Why Mechanical Engineering?

Mechanical Engineering is one of oldest, broadest, and best-established of the engineering disciplines. Simultaneously, the discipline is also constantly changing and evolving in response to new scientific discoveries and societal needs. The ME Department at the University of Washington reflects the old-yet-new character of the discipline itself.

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News & Events

Open ME Faculty Positions:
Research Faculty in Applied Chemistry
Full-time, Tenure Track Faculty in Health and Energy

cover of Autumn 2011 MEssenger newsletter Autumn 2011 MEssenger Newsletter The cover story, "Bright Ideas into Great Products: Engineers as Entrepreneurs" features the commercialization of ME research. Dont' miss department, faculty and student news and a message from ME chair Per Reinhall.


Solheim Lab Helping Make Rapid Prototyping Affordable Blending sugar and maltodextrin with ceramic powder, the Solheim Rapid Prototyping lab is helping bring the cost of 3-D printing to within reach for small business and home use. Seattle Times video and article | Economist article

Dick Sandaas Wins UW Engineering Diamond Award
Sandaas, BS '60, receives a "Distinguished Achievement in Industry" award at the 2012 Diamond Awards ceremony.

David Bluhm with image of game character. Photo: Annie Laurie Malarkey GeekWire Names Alumnus David Bluhm a Top Newsmaker GeekWire notes that the maker of MetalStorm, TradeNations and Battle Nations saw each of its titles soar to success this year.