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I believe that it is time to revise the By-Laws of the Chapter so that they reflect more accurately the activities of the Chapter and the activities the Chapter can support. As I have mentioned repeatedly in previous President’s Corners, it has become quite difficult to field a ballot on a timely basis. Ten years ago, the President-elect, Secretary-Elect, Treasurer-elect, and Director-at-Large positions on the ballot were competitive (i.e., there were at least two candidates for each position). In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult to find one person willing to serve in each position. Consequently, the ballot has been issued later than it was supposed to be and ballots have been issued that did not have candidates for each position.
We have eleven positions on the Executive Council. They are President-Elect, President, Past President, Secretary-Elect, Secretary, Past Secretary, Treasurer-Elect, Treasurer, Past Treasurer, and two Directors. The nine former positions serve three year terms and the two Directors serve two year terms. We have not been able to find enough willing people to serve in all these positions. Consequently, members of the Executive Council have needed to volunteer to serve in another capacity before their full three years terms have been completed.
The By-Laws call for the following standing committees: Awards, Directory, Education, Local Arrangements, Membership, Newsletter, Nominations, Program, Public Affairs, and Symposium. Given the difficulty in finding people willing to serve on the Executive Council, it should not be surprising that any Standing Committees we do have consist solely of their Chairs. Moreover, a review of our web site will reveal that we only have Chairs for Awards (Tyson Rose), Membership/Directory (Kris Knutson), and Newsletter (Dick Horst). Note that the Membership and Directory functions have been merged into one. Note also that we have a new chair, WebMaster, (Jack Laveson) that is not included in the By-Laws. These By-Laws were written prior to the advent of the Information Super Highway.
Given this state of affairs one might well wonder how the Chapter manages to accomplish as much as it does. Well, the Executive Council participates collectively in identifying and contacting potential speakers, and Don Weitzman has been serving as an unofficial but de facto Local Arrangements Chair.
Given our proximity to our nation’s capitol, our chapter assumes special importance for the field of human factors and ergonomics. We can remain active and viable as long as we have a core of members/associates who are willing to put in the time and effort to keep the Chapter viable. Our By-Laws need to facilitate the activities of those who are willing to dedicate this time and effort. The other options are to ignore the By Laws or to allow the Chapter to fail.
We want and need new people to play a more active role in the Chapter. Whatever revisions are made to the By-Laws should also facilitate the incorporation of new people into the governance of the Chapter.
Your inputs are welcome. Contact information for members of the Executive Council can be found on our web site, www.erols.com/hfespoc. The current By-Laws can also be found there. The proposed revisions will be posted before they are voted on by the Executive Council. Once revisions are approved by the Executive Council, they will be sent to the HFES for their concurrence.
I welcome your comments and ideas. I can be reached at 703 803 0100 x4120 or dkgriffith@erols.com.
Doug Griffith, President, HFESPOC
December Meeting: Sue Archer to Speak on a Modeling Success Story
Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Speaker: Sue Archer, Director of Operations at Micro Analysis & Design
Sue Archer has been with MA&D for 15 years. Her work has focused on the development of human systems integration tools and techniques. Currently, she is the Technical Lead of the Army Research Laboratory’s Improved Manpower and Personnel Integration Tool (IMPRINT) effort. This is a software development effort to develop an advanced integrated Manpower, Personnel and Training (MPT) analytical tool for the Army. Ms. Archer is also the technical lead for the Combat Automation Requirements Testbed (CART) project, which is an Air Force effort to integrate a human performance model with other flight systems models over an HLA network. Currently, much of her technical work involves the study of how Command and Control (C2) organizations can be most effective.
