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Labor Day
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.
Monday, September 7, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. HCDE PhD Information Session
Join the HCDE PhD Faculty Program Director and PhD Academic Adviser for a presentation and Q&A on the HCDE PhD application, curriculum, funding, and professional opportunities. The presentation is taking place over Zoom and will be recorded. Registered attendees will receive the Zoom link in their email.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Kathleen Rascon, khorenst@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective HCDE PhD Students.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Graduate Student Safety Seminar
Student Events
UW Environmental Health & Safety invites you to mark your calendars for this fall’s Graduate Student Safety Seminar. This seminar is designed to orient new researchers to UW's safety resources, requirements, procedures, and expectations. EH&S strongly recommends attendance for all incoming UW graduate students working in laboratories or other research spaces with hazards. Postdoctoral candidates, as well as 499 and 399 research undergraduate students, are also encouraged to join.
Graduate Student Safety Seminar
Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 1:30-3:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Format: Zoom Webinar
Students can register here in advance: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5WQ2SRJ_SKGpLquQvBACZg#/.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5WQ2SRJ_SKGpLquQvBACZg#/. Accessibility Contact: uwgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Special Events.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
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 alumni event] Making space for community at the NE Seattle Tool Library
HCDE alumni are invited to join us for some drinks, appetizers, bonding, and community service! The NE Seattle Tool Library could use our help further beautifying and organizing their already beautiful and organized space. They house thousands of useful tools and items that are accessible to the whole community so making sure this space is usable and welcoming is key to their mission. Our work could include everything from inventorying/cataloguing, shelf building, and general tidying.
The NE Seattle Tool Library folks have mentored many capstone and usability study teams and we would love your help in giving back!
Drinks and appetizers will be served while we mix, mingle, and help our community partner.
More information about the NE Seattle Tool Library is here: https://seattlereconomy.org/nestl/
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Northeast Seattle Tool Library.
Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Current HCDE BS Students
Quick questions drop-in advising with our HCDE BS adviser.
Note: These drop-in advising sessions are intended for quick questions and for current HCDE BS students only. Current HCDE BS students seeking a more in-depth advising conversation or prospective HCDE BS students should instead book an advising appointment.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98076420726. Campus room: Virtual; login with UWNetID required. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Current HCDE undergraduates only.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Zoom.
Non-traditional HCDE careers: in-person networking event
HCDE students are invited to connect with professionals working in a range of roles and career paths, including product management, content strategy, UX engineering, and more.
This informal, in-person networking event gives students a chance to move from table to table, meet professionals, ask questions, and learn more about the many ways an HCDE background can translate into a career.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees before the event.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: TBA. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Current HCDE BS Students
Quick questions drop-in advising with our HCDE BS adviser.
Note: These drop-in advising sessions are intended for quick questions and for current HCDE BS students only. Current HCDE BS students seeking a more in-depth advising conversation or prospective HCDE BS students should instead book an advising appointment.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98076420726. Campus room: Virtual; login with UWNetID required. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Current HCDE undergraduates only.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Zoom.
Hacking the UX job search
Join HCDE alumnus Ganesh Sankar for a candid conversation about navigating the UX job search and breaking into big tech. Ganesh will share insights from his own career journey, along with strategies and advice for students preparing to enter a competitive job market.
This is an in-person event and will not be recorded.
Student registration is required. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees before the event.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: TBA. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Creating your best portfolio with Jerrod Larson and Nathan Bilbao
Join HCDE alumni Jerrod Larson and Nathan Bilbao for a practical session on creating a strong portfolio that effectively showcases your work, skills, and experience. They’ll share approaches to building and refining your portfolio, followed by time for student questions.
This is an in-person event and will not be recorded. Space is limited, and registration is required. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees before the event.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: TBA. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
HCDE Career Trek: City of Seattle
Get a behind-the-scenes look at design and research at the City of Seattle. During this HCDE Career Trek, students will visit the organization, learn more about its work, and have opportunities to ask questions and connect with professionals.
