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We have multiple options for communication with TTG members.
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TTG website
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LinkedIn page
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HFES Connect
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Email to TTG Members
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Contribute to the TTG LinkedIn page
​The TTG LinkedIn page provides our members with a efficient way to disseminate updates on group events and meeting, information on upcoming webinars, and insightful articles showcasing the work our members are doing.
The page also allows for an excellent opportunity to Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals and post career development resources and job openings.
Currently we have a few open surveys:
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Webinar Suggestions: We're constantly striving to bring enriching content to our community through webinars. We invite you to suggest topics you're passionate about or areas where you can offer your expertise. Whether it's the latest trends in your field, innovative research methodologies, or practical tips for professional development, your input can shape our upcoming webinar series. Please take a moment to fill out this survey and let us know your ideas.
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TTG Spotlights
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TTG Member Spotlight: We believe in celebrating the achievements and contributions of our members. If you or a fellow member have made significant strides in your research, received accolades, or have a compelling story to share, we want to showcase it! Nominate yourself or someone else for our "TTG Member Spotlight" social media post. It's a chance to inspire others and foster a sense of community within our organization.​​
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Lab Spotlights: Our members are at the forefront of groundbreaking research and innovation. We want to shine a spotlight on the incredible work happening in your labs. Share information about your lab, recent projects, exciting discoveries, or collaborations you're involved in. It's an opportunity to foster connections, learn from each other, and highlight the impactful work being done across various disciplines.
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Get Involved
Current Contests
Best Student Research Proposal
The HFES Training Technical Group (TTG) is calling for entries to its annual Best Student Research Proposal. The winning proposal will receive $599 to defray the costs of conducting the research (e.g., materials or equipment, research participant payments) and attending this or next year's (i.e., the 2025 or 2026 meeting) HFES Annual Meeting. The winner will be asked to give a brief presentation at this year's (2025) TTG business meeting to introduce their project to the TG. They will be asked to submit a final report on the progress and outcome of the research project at next year's (2026) TTG business meeting.
Requirements
To compete for the award, students should submit a proposal that includes the following:
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Cover letter (Include name, current mailing and email addresses, names of others involved in the project, and university affiliation).
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A proposal narrative that explains the basis of the research, the questions that the research will explore, and the methods that will be employed to gather and analyze the data. The narrative should clarify the knowledge gap that the research will fill and how it will do so. (No longer than three pages).
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References may be included and will not count against the three-page limit.
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A budget (No longer than 1 page) that illustrates how the student will use the award to support the research. Students can use award funds for two purposes. First, students can use the funds to defray the cost of the research (e.g., material or recruitment costs). Second, students can use the funds to defray the costs of attending the 2025 or 2026 HFES annual meeting. At that meeting, the winner will be asked to provide the TTG with an update on the supported research.
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A signed and scanned letter of support from the individual who will supervise the research. The letter should indicate the supervisor's confidence that the research plan is sound and that the student can execute it.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for the Best Student Research Proposal award, please send your complete application package (cover letter, narrative, references, budget, and letter of support compiled into a single PDF) to the TTG Awards Chair, Shafiqul Islam (shafiqul@vt.edu), no later than Sunday, June 15.
The winner will be notified in August and announced during the HFES annual meeting or TTG business meeting.