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