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Predicting river temperatures

Doctoral student George Darkwah is harnessing satellite data to help Pacific Northwest tribes restore fishing stocks.

Science for salmon

Fighting fire before it sparks

The entrepreneurial undergrads behind Voltair are innovating drone technology to prevent wildfires from igniting along rural power lines.

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Why UW Engineering?

Our students benefit from an exemplary interdisciplinary education at one of the world’s leading research universities and medical centers, with hands-on opportunities to apply their knowledge.

49%

Freshman admission rate

For Washington state residents

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National leader for inclusive excellence

Awarded by The American Society for Engineering Education

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$95,000*

Average starting salary for alumni

*Including alumni from the Allen School

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The Engineering Leadership Institute

Created through a partnership between the College of Engineering and the Foster School of Business, the Engineering Leadership Institute (ELI) equips you with the skills to combine your technical expertise with powerful communication, strategy and leadership skills.

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Charging up to build batteries

Big Bend Community College students explore battery fabrication at the Washington Clean Energy Testbeds.

Power electronics

Jungwon Choi is engineering high-frequency power converters for electric vehicles, AI, robotics, renewable energy systems and more.

Improving crane safety

Meet the UW students using their engineering skills to help improve safety at construction sites and surrounding areas.

On the move

New research led by the UW provides clear evidence that highly walkable areas lead to significantly more walking.

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Labor Day

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Improving Accessibility in Computing Courses: Open office hours

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Engineering Leadership Institute Virtual Information Session

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Improving Accessibility in Computing Courses: Open office hours

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Research impact

Engineering research matters

Every day our researchers are creating solutions for a healthier, more sustainable and more connected world. But those gains are now at risk.

UW Engineering puts Seattle on the map

From the Pacific Northwest hub of technology, UW engineers lead their industries and make a lasting positive impact on the region and the world.

FACULTY INCLUDES:

32 National Academy of Engineering members

43 Sloan Fellows

#1 highest percentage of female faculty among top 50 engineering schools

Recognized for community engagement

by the Carnegie Foundation

#1 source of UW startups

Partnerships include Microsoft Research, Google, UW Medicine, and Amazon