Programs

The College of Engineering hosts a number of nationally recognized programs and centers. These are loosely grouped here under Diversity Programs, Service Programs, and Interdisciplinary or Instructional Programs.

Diversity Programs provide outreach and services to populations that are traditionally underrepresented in engineering. Service Programs offer specialized services to faculty, students, and other members of the engineering community, and some of these programs pursue study in areas of broader interest to the field, such as engineering education, economic development, and transportation. Interdisciplinary or Instructional Programs offer unique educational opportunities, such as study in technical Japanese, and some of these programs award specialized degrees or certificates.

Diversity Programs

ADVANCE and the Center for Institutional Change: Main Office: 371 Loew Hall
Phone: (206) 543-4215

This National Science Foundation Program seeks to increase the participation of women in the Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (SEM) workforce through the increased representation, advancement, and leadership of women in academic SEM careers. To help meet this goal the University of Washington has created the Center for Institutional Change (CIC).
The Center for Workforce Development (CWD): Main Office: 101 Wilson Annex
Phone: (206) 543-4810

The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) is an organization working to increase the participation of women and minorities in the science and engineering workforce through student support programs, research and evaluation, and international collaborations.
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT): Campus Office: Academic Computer Center
Phone: (206) 685-3648

The Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) program serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to maximize independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment.
Engineering Advising and Diversity Center (EADC): Campus Office: 301 Loew Hall
Phone: (206) 543-1770

Engineering Advising and Diversity Center (EADC) has an overall goal to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the recruitment and retention of all students in the College of Engineering. We are committed to providing an enriched academic experience for students.
Genomics Outreach for Minorities (GenOM): Main Office: 228 Engineering Annex
Phone: (206) 616-1684

The Genomics Outreach for Minorities (GenOM) Program strives to provide educational and research opportunities for underrepresented minority student interested in genomics through a variety of methods, including recruitment, advising, tutoring, and research and professional development opportunities.
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA): Main Office: 353 Loew Hall
Phone: (206) 543-0562

The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program works to provide enriching opportunities in mathematics, engineering, and science for underrepresented students in grades K-12 through the use of exemplary materials and instructional approaches.
Minority Scholars Engineering Program (MSEP): Main Office: 301 Loew Hall
Phone: (206) 685-0688

The main focus of the Minority Scholars Engineering Program (MSEP) is to foster an environment for underrepresented Americans from the African American, Hispanic American and Native American communities that promotes academic excellence in the engineering and science fields.
Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE): Main Office: 301 Loew Hall
Phone: (206) 685-8361

The Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Program is designed to increase the recruitment and retention of women of all ethnic backgrounds in science and engineering, and to create a conductive academic and social climate for both men and women in science and engineering.

Service Programs

Center for Engineering, Learning and Teaching (CELT): Main Office: 223 Engineering Annex
Phone: (206) 616-2171

The Center for Engineering Learning and Teaching (CELT) has two primary goals: to conduct original research on engineering student learning, and to facilitate application of the results of that and other research to improve teaching and learning in UW College of Engineering classrooms.
Engineering Advising and Student Center: Main Office: 301 Loew Hall
Phone: (206) 543-1770

The Engineering Advising and Student Center seeks to raise the level of awareness and understating of engineering with key College stakeholders, and serves as a support for students from the point of initial inquiry about engineering to graduation from the College through collaboration and coordination with departments and programs.
Engineering Cooperative Education (Co-op): Main Office: 301 Loew Hall
Phone: (206) 543-8711

The Engineering Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program seeks to enhance the educational experience by linking diverse engineering students and employers to fill technical positions. The program allows students to apply theoretical classroom knowledge to practical work experiences.
Engineering Coalition of Schools for Excellence in Education and Leadership (ECSEL): Main Office: 302 Roberts Hall
Phone: (206) 543-3100

The Engineering Coalition of Schools for Excellence in Education and Leadership (ECSEL) is a program that strives to transform undergraduate engineering curricula and to increase the diversity of engineering graduates through the integration of design activities throughout the educational pathways of students.
Education at a Distance for Growth and Excellence (EDGE): Main Office: 10303 Meridian Avenue North #301
Phone: (206) 685-2242

The UW Education at a Distance for Growth and Excellence (EDGE) Program assists individual and organizations stay current by providing access to five master's degree programs and three non-degree program options available in flexible online formats.
Engineering Professional Programs (EPP): Main Office: 10303 Meridian Avenue North #301
Phone: (206) 543-5539

Engineering Professional Programs (EPP) organizes and presents short courses, workshops, and seminars to respond to the professional development needs of practicing engineers and allied technical professionals worldwide. EPP also provides conference management services to scientific and technical associations and faculty in the organization of national or international research-oriented meetings.
Washington State Transportation Center (TRAC): Main Office: 1107 NE 45th ST, STE 535
Phone: (206) 543-8690

The Washington State Transportation Center (TRAC) serves as link among the government, university researchers, and the private sector, connecting those who need applied research at the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) with those best suited to conduct it at universities.
University of Washington Engineering Biomaterials (UWEB): Main Office: 484 Bagley Hall
Phone: (206) 616-8646

The University of Washington Engineering Biomaterials (UWEB) is a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center whose main objective is to exploit specific biological recognition mechanisms in order to develop a new generation of biomaterials for medical implants that will heal in the body in a facile, physiologically normal manner.
Valle Scholarship and Scandinavian Exchange Program (Valle): Main Office: 102 Wilson Ceramic Lab
Phone: (206) 685-2312

The Valle Scholarship and Scandinavian Exchange Program serves as a cooperative support program for students in both the Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Architecture and Urban Planning departments. Valle seeks to promote and fund the exchange of graduate students with programs in the Nordic countries.
Washington Technology Center (WTC): Main Office: 300 Fluke Hall
Phone: (206) 685-1920

The Washington Technology Center (WTC) seeks to foster economic growth through technology and innovation by promoting ideas, connecting resources and facilitating job growth. WTC focuses state, federal, and private resource for the development and commercialization of new products and technologies.

Interdisciplinary or Instructional Programs

Center for Applied Microtechnology (CAM): Main Office: 234 EE/CSE Building
Phone: (206) 221-5177

The Center for Applied Microtechnology seeks to perform research in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), microelectronics, photonics, and related areas in order to provide student with thorough knowledge and hands-on experience in the various aspects of microtechnology.
Center for Nanotechnology (NanoTech): Main Office: 422 Bagley Hall
Phone: (206) 616-9760

The Center for Nanotechnology brings together diverse faculty and departments in order to provide graduate students with interdisciplinary education experiences in nanoscale science and nanotechnology. NanoTech also offers an optional Ph.D. program in nanotechnology.
Integrated Learning Factory (ILF): Main Office: Ground Floor, Engineering Annex
Email: ilf@u.washington.edu

The Integrated Learning Factory (ILF) serves as a support for design and manufacturing classes in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering departments. The ILF is one of three Learning Factories nationwide originated by the Manufacturing Engineering Education Partnership (MEEP).
Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management (QERM): Main Office: 304 Loew Hall
Phone: (206) 616-9571

The Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management (QERM) provides the opportunity for student to study the application of statistical, mathematical, and decision sciences to a broad array of terrestrial and marine ecology, natural resource management, and biometrical and mathematical biology problems.
Technical Japanese Masters Program (TJMP): Main Office: Engineering Library, Room 13
Phone: (206) 543-7610

The Technical Japanese Master's Program (TJMP) offers a unique inter-engineering program that combines study in advanced technical Japanese with graduate-level engineering courses in order to serve the demand for engineers and scientists who are trained in the Japanese language and culture.