University of Washington Mechanical Engineering

10/14/2026

The UW-led, NSF-funded AI Institute in Dynamic Systems discovers new ways to model and simulate complex, real-world problems.

10/06/2026

Pilot Grants Support Studies of Sex-Based Differences in Muscle Biology Three projects were selected to receive funding through the Center for Translational Muscle Research’s 2026 Pilot Grant program, supported in part by UW BioE. The grants will go toward the collection of preliminary data and fe...

09/25/2026

Graduate students share their path to receiving NSF support for their research.

09/15/2026

In what ways do Black disabled preschool-aged children assert agency in relation to and beyond normative developmental expectations?

09/15/2026

AI agents devised a way to reduce friction of an airplane wing model even without access to a costly computer simulation

08/07/2026

Using machine learning and physics-based modeling, ME researchers are discovering new materials for flexible electronics and wearables.

07/13/2026

This spring, ME students showcased solutions to challenging problems at the department's capstone expo. Students worked with partners from industry, nonprofit organizations, community groups and faculty research labs to ensure their projects were relevant to the real world.

One team designed, fabricated and assembled a wind tunnel to study the spread of wildfires in the western U.S. Gabi Laurenz (’26 BSME) says the project was the highlight of her undergraduate education in ME.

“We learned that solving engineering problems requires not only technical ability but also effective communication, collaboration and adaptability,” she says.

Learn more: https://www.me.washington.edu/news/article/2026-07-13/designing-real-world University of Washington College of Engineering

06/24/2026

Mia Hoffman receives this year’s Graduate School Medal Award for her work to reimagine assistive technology for young children

06/12/2026

The class of 2026 is graduating this weekend! 🎓 Students in ME selected the Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Fund to support future students through this year’s Engineering Class Gift Campaign. Your gift helps carry these experiences forward.

Give $20.26 in honor of the Class of 2026 or any amount that’s meaningful to you. https://together.uw.edu/i/uw/campaign/me-2026-class-gift

For the 2026 Class Gift Campaign, the graduating class selected the Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Fund to support future ME students.

06/11/2026

Congratulations to the student teams who showcased their posters, prototypes, exhibits and demos at the recent 2026 Mechanical Engineering Capstone Expo! The projects highlighted our graduating students' dedication, collaboration and ability to solve real-world problems. Projects included using micro-data centers to decarbonize Seattle, redesigning a pool-accessible wheelchair, creating a next-generation surgical cart and making recyclable composite prostheses.

Thank you to our industry partners, nonprofit organizations, community groups and faculty research labs for providing valuable mentorship, project sponsorship and feedback.

Photos by Matt Hagen.
University of Washington College of Engineering