Topic: Sue Archer will talk about the success story of actually making a model of the human interaction with systems models over an HLA network. This was accomplished with funding by the Air Force Research Lab. As a result of this work, there is a simulation model of a pilot flying what used to be a human-in-the-loop simulator. Our simulated human reacts to cues from the environment, and issues control actions to affect the mission. This is proving to be an effective means through which human factors and Human–Systems Integration team members can make a difference in system design, particularly in a Simulation-Based Acquisition (SBA). There are still some challenges to be addressed, which will be discussed
September Meeting Featured John Brock's Assessment of the State-of-Our-Art
John Brock [photo on right, "John Brock speaks to the Potomac Chapter"] gave a very interesting and entertaining talk at our 26 September Dinner Meeting, which was held at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club. John is the current Director, Simulation and Training for the Milestone Group. He noted, perhaps with a certain amount of chagrin, that he had spent the majority of his life in the field of Human Factors. His career has spanned a wide range of experience from a government laboratory, the Naval Personnel Research and Development Center, to being the Manager of Human Factors at a large cooperation, Honeywell, to smaller consulting and Human Factors organizations.
John noted the good stuff he has experienced. Among these were the University of Michigan short course on human factors. For years he gave the training segment for this course until it was decided that training was no longer a basic component of human factors. He also is very proud of the intern program at Honeywell. He noted that that program produced many prominent people in the field of human factors. John also discussed a variety of specific projects of which he was proud. Among these was a project on a Commercial Driver’s License. It was interesting to learn that until the Commercial Driver’s License was developed, there was no standard licensing requirement for commercial drivers (e.g., truckers). That work was followed by research on Older Commercial Driver’s. Here it was found that experience can compensate for losses in reaction time.
John also described what he regarded as ugly projects. Among these were his work with the US Congress when they transitioned to GUIs. He also mentioned his work in the area of artificial intelligence and "most" ISD projects.
Given this wide range of experience, John had some interesting observations. One of these was that HFE is very good at answering questions, but is not so good at asking questions. He also remarked that we tend to get caught in the theory of the year. His point was that while new ideas are certainly good, their adoption should not entail the abandonment of previous approaches that worked. For example, the incorporation of cognitive approaches into training development should not imply the abandonment of behavioral approaches. He noted that our successes are almost always regarded as "common sense" and that we may be working ourselves out of a job.
John noted that the field of HFE is changing for the following reasons. We are being or have been weaned off the Defense budget. Research is becoming more academic, and Human-Computer Integration seems to be dominant in funding and excitement.
Photo on right: "Doug Griffith (left), Chapter President, thanks John Brock for his presentation".
With respect to what John regards as being currently hot in the field, he mentioned the following:
Fatigue – two specific areas were those of transportation workers and high school students (the school day beginning while students are still in their natural sleep cycle)
Situation awareness - pilots and drivers, although John remarked that this area has much in common with mental workload.
Medical processes and devices – his observations here involved personal experiences with home health care equipment. The problem here is that the consumer is typically not the user.
John also noted that the pace of society is increasing, and we are living in a rapid response culture. Our field needs to adapt to this rapid rate of change. Here John noted that paper submissions to the National Meeting need to be made so much in advance that one is already several studies past what one is reporting at the national meeting. Of course, the problem was especially acute this year as papers needed to be submitted almost two years in advance in that the HFES national meeting was also the meeting of the International Ergonomics Association.
John had the following recommendations for the field of HFE:
The entire message was presented in John’s usual entertaining fashion, and a good time was had by all.
Membership Directories Being Mailed
This year’s Membership Directory is in the process of being mailed. If you do not receive one, please check to see if you have paid your dues and that we have your current address.
October Meeting Featured Jeff Fernandez on Web-Based Training in Ergonomics
Perhaps one of the most overlooked potentials of the Internet is its potential as a training delivery system. This potential was discussed by Jeff Fernandez, Ph.D., PE, CPE, of Exponent. First of all the Internet provides the well-known benefits of computer based training (CBT), that is, it can be self-directed and self-paced. It is interactive with a variety of formats (exercises, scenarios, and case studies). It can result in savings in both time and money. And it can be adapted to a variety of different learning techniques.
