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Tall ship docked at a pier

Tue, 11/04/2025 | UW News

UW researchers bring expertise to ocean week

Researchers including ME Professor Brian Polagye showcased marine energy monitoring projects at Harris Hydraulics Lab.

Gray blobs of liquid metal are scattered within a black background.

Wed, 10/29/2025 | UW News

New material for recyclable, reconfigurable electronics

A UW team led by Assistant Professor Mohammad Malakooti created a flexible material that could one day replace many traditional circuit boards.

Five students in front of their poster at the capstone expo.

Mon, 10/13/2025

Capstone collaboration leads to award

An ME capstone team received first place for its energy audit of the UW School of Social Work building.

smart glasses frame

Wed, 10/08/2025 | Advanced Science News

Eye sensor warns of fatigue

ME researchers and collaborators created a smart eye sensor that can assess weariness.

Two people pose beside a 3D printer and a laptop on a desk.

Mon, 10/06/2025

Making a difference in cancer diagnoses

A medical device, developed in part by UW researchers, provides rapid imaging of biopsies to improve breast cancer diagnoses. 

Team celebrating behind a solar-powered car with the number "18," displaying a "University of Washington" decal.

Mon, 09/29/2025

Student club successes

Clubs with ME students participated in competitions across the U.S. and world.

Robot arm playing with chess board

Tue, 09/09/2025 | UW College of Engineering

Good grips

UW researchers, including Associate Professor Xu Chen, are working to improve robots' ability to grasp and manipulate objects.

Two individuals holding certificates

Mon, 09/08/2025

ME research wins ASME mechatronics award

Research from ME Associate Professor Xu Chen’s lab recently received the Best Student Paper Award in Mechatronics.

Tyler LeRoy at the UW for his graduation in June 2025 with his daughters, age 4 years and 2 months.

Tue, 08/19/2025 | GeekWire

From Army diver to carbon capture

Alum and U.S. Army veteran Tyler LeRoy is helping build Washington state’s carbon capture ecosystem.

Mohammad Malakooti

Tue, 08/19/2025

Q&A: Shaping the future of recyclable electronics

ME Assistant Professor Mohammad Malakooti has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award to advance sustainable manufacturing of flexible electronics.