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micrograph of vitrimer-based foams

Wed, 11/12/2025 | Institute for Nano-Engineered Systems (NanoES)

ME wins image contest

A microscope image of vitrimer-based foams by ME graduate students was named Most Stunning.

Four people in lab coats in a laboratory setting

Mon, 11/10/2025

The potential to regenerate limbs

ME researchers are exploring how to regenerate tissue using magnetic microgels.

Person lifts the hatch to a car

Tue, 11/04/2025 | The Daily UW

UW Solar Vehicle Team places 6th overall

Over the summer, UW’s Solar Vehicle Team (SVT), which includes ME students, competed in the Formula Sun Grand Prix.

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.