Speak to an Adviser

The advising staff in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering is here to help current and prospective students through academic guidance and support. Please refer to the list below to find the person best able to answer your question. Students are also encouraged to check out: Making the Most of Your Major (pdf).

HCDE Advisers:

  • Gian Bruno: Director of Student Services
    gbruno@u.washington.edu
    206.543.1798
    Adviser for current and prospective undergraduate and graduate students.
     
  • Prof. Beth Kolko: Faculty Undergraduate Adviser
    bkolko@u.washington.edu
    206.685.3809
    Faculty member and adviser for current and prospective undergraduate students.
     
  • Prof. Dave Farkas: Faculty Day and Evening Master's Adviser
    farkas@u.washington.edu
    206.685.8659
    Faculty member and adviser for current and prospective day/evening Master’s and User-Centered Design certificate students.
     
  • Prof. Mark Zachry: Faculty Doctoral Adviser
    zachry@u.washington.edu
    206.616.7936
    Faculty member and adviser for current and prospective PhD students.