From: darvill@mprgate.mpr.ca (David Darvill) Subject: CONF: Intl Ergonomics Assoc Conf IEA 94, Toronto, Aug 1994 Date: Mon, 24 May 1993 21:44:13 GMT Organization: MPR Teltech Ltd., Burnaby, B.C., Canada Crossposted from comp.human-factors ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS International Ergonomics Association 12th Triennial Congress IEA 94 Westin Harbour Castle Toronto, Canada August 15-19, 1994 Invitation from the Congress Chairman On behalf of the Human Factors Association of Canada/Association canadienne d'ergonomie, I cordially invite you to participate in the 12th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association. The theme of the Congress, Bridging the Gap, reflects the strategic role of Canada as a bridge between the ergonomic and scientific traditions of the Old World and the New World. The logo of the IEA depicts the historic coming together of the two founding ergonomics worlds - the old (Europe) and the new (U.S.A.). Since that time, the IEA has expanded rapidly and today represents over 30 countries across six continents. Forging close ties across diverse regions is the principal mission of the IEA and Canada is in a unique position to be able to facilitate the process of international collaboration and cooperation. In recent years, the words One World were added to the IEA logo to convey the hope that closer ties within the ergonomics world will contribute towards global harmony and improved quality of life for all. The challenges implicit in this One World concept are complex and abstract, and they extend beyond the geographical domain. The challenges can be stated in terms of gaps - gaps between industrially developed and underdeveloped countries, between ergonomics research and application, between industrial needs and academic training, between ergonomists and other professionals, between theory and practice, and between the 20th and 21st centuries. It is our profound hope that IEA'94 will help bridge many gaps and contribute towards a global society in which living conditions and working environments support individual and organizational aspirations for meaningful growth. Toronto was selected as the site for the 12th Congress because it has all of the ingredients necessary for building scientific and cultural bridges. Delegates to IEA'94 will find Toronto uniquely multicultural in nature, vibrant, clean, safe and exciting - a supreme meeting place. IEA'94 offers 5 days of lectures, panels, posters, workshops and exhibits in the heart of downtown Toronto, CanadaUs largest city. Join us in building scientific and cultural bridges. We look forward to welcoming you to Toronto in 1994. Ian Noy Congress Chairman Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, IEA'94 Congress Headquarters ============== CALL FOR PAPERS ================ You are invited to submit proposals for participation in the most significant ergonomics conference to be held in 1994, and the first IEA Congress to be held in Canada. Submissions are invited in all areas of ergonomics including, but not limited to, the following: Research and Evaluation: Medicine: Research methodologies Rehabilitation Usability Dental Instrumentation Operating room Automated data collection Intensive care Error analysis Automation: Analysis Human computer interaction Simulation (tools, techniques) Control systems Specific Industries: Large systems: Forestry Control rooms (nuclear, industrial Agriculture etc.) Product development Disaster prevention and mitigation Building and construction Occupational Health and Safety: Office Lifting Military Materials handling Transportation: Posture Intelligent vehicle highway Back injuries/RSI systems(IVHS) Biomechanics Safety (road, rail, marine, Other: air, etc) Industrial design Operations (road, rail, Consumer products marine, air, etc.) Professional standards Vehicles and vision Training Organizational behaviour: Aging Work design Organizational development Abstracts, in English or French, will be reviewed by the Scientific Program Committee and authors will be notified of acceptance before camera-ready drafts (2 to 3 pages single spaced) must be submitted. Final papers will only be published if they are presented and if they meet the required standards. Most presentations will last 15 minutes and be organized into sessions lasting about 1.5 hours. Symposia, which incorporate multiple sessions dedicated to specific topics, will be a major feature of this Congress. They will provide an opportunity to explore, in-depth, a specific area of application or research. Being incorporated into the larger Congress, the symposia will allow participants who are less experienced to broaden