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The University of Washington’s College of Engineering is where engineers make a meaningful impact. Located in the Pacific Northwest hub of innovation, our students and faculty work closely with leaders in aerospace, biotechnology, global health, and information technology to solve some of our planet’s most pressing challenges. Through strong partnerships in industry and community, our students get

an exemplary, interdisciplinary education and unique opportunities to apply what they learn. At UW Engineering, innovative leaders are shaped, all perspectives are valued, and brilliant careers are launched to serve the public good.

Millions of Americans live in areas at risk of landslides, but until recently, there wasn’t a way to see that risk at th...
08/28/2026

Millions of Americans live in areas at risk of landslides, but until recently, there wasn’t a way to see that risk at the individual building level nationwide. 🏔️

University of Washington Civil & Environmental Engineering researchers developed the Landslide Exposure Database, which rates 128 million buildings by landslide susceptibility and combines that information with population and socioeconomic data. The researchers estimate that around 6.5 million people live in landslide-prone areas, which they hope can give emergency managers and communities a better picture of where education and mitigation efforts may be needed.

UW CEE professor Joseph Wartman recently spoke with Gizmodo about the research, including why understanding who is exposed is just as important as understanding where landslides are likely to occur.

More from Gizmodo: https://bit.ly/4gQk59D

These disasters can be deadly, and understanding your risk will become increasingly important as the world warms.

Congratulations to UW Engineering faculty Alberto Aliseda, Dwayne Arola, Nikolla Qafoku, Michael Regnier and Nathalie Vi...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to UW Engineering faculty Alberto Aliseda, Dwayne Arola, Nikolla Qafoku, Michael Regnier and Nathalie Viosin on being elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences! 🎉

They are among 12 University of Washington faculty members elected this year in recognition of outstanding scientific and technical achievement. Their research covers a wide range of areas, from human health and advanced materials to environmental systems and energy resilience.

Help us congratulate them in the comments and learn more about their work: https://bit.ly/4qDCTMF

Eleven faculty members at the University of Washington have been elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences while another was elected to the WSAS Board

How do you store information in a way that can still be understood centuries in the future? One answer might be DNA. 🧬Fo...
08/26/2026

How do you store information in a way that can still be understood centuries in the future? One answer might be DNA. 🧬

For America’s 250th anniversary, the Library of Congress created a new time capsule designed to be opened 250 years from now. But digital technologies can quickly become obsolete, so the Library wanted a way to preserve information that future generations could still access and interpret. They turned to Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering professor Chris Takahashi for help.

Takahashi sat down with KUOW Public Radio to explain how digital information can be translated into DNA for long-term storage, why DNA is so well suited to preserving data and what it takes to make sure that information can still be decoded centuries from now.

Listen to the interview: https://bit.ly/4yoy50v

How do you store a TON of data in a very small package for 250 year...

We are pleased to announce the appointment of University of Washington Civil & Environmental Engineering professor Faisa...
08/25/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of University of Washington Civil & Environmental Engineering professor Faisal Hossain as the new Assistant Dean for Professional and Executive Programs. 🎉

As assistant dean, Hossain will focus on UW Engineering's portfolio of professional master’s programs, executive and continuing education, certificates and custom industry programs in partnership with academic and industry partners.

Hossain’s appointment reflects his outstanding record of research, education and public engagement. He has published extensively and is known for his work on hydrologic remote sensing, sustainable water resources engineering, transboundary water management and improving water access for all.

Learn more about Hossain and the new appointment:

The civil and environmental engineering professor will begin his appointment on October 1.

Congratulations to UW Electrical & Computer Engineering professor Hossein Naghavi on leading a multi-institutional rese...
08/20/2026

Congratulations to UW Electrical & Computer Engineering professor Hossein Naghavi on leading a multi-institutional research project selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission! 🎉

The Genesis Mission brings together researchers across government, industry and academia to accelerate scientific discovery using technologies including AI, supercomputing and advanced scientific instruments. Naghavi’s team is developing a low-power augmented reality headset that combines intelligent sensing and terahertz imaging, with the goal of allowing users to see through smoke, fog, debris and other nonconductive materials.