The delivery of CBT over the Internet, or intranet, can make the training accessible to all employees in all locations. This increased accessibility can yield even greater cost savings.
Exponent develops modules in ergonomics and safety. They can support both individual and group training. This training accommodates different levels of knowledge and a wide variety of topics, which include
Jeff presented examples from some of these modules on Cumulative Trauma Disorder and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Multi-media examples were used to provide background and understanding that enable student’s to recognize and diagnose the disorder and syndrome. Multi-media are used as much as the available bandwidth allows. Neutral posture examples were given as well as a presentation of the important features of a chair. The focus of the training was on the solving of ergonomic problems in the workplace. There were also exercises that computed the cost-effectiveness of ergonomics interventions.
Jeff stressed the importance of defining training objectives and evaluating the effectiveness of the training. More information as well as demos can be found on the Exponent web site, www.exponent.com. If you have questions or would like to get more information from Dr. Fernandez -- jfernandez@exponent.com; 703-518-0289.
The meeting was held at the Holiday Inn in College Park and was sponsored by the National Chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and co-sponsored by the HFESPOC, the Baltimore Chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, and the Washington DC Chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. There have been suggestions that there should be more joint meetings and the presentation by Dr. Fernandez underscores the benefit of these joint sessions.
Computer Supported Collaborative Work Conference to be Held in Philadelphia
CSCW 2000 will be held December 2-6, 2000 in Philaldephia, PA at the Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel. Please encourage those within your organization and beyond to come to CSCW 2000 and participate in a leading forum for understanding and implementing collaborative work systems. Details for conference and hotel registration can be found at http://www.acm.org/sigs/sigchi/cscw2000/reg.html.
CSCW 2000 has a fantastic program lined up, including an opening plenary by Robert Putnam of Harvard University ("Bowling alone: The collapse and revival of American community") and a closing plenary by Warren Thornate, Carleton University ("Got a minute? How technology affects the economy of attention"). In addition, Ruzena Bajcsy, Assistant Director of the CISE (Computer and Information Science and Engineering) Directorate of the NSF will give a special invited talk on "IT2: An information technology initiative for the twenty-first century -- NSF plans for implementation."
The entire program, including 36 highly rated papers, can be viewed at http://www.acm.org/sigs/sigchi/cscw2000/ program.html. A full program of tutorials is offered at CSCW 2000, including:
We look forward to seeing you there and hope you will be able to share in this unique experience!
Wendy Kellogg and Steve Whittaker
CSCW 2000 General Co-Chairs
Wendy A. Kellogg
Manager, Social Computing
IBM T.J. Watson Research Center
P.O. Box 704
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 USA
wkellogg@us.ibm.com
914 784-7826
Like many, I am appalled by the ballot fiasco in our recent Presidential election. I have to wonder, after more than two hundred years, have we not learned how to conduct an election? Surely we know how to design a ballot free of ambiguities. We also know how to counterbalance the alternatives on the ballot so that any biases are removed. I was preparing to fire off a letter to the Washington Post when it occurred to me that I do not have any ready references to cite in the matter. So although I could argue that I know how to design an unambiguous and unbiased ballot, I could only argue from a position of authority and might well be abusing my position as President of HFESPOC.
The lone reference I have is Human Factors in Forms Design [John H. Burgess, Chicago: Nelson-Hall, 1983]. Although I would highly recommend this volume, it was written in 1983 and it does not address ballots per se. Can anyone supply me with additional references? Absent any published standard, what do you think of the idea of publishing some guidelines on ballot design on our web site?
Doug Griffith
Information Architect
Capital One, Glen Allen, VA
Position Description:
Utilize user-centered design methods to determine the optimal design and information architecture for Capital One's e-commerce and Web applications. Work with the IT, business, and creative team members in developing user requirements, designing the information structure and organization of site content, and recommending appropriate visual presentations to ensure optimal navigation and usability of sites.· Develop models of user needs and interaction with Capital One's sites, and methods for displaying, communicating, and testing site organization and content.
