Department of Human-Centered Computing and Education

Department Chair: Manuel Pérez-Quiñones PhD.

Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction Concentration, B.A.

Computer Science, Information Technology Concentration, B.A.

Human Computer Interaction, Graduate Certificate

Information Technology, M.S.

Charlotte Human Centered Computing Research group

The Human-Centered Computing Research Group investigates human-centered design and research related to technology and education. Our research covers a broad range of areas such as interaction with social media, the Maker movement, fake news, co-creativity, Computer Supported Cooperative Work, interaction with secure and private information, design cognition, and online, adaptive, and active learning in Computer Science Education. The research group is associated with the HCC Lab at UNC Charlotte College of computing and informatics

Faculty of distinction

Department Chair Manuel Pérez-Quiñones recognized nationally for service in CS education. Read the article.

Teaching Associate Professor Nadia Najjar Named Finalist for Charlotte’s 2025 Teaching Excellence Award. Read the article.