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Noah A Smith

Thu, 01/15/2026 | AI@UW

Inside AI at the UW

In part one of a three-part series, Allen School Professor Noah Smith, the UW's first vice provost for AI, discusses the vision, purpose and scope of the new AI@UW initiative.

UW Fountain Vista in the fall

Thu, 01/08/2026 | College of Engineering

UW Engineering’s state economic impact

The UW College of Engineering drives $605 million to help support Washington’s economy.

Automated pipetting

Wed, 01/07/2026 | UW Human Centered Design & Engineering

Human-centered automation

In Human Centered Design & Engineering Associate Professor Nadya Peek's lab, researchers are designing open automation systems that scientists can customize to fit their research.

Albert Folch and the cover of his new book, How the World Flows

Mon, 01/05/2026 | College of Engineering

Microfluidics for the masses

In his new book, “How the World Flows,” Albert Folch explores the miniature liquid networks that power natural phenomena, essential inventions and advanced biomedical devices.

Student trying out a driving simulator

Fri, 01/02/2026 | UW News

Behind the wheel

Drivers struggle to multitask when using dashboard touch screens, according to a study by the UW and Toyota Research Institute.

A catheter routed through a model of arteries.

Fri, 12/26/2025 | UW Mechanical Engineering

Metamaterials meet medicine

UW researchers are developing medical tools designed to make vascular procedures safer and more effective.

A video game shows two kitchens of different sizes.

Mon, 12/22/2025 | UW News

Can AI learn cultural values?

A New UW study suggests that AI can pick up cultural values by mimicking how kids learn.

Irene Peden

Thu, 12/18/2025 | UW Electrical & Computer Engineering

Remembering Irene Peden

The electrical and computer engineering professor emerita, who would have turned 100 this fall, helped to create pathways to success for women in engineering.

Four people smile for the camera while standing with a rectangular award plaque.

Tue, 12/16/2025 | UW Bioengineering

A biosensing tool for cancer research

Bioengineering's Elizabeth Wayne is using the enzyme that gives fireflies their glow to study the white blood cells that attack cancer in the human body.

People in a kitchen having conversations

Fri, 12/12/2025 | UW News

Smarter headphones

Developed by Allen School researchers, these AI headphones automatically learn who you’re talking to — and let you hear them better.