Responsibilities
Qualifications/Skills
Optional Qualifications/Skills
To submit your resume for consideration, forward it and a cover letter to one of the following:
E-mail: cassidy.smith@capitalone.com
Fax: 804-290-6402
US Postal Service Mail:
Please reference INT7426UG at the top of your resume.
For more information on challenging careers at Capital One, visit us at www.capitalone.com after reviewing this posting. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We promote a drug-free work environment.
Scientific and Technical Advisor for Human Factors
Air Traffic Services Human Factors Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Office of the Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor for Human Factors will soon recruit for multiple Scientific and Technical Advisor for Human Factors positions and Air Traffic Services Human Factors Specialist positions. These positions require the incumbent to provide expertise and technical support for a variety of human factors projects in the acquisition of air traffic control systems. The incumbents will be required to identify and assess existing or potential issues, risks and solutions by conducting analyses and evaluations, collecting and evaluating data, recommending alternative solutions, and coordinating proposals to resolve or mitigate human performance issues.
The FAA is currently engaged in a modernization effort where human performance issues require extensive attention. This environment is a challenging and rewarding one for human factors specialists that support the acquisition of new systems and develop the requirements for far-term improvements to the National Airspace System (NAS). There is a need for the application of innovative human factors concepts to promote and enhance air traffic control safety and to enhance human performance in a variety of arenas. We are seeking candidates that can apply new human factors tools and contribute to the development of new systems. The FAA users of these systems are air traffic controllers, traffic management coordinators, flight service specialists, maintenance technicians, meteorologists, and system managers. The increased use of advanced technology requires that we consider the impact of our systems on pilots, the flying public, and other users of the NAS. Systems integration is increasingly important as we make use of data networks and design our systems to meet the needs of this wide variety of users.
Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to apply human factors, human engineering or ergonomics science, and best practices to the design and procurement of systems, procedures, and environments. Candidates will also be evaluated on their skill in managing human factors acquisition, research, or engineering projects. Experience in aviation systems and operations especially civil aviation will be beneficial.
All candidates must possess a degree in the field of human factors, experimental psychology, industrial psychology or a related degree. Positions will be available for recent graduates and graduates with experience and advanced degrees. Duty locations are in Washington, D.C. Travel is required. U.S. citizenship is required. The salary range will be $33,000 to $95,000, commensurate with education and experience. Additional information will be available on the FAA’s Web site at http:/jobs.faa.gov
Instructors for HCI courses
The George Washington University, Computer Science Department
Washington, DC
I am looking for instructors for two HCI-related courses in the Computer Science department at GWU next semester. (I am on sabbatical leave and these are the courses I would normally be teaching.) One is a graduate level course in user interface design and the other is an upper level undergrad/graduate course in user interface software (GUIs, toolkits, widgets, event based programming). The first is a general design course that has no pre-requisites and can be taken by students from any department. The second is a hard core programming course using Java. If anyone is interested in teaching either of these courses, or can recommend someone, please let me know ASAP.
Information Architect
iXL
Vienna, VA
Job Description: Designs user-centered Web-based and
multimedia solutions for iXL clients, including applying user-centered analysis
and evaluation techniques to determine effective design specifications.
Company Description: iXL offers a comprehensive set of strategic Internet services and creates lasting business partnerships. We offer a full range of interactive and multimedia services which can assist any business in creating a solid interactive media foundation. Our reputation for customer service and client satisfaction is unequaled in the new media industry. We are looking for highly motivated people who want to work for the fastest growing and most exciting new media company in America. For more information about iXL, please see our Web site at http://www.ixl.com.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Contact:
| Kristin Krahl, Information Architect | 703-848-2700 | |
| iXL-DC | kkrahl@ixl.com | |
| 1919 Gallows Road, 10th floor | ||
| Vienna, VA 22182 |
Cancer Research Training Award Fellowship
National Cancer Institute’s International Cancer Information Center
Bethesda, MD
The Usability Office of the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) International Cancer Information Center announces a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Fellowship. The Fellow will assist in a wide range of usability design and testing activities including: identifying user groups and designing data collection instruments; creating user interface designs and prototypes for cancer Web sites and other health communication technologies; designing and conducting usability tests at various stages of the development process at testing facilities across the country; analyzing and reporting test results; and developing usability guidelines.
