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Guest Lecture: Frederick Kin Hing Phoa, "A Uniform Placement of Alters on Spherical Surface (U-PASS) for Ego-Centric Networks with Community Structure and Alter Attributes"
Join the UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a talk by Dr. Frederick Kin Hing Phoa of Academia Sinica about new approaches to visualizing ego-centric networks. He will introduce U-PASS (Uniform Placement of Alters on Spherical Surface), a method designed to better represent relationships, communities, and node attributes in complex network systems.
A Uniform Placement of Alters on Spherical Surface (U-PASS) for Ego-Centric Networks with Community Structure and Alter Attributes
Frederick Kin Hing Phoa, Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan Talk abstract
The analysis of large-scale networks, in which the number of nodes ranges from thousands to millions, has grown its importance since the turn of the millennium, and it has widely been applied in various scientific researches like anthropology, biomedical research, communication studies, and social sciences. An ego-centric network consists of a particular node (ego) that has relationships to all neighboring…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: Sieg 420. Accessibility Contact: cplee@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM.
Done Dissertation Workshop
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Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Accessibility Contact: Kathleen Rascon, khorenst@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Special Events. Target Audience: HCDE PhD Students Only.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 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.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.
HCDE Student Panel: Preparing for Pathways Outside Big Tech
The HCDE Peer Advisers are hosting a panel discussion on April 15th about careers outside of big tech companies. The panel will be composed of current HCDE seniors and recent grads who are working in (or plan to work in) “non-traditional” HCDE fields, including education, healthcare, academia, and marketing. If you’re interested in fields outside of big-tech, unsure about where you want to apply your HCDE skills, or curious about where HCDE students end up, this panel is for you!
All current and prospective HCDE undergrads are welcome, and there will be time for audience questions.
Note: This is an in-person event and will not be recorded.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: Sieg 329. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Target Audience: Current and prospective HCDE undergraduates.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Information Session: Graduate Certificate in User Centered Design
Interested in learning more about the Graduate Certificate in User Centered Design? Join HCDE advisors for an upcoming Information Session.
This session will provide an overview of the degree program, including curriculum, admissions requirements, and application.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95541649533. Accessibility Contact: Alex Llapitan. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective HCDE User Centered Design Students.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom.
Campfire Sessions: Climate Topics With Katya Cherukumilli, HCDE Assistant Professor
Join the Information School, the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering, and UW peers to explore the areas where climate research meets human experience – using human‑centered approaches to turn data into practical solutions that help communities, inform decisions and strengthen our shared future.
What's a campfire session?
It’s a fresh twist on the usual lecture. Instead of lengthy presentations, each speaker will offer a focused 5–7 minute overview of their research.
Then things shift: The speaker becomes a facilitator, and the audience takes part in an open, guided conversation. Everyone can share ideas, ask questions, and learn from each other. Curious questions and new viewpoints are welcome. It’s relaxed, interactive and built around the perspectives people bring to the group.
Add your voice to the community of climate conversation on April 15.
Details & RSVP here ».
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit events.uw.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, April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 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, April 23, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.
HCDE PhD Preliminary Exam Presentation: Susanna Lammervo, "Examining the Influence of Visualization on Traveler Perceptions of Future Transportation Challenges in the Seattle Metropolitan Area"
Join the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for PhD Preliminary Exam Presentations. These are 25-minute public research presentations by HCDE PhD students in the first and second year of their program.
SCHEDULE:
2 p.m.
Susanna Lammervo, Examining the Influence of Visualization on Traveler Perceptions of Future Transportation Challenges in the Seattle Metropolitan Area, 2:30 p.m. Stephanie Hung, Assessing Wildfire Impacts on Drinking Water Quality in the Pacific Northwest, 2:30 p.m.
Meziah Cristobal, PaperTok: Exploring the Use of Generative AI for Creating Short-form Videos for Research Communication.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: SIEG 134. Accessibility Contact: Kathleen Rascon, khorenst@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Special Events.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
HCDE PhD Preliminary Exam Presentation: Stephanie Hung, "Assessing Wildfire Impacts on Drinking Water Quality in the Pacific Northwest"
Join the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for PhD Preliminary Exam Presentations. These are 25-minute public research presentations by HCDE PhD students in the first and second year of their program.
SCHEDULE:
2 p.m.
Susanna Lammervo, Examining the Influence of Visualization on Traveler Perceptions of Future Transportation Challenges in the Seattle Metropolitan Area, 2:30 p.m. Stephanie Hung, Assessing Wildfire Impacts on Drinking Water Quality in the Pacific Northwest, 2:30 p.m.
Meziah Cristobal, PaperTok: Exploring the Use of Generative AI for Creating Short-form Videos for Research Communication.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: SIEG 134. Accessibility Contact: Kathleen Rascon, khorenst@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Special Events.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
HCDE PhD Preliminary Exam Presentation: Meziah Cristobal, "PaperTok: Exploring the Use of Generative AI for Creating Short-form Videos for Research Communication"
Join the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for PhD Preliminary Exam Presentations. These are 25-minute public research presentations by HCDE PhD students in the first and second year of their program.
SCHEDULE:
2 p.m.
Susanna Lammervo, Examining the Influence of Visualization on Traveler Perceptions of Future Transportation Challenges in the Seattle Metropolitan Area, 2:30 p.m. Stephanie Hung, Assessing Wildfire Impacts on Drinking Water Quality in the Pacific Northwest, 2:30 p.m.
