Submit your abstract for #AppliedErgo2023 by Aug. 29!

The Applied Ergonomics Conference 2023, presented by the Applied Ergonomics Society, attracts attendees from around the world to share their best practices with other professionals and students in ergonomics, healthcare, safety, human resources, and risk management.

The call for abstracts is now open! Submit an abstract and share your experiences, applications, research, and lessons learned with others LIVE in New Orleans!

Submit Your Abstract

Take a look back at #AppliedErgo2022!

After two years of virtual attendance, we thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of our attendees, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors again in Orlando, Florida. We had fascinating sessions, creative ergonomic solutions and a great collection of Ergo Cup and award recipients.

Conference Photo Album

View and download some of the scenes and moments captured during #AppliedErgo2022!

ERGO CUP® finalists demonstrations

Podcast Breaks with "Problem Solved"

  • Kathryn Lieffrig, Danfoss Power Solutions – Audio | Video
  • Bryan Fowlkes, ATI – Audio | Video
  • Christine Millan and Kaitlyn Walsh, Tesla – Audio | Video
  • Katrina Cookson, Kennedy Space Center – Audio | Video
  • Keynote Speaker Bobbie Watts, Michelin Americas – Audio | Video
  • Keynote Speaker Mike Ha, Abbot Vascular – Audio | Video
  • Keynote Speaker Ariana Ince, m-erg – Audio | Video
  • Keynote Speaker Nancy Currie-Gregg, Texas A&M University's Bush Combat Development Complex – Audio | Video

#APPLIEDERGO2022 and ERGO CUP® winners announced!

The recipients of the internationally recognized Ergo Cup®, Ergo Excellence Awards and other honors have been named!

Watch the 2023 AEC Awards Ceremony

Practitioner of the Year – Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance

Jim Meecham, Occupro

Tom Waters Award – Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance

Allison Stephens, Christopher Loma and Jack Wang, Fanshawe College

Young Investigator Award – Sponsored by Texas A&M University Ergonomics Center

Maryam Zahabi

Student Awards – Sponsored by CNA

  • Yuhao Chen, University of Florida
  • Frederick Houghton, University of California-Berkeley
  • Nathan Sanders, North Carolina State University
  • Hannah Smith, Texas A&M School of Public Health

Ergo Cup® Excellence Award: Innovation

“Parts Treadmill – ‘Running to Success’”
GE Appliances / Roper Corporation
Lafayette, GA

Ergo Cup® Excellence Award: Simplicity

“Lining the Furnace”
Nucor Steel Gallatin LLC
Ghent, KY

Ergo Cup® Excellence Award: Cost Savings

“Sanitizer Stand Jig”
Cintas
Fresno, CA

Ergo Cup® Excellence Award: Ergonomic Risk Reduction

“Perfect Pull”
Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC
Marysville, OH

Ergo Cup® Excellence Award: Presentation Quality

“Rotary-Wing Aircraft Cockpit Install Tool”
Lockheed Martin, Rotary and Mission Systems - Sikorsky
Stratford, CT

Ergo Cup® Excellence Award: Virtual Showcase

“Rolling Thunder”
Adrian Steel Company
Adrian, MI

Ergo Cup®: Ergonomics Program Improvement Initiatives

“How to Build an Army”
Cintas
Cincinnati, OH

Ergo Cup®: Workplace Solutions I – Team Driven Workplace Solutions

“May the Force Work with You…When Opening the Sand Blaster Doors”
ATI Specialty Alloys and Components
Huntsville, AL

Ergo Cup®: Workplace Solutions I – Team Driven Workplace Solutions with Internal Competitions

“Leap Engine CMA Nut Install Tool”
GE Aviation Lafayette Engine Facility
Lafayette, IN

Ergo Cup®: Workplace Solutions II – Engineering/Ergonomist Driven Workplace Solutions with Internal Competitions

“Footwell cover ‘easy-install magnet attachment’”
Tesla Inc.
Fremont, CA