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Two Engineering students demonstrating experiment to middle and elementary school students during Discovery Days

May 21, 2026

Days of discovery

Renewing a century old tradition of outreach, students from around the state sampled the many flavors of UW Engineering at Discovery Days.
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Elizabeth Wayne speaking at TED talk

May 18, 2026

Becoming a public scientist

Immunology innovator Elizabeth Wayne pairs rigorous research with accessible outreach, bringing her bioengineering work to the people it’s meant to serve.
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Steve Brunton teaching formulas using lightboard

Apr 27, 2026

Demystifying AI for engineering

A conversation with Steve Brunton, director of the College’s new professional programs in AI and machine learning for engineering. 
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A student wearing UW gear is working on a large machine, with cables and pipes protruding from it.

Mar 16, 2026

Star power

UW researchers are leading the development of nuclear fusion, harnessing the power of a manufactured miniature sun to meet the exploding demand for sustainable energy.
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Invention blueprint

Feb 17, 2026

Decades of engineering impact

We look back at 26 groundbreaking inventions and discoveries from UW engineers and computer scientists that have transformed the way we live, work and connect.
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Portrait of Jie Xiao, wearing a purple blazer and UW pin, with her lab in the background.

Jan 26, 2026

Building batteries better

Looking beyond incremental innovations, Jie Xiao wants to catalyze a robust U.S. battery industry — from mining to manufacturing.
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