their ergonomics knowledge. The following symposia are currently being organized: # Rehabilitation # Power systems # Cultural ergonomics # Ecological ergonomics # Intelligent vehicle highway systems # Computer aided ergonomics & safety # Work design & organization # Reducing workplace injuries (multiple symposia) Types of Submissions: SYMPOSIA Due June 30, 1993 Symposia consist of 2 to 8 consecutive sessions focused on a specific research or application area. Convenors may choose to promote their symposium to specialized groups and may publish specialized proceedings. For more information on symposia contact Maury Hill at the Congress Secretariat. WORKSHOPS Due June 30, 1993 Workshops may be used to provide training opportunities for Congress delegates. Proposals for workshops should define the content, the anticipated audience, and special resources needed. REVIEW PAPERS Due August 31, 1993 Reviews should cover a significant area of research. In the abstract, provide an outline for the review and note significant issues and conclusions which will be discussed. Indicate how the review contributes to the study of ergonomics. RESEARCH PAPERS Due August 31, 1993 Research papers should describe a study or series of studies which contribute new information to some area of ergonomics. In the abstract, describe the reason for the study, the methodology, the overall results and highlight points which will be included in the discussion. CASE STUDIES Due August 31, 1993 Case studies should explain why they are unique and why they would be of interest to the ergonomics community. In the abstract, describe the setting, the intervention, and the results. If available, provide cost/benefits of and reactions to the program or change. COMMENTARIES Due August 31, 1993 Commentaries are appropriate for such topics as professional standards and issues, educational needs etc. In the abstract, state why the commentary is of interest, its association to broader ergonomics issues and describe the nature of the commentary. SESSIONS AND PANELS Due August 31, 1993 Proposals for sessions and panels must include the session theme, the session format (panel, discussion, paper presentation etc.), a list of the 4 to 5 people who will make presentations and the name and address of one person who will serve as the contact. Include abstracts for each of the presentations and submit the total package, clearly marked, as a proposal for a session or panel. POSTERS Due November 30, 1993 Posters are appropriate for reporting studies which will not be completed in time for inclusion in one of the other categories (submission date is later and no paper needs to be submitted) or for more narrowly focused topics and those more suited to face to face discussion. Abstract requirements are the same as for research papers and case studies, but only the abstracts for posters will appear in the proceedings. ABSTRACTS Submit 4 copies of 500 word, double spaced, abstract(s), and include 4 keyword descriptors. Provide a cover letter indicating the type of submission (review, case study, research paper etc.) and the general topic area(s) that the submission might be included with. Designate one of the authors as the contact person and provide a complete mailing address, telephone and facsimile numbers. Submissions should be made to the Congress Secretariat. Indicate on the envelope that abstracts are enclosed and allow sufficient time for your submission to reach the Congress Secretariat by the applicable due date(s). IEA'94 Congress Secretariat Telephone: (4l6) 784 9396 c/o JPdL Multi Management Inc. Fax: (4l6) 784 0808 Toronto Dominion Centre 55 King Street West, Suite 2550 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5K 1E7 General Information TORONTO Located on picturesque Lake Ontario, CanadaUs largest city is very accessible. More than 60% of the population of the United States is within 90 minutes by air and more than 35 major carriers connect the city to international destinations every day. The conference is being held at the renowned Westin Harbour Castle Hotel which is an integral part of the revitalization of Toronto's remarkable waterfront. Delegates will be just minutes away from some of the cityUs most dynamic attractions which include the world famous C.N. Tower and the Sky Dome (home of the 1992 World Series Champions, the Toronto Blue Jays), as well as fashionable shopping, theatres, museums and fine dining. ACCOMMODATION The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel has over 900 rooms, many of which overlook the magnificent Toronto Harbour. Delegates staying at the Harbour Castle will receive a special reduced room rate, and will be