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Winter 2027

K-12 Outreach: Alternative Spring Break

HCDE is collaborating with UW’s Riverways Education Program for STEAM Alternative Spring Break 2027. We are recruiting a team of 3-4 HCDE students to lead an outreach workshop for K-12 students in Harrah Elementary School in Harrah, WA during Spring break from March 21- March 26, 2026.

The team is expected to:

  • Attend a preparatory seminar in Winter 2027 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-5:50 pm organized by UW Riverways (details here). The learning goals of this seminar include culturally responsive teaching and universal design for learning.
  • Develop a  curriculum focused on sustainable design and based on what they learn in the seminar, iterate on HCDE’s past curriculum, and lead the workshop in Harrah Elementary School.
  • Conduct workshops using this curriculum in local K-12 public schools during Winter quarter (to be arranged based on the team’s schedule).

UW organizers will be managing students’ lodging and expenses for the work. You will also have opportunities to explore and learn about the community through events.

Watch this video made by our amazing team of students – Lily Yang, Lien Nguyen, Ava Lim, and Lanyi Zhu – who taught during ASB 2024 in Neah Bay High School to learn about their experience:

Enrollment Information

  • Meeting time: Seminar time is Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:50 p.m. Additional meeting time will be determined based on students’ availability
  • Credits:
    • HCDE undergraduate students can register for 2 credits for HCDE 496 as it can count towards the experiential learning requirement.
    • HCDE master’s students can register for 2 credits for HCDE 596.
    • This DRG does not meet the research requirement for PhD students.
  • Who should apply:
    • We are looking for enthusiastic students at all levels (BS, MS, PhD) who are passionate about leading STEM activities with K-12 students and are able to consistently show up and honor time commitments for in-person teamwork and teaching at schools. 
    • Eligible students should be familiar with sustainable design and user centered design process, and have taken or are currently taking HCDE 316 (BS), 302 (BS), 318 (BS), or 518 (MS).
    • Experience working with, teaching, or mentoring K-12 students is helpful for this work.
  • To apply: Please submit your resume and explain your interest, qualifications, and availability for the work on this Google form.
  • Application deadline: Nov. 15, 2026 11:59 PM (rolling deadline). There will be an interview process to select candidates so, please apply as early as you can.
  • Questions? Contact arpitab@uw.edu.
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