Mark Zachry

Professor at University of Washington

Mark Zachry is a prominent academic and researcher at the University of Washington. He currently serves as the Program Director for the Interdisciplinary PhD Program at the University of Washington, a position he has held since September 2018.3

Academic Position and Expertise

Zachry is a Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington in Seattle.1 His areas of expertise and research interests include:

Human-computer interaction
Social computing
Technology for social change
Communicative practices of organizations
Interdisciplinary studies1 5

Education and Background

Professor Zachry holds a PhD from Iowa State University, which he obtained in 1998, and an MA from Arizona State University, completed in 1992.1

Roles and Responsibilities

In addition to his role as Program Director for the Interdisciplinary PhD Program, Zachry also serves as the Director of HCDE Master's & Certificate programs.2 He has been teaching courses on technical and professional writing, information design, and user experience at the University of Washington.

Achievements and Recognition

Throughout his career, Zachry has received several awards and honors:

Named an ATTW Fellow by the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing in 20194
Received the Best Paper Award for IPCC from the IEEE Professional Communication Society in 2023 and 20181
Awarded the J.R. Gould Award for Excellence in Teaching by the International Society for Technical Communication in 20111

Research and Publications

Zachry has been involved in numerous research projects and has published extensively in his field. He has contributed to various proceedings and journals, focusing on topics such as social computing, collaborative work, and technical communication.1

Mark Zachry's multifaceted role at the University of Washington, combined with his extensive research and teaching experience, makes him a significant figure in the fields of human-centered design, engineering, and interdisciplinary studies.