Meziah Cristobal, PaperTok: Exploring the Use of Generative AI for Creating Short-form Videos for Research Communication.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: SIEG 134. Accessibility Contact: Kathleen Rascon, khorenst@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Special Events.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Human Centered Design & Engineering Research Showcase
The HCDE Research Showcase highlights ongoing work by faculty, research scientists, postdocs, PhD students, and undergraduates. The event is designed to build community around HCDE research and create space for conversation across our community of students, alumni, friends, and the broader UW community.
Attendees will explore posters and interactive project demos and have the opportunity to speak directly with researchers across HCDE’s research clusters and topic areas.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: University of Washington Club (Faculty Center) (FAC). Accessibility Contact: welliver@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits. Special Events.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit hcde.uw.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.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.
HCDE Electives Social
Are you a current junior who is trying to decide which 400-level HCDE electives to take next year? Alternatively, are you a current senior who has already taken some of those HCDE electives and who is willing to share what you’ve learned? Join the HCDE BS peer advisers for the HCDE Electives Social, a casual space to learn more about upcoming courses, hear from students who’ve taken them, and get your questions answered. This is your chance to learn more about our HCDE 400-level elective offerings before Autumn registration and swap notes with fellow students in a laid-back setting. Whether you're curious about new subjects or seeking advice on your elective choices, this event is for you. Engage in informal conversations with other students and use our collaborative whiteboard for notes and questions. What's on the agenda? A short overview of helpful resources , Tips on what to consider (group work, coding, project types, etc.) , Seniors sharing their class experiences , Whiteboards to capture insights +…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: Sieg 329. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Student Activities. Target Audience: Current HCDE undergraduates only.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 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, May 7, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.
HCDE Distinguished Lecture: Laura Forlano
The Judith Ramey and Stephanie Rosenbaum Distinguished Lecture Series at the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering brings leading experts in the fields of human-centered design to the University of Washington to spark new ideas and innovative conversations.
Join us as we welcome Laura Forlano, a Fulbright award-winning and National Science Foundation funded social scientist and design researcher.
Designing Consequences: On Living Well with Machines
Who will live with the social consequences of your designs? And, who will live with the consequences of the consequences? In this talk, I will consider how we might live well with machines drawing on my own “disabled cyborg” life as well as nearly two decades of research in the field of design and related fields including critical disability studies, critical computing, critical creative practice, and critical pedagogy. I will illustrate—both humorously and very existentially—the many ways of interrogating the social consequences of design through…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB 334. Accessibility Contact: hcdehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Special Events.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.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, May 14, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.
Open Source Assistive Technology Hackathon
GitHub will celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) by hosting the Open Source Assistive Technology Hackathon focused on empowering participants to build skills and make real contributions to the assistive technology tools people rely on every day. Free to participate , Sign up, Who Should Attend People with lived experience who want to innovate on assistive technology , Developers with disabilities , Developers with a desire to help improve and customize assistive technologies , Professionals working in the field of special education, rehabilitation engineering, biomedical engineering, and other fields that can benefit from free open source assistive technology , Open source AT maintainers, New to open source? No problem!
We’ll walk through core GitHub contribution workflows (including NVDA and keyboard-only navigation), so you can practice navigating repositories, issues, pull requests, and code reviews with confidence. Whether you’re new to contributing or ready to level up, you’ll leave with…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: mlama007@github.com. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Meetings. Special Events. Workshops. Target Audience: Innovators in assistive tech, developers w/ disabilities, pros in special ed, rehab, biomed, ...
Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Friday, May 22, 2026.
GitHub headquarters, 88 Colin P Kelly Jr St, San Francisco, CA 94107.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. 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, May 21, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.
[Alumni event] HCDE Alumni Social
Join fellow alumni from the University of Washington’s Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a relaxed evening of connection and community. Reconnect with classmates, meet graduates from across cohorts and industries, and learn about the latest updates from HCDE.
Please note this event is only for HCDE alumni and not open to current students. 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 alumni (all programs), faculty, staff.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Gasworks Brewing, Seattle.
CREATE Community Day
CREATE Community Day is an annual half-day forum for discussing the concerns about and approaches to sustainable accessibility research and a showcase of research led by CREATE and HuskyADAPT. Student researchers highlight their work and showcase a variety of individual and team projects.
We are currently making plans for Community Day 2026. Details available in spring.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2). Campus room: Zillow Commons. Accessibility Contact: oliviapb@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Exhibits. Information Sessions. Meetings. Special Events. Target Audience: Anyone interested in research on accessible technology & making the world accessible through tech.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit create.uw.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, May 28, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.
HCDE Capstone Showcase
Join the University of Washington's Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for our 2026 Capstone Showcase.
Student teams solve real-world problems through a human-centered lens. Projects are proposed by industry sponsors or driven by an interest from the students on the team. Details about projects will be added as the showcase nears.
Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB Ballroom. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits. Special Events.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.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, June 4, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Zoom.
HCDE Graduation and Awards Ceremony
Join the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering as we honor the next generation of innovators and leaders.
The 2026 HCDE Graduation Ceremony celebrates the achievements of our undergraduates, master's students, and PhD candidates. The ceremony includes a guest commencement speaker and an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding students for their exceptional contributions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Ballroom. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Ceremonies. Target Audience: HCDE graduating bachelor's, master's, and PhD students, their families and friends.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit hcde.uw.edu. HCDE PhD Recognition Ceremony
Recognition Ceremony honoring HCDE PhD Graduates with faculty advisors and invited guests. Closed Event.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: tbd. Accessibility Contact: Kathleen Rascon, khorenst@uw.edu. Event Types: Ceremonies.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.