2026 HCDE Research Showcase
Tuesday, April 28
University of Washington Club
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Pre-reception 4-4:30 p.m. for presenters and invited guests
The HCDE Research Showcase highlights ongoing work by faculty, research scientists, postdocs, PhD students, and undergraduates in the University of Washington's Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering. This event is designed to build community around HCDE research and foster conversation across our community of students, alumni, friends, and the broader UW community.
Showcase attendees will explore posters and interactive project demos and have the opportunity to speak with researchers across HCDE’s research clusters and topic areas.
This event is open to the public, with light refreshments and a cash bar available.
Schedule
| 4 p.m. | Pre-reception for presenters and invited guests |
| 4:30 p.m. | Open to the public, mingle and connect |
| 5 p.m. | Welcome and introductions |
| 5:05 p.m. | Lighting talks |
| 5:30 p.m. | Mingle and explore research posters |
Speakers
- Katya Cherukumilli: Collectively addressing water challenges facing Washington State
- Beth Kolko: Human-centered entrepreneurship
- Charlotte Lee: Collaborative Design
- Sean Munson: HCD to improve mental health interventions
- Daniela Rosner: Stitching the cosmos