Designing Up 2018-2019
DESIGNING UP
Volume 6 | 2018-2019
Powering the future of HCDE
HCDE receives its largest estate commitment to date from alumna Jill DeMarco (MS ‘96) and her husband Dr. Rod Wentworth.
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HCDE connecting generations
Mother-daughter HCDE alumni Connie Missimer (MS '02) and Annica Garfield (MS '17) reflect on finding the department and their careers since graduating.
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Mindful technology for solo travelers
An HCDE team is building a tool to promote mindfulness through interacting with photos from one’s past.
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Welcome new faculty
Three faculty members joined HCDE in the 2017–2018 academic year, expanding the department’s expertise in areas of accessible and inclusive design, digital fabrication, and engineering communication.
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Building connections
An HCDE team lead by Irini Spyridakis (MS '10) and Madison Holbrook (BS '18) is pairing the University’s food waste with community agencies in need.
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Technology for better decisions
Research presented at the 2018 CHI Conference by Michael Fernandes (BS '17) aims to help people make better decisions by communicating uncertainty in predictions.
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2018 Donor spotlights
Gifts from Sirina & Michael Berg (MS '09), Manisha & Devindra Chainani, and Lynne & Richard Croft support HCDE initiatives and student scholarships.
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HCDE Alternative Spring Break
For the second year, HCDE worked with the UW's Pipeline Project to send students on an Engineering-focused Alternative Spring Break at the Makah Reservation in Neah Bay, WA.
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A growing HCDE curriculum
In the 2017-2018 academic year, HCDE launched a new Data Science specialization for undergraduate students, and several new elective courses.
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College of Engineering Awards
HCDE Senior Kaitlyn Zhou (BS '18) and Assistant Professor Kate Starbird are recognized by the UW College of Engineering.
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Studying meaningful smartphone use
Research led by PhD student Kai Lukoff finds that meaningful smartphone use is not only about which apps you use, but how you use them.
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Five HCDE students in the Husky 100
The Husky 100 recognizes 100 students from across UW’s three campuses in all areas of study who are making the most of their time at UW—both inside and outside of the classroom.
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High school robot design challenge
Area high school students developed robot prototypes for Project EMAR’s Social Robot Design Challenge.
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2017 HCDE supporters
Individuals and corporations who supported departmental scholarships and student opportunities in the 2017 calendar year.
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