Program Overview

Introduction to the DUB REU Program

The DUB REU Program is a summer research opportunity available to undergraduate students. The program encourages applications from students who would like to conduct research in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), on topics ranging from accessibility, to fabrication, to health, to ICT4D, to robotics.

Program Details

Research Position Title

The research position title for this program is DUB REU Research Assistant.

Research Faculty

The research faculty for this program includes Human-Computer Interaction and Design faculty across DUB, including in:

• Computer Science & Engineering
• The Division of Design
• Human Centered Design & Engineering
• The Information School

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2025.

REU Program Description

The DUB REU Program is a grassroots alliance of faculty, students, researchers, and industry partners interested in Human Computer Interaction & Design at the University of Washington. The mission of the program is to bring together an interdisciplinary group of people to share ideas, collaborate on research, and advance teaching related to the interaction between design, people, and technology.

Program Benefits

The program offers a paid 9-week internship during the summer in a research laboratory at the University of Washington. Students will be matched with a specific project and mentored by a faculty member and associated graduate students or postdocs. The program also includes weekly mentoring seminars focused on research and associated skills, such as graduate admissions, career opportunities, research ethics, and research paper writing.

Program Dates

The formal program begins on June 16 with a welcome reception and orientation, then concludes on August 15 with an afternoon poster session. Students are expected to be present and engaged for the entire 9-week period, work 40 hours a week, and make time to attend scheduled events such as the welcome reception, seminar, and final poster session.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Students must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident to apply.
• Students must be 18 years old or older.
• Submission of an application indicates that the applicant agrees to be present for the entire summer program period.
• The expected commitment is 40 hours per week, with no additional classes, or jobs, or other REUs.
• A strong application will have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and good class standing and/or grades in subjects relevant to the research area of interest.
• One letter of recommendation is required for an application, to be submitted by the application deadline.

Research Areas

The program encourages applications from students who would like to conduct research in the field of HCI, on topics ranging from:

• Accessibility
• Fabrication
• Health
• ICT4D
• Robotics

Faculty and Mentors

As of October 2024, the following faculty have indicated that they are willing to host a REU student in summer 2025:

• Katya Cherukumilli, HCDE
• Kurtis Heimerl, CSE
• Julie Kientz, HCDE
• R. Benjamin Shapiro, CSE
• James Pierce, Design
• Maya Cakmak, CSE
• Tanu Mitra, iSchool
• Amy Ko, iSchool
• Leilani Battle, CSE
• Sayamindu Dasgupta, HCDE
• Amy Zhang, CSE
• Gary Hsieh, HCDE
• Jennifer Mankoff, CSE
• Benjamin Mako Hill, Communication

Program Expectations

Students are expected to be present and engaged for the entire 9-week period, work 40 hours a week, and make time to attend scheduled events such as the welcome reception, seminar, and final poster session. The program also includes opportunities to attend the DUB Seminar, lunches with faculty members from across the campus, sessions with current graduate students, and a poster session to present and share work with members of the DUB community.