the centre of all Congress meetings and activities. OFFICIAL CARRIER As official carrier for IEA'94, Air Canada will be offering special fares to Congress participants. For your convenience, bookings can be made at Air Canada and Thomas Cook offices around the world. Full details will be included in the Preliminary Program. FAMILY & LEISURE ACTIVITIES Congress participants and their families will be able to take part in activities which show the unique character of Toronto and Canada. Events planned will include specialized city tours, cultural visits, a cruise around TorontoUs harbour, as well as day trips to Niagara Falls, the unique wineries in Southern Ontario, CanadaUs Wonderland and more. Tours will be available to Ottawa (CanadaUs capital), Montreal (second largest francophone city in the world), and historic Qubec City. LANGUAGE POLICY The official languages of the Congress are English and French. Papers will be accepted in either language and Congress information will be available in both languages. Simultaneous interpretation will be available for all plenary sessions and for some of the other sessions. SPONSORSHIP If your organization is interested in the prestige and exposure it would receive from sponsoring this major international conference, please contact the Congress Secretariat for information on the levels of sponsorship available. EXHIBITION The Congress exhibition offers an excellent opportunity for scientific and commercial organizations to talk directly about their products and services with 1000 to 2000 delegates. If you are interested in being an exhibitor, please contact the Congress Secretariat. REGISTRATION All participants, including those presenting papers, will be expected to register for the Congress. If you are interested in attending the Congress, but do not wish to submit an abstract, please contact the Congress Secretariat so that you will be included in future mailings. 12th CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ERGONOMICS ASSOCIATION I am interested in attending IEA'94 Congress in Toronto. Please send me further information. Name_________________________________________ Institution _________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ Country Code Please send me _____ copies of this announcement for distribution to my colleagues. My company may be interested in being an EXHIBITOR SPONSOR Telephone: ___________ Fax: _____________ I am interested in: Spouse Program Pre & Post Conference Tours Congress Management Committee: Y. Ian Noy, Congress Chairman Jean Dalton, Chair of Organizing Committee Maury Hill, Chair of Scientific Program Committee Julia Rylands, Chair of Outreach Committee Brian Grant, Treasurer Luc Desnoyers, Languages Organizing Committee: Scientific Program Committee: Anna Kristina Arnold Robert Dewar Crystal Armstrong Ruth Heron Kim Baxter Les Innes Anne Duffy Shrawan Kumar Valerie Friedel Audrey Lalumiere Debbie Grogan Sharon McFadden Glen Harrington James Nottrodt Lucy Hart Alison Smiley Karen Hoodless Dianne Kaucharik Kathy Kawaja Kelly Lecourt Heather MacDonald Sharon Orr Trish Stewart Nancy Smitten Scientific Advisory Committee: Hal Hendrick, President IEA Martin Helander, Chairman IEA Science and Technology Committee Ilkka Kuorinka, Monique Lortie, Michael Matthews, Robert Norman, Paul Stager, Robert D.G. Webb International Scientific Advisory Board: AUSTRALIA ITALY Prof. Margaret Bullock Dr. Alfredo Bianchi AUSTRIA JAPAN Dr. Walter Hackl-Gruber Dr. M. Oshima BELGIUM Dr. Munehira Akita Dr. Erg. Kamiel VanWonterghem Dr. Masaharu Kumashiro Prof. Dr. Ren Patesson Prof. Sadao Horino Prof. Dr. Jacques Malchaire KOREA BRAZIL Regina Heloisa Macial Dr. Kyung S. Park CANADA Dr. Val Vanda Dr. Nahm Sik Lee Dr. Shrawan Kumar NETHERLANDS CZECH/SLOVAK Dr. Pieter Rookmaaker Dr. Jaroslav Formnek Mr. Ernst Koningsveld ENGLAND Mr. Reg Sell Dr. Jan Dul Dr. Ivan Brown NEW ZEALAND Ms. Carol Slappendel Dr. Ken Eason Dr. B.L. Yap Ms. Heather Ward P. REP. OF CHINA Prof. Lu Demao FINLAND Ms. Kaarin Ruuhilehto Prof. Shen Rongfang FRANCE Prof. Hugues Monod POLAND Prof. Leszek Pacholski Dr. Yvon Queinnec RUSSIA Prof. Andrey Redman Dr. Pierre Falzon Dr. Vladimir Evgrafovi Mr. Jacques Duraffourg Dr. Kobzev Mr. Franois Hubault SPAIN Dr. Antonio Carmona Dr. Franois Daniellou SWEDEN Mr. Sven Dahlman GERMANY USA Prof. Dr. Holger Luczak Dr. Hal Hendrick Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Laurig Dr. Andrew Imada Prof. Dr. Winfried Hacker Dr. Waldemar Karwowski HUNGARY Ms. Krisztina Lakatos Dr. R.G. Pearson INDONESIA Prof. A. Manuaba Dr. Ogden Brown, Jr. IRELAND Dr. Pascal Paoli Prof. Gavriel Salvandy ISRAEL Dr. I.R. Lifshitz YUGOSLAVIA Prof. Vukaan P. Bulat