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An overhead view of the Heimdal glacier in southeastern Greenland.

Tue, 05/28/2024

David Shean part of NASA satellite mission finalist team

Assistant professor part of NASA finalist team to study terrestrial and polar ecosystems with advanced satellite technology.

UW doctoral student Joel Eklof downloads data from temperature sensors in the center of a permafrost-surrounded bog in Alaska’s Kenai Wildlife Refuge. Eklof is standing on a board to disperse his weight, which helps reduce his environmental impact.

Tue, 05/28/2024 | UW News

In the Field: UW researcher headed to Alaska to study factors that lead to permafrost thaw and to educate foster care youth

CEE doctoral student Joel Eklof talks about his upcoming trip to Alaska, where he will study factors that lead to permafrost thaw and lead a summer science camp for local foster care youth.

Group of people posing for a photo wearing construction gear

Tue, 05/21/2024

Beyond the blueprint

Kiewit shows students around the Federal Way Link Extension construction site.

A student engineering ambassador talks to prospective students and families about applying to UW engineering.

Fri, 04/19/2024 | College of Engineering

Lessons in leadership

The Emerging Leaders in Engineering program empowers undergraduates with advanced leadership skills to help shape the future of engineering.

Woman watering plants in a greenhouse

Mon, 04/08/2024

A biochar solution for urban runoff

CEE researchers test biologically derived charcoal filters and fungi as tools in purifying city waters, a step towards eco-friendly solutions.

A white canoe with Univeristy of Washington calligraphy and cherry blossoms painted on is displayed in front of cherry blossom trees.

Fri, 04/05/2024

A cherry blossom photoshoot for Yoshino the canoe

Concrete Canoe team shows off their new cherry blossom-inspired canoe, Yoshino, amongst the UW's famous blossoms.

A person wearing an orange RAPID vest overlooks the Oso landslide area.

Thu, 03/28/2024 | The Seattle Times

Mapping for safety

See how RAPID's cutting-edge mapping and geological analysis are pivotal in Washington's fight against landslide risks after 2014's Oso disaster.

Head shot of faculty member Bethany Gordon

Thu, 03/28/2024

Community-driven design

Bethany Gordon integrates social sciences with engineering, aiming for more inclusive designs that consider human behavior.

Civil and environmental engineering graduate student Rubina Singh stands next to an EV charging station.

Mon, 03/11/2024 | College of Engineering

Advancing electric vehicle technology

How UW engineers are helping Washington lead the way in electric vehicle technology and the infrastructure required to advance it.

Two students stand on either side of a canoe and fasten foam insulation to the sides

Mon, 03/04/2024 | College of Engineering

Making a big splash

Members of the UW Concrete Canoe Team gain hands-on experience designing and constructing a canoe almost entirely from concrete.