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An example of a silicon photonic chip

Mon, 02/03/2025 | UW Electrical & Computer Engineering

3D imaging for lung cancer detection

UW researchers are part of a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional team developing a new, three-dimensional imaging system for early detection of lung cancer.

A view of the Torre Piloti in the Port of Genoa

Wed, 01/29/2025 | UW Civil & Environmental Engineering

Stabilizing Genoa's Torre Piloti

Civil & Environmental Engineering's Paolo Calvi implemented a cutting-edge solution to stabilize a new Italian control tower in the Port of Genoa, ensuring safety from high winds.

Xiaodong Xu sitting near a computer

Thu, 01/23/2025 | National Academy of Sciences

Xiaodong Xu receives NAS Award

The professor of physics and of materials science and engineering has received the National Academy of Sciences Award for Scientific Discovery.

A white ring beside a circuit board and a quarter

Thu, 01/23/2025 | UW News

Introducing IRIS

Allen School researchers have developed IRIS, a smart ring with a tiny camera that lets users point and click to control home devices.

Two dancers performing with their arms outstretched

Tue, 01/21/2025 | College of Arts & Sciences

From dancer to doctor

Tessa Olmstead, now a third-year medical resident, appreciates lessons learned as an undergraduate studying dance and bioengineering at the UW.

A closeup of four, colorful microchips

Thu, 01/16/2025 | UW Electrical & Computer Engineering

The future of chips

Electrical and computer engineering researchers are designing next-generation microchips for smartphones and microwave ovens to satellites and supersonic jets.

Group photo of Chemical Engineering students

Tue, 01/14/2025 | UW News

Contextualizing research

Assistant teaching professor Alex Prybutok shares how she adds the context behind the science in her chemical engineering courses.

Not Afraid of Falling at the Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering.

Fri, 01/10/2025

No fear here

Not Afraid of Falling, the whimsical new art installation in the Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering, is layered with metaphor, meaning — and a bit of magic.

An illustration of Daniel J. Evans in the foreground with a forest and mountain in the background.

Wed, 01/08/2025 | UW Magazine

Dan Evans: A life of reason

The civil and environmental engineering alumnus bettered the world as a senator, governor, community-college builder and champion of the environment.

Max Parsons headshot

Mon, 01/06/2025 | UW Electrical & Computer Engineering

Quantum tech, research and education

As director of the Quantum Technologies Training and Testbed Lab, Max Parsons provides opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience exploring quantum phenomena.