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Study Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Socio-Technical Systems, User Experience (UX) Research & Design, and Engineering Education in the internationally recognized department of Human Centered Design & Engineering.

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The Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) is hiring a postdoctoral researcher, and a full-time Senior Lecturer and Director of the new Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design (MHCI+D) program.

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Learn about HCDE research, faculty, students, events programs, alumni, and more! HCDE's publication, Designing Up, is published annually.

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HCDE's Corporate Affiliates Program benefits both affiliate members and HCDE faculty and students, creating new connections, technical exchanges, and collaborations. Member companies enjoy a package of benefits that includes exclusive access to recruiting HCDE students and alumni at our annual Corporate Affiliates Day.

 

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>> Seattle Times on GiveBig and Slacktivism. Monica Guzman recently wrote an article in the Seattle Times on "slacktivism," where she referenced incoming HCDE Professor Gary Hsieh's research.

>> HCDE Welcomes Robin Donovan. Please join us in welcoming Robin Donovan to HCDE as the department's new Chair's Assistant.

>> Redesigning the QWERTY Keyboard. Several teams of HCDE undergraduate and graduate students have been working to solve real-world problems proposed by HCDE Corporate Affiliates in capstone classes.

>> Megan Torkildson Places Second at CHI in Paris. HCDE undergraduate student Megan Torkildson received 2nd place in the student research competition at CHI in Paris.