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Tue, 01/19/2021 | UW News
Researchers use lasers and molecular tethers to create perfectly patterned platforms for tissue engineering
A technique developed by College of Engineering researchers might help create the tissue engineering platforms of the future.
Tue, 01/12/2021 | UW News
New treatment allows some people with spinal cord injury to regain hand and arm functionUsing physical therapy combined with a noninvasive method of stimulating nerve cells in the spinal cord, electrical and computer engineering researchers helped six Seattle area participants regain some hand and arm mobility.
Thu, 01/07/2021 | Department of Electrical & Computing Engineering
Accelerating AI computing to the speed of lightA research team led by ECE associate professor Mo Li has come up with a system that could contribute toward speeding up AI while reducing associated energy and environmental costs.
Thu, 01/07/2021 | UW Civil & Environmental Engineering
Detecting COVID-19 in wastewaterCEE researchers work to introduce a new testing method that can identify neighborhood outbreaks.
Mon, 12/07/2020 | Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering
Allen School and ECE students create virtual summer coding program for kidsAllen School senior Elizabeth Lin and her twin sister Christin, an electrical and computer engineering senior, have developed a free online coding program for kids.
Mon, 12/07/2020 | UW News
The Smellicopter is an obstacle-avoiding drone that uses a live moth antenna to seek out smellsA team led by the UW has developed Smellicopter: an autonomous drone that uses a live antenna from a moth to navigate toward smells.
Thu, 12/03/2020 | UW News
Tire-related chemical is largely responsible for adult coho salmon deaths in urban streamsUW researchers discovered a chemical that kills coho salmon in urban streams before the fish can spawn.
Wed, 12/02/2020 | Center for Neurotechnology
Neuroscience for neurodiverse learnersA joint CNT and DO-IT Center program provides neurodiverse high school students an opportunity to develop unique strengths, even through a pandemic.
Tue, 11/24/2020 | UW News
Engineering faculty named AAAS fellowsCSE faculty Pedro Domingos and Daniel Weld have been named fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Mon, 11/23/2020 | UW Civil & Environmental Engineering
Faisal Hossain receives AGU international awardThe prestigious award recognizes his efforts to advance access to information about water resources.
Tue, 11/17/2020 | UW News
UW part of $5.8M contract to study wireless charging on moonA team of multiple organizations, including the UW, plans to develop a line of lightweight, ultrafast wireless chargers that could help both humans and robots live and work on the moon.
Fri, 11/13/2020 | College of Engineering
A culture of collaborationBioengineering faculty pivot diagnostics research to support the need for COVID-19 testing.
Mon, 11/09/2020 | UW Civil & Environmental Engineering
An extraordinary expeditionAlumna Madison Smith advances climate change research as part of the largest polar expedition in history.
Mon, 11/09/2020
A body in motionAllen School student Louis Maliyam came to the U.S. for computer science — and along the way discovered dance.
Tue, 11/03/2020 | UW News
Break it up: Polymer derived from material in shrimp’s shells could deliver anti-cancer drugs to tumor sitesA research team led by MSE's Miqin Zhang has created a nanoparticle-based drug delivery system that can ferry a potent anti-cancer drug through the bloodstream safely.
Mon, 11/02/2020 | College of Engineering
Engineering education goes remote
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Dan Ratner shares how the College of Engineering is translating excellence and access to the remote learning environment.
Wed, 10/28/2020 | UW News
SoundWatch: New smartwatch app alerts deaf and hard-of-hearing users to birdsong, sirens and other desired soundsCSE researchers have developed a new smartwatch app that alerts d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing users to birdsong, sirens and other desired sounds
Wed, 10/28/2020 | College of Engineering
Tueng Shen announced as Associate Dean for Medical Technology Innovation
From Vice Dean of College of Engineering Jihui Yang and Vice Dean of School of Medicine John Slattery: It is with great enthusiasm that we write to announce a partnership between the School of Medicine (SOM) and the College of Engineering (COE) through the appointment of Professor Tueng Shen to a new joint position, Associate Dean for Medical Technology Innovation, effective November 1, 2020.
Thu, 10/22/2020 | UW News
Simple actions can help people survive landslides, UW analysis showsA new study by CEE researchers shows that behavioral changes can save lives.
Wed, 10/21/2020 | Department of Electrical & Computing Engineering
Researchers design an implantable brain chip
ECE associate professors Chris Rudell and Visvesh Sathe have developed an implantable chip that will help neuroscientists deepen understanding of the brain and enable better treatments for a wide range of medical conditions and disorders.
Mon, 10/19/2020
Putting health care in your handsUW faculty and students are developing smartphone apps to improve health and save lives.
Tue, 10/13/2020 | UW Population Health Initiative
Healthy planet, healthy peopleHow can we recover from a health crisis during a climate crisis? Engineering faculty weigh in.
Mon, 10/12/2020 | UW News
Stream anytime: Engineering lecture on contact tracing while respecting privacyThe lecture, now available on Youtube, centered around monitoring COVID-19 infections while respecting privacy featuring Stefano Tessaro, an associate professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science.
Mon, 10/12/2020 | Chemical Engineering
How to build a network of pharmaceutical biofactoriesAdvances in synthetic biology and biomaterials open up exciting prospects for distributed manufacturing of drugs, food products, and other commodities
Thu, 10/08/2020 | UW News
Airdropping sensors from moths: Researchers use flying insects to drop sensors from air, land them safely on the groundUW researchers have created a sensor system that can ride on the back of a moth.