Program Information

Register to attend the Titans of HFE Symposium a showcase of some of the premier researchers, practitioners, and academicians in HFES. On February 3, 2025, our speakers will present on the foundational areas of the science of human factors and ergonomics and provide their insights into the future of HF/E. A discount is provided to HFES members and students receive complimentary registration.

In 2025, we will be honoring the work of several Remembered Titans with panels discussing their work and impact on human factors and ergonomics.

This symposium offers up to two concurrent, live 60-minute sessions, enabling attendees to gain a deep appreciation and insights on important areas of HF/E. Each session includes a Q&A period and will be recorded. Attendees receive complimentary access to all recordings for one year.

Monday, February 3, 2025

All times are listed in Eastern Time and are subject to change
Time Track 1 Track 2
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Remembering Stover Snook

Panelists: Fadi Fathallah, Rob Radwin, Barbara Webster, George Brogmus

Remembering Jens Rasmussen 

Panelists: Patrick Waterson

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Remembering John Wilson

Panelists: Brian M. Kleiner, Patrick Waterson, Pascale Carayon, Sarah Sharples

Remembering Tom Waters

Panelists: Jack Lu, Kermit Davis, William Marras    
Robert Fox, James McGlothlin

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Remembering Jack A. Kraft

Panelists: Farzan Sasangohar, Ranjana Mehta    
Rupa Valdez

Remembering Robert W. Proctor

Panelists: Kim-Phuong L. Vu, Trisha Van Zandt, Darryl W. Schneider, Thomas S. Redick, Jing Chen

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Remembering A.R. Lauer

Panelists: Brittany Anderson-Montoya, Michael Wiklund, Dennis Beringer, Trent Victor

Remembering Oliver Keith Hansen

Panelists: Mica Endsley, Michelle Robertson    
Judi See, Bethany Lowndes

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Remembering William C. Howell

Panelists: Nancy Cooke, Peter Hancock, Wendy Rogers, Eduardo Salas

Remembering Barbara Silverstein

Panelists: Mica Endsley, Michelle Robertson, Judi See, Bethany Lowndes

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Remembering Richard Hornick

Panelists: Deborah Boehm-Davis, Andy Imada, Barry Beith, Peter Hancock

Remembering Martin Helander  

Panelists: Halimahtun M Khalid, Colin Drury, David Caple, Rosemary Seva, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan