Human Centered Design & Engineering

HCDE at CHI 2025

UW HCDE has strong presence at the 2025 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI), the premier international conference on Human-Computer Interaction. HCDE researchers contributed to 33 papers, including one selected for the Best Paper Award recognition and five selected for Best Paper Honorable Mention recognition.

Four HCDE students in 2025 Husky 100

HCDE students Grace Carina Bunarto, Mishti Dhawan, Damini Sheth, and Mina Zavary have been named to the University of Washington’s 2025 Husky 100. This annual recognition honors 100 students across the UW’s three campuses who demonstrate a commitment to leadership, community engagement, and applying their education to make a meaningful impact.

UW Excellence in Teaching Award

The University of Washington has named HCDE PhD candidate Sourojit "G" Ghosh a recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award, one of the University’s highest honors for teaching. The award, presented by UW President Ana Mari Cauce and Provost Tricia Serio, recognizes Ghosh’s extraordinary commitment to teaching and mentorship.

New Outstanding Alumni Award

HCDE is launching a new Outstanding Alumni Award to celebrate alumni whose achievements demonstrate the mission and values of the HCDE department. The award is designed to recognize HCDE graduates who have made significant contributions to their professional fields, demonstrated impactful leadership, and enriched their communities through innovative work or service. Now accepting applications until May 1, 2025.