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Mon, 07/17/2023 | UW Engineering
Women engineers rise
Since the 1980s, WE Rise has been dedicated to sharing the experiences of women in engineering. Open to all students, the program offers mentorship opportunities, advising and tutoring, leadership development and community building. Read how WE Rise impacted the careers of three UW alumni, including HCDE BS alumna and current PhD student Yuliana Flores.
Mon, 07/03/2023
PhD Student Jay Cunningham named Just Tech Fellow
HCDE PhD Candidate Jay Cunningham has received a Just Tech Fellowship from the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) to support his work developing a Black community-led research organization that equips communities with the knowledge, tools, and support to challenge racist assumptions in AI systems and the flawed data sets behind them.
Sun, 07/02/2023
UW ALACRITY Center receives renewal investment from National Institute of Mental Health
The UW’s ALACRITY center, co-directed by HCDE Professor Sean Munson, aims to create innovative strategies for behavioral treatment for mental health problems. With support from a new five-year, nearly $11 million investment from the National Institute of Mental Health, Munson and his collaborators across campus are working to address critical issues in implementing psychosocial treatment in healthcare settings accessible to underserved communities.
Mon, 06/26/2023 | Designing Up
Developing patient-centered approaches for TB & HIV prevention and treatment management
Through a multi-year involvement with a Directed Research Group, HCDE senior Alfie Aguilar Vidrio has worked to develop innovative patient-centered approaches for tuberculosis and HIV prevention and treatment management.
Fri, 06/23/2023
2023 Graduation & Awards Ceremony
The Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering held its 2023 Graduation & Awards Ceremony on the morning of Friday, June 9, in the Husky Union Building Ballroom. In 2023, the Department awarded 86 students Bachelor of Science degrees, 138 with Master of Science degrees, and 5 with doctoral degrees.
Fri, 06/23/2023
Graduation Address to the class of 2023 by Christopher Reid
Dr. Christopher Reid delivered the 2023 Graduation Address for the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering. Find the full text of the address here, and view the recording on YouTube.
Thu, 06/22/2023
HCDE PhD student Jay Cunningham named Student Regent
Jay Cunningham, a PhD candidate in HCDE, has been appointed by Washington Governor Jay Inslee to serve on the University of Washington's Board of Regents. Cunningham is a researcher who works to advance public interest technology, responsible AI, and AI innovation as tools of liberation and justice for underrepresented users and marginalized communities. He is also a passionate servant leader with a lifelong interest in community building and activism.
Tue, 06/20/2023 | Designing Up
Fostering innovation
Now in its second year, the HCDE Doctoral Research Grant Program has supported 16 phd students with over $10,000 in research funding. Learn about four of the projects supported with Doctoral Research Grants and consider making a gift to support future initiatives.
Thu, 06/15/2023 | Designing Up
Building community
In the 2022-2023 school year, HCDE students Ridley Jones LeDoux, Vanessa Chien Lai, Tabby Safari, Petrina Chan, and Frances Yang launched community publications around personal stories and passions.
Wed, 06/14/2023 | Designing Up
Coordinating response
An HCDE team led by Professor Mark Haselkorn is building the Virtual Coordination Center, a cloud-based platform for real-time data sharing and coordinated response to quickly clear roadway incidents—while preparing Seattle-area agencies for a collaborative response to “the big one.”