to the address shown on the form.
Important: New dues payments after Oct 1 will be applied for the rest of year and for the next full year.
