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Tue, 12/13/2022 | UW Magazine
Genius at work
The MacArthur Foundation honors Allen School Professor Yejin Choi, who teaches human language to computers.
Mon, 12/12/2022
Preparing tomorrow’s clean energy leaders
A multi-disciplinary course is training students across the scales of clean energy — from materials and devices to storage and power grid integration.
Fri, 12/09/2022 | UW Mechanical Engineering
STEM opportunities in prison settings
ME undergrad Raymond Haug shares his experiences with STEM outreach for people impacted by incarceration.
Wed, 12/07/2022 | UW News
Alzheimer's advancements
According to a recent study, a new blood test developed by UW researchers can detect a ‘toxic’ protein years before Alzheimer’s symptoms emerge.
Thu, 12/01/2022 | UW Civil & Environmental Engineering
Bridging the gap
A new study predicts less damage than previously expected to bridges in Western Washington following a M9 earthquake.
Tue, 11/29/2022 | UW News
Highly cited researchers
Congrats to the UW Engineering faculty and researchers who've been named to Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers list for 2022.
Wed, 11/23/2022 | UW Mechanical Engineering
Engineering undergrad competes on 'College Bowl'
Mechanical engineering student Shruthika Kandukuri shares her recent experiences on the television game show.
Tue, 11/22/2022 | UW News
Privacy and 3D real estate tours
Allen School researchers find privacy risks with 3D tours on real estate websites.
Thu, 11/17/2022 | UW Mechanical Engineering
Accelerating 3D imaging
Researchers in the Molecular Biophotonics Laboratory are scaling up cancer research and microscopy technologies to include collaborations with other universities.
Tue, 11/15/2022 | Allen School News
Making "magical concepts" real
Allen School Professor Huijia (Rachel) Lin has been named one of Science News’ 10 Scientists to Watch for her exploration of “magical concepts” in cryptography – seeming paradoxes that turn out to be possible.
Thu, 11/10/2022 | UW Chemical Engineering
Introducing CSSAS 2.0
The Center for the Science of Synthesis Across Scales (CSSAS), which focuses on bio-inspired materials synthesis, enters new phase of research.
Tue, 11/08/2022 | UW Electrical & Computer Engineering
Bringing fusion power to the grid
Originating from UW research, Zap Energy is on its way to making sustainable energy from nuclear fusion a practical reality.
Mon, 11/07/2022
Healthy people, healthy planetLearn how the UW Engineering community is transforming research into actions that improve and save lives across the country — and around the world.
Thu, 11/03/2022 | UW Mechanical Engineering
Advancing sensor technology
Mechanical engineering researchers are developing sensors that recognize body and eye movement, which could improve people’s ability to interact with technology.
Tue, 11/01/2022 | UW News
Making hearing screening accessible
A UW-led research team has created a new hearing screening system that uses a smartphone and earbuds.
Mon, 10/31/2022 | UW School of Public Health
How engineering inspired Maggie Ramirez to research public health equity
Spotlight on Maggie Ramirez, William L. Dowling Endowed Professor in Health Administration
Fri, 10/28/2022 | UW News
The perfect fit for a prosthetic leg
BioE Professor Joan Sanders' team is creating a new type of prosthetic leg: one that automatically adjusts its fit throughout the day.
Wed, 10/26/2022 | UW News
A new approach to eliminate air pollution disparities
After comparing three strategies for reducing air pollution disparities across the U.S., researchers have found that a community-specific approach is most effective.
Fri, 10/21/2022
Marco Salviato named as Director of the Advanced Composites Center
The associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics will also serve as Director of the Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials in Transport Aircraft Structures.
Tue, 10/18/2022 | UW News
Real-time accessibility info for rail transit
Allen School researchers have developed UnlockedMaps, a web-based map that allows users to see in real time how accessible rail transit stations are in six metro areas.
Fri, 10/14/2022 | UW Mechanical Engineering
Supporting mobility in cerebral palsy
Graduate student Alyssa Spomer is exploring how a robotic exoskeleton paired with real-time feedback can enhance rehabilitation therapy for children with cerebral palsy.
Wed, 10/12/2022 | UW News
Yejin Choi wins MacArthur Foundation ‘genius grant’
The Allen School professor uses natural language processing to develop AI systems that have the ability to reason and can understand the implied meanings in human language.
Fri, 10/07/2022 | UW ECE News
A 'lighthouse' for engineering talent
ECE alumna Laila Abudahi created a social impact startup in the Middle East that provides job opportunities for young engineers.
Tue, 10/04/2022 | UW News
Accelerating neuroscience research
The UW has joined the Alliance for Therapies in Neuroscience, an industry-academia research partnership focused on the fight against brain diseases and central nervous system disorders.
Fri, 09/30/2022 | UW News
Improving hurricane forecasts
Wave-monitoring sensors developed at the UW have been deployed off the Florida coast. Data collected from them will be used to improve hurricane forecasts.