The Trend in
ENGINEERING
Spring 2022 Edition
Sidewalk equity
Engineering and computer science researchers seek to make digital wayfinding more equitable and accessible to more people.
Learning outcomes
Four instructors share what they discovered from more than a year of remote teaching and what they’ve been integrating into their classes back on campus.
Space matters
SPARC sets the course for space research and policy partnerships in the Pacific Northwest.
Introducing the Science Hub
The UW and Amazon are partnering to launch the Science Hub, an effort to advance innovation in core robotics and artificial intelligence technologies and their applications.
Engineering faculty elected to NAE
Samson Jenehke, a professor of chemical engineering and of chemistry, and Anna Karlin, a professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
UW researchers develop Harmony COVID-19 test
The new low-cost, rapid test can detect COVID-19 virus’s genome without need for PCR, providing results in less than 20 minutes.
The IEB takes shape
The new Interdisciplinary Engineering Building (IEB) is set to break ground in September.
Sensors inspired by dandelion seeds
Taking a cue from nature, a UW team has developed a tiny sensor-carrying device that can be blown by the wind as it tumbles toward the ground.
A non-engineer’s journey into molecular engineering
Ayumi Pottenger never planned to study engineering. Now, the third-year molecular engineering Ph.D. student reflects on what drew her to it and where she’s headed next.
