The Trend alumni newsletter
Spring 2026 Edition
Decades of engineering impact
Looking back at 26 groundbreaking inventions and discoveries from UW engineers and computer scientists that have transformed the way we live, work and connect.
Star power
UW researchers Uri Shumlak and Bhuvana Srinivasan are leading the development of fusion energy, harnessing the power of a manufactured miniature sun to meet exploding demand.
Becoming a public scientist
Immunology innovator Elizabeth Wayne pairs rigorous research with accessible outreach, bringing her work to the people it’s meant to serve.
Demystifying AI for engineering
A conversation with Steve Brunton, director of the College of Engineering’s new professional programs in AI and machine learning for engineering.
Q-DREAM deepens global collaboration
A joint research and education initiative of the UW and Tohoku University will further quantum technologies, disaster resilience, advanced manufacturing and medicine.
Days of discovery
Renewing a century old tradition, elementary and middle school students from around the state sampled the many flavors of UW Engineering during Discovery Days.
UW expands AI partnership with Microsoft
The UW and Microsoft are expanding a longstanding collaboration to enhance artificial intelligence learning and research to prepare tomorrow's workforce.
3D vision for surgical precision
Mechanical engineering and UW Medicine researchers are creating real-time 3D models to help guide surgeons' hands during endoscopic procedures.
A sweep for entrepreneurial engineers
Teams powered by engineering and computer science students placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the 2026 Holloman Health Innovation Challenge.
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