Autumn 2020 Edition
‘Eigensteve’ Brunton
With over four million views and 90,000 subscribers, Professor Steve Brunton’s YouTube channel simplifies the mathematical fundamentals behind data-driven engineering concepts.
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Lessons from a decade as chair
At the end of this year Professor Per Reinhall will conclude his second term as “Chair Per” and return to research and teaching.
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Engineering innovations offer promise during pandemic
Engineering innovations confront health care challenges with new urgency during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Smellicopter
A new bio-hybrid drone uses a moth antenna to autonomously sniff out odors.
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Life suspended: The past and future of cryopreservation
The idea of freezing and later thawing out the human body has been a favorite of storytellers for decades, but the science of cryopreservation may be even more interesting.
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UW teams up with regional first responders on mask decontamination
Thanks to a unique and innovative Washington partnership, first responders have a new tool for the pandemic.
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'Acoustic tweezers' may offer noninvasive solution to kidney stones and other medical applications
The new technique may offer a noninvasive solution to kidney stones and other medical applications.
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UW launches CREATE with investment from Microsoft
Introducing the new UW Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences, also known as CREATE.
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Steve Shen: Journal Editor Extraordinaire
Through a concerted effort over six years Professor Steve Shen doubled the impact factor of the ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics.
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A GoPro for beetles: Researchers create a robotic camera backpack for insects
A UW team has developed a tiny wireless steerable camera small enough to ride aboard an insect.
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Welcome new faculty
Join us in welcoming new faculty to the ME department this school year.
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