HFES members’ and students’ career influences: A survey
Publication Year:
2000
Citation
189. Martin, D. W., Wogalter, M. S., & Yarbrough, M. (2000). HFES members’ and students’ career influences: A survey. Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association & the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Congress, 44 (2), 121-124.
Abstract
Surveyswere sent to 150 membersand 150student affiliatesof HFES asking how they first learnedabout the field and what or who was the major influencein choosing their career. Approximatelyhalf learned about it as undergraduates and about a third as graduatestudents, usually from a professor. About a third learnedabout it during work or internship. The survey also asked respondentsto indicate what examples they would use to represent the field to a na1ve listener. Most frequently cited examples included applicationsin human-computer interaction,aviationlspace, groundtransportation, and the workplace.
Publication Details
- Source
- Proceedings of the International Ergonomics Association & the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Congress, 44 (2), 121-124
Publication Type
Conference Papers / Proceedings