Our Stories

Materials Science & Engineering alum Dan Sedlacek combined his love of nature with his engineering studies to create Uphill Designs, a Seattle adventure goods company grounded in the belief that adventure is at the root of living fully.

For 28 years, UW Formula Motorsports has brought together students to design, build and compete formula-style vehicles. Team members credit their culture of student leadership and mentorship as key to the team’s stability and success.

College of Engineering spoke with alumna Susie Lu about how her unique double-major in Painting and Industrial & Systems Engineering set her on a career path to data visualization.

BioE grad student Nuttada Panpradist is developing an instrument-free diagnostic device to detect HIV infection and drug resistance and process blood samples on-site.

EE alum Henry Louie founded KiloWatts for Humanity to tackle energy poverty in places like Zambia. Where few are connected to the national grid, solar- and wind-powered energy kiosks provide electricity to communities.

First in her family to attend college, Fethya Ibrahim makes the most of her time at the UW, participating in ME’s Cell Biomechanics Lab and the Machine Shop.