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We engineer molecules, materials, and devices for a greener, healthier world

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Jenekhe elected to National Academy of Engineering

Jenekhe's pioneering research includes work on flexible electronics, OLEDs, and semiconducting polymers

Making better materials, more sustainably

ChemE researchers are developing technologies to manufacture advanced materials in a greener way

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Graduation 2022

Celebrate the UW ChemE Class of 2022 on June 10!

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in ChemE

Learn more about our department's values and actions to advance diversity, equity and inclusion

Unlocking biotechnology with RNA

Two recent molecular engineering alums, advised by ChemE professor James Carothers, have launched a startup to engineer 'smart' RNA to solve complex problems

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Breaking down the blood-brain barrier

Ph.D. student Sydney Floryanzia is developing drug delivery methods to cross the blood-brain barrier. Inspired by music, great mentors, and the complexities of the brain, she's loving the work she does every day.

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