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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, October 2, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

HCDE Preliminary Exam Prep Meeting

Prepare for fall quarter prelims! Come with questions. Faculty, staff and students will be available. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: 429. Accessibility Contact: Kathleen Rascon, khorenst@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: HCDE PhD Students Only. Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. 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, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM. For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. 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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. 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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Target Audience: HCDE students. Thursday, October 15, 2026. Downtown Seattle.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 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. Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Target Audience: HCDE students. Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Target Audience: HCDE students. Monday, October 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

"Finding Your Community in HCDE" Student Panel

Join us for an interactive event led by the Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) BS peer advisers to help current and prospective HCDE students connect with various communities within and connected to HCDE. Representatives from HCDE-related student groups will participate in a panel discussion to share how they build community and provide opportunities for involvement. Whether you're looking for project-based groups, networking opportunities, or academic support, there’s a community for everyone! Have a class that partially overlaps with this event? Please feel free to join us for the portion of the event that you can attend! Note: This is an in-person only event and will not be recorded. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: Sieg 233. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Target Audience: Current and prospective HCDE BS students. Monday, October 19, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Target Audience: HCDE students. Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

HCDE PhD Admissions: Research Presentation

During the HCDE PhD Admissions: Research Talk, participants will hear from Assistant Professor Sayamindu Dasgupta and Assistant Professor Emily Tseng, faculty in the Human Centered Design and Engineering doctoral program at the University of Washington in Seattle. Between 4:30-5:30pm PST, the faculty will share their current research and answer questions about their lab and the upcoming application. The Director of Academic Services will also be present to answer questions about the admissions process. 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. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. 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 meet with members of their team, tour the office, and have the chance for a portfolio review. 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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Target Audience: HCDE students. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 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. Friday, October 23, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

Internship Search 101

Join us for an "internships 101" presentation led by the Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) BS peer advisers covering where to find internships, application tips, and resources for internship searching! All HCDE undergrads are welcome to attend but this event will mostly be catered towards sophomores/juniors applying for internships. Have a class that partially overlaps with this event? Please feel free to join us for the portion of the event that you can attend! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/uqDX1RjuRLKsoaY-WPY4tg. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Target Audience: Current HCDE undergraduates. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Target Audience: HCDE students. Thursday, October 29, 2026.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM. For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu.

Civic by Design--A Design Jam for the Next Generation of Voters

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. Click the SIGN UP button to register! Questions? Contact Melissa Ewing at mewing3@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: TBD. Accessibility Contact: mewing3@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Target Audience: HCDE students. Friday, October 30, 2026, 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM. UW campus.

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, October 30, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. 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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Target Audience: HCDE students. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 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. Friday, November 6, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 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.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 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. Friday, November 13, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

HCDE Mentor Pods Sign-Ups Due at 12pm

Deadline to sign up for January - June 2027 Mentor Pods. See Tuesday Tips emails for link. Open to HCDE students only. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: 429. Accessibility Contact: Kathleen Rascon, khorenst@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Target Audience: HCDE PhD Students Only. Monday, November 16, 2026, 12:00 PM.

Information Session: Bachelor of Science in HCDE

Are you a prospective student interested in learning about the undergraduate program in Human Centered Design & Engineering? Join our undergraduate peer advisors for an overview of the program, curriculum, and application process. Bring your questions and join us! Note: You will need to be logged into a Zoom account and will need to register using the Zoom URL above to join this event. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/mWXNMVGTSIK1FcGYMp4CfQ. Campus room: Virtual. Accessibility Contact: Meghan Oxley, what@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Student Activities. Target Audience: Prospective students interested in learning more about applying to the HCDE BS program. Monday, November 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 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. Friday, November 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 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.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 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. Friday, December 4, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

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. Event sponsors: Human Centered Design & Engineering. 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.

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, December 11, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

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.

Christmas Day

No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2027. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics. Friday, December 25, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

New Year's Day

No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2027. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics. Friday, January 1, 2027. For more info visit www.washington.edu.