Welcome to the Washington, D.C. metro chapter of the Usability Professionals’ Association (UPA). We are a multidisciplinary organization committed to the design and development of usable products. What is usability?

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Because the DC chapter has a calendar-year membership (Jan-Dec), all members need to renew their memberships in January for 2008. To renew, please complete the online membership form.

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January 30, 2010
Usability Knowledge-Sharing Camp
The UPA's Usability Body of Knowledge (BoK) project is the subject of our day-long interactive session this month. The Body of Knowledge can become a valuable Web resource for usability and design, but only with your help!

recent events

October 5, 2009
George Mason University Arch Lab Open House
Showcasing the ongoing work of the George Mason University Arch Lab. Topics and Settings included: Interrupted task performance, Air Traffic Control and Driving Simulations, the Auditory Research and Neuroergonomics Labs, Neuroimaging, 3D virtual environments, and more!

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