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Washington Engineer - October 2007

Contents:

  1. Message from Dean Matt O'Donnell
  2. Research news: Boeing 787 Dreamliner; Vocal Joystick; Ultrasound for punctured lungs
  3. Campus news: 1 MacArthur “genius” grant; 3 TR35 awards; 4 new department chairs
  4. Coming events: Engineering Lecture Series; Engineers Without Borders annual meeting
  5. In the media

Message from Dean Matt O'Donnell

Dean Matt O'Donnell

Dean Matt O'Donnell spreads the word about our prestigious award-winning faculty, researchers and students. He addresses how to keep up the momentum in the College of Engineering. More...
 
 
 

Research news

The right stuff
Once composites were used for fishing rods and snowboards. Now Boeing has designed the world's first passenger airplane made of composite materials. UW aerospace experts and alums talk about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and what's next in the materials revolution.
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Snoopy drawn with voice commandsVocal Joystick uses voice to surf the Web, draw Snoopy
The Vocal Joystick software helps people move a cursor or a robotic arm without lifting a finger.
Read UW News story and watch video »


hand-held deviceStar Trek device uses ultrasound to seal punctured lungs
A UW bioengineer uses high-intensity focused ultrasound to heal internal injuries by passing a device over the surface of the body.
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Campus news

Yoky MatsuokaComputer engineer wins MacArthur “genius” award
Yoky Matsuoka, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, was named a MacArthur Fellow and one of Popular Science's “Brilliant 10” for her work combining neuroscience and robotics.
Read UW News story »
Read Popular Science article »
Visit MacArthur Foundation site »



UW's TR35 winnersTechnology Review honors three UW engineers
The UW nabbed three spots on the annual “Top 35 under 35” list of innovators, including the honor of Humanitarian of the Year.
Read story »


Four new chairs in engineering
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of new leadership in the departments of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering and Electrical Engineering, and acting chair in Bioengineering. Read story »


Coming events

lecture series logoEngineering Lecture Series
The 2007 Engineering Lecture Series kicks off this week. All lectures will be held on the UW's Seattle campus. The lectures are free and open to the public, but audience members are asked to register in advance.


EWB logoEngineers Without Borders national meeting
Engineers Without Borders USA - 2008 Annual International Conference
Sustainable Engineering and Global Health
Keynote address by William Gates, Sr.
March 27-30, 2008
More information and registration at Engineers Without Borders


In the media

Robot technology gets a hand
CBS Evening News »

PUD moves ahead on tidal project
The Seattle Times »

Google, IBM forge computing program
The San Jose Mercury News » (requires registration)