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This fall, the College of Engineering proudly welcomes 17 new faculty members. These innovative scholars hold expertise in fields as diverse as nanomaterials, AI ethics, quantum photonics and cardiac mechanics.

The UW Engineering Leadership Institute, a new partnership of the College of Engineering and Foster School of Business, will equip mid-career engineers to lead effectively in fast-evolving industries.

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

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

The entrepreneurial undergrads behind Voltair are innovating drone technology to prevent wildfires from igniting along rural power lines.

Every day our researchers are creating solutions for a healthier, more sustainable and more connected world. But those gains are now at risk.