Friday, April 30: Laura Wojcik, Ph.D.
Dr. Laura Wojcik specializes in biomedical and mechanical engineering, with specific expertise in injury biomechanics, the biomechanics of balance and falls, the effects of aging on the musculoskeletal and central nervous systems, sports biomechanics, kinematic and kinetic analyses of rigid body systems, and modeling and numerical simulation of dynamic systems. Her Ph.D. and M.S.E. are in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. She also has a BSME from Michigan State University.
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Whittemore 518 Please help us welcome Dr. Wojcik by meeting us for lunch at Boston Beanery at 11:00 AM.
Monday, April 26: Betty Sanders, Ph.D. - National HFES President
Dr. Betty Sanders is the National HFES President.
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Whittemore 518 Please help us welcome Dr. Sanders by meeting us for lunch at El Rodeo at 11:30 AM.
Saturday, April 24: Tailgate before Spring Game
Tailgate with your fellow HFES members before the Spring Football Game. Bring your friends, family, and a dish to share.
Time: 11:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Blacksburg Municipal Park, Shelter 3
Wednesday, April 21: Annual Curriculum Review
The Curriculum Review is your opportunity as students to provide feedback on the Human Factors coursework. All students in a human factors class should attend. If you are unable to attend, please download the form and return it to Whittemore 559.
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Whittemore 518
Monday, April 12: Kimberly A. Monroe, Ph.D.
Dr. Monroe has over 12 years of occupational ergonomic experience as a consultant, researcher, and corporate ergonomist for Fortune 500 companies. Her experience includes work in a variety of industries including semi-conductor, grocery warehouse and distribution, electrical/electronic assembly and retail/garment industries. Dr. Monroe is currently an independent ergonomic consultant. Her firm, KM Ergonomics, LLC, was started in 2000 and is based in Boulder, Colorado. She has a MSE and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan and a BSIE from North Carolina State University.
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Whittemore 518 Please help us welcome Dr. Monroe by meeting for lunch at India Garden at 11:30 AM.
Saturday, March 27:The "Big Event"
The "Big Event" is an annual community service day for VT faculty, staff, and students to go out into the surrounding community and say "thanks for supporting us."
If you are interested in participating, please contact Marcus.
Friday, March 19:Graduate Recruiting Weekend Social
This weekend is for prospective students. HFES is providing lab tours, transportation, and social events.
We are also providing a social event on Friday for our prospective students.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Boston Beanery
Wednesday, February 25:Thesis Writing Seminar/General Body Meeting
Drs. Nussbaum and Smith-Jackson will be bringing their expertise on the thesis writing process.
We will also be having a general body meeting, so please bring your ideas for chapter activities.
For information about graduate school deadlines, please visit: http://www.grads.vt.edu/common/dates_deadlines.htm.
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Whittemore 518