AccessComputing Webinar: Improving Information Access for Scientific Documents
Scientific knowledge is only meaningful if people can access, understand, and make use of it. Although open access has removed paywalls for many scientific papers, many barriers remain. Papers may be inaccessible to people using assistive technologies, difficult for non-specialists to understand, or hard to translate into practical applications. Emerging AI technologies create new opportunities to study these challenges at scale and develop tools that improve access, but these transformations also introduce risks around information fidelity and the communication of uncertainty.
In this talk, I discuss our work on improving access to scientific and health information. Large-scale analysis of scientific PDFs reveals how access varies across publishers and publication models, including how the growth of open access has counterintuitively impacted document access. I also discuss how machine-learning-based solutions can help identify accessibility failures and support the conversion of PDFs into more accessible…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93667834745. Accessibility Contact: doit@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
On Zoom.
2026 Department of Chemical Engineering Research Showcase
The Research Showcase aims to be an intellectual nexus of academics and industry representatives in the broader field of chemical engineering.
The event is set out to publicize the research done by our graduate students to their colleagues in industry, academia and entrepreneurship. It also provides students an opportunity to practice their presentation skills to a highly interdisciplinary audience and gain valuable feedback from people both in and outside of academia.
The symposium will include an industry keynote speaker, a panel discussion and student talks. We will conclude the event with graduate student posters showcasing the latest research in biotechnology, energy, materials engineering, and data science.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Nanoengineering & Sciences Building (NAN). Campus room: NAN 181 & Commons. Accessibility Contact: chenews@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Academics. Exhibits.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit www.cheme.washington.edu. Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Info Session for Undergraduate + Graduate Students
Any student, any major, any stage of your entrepreneurial journey – join us and see what the Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership (WE Lead) program has to offer this year, from mentorship, workshops, and events, to an innovative and supportive community.
What is WE Lead?
WE Lead is a program of the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship supporting women and gender-expansive students in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. The program is open to students from any major, undergraduate or graduate.
Whether you already have a business idea, are turning an interest into action, or are just entre-curious, WE Lead offers community, mentorship, and resources to support your journey.
At this info session, you'll learn:What to expect from WE Lead this year, including our annual cohort program, mentoring, workshops, and more, How to get involved, Who's part of WE Lead – meet some members of the Student Board! Women, gender-expansive folks, and allies are welcome. We'll have information (and breakfast…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Founders Hall (FNDR). Campus room: Founders Hall Commons. Accessibility Contact: Winona Kantamaneni. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit luma.com. Instruction Begins - Autumn 2026
Instruction begins.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. HCDE Research Speaker Series: Kate Starbird
Join the UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a research talk with Professor Kate Starbird as part of the HCDE Research Speaker Series.
Additional details about the talk will be added as they become available.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: 134 Sieg Building. Accessibility Contact: hcdehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu. HuskyADAPT Autumn kickoff meeting
We will be hosting our first info meeting of the year, so join us and learn more about how you can be involved with HuskyADAPT! We will go over our toy adaption, design teams, and GoBabyGo programs.
Event posted on HuskyADAPT's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/huskyadapt/.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Miller Hall (MLR). Campus room: 301. Accessibility Contact: adaptuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Information Sessions. Meetings. Student Activities. Target Audience: Students interested in HuskyADAPT's toy adaption, design teams, and GoBabyGo programs.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit www.huskyadapt.me.uw.edu. HCDE Research Speaker Series: Yi-Chieh Lee, "When AI Shapes Us: Understanding Conversational AI’s Influence on Well-Being and Agency"
Join the UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a research talk with Professor Yi-Chieh Lee as part of the HCDE Research Speaker Series.
When AI Shapes Us: Understanding Conversational AI’s Influence on Well-Being and Agency
What impact does interacting with conversational AI (CAI) have on people's well-being, sense of self, and ability to pursue their own goals? When can these interactions provide meaningful support, and when might they diminish the agency of the individuals they aim to assist?
This talk presents a research program that investigates the social and psychological consequences of CAI. It brings together studies examining prosocial behavior toward AI and its effects on human well-being, how AI's expressed confidence and personality affect human self-confidence and self-concept, and the tensions related to autonomy and ownership in AI-assisted writing. The talk also addresses harmful behaviors associated with AI companionship. Together, these projects encourage exploration…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: 134 Sieg Building. Accessibility Contact: hcdehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu. HCDE Research Speaker Series: Mark Haselkorn
Join the UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a research talk with Professor Mark Haselkorn as part of the HCDE Research Speaker Series.
Additional details about the talk will be added as they become available.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: 134 Sieg Building. Accessibility Contact: hcdehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu. HCDE Research Speaker Series
Join the UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a research talk as part of the HCDE Research Speaker Series.
Additional details about the talk will be added as they become available.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: 134 Sieg Building. Accessibility Contact: hcdehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu. ME Seminar: Joe Powers, ME & UW Medicine
We are pleased to welcome Joe Powers, assistant professor in ME and in laboratory medicine & pathology, for an ME seminar.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Interdisciplinary Engineering Building (IEB). Campus room: IEB G106. Accessibility Contact: merecept@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Digital Accessibility Liaisons' Meeting
Join us as we welcome new and existing Digital Accessibility Liaisons' members to our first Community of Practice meeting of the 2026-2027 academic year! Details about topics and speakers will be shared closer to the meeting date.
To become a Digital Accessibility Liaison, please visit the Digital Accessibility Liaisons webpage.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91568628936. Accessibility Contact: ats-events@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: Digital Accessibility Liaisons.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
HCDE Research Speaker Series: David Ribes
Join the UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a research talk with Professor David Ribes as part of the HCDE Research Speaker Series.
Additional details about the talk will be added as they become available.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: 134 Sieg Building. Accessibility Contact: hcdehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu. HCDE Research Speaker Series: Sharon Heung
Join the UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a research talk with Postdoctoral scholar Sharon Heung as part of the HCDE Research Speaker Series.
Additional details about the talk will be added as they become available.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: 134 Sieg Building. Accessibility Contact: hcdehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu. Veterans Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. HCDE Research Speaker Series: Cindy Atman
Join the UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a research talk with Professor Cindy Atman as part of the HCDE Research Speaker Series.
Additional details about the talk will be added as they become available.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: 134 Sieg Building. Accessibility Contact: hcdehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu. HCDE Research Speaker Series: Jin Yu
Join the UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a research talk with Professor Jin Yu as part of the HCDE Research Speaker Series.
Additional details about the talk will be added as they become available.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: 134 Sieg Building. Accessibility Contact: hcdehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu. Thanksgiving Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Native American Heritage Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Friday, November 27, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. HCDE Research Speaker Series: Sean Munson
Join the UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a research talk with Professor Sean Munson as part of the HCDE Research Speaker Series.
Additional details about the talk will be added as they become available.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: 134 Sieg Building. Accessibility Contact: hcdehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu. HCDE Research Speaker Series: Mark Zachry
Join the UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a research talk with Professor Mark Zachry as part of the HCDE Research Speaker Series.
Additional details about the talk will be added as they become available.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: 134 Sieg Building. Accessibility Contact: hcdehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu. Instruction Ends - Autumn 2026
Instruction ends.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Friday, December 11, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Final Examinations - Autumn 2026
Week of final examinations for autumn quarter.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu.