Study Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Socio-Technical Systems, User Experience (UX) Research & Design, and Engineering Education in the internationally recognized department of Human Centered Design & Engineering.

Work with award-winning faculty, participate in interdisciplinary research, and gain cutting-edge, real world experience at international companies. MORE »

HCDE is Hiring »

The Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering currently invites applications for a grants coordinator and a lecturer position. MORE »

Make a GiftGive to HCDE »

Make an impact in the everyday lives of HCDE students. Give a gift today and help an HCDE student attend a conference, bring in guest speakers, or contribute to a scholarship fund.

Corporate Affiliates Program »

HCDE's Corporate Affiliates Program is a great success, with both affiliate members and HCDE benefiting from new connections, technical exchanges, and collaborations. Member companies enjoy a package of benefits that includes exclusive access to recruiting HCDE students and alumni at our annual Corporate Affiliates Day.

 

 Facebook page for Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE)  Google+ page for UW Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE)  Twitter feed for UW Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE)  LinkedIn Group UW Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE)  YouTube Channel for UW Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE)  RSS

 

 

News »

>> Judy Ramey Honored by STC. The Puget Sound chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (STC) recognized Professor Judy Ramey with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the field and to the Puget Sound community.

>> Alex Thayer Co-chairs Workshop at CHI 2012. Alex Thayer, HCDE PhD Candidate, received funding from HCDE to attend the CHI 2012 conference. Thayer organized and co-chaired a workshop on Educational Interfaces, Software, and Technology (EIST).

>> How Public Should Public Records Be?. Incoming HCDE Assistant Professor Sean Munson is lead author on a paper that explores how the explosion of the availability of public records has also sparked privacy concerns. UW Today recently reported on the findings of the paper.

>> Alumni, Students Connect at Mentor Event. Current and past students from the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) met at HCDE's Third Annual Mentor Event, sponsored by Boeing, a Corporate Affiliate of the department.