Printer FriendlyWork Environment Student Association
The Work Environment Student Association (WESA) meets periodically as needed. It strives to improve relations between faculty and students and to improve the classroom experience for students. For several years, it has presented an award to a faculty member for outstanding teaching. WESA has a departmental mailbox in the Department office.American Society of Safety Engineers Student Chapter
Harvard-Lowell Industrial Hygiene Student Association
The Harvard-Lowell Industrial Hygiene Student Association, which is the student chapter of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, was formed in September 1993 to assist students in their professional development and to provide opportunities for social interaction. In addition to developing relationships with Harvard and UMass Lowell faculty and students, HLIHSA students members qualify for reduced fees at the New England Section of AIHA events. The Faculty Advisors are Drs. Margaret Quinn and Susan Woskie.
UML Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Student Chapter
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society is an interdisciplinary, non-profit organization of professional people and students. These individuals share an interest in the design of interactive systems between people, machines and environments to ensure their effectiveness, safety and ease of performance.
The society encourages education and training for those entering the human factors or ergonomics profession and for those who conceive, design, develop, manufacture, test, manage and participate in systems which contribute to overall human well-being. More than 75 human factors and ergonomics student programs have been organized in universities and colleges in the
In 2005, the UML HFES Student Chapter members had a variety of professional activities including a paper presentation at the HFES Annual Meeting as well as participation in the New England Chapter HFES conference. The 2005-2006 Student Chapter Officers are: