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.

They own their own engineering companies, have each been named "Engineer of the Year" by the American Council of Engineering Companies-WA chapter, and they've established a scholarship fund.

Growing up, Emilio Beltran knew no one, anyone aside from his teachers, who had been to a 4-year school. Now a UW A&A graduate, he has set up the Beltran Endowed Fund for Undergraduate Student Support.

A team of CEE researchers is working to improve wastewater treatment systems at refugee camps, which are typically constructed quickly to accommodate people displaced by natural and human-made disasters.

For over 15 years, ME has partnered with the Seattle VA’s Center for Limb Loss Prevention & Prosthetic Engineering, providing hands-on research opportunities for students and helping propel UW biomechanics research.