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Fri, 07/19/2024 | Microsoft Research Podcast

Sustainable electronics

ME Assistant Professor Aniruddh Vashisth and Microsoft Research discuss the development of printed circuit boards with less environmental impact.

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Mon, 07/15/2024 | Popular Science

Testing the waters

In a story about a wave-energy testing site in Scotland, ME Professor Brian Polagye comments on tidal and wave energy technology adoption. 

Three students stand behind a vessel that is a reactor for synthesizing materials.

Mon, 07/08/2024

Students showcase skills at ME capstone expo

Capstone projects addressed problems in transportation, renewable energy, health, accessibility and more.

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Wed, 07/03/2024 | UW Aeronautics and Astronautics

Stingrays could inspire new underwater vehicles

Researchers like ME student John Michael Racy look to stingrays for how to develop efficient, quiet and sustainable underwater vehicles.

One person is sitting in a hammock chair, while another person holds part of the frame structure.

Thu, 06/27/2024

Testing an in-home mobility system

Through innovative capstone projects, ME students worked with community members to design an adaptable mobility system.

Bar chart showing the clinical baseline at approximately 0.76, 2D AI on a 2D section at approximately 0.82, 2D AI on a 3D volume at approximately 0.84, and TriPath, 3D AI on a 3D volume, at approximately 0.86.

Tue, 06/18/2024 | Mass General Brigham

New AI models for 3D pathology

Researchers, including Professor Jonathan Liu, developed deep learning models that use 3D pathology datasets to predict clinical outcomes.

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Tue, 06/18/2024 | UW Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine

Engineering tendon models

Professor Nate Sniadecki and his lab received a 2024 John H. Tietze Stem Cell Scientist Award to develop an in vitro, mechanobiological model of human tendons.

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Wed, 06/12/2024

Congratulations to the class of 2024

ME celebrated 2024 graduates with a ceremony and celebration in June.

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Wed, 06/05/2024 | KTOO Public Media

Ocean energy in Alaska

ME Professor Brian Polagye commented on tidal energy projects in Alaska.

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Tue, 06/04/2024 | UW Foster School of Business

ME wins big at startup competition

BioLegacy, a team with ME students, received the first-place prize for its patent-pending technology to preserve and rewarm organs.