The Human Centered Design & Engineering PhD Graduate Ambassador program enables prospective students to learn from the experiences of current HCDE doctoral students.
If you’re interested in applying to the HCDE PhD program, first you should meet with PhD Adviser Kathleen Rascon. Then, once you’ve identified faculty you want to work with, plan to meet with a PhD ambassador who also works with that faculty (or contact Kathleen for more info if you don’t see the faculty’s name represented on this page). Look through the list of PhD ambassadors below, and find the one(s) whose research interests match your own or who work with faculty that you’d like to work with. Schedule through their appointment link, or contact their email if no link is available.
Updated list of ambassadors coming in late May of 2026.