About HCDE Career Treks: HCDE partners with regional organizations to give students an inside look at different workplaces and career paths through site visits, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities. Career Treks are designed for career exploration and learning and are not recruiting events.
Space is limited, and an application is required. Application information will be shared with HCDE students in Tuesday Tips approximately 2–3 weeks before the event. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Downtown Seattle.
Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Current HCDE BS Students
Quick questions drop-in advising with our HCDE BS adviser.
Note: These drop-in advising sessions are intended for quick questions and for current HCDE BS students only. Current HCDE BS students seeking a more in-depth advising conversation or prospective HCDE BS students should instead book an advising appointment.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98076420726. Campus room: Virtual; login with UWNetID required. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Current HCDE undergraduates only.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Zoom.
HCDE Career Trek: Visa
Get a behind-the-scenes look at design and research at Visa. During this HCDE Career Trek, students will visit the organization, learn more about its work, and have opportunities to ask questions and connect with professionals.
About HCDE Career Treks: HCDE partners with regional organizations to give students an inside look at different workplaces and career paths through site visits, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities. Career Treks are designed for career exploration and learning and are not recruiting events.
Space is limited, and an application is required. Application information will be shared with HCDE students in Tuesday Tips approximately 2–3 weeks before the event. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Monday, October 19, 2026.
HCDE Career Trek: Brooks
Get a behind-the-scenes look at design and research at Brooks. During this HCDE Career Trek, students will visit the organization, learn more about its work, and have opportunities to ask questions and connect with professionals.
About HCDE Career Treks: HCDE partners with regional organizations to give students an inside look at different workplaces and career paths through site visits, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities. Career Treks are designed for career exploration and learning and are not recruiting events.
Space is limited, and an application is required. Application information will be shared with HCDE students in Tuesday Tips approximately 2–3 weeks before the event. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
HCDE alumni career talk: Nancy Ou, DocuSign
Join HCDE alum Nancy Ou for a virtual conversation about AI and DocuSign. Nancy will share insights about how her team uses AI and she will also answer questions from students interested in learning more about her own career journey and careers at Docusign.
Student registration is required. Meeting access will be shared with confirmed attendees before the event.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Virtual.
HCDE Career Trek: Databricks
Get a behind-the-scenes look at design and research at Databricks. During this HCDE Career Trek, students will visit the organization, learn more about its work, and have opportunities to ask questions and connect with professionals.
About HCDE Career Treks: HCDE partners with regional organizations to give students an inside look at different workplaces and career paths through site visits, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities. Career Treks are designed for career exploration and learning and are not recruiting events.
Space is limited, and an application is required. Application information will be shared with HCDE students in Tuesday Tips approximately 2–3 weeks before the event. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
HCDE Career Trek: Google
Get a behind-the-scenes look at design and research at Google. During this HCDE Career Trek, students will visit the organization, learn more about its work, and have opportunities to ask questions and connect with professionals.
About HCDE Career Treks: HCDE partners with regional organizations to give students an inside look at different workplaces and career paths through site visits, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities. Career Treks are designed for career exploration and learning and are not recruiting events.
Space is limited, and an application is required. Application information will be shared with HCDE students in Tuesday Tips approximately 2–3 weeks before the event. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Current HCDE BS Students
Quick questions drop-in advising with our HCDE BS adviser.
Note: These drop-in advising sessions are intended for quick questions and for current HCDE BS students only. Current HCDE BS students seeking a more in-depth advising conversation or prospective HCDE BS students should instead book an advising appointment.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98076420726. Campus room: Virtual; login with UWNetID required. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Current HCDE undergraduates only.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Zoom.
HCDE Career Trek: Starbucks
Get a behind-the-scenes look at design and research at Starbucks. During this HCDE Career Trek, students will visit the organization, learn more about its work, and have opportunities to ask questions and connect with professionals.
