Yuxing Wu

Yuxing Wu is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the College of Information Science and Technology, Pennsylvania State University, specializing in human-computer interaction with a focus on health, family, and child-centered design. Her academic journey spans Indiana University Bloomington and the University of Washington.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Informatics, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indiana University Bloomington
• B.S. in Informatics (Human-Computer Interaction), Information School, University of Washington, Seattle

Wu's research investigates family-food interactions to unpack complexities in domestic activities and chronic health challenges, aiming to support family health and developmental goals through design. She employs feminist theory to examine care work in family meals and develops technologies for family wellness, food allergy management, and inclusive online communities. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical design solutions for real-world family dynamics.

Her publication record demonstrates a cohesive trajectory in family-centered HCI, evolving from foundational studies on smart speaker interactions to sophisticated investigations of family meal tensions and trans community support. Recent work increasingly addresses health equity through inclusive design methodologies and critical examinations of power dynamics in technology use.

Key recognitions include:

• Luddy PhD Instructor Award
• Luddy PhD Teaching Fellowship Award
• Luddy Ph.D. Summer Scholarship Award
• DigiStars Scholar designation

As an educator, Wu teaches Health Informatics, Social Informatics, UX Design, and AI Ethics courses. Her grant portfolio includes the $4,300 Luddy Ph.D. Summer Scholarship for family mealtime research. She actively mentors through conference workshops and curriculum development initiatives focused on computing ethics.

Wu's research ecosystem spans the Proactive Health Lab at Indiana University (dissertation work on family technologies), the User Empowerment Lab at UW (smart speaker studies), and the CHiLL Lab (health information management for older adults). Current work expands into AI ethics education and trans-inclusive community design.