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Welcome new faculty

Our newest members join a world-class group of researchers and educators committed to engineering for the public good.

Meet our new faculty

Good grips

UW researchers are taking on one of the greatest challenges in robotics: the ability to grasp and manipulate objects with superhuman dexterity.

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Why UW Engineering?

Our students benefit from an exemplary interdisciplinary education at one of the world’s leading research universities and medical centers, with hands-on opportunities to apply their knowledge.

49%

Freshman admission rate

For Washington state residents

Admissions by-the-numbers

National leader for inclusive excellence

Awarded by The American Society for Engineering Education

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$95,000*

Average starting salary for alumni

*Including alumni from the Allen School

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Students working as a group on car's electric controls

The student experience

Find your community

Join an engineering student club to explore different engineering majors, meet researchers and professionals, work on hands-on projects, and connect with fellow students.

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News and events

Undergraduate quantum research

Ten students recently explored cutting-edge quantum research as part of QuantumX’s first NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.

Digital culture shock

Allen School Professor Katharina Reinecke's new book explores how "technology is never culturally neutral."

Meaningful gaming

In this Q&A, UW researchers discuss how video games can lead people to more meaningful lives.

Reducing guesswork in biolink formulation

UW researchers have unveiled a new system to simultaneously screen dozens of biolink compositions for tissue and organ printing.

Oct

16

Thu

Improving Accessibility in Computing Courses: Open office hours

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Oct

16

Thu

HCDE Research Speaker Series: Aayushi Dangol, "From Black Boxes to Playful Inquiry: Designing for Children’s AI Literacy"

4:30 pm - 5:20 pm

Sieg Building (SIG) - 134
Oct

17

Fri

Thrive Together: WE Lead Mentoring Circle

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Student Union Building (HUB) - HUB 332
Oct

20

Mon

Developing Global Experiences for Engineering Students

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Aerospace And Engineering Research Building (AER) - AERB 130

George Darkwah portrait

For Washington

Predicting river temperatures

Doctoral student George Darkwah is harnessing satellite data to help Pacific Northwest tribes restore fishing stocks.

Science for salmon

UW Engineering puts Seattle on the map

From the Pacific Northwest hub of technology, UW engineers lead their industries and make a lasting positive impact on the region and the world.

FACULTY INCLUDES:

32 National Academy of Engineering members

43 Sloan Fellows

#1 highest percentage of female faculty among top 50 engineering schools

Recognized for community engagement

by the Carnegie Foundation

#1 source of UW startups

Partnerships include Microsoft Research, Google, UW Medicine, and Amazon