News
Fri, 03/05/2021
UW Center for an Informed Public co-authors report on mis- and disinformation surrounding the 2020 U.S. election
The Election Integrity Partnership, a nonpartisan coalition of research institutions, including the University of Washington, released its final report on voting-related mis- and disinformation during the 2020 U.S. elections.
Fri, 03/05/2021
Engineering students win big
Engineering teams placed second, third, and won special prizes in the 2021 Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge.
Mon, 02/22/2021
Professor Karen Thomas-Brown named new Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
"In this position, Karen will lead the college’s ongoing efforts to become an accessible, welcoming, and inclusive community."
Fri, 02/19/2021 | UW News
‘Small moon’ shapes allow DNA devices to attach precisely
A team of engineers has developed a technique that allows the precise placement of molecules formed from folded DNA in not only a specific location but also in a specific orientation.
Fri, 02/19/2021 | UW Graduate School
How Colleen O'Connor is helping kids love science
The bioengineering doctoral student is supporting a more diverse field of STEM learners through community outreach.
Fri, 02/19/2021 | UW News
Vice Provost for Research Mary Lidstrom stepping down after 15 years
Dr. Mary Lidstrom, professor of chemical engineering and of microbiology, will step down on Aug. 31 as the UW’s Vice Provost for Research.
Thu, 02/18/2021 | Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics
New law of physics finds a sweet spot for aircraft efficiency
Newly discovered law of physics provides the blueprint to boost aircraft efficiency.
Fri, 02/12/2021 | Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Looking ahead to give back
UW alumna Booga Gilbertson has established the “You Rock” Endowed Scholarship in Electrical & Computer Engineering. The fund will help support undergraduate students, especially those from rural communities or who have lacked educational opportunities in STEM or computer science.
Wed, 02/10/2021 | UW News
1,000 inspiring Black scientists
A list of 1,000 inspiring Black scientists published by Cell Mentor in December 2020 includes CEE Assistant Professor Jessica Ray, ChemE Associate Professor James Carothers and ME Acting Assistant Professor Ayokunle Olanrewaju.
Wed, 02/10/2021 | National Academy of Engineering
Mari Ostendorf elected to NAE
ECE professor Mari Ostendorf has been elected to the 2021 National Academy of Engineering.
Mon, 02/08/2021
Engineering that tugs at the heartstrings
UW researchers engineer miniature beating heart tissues that allow them to study a range of topics in human health.
Thu, 02/04/2021 | Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
‘Audeo’ teaches artificial intelligence to play the piano
A University of Washington team created Audeo, a system that can generate music using only visual cues of someone playing the piano.
Tue, 02/02/2021 | UW Medicine
Fighting racial inequity by funding Black scientists
A network of U.S. biomedical engineering researchers calls to end funding discrimination against Black scientists.
Mon, 02/01/2021 | Department of Bioengineering
New sensors quickly spot coronavirus proteins, antibodies
Researchers have created a new way to detect the proteins that make up the COVID-19 virus, and the antibodies against it.
Mon, 02/01/2021 | UW Graduate School
How two design graduate students launched Uplift Locally to support Black-owned restaurants
A HCDE and a HCI+D graduate student created Uplift Locally, a website that shares Black-owned businesses through an interactive map.
Fri, 01/29/2021 | Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Undergraduate coral research wins national recognitionA summer program in oceanography paved the way for Isaiah Cuadras to apply his interest in fluid dynamics to ocean ecosystems.
Wed, 01/27/2021 | UW News
$11.45 million federal grant will develop transit, mobility tech for underserved groups
Two UW centers, together with public and private partners, are collaborating on the Transportation Data Equity Initiative.
Tue, 01/26/2021 | UW Population Health
Examining student mental healthFunded by the Population Health Initiative, a new project studies student well-being and promotes equitable access to mental health resources.
Mon, 01/25/2021 | Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
A new kind of lens for tiny camerasA UW ECE research team is developing a new type of lens that could help improve optical components anywhere there is a need for a tiny camera in a small space.
Tue, 01/19/2021 | UW News
Researchers use lasers and molecular tethers to create perfectly patterned platforms for tissue engineering
A technique developed by College of Engineering researchers might help create the tissue engineering platforms of the future.
Tue, 01/12/2021 | UW News
New treatment allows some people with spinal cord injury to regain hand and arm functionUsing physical therapy combined with a noninvasive method of stimulating nerve cells in the spinal cord, electrical and computer engineering researchers helped six Seattle area participants regain some hand and arm mobility.
Thu, 01/07/2021 | Department of Electrical & Computing Engineering
Accelerating AI computing to the speed of lightA research team led by ECE associate professor Mo Li has come up with a system that could contribute toward speeding up AI while reducing associated energy and environmental costs.
Thu, 01/07/2021 | UW Civil & Environmental Engineering
Detecting COVID-19 in wastewaterCEE researchers work to introduce a new testing method that can identify neighborhood outbreaks.
Mon, 12/07/2020 | Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering
Allen School and ECE students create virtual summer coding program for kidsAllen School senior Elizabeth Lin and her twin sister Christin, an electrical and computer engineering senior, have developed a free online coding program for kids.
Mon, 12/07/2020 | UW News
The Smellicopter is an obstacle-avoiding drone that uses a live moth antenna to seek out smellsA team led by the UW has developed Smellicopter: an autonomous drone that uses a live antenna from a moth to navigate toward smells.