Applicants should hold a graduate degree in human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, communications, human factors, education, or information dissemination with an emphasis on electronic information transfer and user interface design and engineering. Fellowships are awarded for an initial 2-year period, with potential for renewal up to 5 years. Fellows receive a stipend commensurate with his or her education and experience ($22,000 - $27,000). Benefits include health insurance, paid Federal holidays, and travel when appropriate. Fax (301-480-8105) or mail resume, a statement of interest explaining why you are interested in the CRTA Fellowship program, and three references to:
| Sanjay Koyani | ||
| National Cancer Institute | NCI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | |
| 9030 Old Georgetown Road | ||
| Bldg. 82, Room 103 B | ||
| Bethesda, MD 20814 |
Consultant (Ergonomics Analyst)
Susan
Evans & Associates, Inc.
Vienna, VA
Susan Evans &
Associates, Inc. is a management consulting firm based in the Washington, DC
metropolitan area specializing in business processes improvement, human-centered
information management solutions, and ergonomics program management services.
Our clients include Ford Motor Company, General Motors, the International
Monetary Fund, and the Social Security Administration.
Duties: SEA is searching for experienced analysts to aid clients in designing and managing their ergonomics programs using innovative e-business solutions. Related activities include reengineering business processes, facilitating user-oriented design sessions, gathering functional and technical requirements for new program management solutions, serving as a user advocate during the software development cycle, and guiding clients through the implementation of new business processes and software applications.
Basic/Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in related field and five years related experience. Demonstrated experience in the fields of industrial ergonomics and safety, human-computer interaction or information design. In addition, candidates must have outstanding analytical and oral communication skills, excellent document writing and editing skills, and outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills. Candidates must be able to work comfortably in cross-functional teams and have good negotiation and problem-solving skills. Candidates should have outstanding proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software.
Post-Grad Qualifications: MA/MS in Human Factors, Ergonomics, HCI, User-centered design, Information Science, or related field and experience in one or more of the following areas: usability testing or interface design and the application of user-centered design theory and methods, design session facilitation, project management, instructional design, technical writing, requirements gathering using a variety of techniques, process and data modeling, and database management.
Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Outstanding benefits, including medical, dental and vision care, insurance, 401(k) and matching contributions.
When Available: Immediately
Employer's URL: www.sea-home.com
How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to:
| Human Resources | tel. 703-281-1445 | |
| Susan Evans & Associates, Inc. | fax. 703-281-1472 | |
| 301 Maple Avenue, West | e-mail: evanss@sea-home.com | |
| Suite 602 | ||
| Vienna, Va 22180 |
Human Factors Engineer
Sverdrup Technology, Inc.
Dumfries, VA
The Sverdrup Technology CSLE Team (supporting MACORSYSCOM) near Quantico, VA is currently seeking an individual to support the Marine Warfighter in the following area:
HUMAN FACTORS SUPPORT: BS with 10 years experience in the Human Factors area or MS with 8 years experience in the Human Factors area.
Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and expert guidance to ensure integration of human factors elements into evolving design; implementing programs to provide standardization of practices compliant with DoD guidance; conducting operator/maintainer capabilities assessments; and providing biomedical and safety analysis in the development of visual displays and instrumentation. Familiarity with modeling and simulations tools (e.g., JACK and Ergo) is also desired.
