HCI @ Brown


We are a group of research labs that study human-computer interaction and sociotechnical systems. Our areas of research include participatory and community-centered design; algorithmic and data justice; computer security and privacy; technology policy; personalized systems; social computing and computer supported cooperative work.

Faculty


Diana Freed

Diana Freed

Incoming Fall 2024

Harini Suresh

Harini Suresh

Incoming Fall 2024

Unannounced New Faculty
HCI + Design

Many of our faculty collaborate cross-institutionally, including with the Center for Technological Responsibility, Reimagination and Redesign (CNTR), the Public Interest Technology Network of New England (PIT-NE), and the Data Science Institute (DSI).

Classes


Stay tuned for more classes to come in Fall 2024!

Seminar


Fall 2023

Oct 26, 2023 Xia Su

Oct 26, 2023 Vera Liao

Nov 9, 2023 Niloufar Salehi

F.A.Q.


I’m a prospective PhD student. How do I get involved?

If you’re interested in applying to the Computer Science PhD program at Brown, you can find more information and the link to apply here. The application deadline is December 15, 2023. When you apply, mention the faculty members you are interested in working with in your statement of purpose. It is not necessary, but you can also reach out to us via email about your interests and background after you apply. We recommend looking over faculty members’ recent papers and research interests to ensure that you have overlapping interests.

I’m a current Brown student. How do I get involved?

If you’re interested in getting involved with research, take a look at each faculty’s webpage to see the kinds of projects we work on. Different labs have different processes, so reach out individually to express your interest. You can also consider joining the HCI slack, attending seminar talks, and taking relevant courses.