Welcome to the Human Factors Interest Group (HFIG), affiliated with the Human Factors Laboratories in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto. HFIG is a student chapter of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES). HFIG members consist of students and faculty members that are affiliated with the University of Toronto and local professional who are interested in the field of Human Factors. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the membership in HFIG is free.
True to the multi-disciplinary nature of Human Factors, this year we have gathered an exceptional executive team that represents not only all three laboratories in the Human Factors program, but also members from the Psychology department - ensuring a diversified and interesting year of events. We invite you all to join us in our crusade for a user-friendly world!
Thanks to everyone involved the 2012 HFIG Industry Panel was a big success. Great speakers, good food, and stimulating conversation. Check out the pictures below or click here to see the full event page.
On Monday March 5th, HFIG members travelled to Toronto Rehab to tour their iDAPT Centre for Rehabilitation Research. This highly advanced research facility is known for creating innovative solutions for the elderly and those with disabling injury or illness. Our members came back wide-eyed and excited. For more information on Toronto Rehab and iDAPT check out their website.