If you are interested in joining the Sverdrup CSLE Team and possess the necessary credentials and experience, mail, email, or fax your resume for confidential consideration to:
Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V). All positions will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and personnel must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Internships in Usability Engineering
UserWorks, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD
UserWorks, Inc., is a consulting firm located in Silver Spring, MD and specializing in usability engineering, user interface design, and human factors research. We have immediate opportunities for one or more student interns.
Inquiries should be directed to
| Dr. Richard Horst, President | 301-431-0500 voice | |
| dhorst@userworks.com | 301-431-4834 fax |
For more information on UserWorks, please visit our Web site at: www.userworks.com
Research Scientist
Veridian/ERIM
International
Chantilly, VA
Veridian/ERIM International, a recognized world-wide leader in cutting edge technologies related to imaging systems, information extraction, knowledge generation and dissemination, is seeking a Research Scientist to work in our office in Chantilly, VA.
The responsibilities will include performing statistical data analysis for imagery evaluations, conducting algorithm validation for different scientific models, and leading one or more evaluation projects.
The successful candidate should have a current TS/SCI clearance. A Master’s degree is acceptable, but a Ph.D. is preferred. Relevant disciplines include, engineering/experimental/educational or I/O psychology, statistics, applied operations research, or applied mathematics.
Please visit our website at http://www.erim-int.com
Please
send resumes to:
Pbecker@erim-int.com or dougg@erim-int.com.
Mail to:
US Citizenship required. Veridian/ERIM International is an equal opportunity employer.
OUR COMPANY'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
FROM: Pat Lewis, Human Resources Director
TO: Everyone
RE: Christmas Party
DATE: December 1
I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23, starting at noon in the banquet room at Luigi's Open Pit Barbecue. No-host bar, but plenty of eggnog! We'll have a small band playing traditional carols...feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus!
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FROM: Pat Lewis, Human Resources Director
DATE: December 2
RE: Christmas Party
In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Chanukah is an important holiday which often coincides with Christmas, though unfortunately not this year. However, from now on we're calling it our "Holiday Party". The same policy applies to employees who are celebrating Kwanzaa at this time. Happy now?
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FROM: Pat Lewis, Human Resources Director
DATE: December 3
RE: Holiday Party
Regarding the note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table...you didn't sign your name. I'm happy to accommodate this request, but if I put a sign on a table that reads, "AA Only," you wouldn't be anonymous anymore. How am I supposed to handle this? Somebody?
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FROM: Pat Lewis, Human Resources Director
DATE: December 7
RE: Holiday Party
What a diverse company we are! I had no idea that December 20 begins the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which forbids eating, drinking and sex during daylight hours. There goes the party! Seriously, we can appreciate how a luncheon this time of year does not accommodate our Muslim employees' beliefs. Perhaps Luigi's can hold off on serving your meal until the end of the party -- the days are so short this time of year --or else package everything for take-home in little foil swans. Will that work? Meanwhile, I've arranged for members of Overeaters Anonymous to sit farthest from the dessert buffet and pregnant women will get the table closest to the restrooms. Did I miss anything?
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FROM: Pat Lewis, Human Resources Director
DATE: December 8
RE: Holiday Party
So December 22 marks the Winter Solstice...what do you expect me to do, a tap-dance on your heads? Fire regulations at Luigi's prohibit the burning of sage by our "earth-based Goddess-worshipping" employees, but we'll try to accommodate your shamanic drumming circle during the band's breaks. Okay???
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FROM: Pat Lewis, Human Resources Director
Date: December 9
RE: Holiday Party
People, people, nothing sinister was intended by having our CEO dress up like Santa Claus! Even if the anagram of "Santa" does happen to be "Satan," there is no evil connotation to our own "little man in a red suit." It's a tradition, folks, like sugar shock at Halloween or family feuds over the Thanksgiving turkey or broken hearts on Valentine's Day. Could we lighten up?
