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UW scientists and engineers share their thoughts on the potential of quantum research and why it’s important now.

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Introducing IRIS

Allen School researchers have developed IRIS, a smart ring with a tiny camera that lets users point and click to control home devices.

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From dancer to doctor

Tessa Olmstead, now a third-year medical resident, appreciates lessons learned as an undergraduate studying dance and bioengineering at the UW.

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The future of chips

Electrical and computer engineering researchers are designing next-generation microchips for smartphones and microwave ovens to satellites and supersonic jets.

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Contextualizing research

Assistant teaching professor Alex Prybutok shares how she adds the context behind the science in her chemical engineering courses.

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