University of Washington

October 2020

UW researchers are developing smartphone apps to improve health and save lives.

UW researchers have developed a project that regularly scans Seattle’s streets to document how the city has reacted to the pandemic and what recovery looks like.

Decontaminating N95 masks

Thanks to a unique collaboration, first responders have a new tool to decontaminate masks.

Jihui Yang named College of Engineering Vice Dean

Prior to this appointment, Yang served as chair of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE). He holds the Kyocera Professorship in MSE.

Eve Riskin receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Mentoring

The award is the highest national honor given by the U.S. government to mentors working to expand STEM talent. Riskin is a professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering.

HCDE researchers publish new books

Professor Cecilia Aragon shares her story of becoming a competitive aerobatic pilot; research scientist Shana Lee Hirsch explores climate change and adaptive restoration.