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FROM: Pat Lewis, Human Resources Director
DATE: December 10
RE: Holiday Party
Vegetarians!?!?!? I've had it with you people!!! We're going to keep this party at Luigi's Open Pit Barbecue whether you like it or not, so you can sit quietly at the table furthest from the "grill of death", as you so quaintly put it, and you'll get your #$%^&*! salad bar, including hydroponic tomatoes...but you know, they have feelings, too. Tomatoes scream when you slice them. I've heard them scream, I'm hearing them scream right now!
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FROM: Teri Bishops, Acting Human Resources Director
DATE: December 14
RE: Pat Lewis and Holiday Party
I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Pat Lewis a speedy recovery from her stress-related illness and I'll continue to forward your cards to her at the sanatorium. In the meantime, management has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with full pay. Happy Chanuk-Kwanzaa-Solsti-Rama-Mas!!
President
Doug Griffith
ERIM
Phone: (703) 803-0100, x4120
email:
dgriffith@erols.com
President-Elect
Dino Piccione
Federal Aviation Administratio
Phone: (202) 366-0128
email: dino.piccione@faa.gov
Past President
Jack Laveson
Integrated Systems Research
Phone: (703) 642-3677
email: j.l.laveson@ieee.org
Secretary
Cliff Baker
Carlow International Incorporated
Phone: (703) 208-3454
email: cliff@carlow.com
Secretary-Elect
Susan Evans
Susan Evans & Associates
Phone: (703) 281-1445
email: evanss@sea-home.com
Past Secretary
Don Weitzman
TRW Government Information Services
Phone: (202) 651-2280
email: don.ctr.weitzman@faa.gov
Treasurer
John Ruffner
DCS Corporation
Phone: (703) 683-8430 x243
Email: jruffner@dcscorp.com
Treasurer-Elect
Kris Kinutson
National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Phone: (301) 435-6624
email: krisknut@msn.com
Past Treasurer
Dino Piccione
Federal Aviation Administration
Phone: (202) 366-0128
email: dino.piccione@faa.gov
dino.piccione@faa.gov
Directors-at-Large
Dennis Faust
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Phone: (301) 240-4278
email: dennis.faust@LMCO.com
Jimmie H. Johnson
Consultant
Phone: (703) 448-9035
email: jjohn72928@aol.com
Awards
Tyson Rose
IBM/ISSC
Phone: (301) 803-3378
email:ctrose@vnet.ibm.com
Membership/Directory
Kris Knutson
National Institute for Neurological Disorders
and Stroke
Phone: (301) 435-6624
email: krisknut@msn.com
Newsletter
Dick Horst
UserWorks, Inc.
Phone: (301) 431-0500
email: dhorst@userworks.com
Student Affairs
Vacant
Phone:
email:
Public Affairs/Corporate Membership
Vacant
Phone:
email:
Program
Vacant
Phone:
email:
WebMaster
Jack Laveson
Integrated Systems Research
Phone: (703) 642-3677
email: j.l.laveson@ieee.org
Local Arrangements
Vacant
Phone:
email:
Recent
Meetings:
March, 1999
Bob Ochsman, "Human Factors Management - A View from the
Manager's Perspective"
April,
1999
Lawrence Sklar, "Foundations of the Theory of
Machine Learning"
May, 1999
Tom Granda, "FHWA's Human Centered Systems Program at
THFRC"
June, 1999
Tour of National Airport tower/TRACON visit
September, 1999
Larry Schleifer, "Field Evaluation of Supplemental Work
Breaks"
October, 1999
Jake Pauls, "Safety of Stair Design"
December, 1999
Steve Corrie, "A Pilot's Perspective on Human Factors in
Automation"
February,
2000
Mike Fineberg, "A New Vision for CSERIAC: The Right
Information to the Right People at the Right Time"
July, 2000
Aliza Geretz, "America Online: Bringing Consumers into Product Development"
September, 2000
John Brock, "If We're so Smart, Why Ain't We Rich?"
October, 2000
Jeff Fernandez, "Ergonomics on the Web"
