The MEssenger alumni newsletter
Spring 2026 Edition
Building batteries better
Professor Jie Xiao wants to catalyze a robust domestic battery industry — from mining to manufacturing.
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3D vision for surgical precision
A UW team is creating real-time 3D models to help guide surgeons’ hands during endoscopic procedures.
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A move in the right direction
Undergraduate student Thomas Brown hopes to use his engineering skills to improve mobility aids.
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Engineering better medical images
Assistant Professor Ashish Manohar shares how mechanical engineers can contribute to improving medical imaging for better health outcomes.
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Engineering education for student success
Assistant Teaching Professor Renee Desing shares teaching, research and resources focused on creating environments that inspire student achievement.
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A new way to monitor the brain
Researchers have developed a device that could measure brain pressure to better understand sleep issues or brain injury.
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Testing marine energy tech
UW and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers are testing potential underwater turbine impacts.
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An engineer on skis
ME alum and world-class Para Nordic skier Nicole Zaino (’23 Ph.D.) competed in the Paralympics.
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Decades of engineering impact
A cardiac treadmill, single-handed faucet and improved golf clubs are among innovations by ME alums.
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