About HCDE Career Treks: HCDE partners with regional organizations to give students an inside look at different workplaces and career paths through site visits, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities. Career Treks are designed for career exploration and learning and are not recruiting events.
Space is limited, and an application is required. Application information will be shared with HCDE students in Tuesday Tips approximately 2–3 weeks before the event. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Current HCDE BS Students
Quick questions drop-in advising with our HCDE BS adviser.
Note: These drop-in advising sessions are intended for quick questions and for current HCDE BS students only. Current HCDE BS students seeking a more in-depth advising conversation or prospective HCDE BS students should instead book an advising appointment.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98076420726. Campus room: Virtual; login with UWNetID required. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Current HCDE undergraduates only.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Zoom.
Civic design jam: Reimagining youth civic participation
Put your human-centered design skills into practice during a hands-on Civic Design Jam with the Civic Health Initiative and the Evans School.
Students will explore a central question: Why might young people feel that voting isn’t worth their time? Together, participants will consider the experiences, barriers, perceptions, and needs that shape how young people engage with democracy, then explore opportunities to redesign civic participation so young people feel more informed, empowered, heard, and motivated to take part.
Come ready to collaborate, ask questions, and apply human-centered design methods to a complex civic challenge.
Student registration is required and details will be shared in a Tuesday Tips newsletter in the fall.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
UW campus.
Designing and shipping products with AI at Adobe
Join Sapna Gathani, Group Design Engineering Manager at Adobe, for a conversation about how AI is changing the way teams design, engineer, and ship products.
With no shortage of predictions about how AI will transform the industry, Sapna will offer a grounded perspective on what is actually changing within design and design engineering, what remains the same, and which fundamentals of building great products continue to matter with or without AI.
This is an in-person event and will not be recorded. Space is limited to 40 attendees, and registration is required.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: Sieg 329. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
The future of UX research in the age of AI
Join Maggie Lynn, Senior Staff Research Lead at Databricks, for a conversation about the evolving role of UX research in an AI-driven industry.
Maggie will explore how AI is changing the UX research discipline, what these shifts could mean for the role of researchers, and how UX research careers and opportunities may evolve as AI continues to advance.
This is an in-person event and will not be recorded. Space is limited to 40 attendees, and registration is required.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: Sieg 329. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE students.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Current HCDE BS Students
Quick questions drop-in advising with our HCDE BS adviser.
Note: These drop-in advising sessions are intended for quick questions and for current HCDE BS students only. Current HCDE BS students seeking a more in-depth advising conversation or prospective HCDE BS students should instead book an advising appointment.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98076420726. Campus room: Virtual; login with UWNetID required. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Current HCDE undergraduates only.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Zoom.
Veterans Day
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. Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Current HCDE BS Students
Quick questions drop-in advising with our HCDE BS adviser.
Note: These drop-in advising sessions are intended for quick questions and for current HCDE BS students only. Current HCDE BS students seeking a more in-depth advising conversation or prospective HCDE BS students should instead book an advising appointment.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98076420726. Campus room: Virtual; login with UWNetID required. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Current HCDE undergraduates only.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Zoom.
Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Current HCDE BS Students
Quick questions drop-in advising with our HCDE BS adviser.
Note: These drop-in advising sessions are intended for quick questions and for current HCDE BS students only. Current HCDE BS students seeking a more in-depth advising conversation or prospective HCDE BS students should instead book an advising appointment.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98076420726. Campus room: Virtual; login with UWNetID required. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Current HCDE undergraduates only.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Zoom.
Thanksgiving Day
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
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. Quick Questions Drop-In Advising: Current HCDE BS Students
Quick questions drop-in advising with our HCDE BS adviser.
Note: These drop-in advising sessions are intended for quick questions and for current HCDE BS students only. Current HCDE BS students seeking a more in-depth advising conversation or prospective HCDE BS students should instead book an advising appointment.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98076420726. Campus room: Virtual; login with UWNetID required. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: Current HCDE undergraduates only.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Zoom.