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Drone photo of cherry blossoms at the University of Washington

Fri, 04/11/2025 | UW News

US News Best Graduate Schools rankings

In U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings, the College of Engineering ranks No. 20 overall. Several engineering and computer science programs rank in the top 35.

A team holding a check in the 2025 Environmental Innovation Challenge hosted by the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship in the Foster School of Business.

Wed, 04/09/2025 | UW Foster School of Business

Engineering students win big

Congrats to the UW Engineering students whose teams placed first and third and took home other prizes from the 2025 Environmental Innovation Challenge!

Albert Kobayashi headshot

Mon, 04/07/2025 | UW Mechanical Engineering

A pioneer in fracture mechanics

Albert Kobayashi, a professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, reflects on his prolific career of research, teaching and industry collaboration.

OS-CONNECT digital process tree

Thu, 04/03/2025 | UW News

Helping pedestrians find accessible routes

A new data set called OS-CONNECT maps sidewalks and pedestrian paths statewide, helping people find accessible routes all over Washington state.

Gauze embedded with designed peptide shows only a few bacterial colonies

Mon, 03/31/2025 | UW Medicine Newsroom

Alternative wound dressings

Recent findings by a bioengineering research team hold promise for wound care in stopping resistant infections and making current antibiotics more effective.

UW ECE Assistant Professor Serena Eley standing on the lawn in Sylvan Grove on the UW Seattle campus

Thu, 03/27/2025 | UW Electrical & Computer Engineering

Superconductors, magnets and quantum materials

Serena Eley, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, studies superconductors and magnets to leverage their unique properties for quantum technology.

Examples of computational illusion knit design including a gray slate that transitions to the Mona Lisa, and an image of Vincent Van Gogh's sunflowers shifting into his self portrait.

Fri, 03/21/2025 | UW Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering

Designing hidden Mona Lisas

Allen School researchers use computation to weave new capabilities for illusion knitting.

Kate Starbird: A Spotlight on Rumors

Wed, 03/19/2025 | UW Human Centered Design & Engineering

A spotlight on rumors

Watch Professor Kate Starbird's University Faculty Lecture on how online rumors, misinformation and disinformation are created and shared during uncertain times.

Up-close view of optical computing chip mounted in a camera stand

Mon, 03/17/2025 | UW Electrical & Computer Engineering

A compact camera for computer vision

UW and Princeton University researchers have built a new type of compact camera that can identify objects at the speed of light.

Four people smiling with large winning checks

Thu, 03/13/2025 | UW Foster School of Business

Health innovation challenge winners

Congrats to the UW Engineering students whose teams placed first and second and took home other prizes from the 2025 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge!