News
Fri, 06/10/2022
2022 HCDE graduation address by Dimeji Onafuwa
Dr. Dimeji Onafuwa delivered the guest Commencement Address for the HCDE 2022 Graduation Ceremony. View the full text of Dr. Onafuwa's address, "Make Space for Others," here.
Thu, 06/02/2022
Program Coordinator Alanna Daniels receives College of Engineering Staff Award
The College of Engineering annually acknowledges the extraordinary efforts of the college’s teaching and research assistants, staff and faculty members with awards. In 2022, Engineering Dean Nancy Allbritton recognizes Alanna Daniels, HCDE Program Coordinator, with the outstanding staff award.
Fri, 05/13/2022
Students recognize HCDE instructors with FACET Awards
HCDE instructors Elin Björling, Sean Munson, and Mark Zachry are recognized with awards from the Career Center @ Engineering's Faculty Appreciation for Career Education & Training (FACET) program. This student-nominated award recognizes engineering faculty who have helped students with professional development through mentorship and career preparation.
Tue, 05/03/2022
HCDE at CHI 2022
UW HCDE has strong presence at the 2022 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI), the premier international conference on Human-Computer Interaction. HCDE researchers contributed to 19 papers, including one selected for the Best Paper Award recognition and three selected for Best Paper Honorable Mention recognition.
Mon, 05/02/2022 | University of Washington
Video: HCDE professor Cecilia Aragon overcame her fears to become an aerobatics pilot
A new short film about HCDE Professor Cecilia Aragon explores her life-changing journey from being a novice pilot with an intense fear of heights to becoming the first Latina pilot on the US Aerobatic Team and UW Engineering professor.
Mon, 04/25/2022
Four HCDE students named in the 2022 Husky 100
Human Centered Design & Engineering students Alissa Acheson, Elizabeth Dunbar, Kenya Mejia, and IB Sobayo are named to the 2022 cohort of the Husky 100. This program annually recognizes 100 students across the UW's three campuses for their outstanding work and extracurricular achievements.
Wed, 03/30/2022
Q&A with new Assistant Professor Sayamindu Dasgupta
HCDE welcomed Sayamindu Dasgupta to the faculty as an Assistant Professor in January 2022. Dr. Dasgupta came to HCDE from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was an Assistant Professor in the School of Information and Library Science. Read on to learn more about Dr. Dasgupta's research and background, and join HCDE in welcoming him to the faculty.
Mon, 03/28/2022 | UW Engineering
Learning outcomes
When COVID-19 shifted in-person learning to remote, instructors pivoted to teaching courses online. UW Engineering faculty, including HCDE prof Nadya Peek, share what they’re integrating into their classrooms now that they’re back on campus.
Sun, 03/20/2022
HCDE Professor Cecilia Aragon gives Women in Data Science keynote on "The Rigorous and Human Life of Data"
HCDE Professor Cecilia Aragon gave a keynote presentation at the 2022 Women in Data Science annual conference.
Sun, 03/20/2022 | Center for an Informed Public
HCDE Professor Kate Starbird presents at MisinfoDay 2022
HCDE Associate Professor Kate Starbird, faculty director of the Center for an Informed Public, co-hosted two virtual workshops for MisinfoDay 2022. View the recorded presentations of "How to Talk With Friends or Family Who Believe Misinformation" and "Why We Fall for Misinformation."