Kate Starbird

Kate Starbird serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Human-Centered Design & Engineering at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, contributing to the school's academic mission through specialized expertise.

Her research centers on Human-Centered Computing, with core competencies in Human-Computer Interaction and Social Computing. She investigates technology's interplay with human behavior and social dynamics, particularly in collaborative systems and social media ecosystems. This interdisciplinary work bridges computer science, design theory, and sociotechnical analysis to develop responsive technologies aligned with societal needs and ethical considerations.