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Autumn 2024 Edition

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Biting into resilient materials

When it comes to developing next-generation engineering materials that are fracture resistant, UW researchers are utilizing insight gleaned from the hardest tissue in all mammals: tooth enamel.

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Engineering by nature

Learn how researchers across the College of Engineering are drawing inspiration from nature to drive cutting-edge innovations.

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Blazing a trail with wildfire research

An increase in wildfires across the nation has lit a fire under many UW engineering researchers who are responding by developing safety technology and uncovering long-term hazards.  
 

Accelerating impact

With a focus on technology innovation, the UW’s Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) blends engineering and business.

A foundation of community support

We celebrate the close of a successful donor fundraising campaign for the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building.

Improving cancer surgeries

With $21 million from ARPA-H, a multi-university project led by Professor Jonathan Liu aims to help surgeons remove cancer tumors more completely during a single procedure.

Safeguarding American research

Under a five-year, $50 million NSF investment, Professor Mark Haselkorn is leading a national consortium of research institutions to bolster national research security.
 

A lasting legacy

A transformative gift from the Liao family supports the new Interdisciplinary Engineering Building. 

Testing an in-home mobility system

Engineering students are pushing the boundaries of mobility design through innovative capstone projects.

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