Distinguished Lectures

The Distinguished Lecture Series at the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering brings leading experts in the fields of human-centered design to the University of Washington to spark new ideas and innovative conversations. These events are free and are open to the public, as well as University of Washington faculty, students, and staff.

The Judith Ramey and Stephanie Rosenbaum Distinguished Lecture Series

Laura Forlano

Writer • Social Scientist • Design Researcher
Professor, Art + Design, Northeastern Universiy

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
3:30 – 5 p.m. 
Reception to follow
HUB, room 334

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The Judith Ramey and Stephanie Rosenbaum Distinguished Lecture Series at the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering brings leading experts in the fields of human-centered design to the University of Washington to spark new ideas and innovative conversations.

Join us as we welcome Laura Forlano, a Fulbright award-winning and National Science Foundation funded social scientist and design researcher.

Dr. Forlano is Professor in the departments of Art + Design and Communication Studies in the College of Arts, Media, and Design and Distinguished Senior Fellow at The Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University.

This event is free and open to the public, as well as University of Washington faculty, students, and staff.

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About the HCDE Distinguished Lecture Series

The Judith Ramey and Stephanie Rosenbaum Distinguished Lecture Series in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering brings leading experts in the fields of human-centered design and sociotechnical systems to the University of Washington to spark new ideas and innovative conversations. These events are free and are open to the public, as well as University of Washington faculty, students, and staff. Thank you to donors Judy Ramey and Stephanie Rosenbaum for making these events possible.