AEC2025: See You There!

We’re going to be busy at AEC! Check out our activities, speakers, moderators and topics below!

Sandalwoodians at AEC

Catherine Rae – Conference Chair | Kelly Hogan – Programs Committee Co-Chair

Presentations

Lauren Krywy | Tuesday March 18, 2025, 8:30 a.m., | Salon 4

Making the shift into Ergonomics-Now what?

Description: Starting a new career path is always scary, like the first day of school. Many emerging ergonomic professionals are facing navigating their career path, making and establishing strong connections in the field, and earning the trust and respect of colleagues all while trying to exude confidence in themselves. Whether an emerging professional in ergonomics is recently graduating college or is making a career change into ergonomics, recognizing and addressing these common psychosocial challenges promotes personal and professional growth and increased sustainability in the young growing field of ergonomics.

Victoria Brunet | Wednesday March 19, 2025, 8:00 a.m., | Salon 10

There’s no place like home … or is there?: Common challenges adopting hybrid work

Description: Gone are the days of working in an office from 9 to 5, five days a week, with a commute back home! There has been a massive boom in popularity and shift in the “new” way of working. Many employers have introduced some form of flexible working where team members have the ability to work a portion of their week from home. Although there are incredible benefits to hybrid work, there are some novel challenges that have emerged that can impact employee health, well-being, and productivity. Join us as we take a look at common challenges and how to navigate them!

Owen Janisse – with Jacob MacCara – Amazon Robotics | Wednesday March 19, 2025, 8:45 a.m., | Salon 1/2

Force Atlas: A Closer Look

Description: Force Atlas was developed in collaboration with vehicle, aviation and marine manufacturers in Germany to help determine force limits for assembly specific tasks. Considering Force Atlas usage is increasing in the North American ergonomics community, this presentation will provide an overview of the Force Atlas, the assumptions/limitations of the research behind this tool, compare outcomes of this tool to other commonly used assessment tools in North America/Europe, and discuss the pros and cons of the Force Atlas vs traditional North American assessment tools.

Kelly Hogan – with Allison Stephens | Thursday March 20, 2025, 9:00 a.m., | Salon 3

The Challenges of Job Rotation

Description: Worker rotation is often cited as an easy and cost-effective ergonomics solution. In fact, there are many challenges with adopting worker rotation as a solution. The most worrying is the effectiveness if not done well. It is complex to create a safe and effective rotation schedule. What assessment tools are being used ? This review will discuss the approaches and elements to consider when utilizing worker Rotation to mitigate injury risk.

Moderator Sessions

Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics is proud to be an integral part of this year’s Applied Ergonomics Conference, where industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners come together to explore the latest advancements in ergonomics, human factors, and workplace safety. As a trusted leader in applied ergonomics, we are excited to moderate a diverse lineup of sessions that highlight innovative solutions, best practices, and emerging trends in the field.

Throughout these sessions, you’ll hear from experts who are shaping the future of ergonomics—leveraging data analytics, automation, and cutting-edge methodologies to improve worker well-being and operational efficiency. Whether you’re interested in risk assessment tools, ergonomic interventions, or case studies from industry leaders, these discussions will provide valuable insights that you can apply to your own work.

We invite you to actively engage in these sessions—ask questions, share experiences, and connect with like-minded professionals. Come and meet us!

Name	Date / Time	Session Topic, Location
John Lewkowicz	Tues 3:00 – 4:30 PM	Ergo in Action 2, Salon 3
Kelly Hogan	Tues 3:00 – 4:30 PM	Ergo Programs 2, Salon 1/2
Victoria Brunet Lauren Krywy	Tues 3:00 – 4:00 PM	Office Ergo 1, Salon 10
Kelly Hogan	Wed 8:00-9:30 AM	Advancements in Ergo 3, Salon 1/2
John Lewkowicz	Wed 1:30 – 3:00 PM	Ergo in Action 4, Salon 3
John Lewkowicz	Wed 3:15 – 3:45	Advancements in Ergo 5, Salon 1/2
Kelly Hogan	Wed 3:15 – 3:45	Featured Speakers, Salon 3
Victoria Brunet	Thurs 8:00 – 9:30 AM	Advancement in Ergo 6, Salon 1/2
John Lewkowicz	Thurs 8:00 – 9:30 AM	Applied Research, Salon 10
Owen Janisse	Thurs 8:00 – 9:30 AM	Ergo in Action 5, Salon 3
Kelly Hogan	Thurs 10:00 – 11:30 AM	Applied Research 2, Salon1/2
John Lewkowicz	Thurs 10:00 – 11:30 AM	Business of Ergo 2, Salon1/2
Owen Janisse	Thurs 10:00- 11:30 AM	Ergo in Action 6, Salon 3
Lauren Krywy	Thurs 10:00 – 11:30 AM	Ergo in HSE, Salon 10