Human Centered Design & Engineering

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HCDE Research Showcase

Explore the latest HCDE research through lightning talks, posters, and demos. April 28, 2026 at the UW Club.

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Distinguished Lecture with Laura Forlano

HCDE welcomes social scientist and design researcher Dr. Laura Forlano on May 11, 2026. Open to the public.

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Husky Giving Day is April 23

On April 23, Husky Giving Day brings the HCDE community together to support student success. Gifts help fund student opportunities, strengthen inclusive programs, and provide emergency support when students need it most.

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Zahra Jamal Hassan in Husky 100

HCDE undergraduate Zahra Jamal Hassan has been named to the 2026 Husky 100, a UW recognition honoring students who demonstrate leadership, service, and meaningful impact. Hassan’s work centers on expanding access to engineering and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion through community-centered outreach.

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PhD students awarded NSF Fellowships

First-year HCDE PhD students Hanna Barakat, Matthew Bilik, and Jessica Jarratt have been awarded prestigious fellowships through the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Their work explores topics ranging from AI policy and technology infrastructure to environmental contaminants and community-driven science. 

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HCDE at CHI 2026

HCDE researchers contributed 23 papers to the 2026 ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI), including two Best Paper Award and two Honorable Mentions.

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