2020 Designing Up
Designing Up 2018-2019
HCDE's guiding principles
The HCDE Strategic Plan, launched in 2019, aligns the department around a bold path for the next five years. These are the principles that will guide our work.
Building a just future
On the 30th anniversary of the department, we review the growth of our programs since Mike White and Jim Souther began teaching courses in technical communication at the University of Washington in 1974.
Center for an Informed Public
The new Center for an Informed Public is formed to resist strategic misinformation, promote an informed society, and strengthen democratic discourse.
Alumna Carol Taylor reflects on the Department's evolution
Alongside the Department, three-time alumna Carol Taylor's career has kept apace with the evolving technology field.
Student and faculty news highlights
Recent initiatives, awards, and accolades from HCDE students, faculty, and alumni.
Mentorship with Microsoft
The HCDE + Microsoft mentorship program pairs students with working professionals for a year-long career coaching program.
XR for good
HCDE is partnering with STMicroelectronics to explore using XR to solve real-world problems.
Endowment for K-12 outreach
Professor David and Lisa McDonald establish a new endowment fund to introduce the next generation of students to HCDE.
Alumni Leadership Board
The HCDE Alumni Leadership Board connects alumni and students for community building, career connections, and industry skill-sharing.
Human-centered security and privacy
Jing de Jong-Chen establishes a future computing and science endowed fund for HCDE.
HCDE supporters
HCDE thanks individuals and corporations for their financial support of departmental scholarships and student opportunities in the 2018-2019 calendar years.