“This is an exciting project that is rethinking how intelligent sensors are built, and by doing so, the research is supporting national priorities in energy-efficient computing and next-generation hardware,” says Naghavi.

Learn more about the project: https://bit.ly/4xVNGnW

By Wayne Gillam / UW ECE News

We are excited to announce the launch of two new UW Engineering Robotics programs! ⚙️These cross-disciplinary programs a...
08/19/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of two new UW Engineering Robotics programs! ⚙️

These cross-disciplinary programs are designed for professionals and engineering graduates seeking advanced knowledge and practical experience in robotics, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, sensing, controls and related technologies.

Applications for the M.S. in Robotics and the Graduate Certificate in Robotics open early September.

Learn more about the programs and how to enroll: https://bit.ly/4cPc6qR

Accelerate your robotics expertise with a graduate program designed for engineers ready to lead in autonomous systems, intelligent manufacturing, and AI-driven innovation.

This spring, University of Washington Civil & Environmental Engineering packed the HUB Lyceum with students, faculty, al...
08/18/2026

This spring, University of Washington Civil & Environmental Engineering packed the HUB Lyceum with students, faculty, alumni and industry guests for its first-ever Capstone and Research Showcase. ⚙️

Dozens of capstone teams shared projects tackling real-world engineering challenges spanning water supply, transportation, construction and more. The teams worked with faculty and industry partners throughout the design process, developing solutions to complex engineering problems.

“Watching our students impress the industry mentors who tackle these problems every day with their own creative solutions is why we're excited to keep building this program,” says UW CEE chair Bart Nijssen.

Learn more about the projects and teams:

Students presented capstone and research projects, and three teams won awards, at the department's first showcase.

Last week at W.F. West High School in Chehalis, Washington, dozens of students built bridges – and engineering skills – ...
08/14/2026

Last week at W.F. West High School in Chehalis, Washington, dozens of students built bridges – and engineering skills – during the annual University of Washington Summer STEM Camp. 🌉

For the engineering portion of the camp, students worked with UW Engineering students, staff and faculty to explore the physics of bridge construction and put those concepts into practice through a hands-on competition combining technical problem-solving, creativity and teamwork.

The Centralia Chronicle stopped by to see the students’ bridges in action and hear about their experience at the camp.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/461DEpe

The London Bridge was in Chehalis Thursday, made of cardboard and popsicle sticks. And though it collapsed under 100-gram weights and a bag of coins, its builders — Karina Lei, Vivianna …

Congratulations to Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) professor Emily Tseng and her Sociotechnical Safety Lab on...
08/13/2026

Congratulations to Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) professor Emily Tseng and her Sociotechnical Safety Lab on being selected to participate in Microsoft's External Red Team Alliance (EXTRA)! 💻

EXTRA is a global initiative supporting independent research that can help identify risks and strengthen the safety of AI systems. As one of 18 university research groups selected across six continents, Tseng’s lab will receive a $25,000 gift to support work in AI safety, security, alignment and other areas of responsible AI development.

Learn more about Tseng and EXTRA: https://bit.ly/4wXx7aU

HCDE Assistant Professor Emily Tseng's research group is one of 18 university labs worldwide selected to participate in Microsoft's new External Red Team Alliance (EXTRA), a global initiative supporting independent AI safety research. The recognition will support her lab's work to better understand....

White blood cells can change how they behave depending on what the body needs. University of Washington Department of Bi...
08/12/2026

White blood cells can change how they behave depending on what the body needs. University of Washington Department of Bioengineering researchers have developed a new way to watch these changes unfold over time. 🔬

Macrophages, a type of white blood cell, can shift between encouraging or reducing inflammation, a process known as polarization that plays an important role in everything from wound healing to fighting cancer. While most existing research methods capture only a single snapshot of the process, UW Bioengineering professor Elizabeth Wayne is using bioluminescence to track changes in macrophage behavior over time.

“Macrophage polarization impacts many immune functions, so ultimately our method could be used to improve therapies for a broad set of issues like autoimmune conditions, cancer, and wound care,” says Wayne.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gs655M

Wayne demonstrates new method of capturing the dynamic behavior of white blood cells Macrophages, a particular type of white blood cell, can act in two distinct ways. They might be triggered by a pathogen and release proteins that encourage inflammation. In other situations, tissue in our body might...

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