We invite leading scholars and industry professionals to Seattle throughout the year to share their knowledge and expertise. UW ChemE's seminars, lectures, and symposia represent an essential component of our academic culture and provide students with outstanding opportunities to interact with professionals in many fields.
Department Seminar Series
Mondays from 4:00–5:00 p.m. Pacific time
October 3
Gerri Botte
Texas Tech University
Electrochemical technologies toward sustainability and circular economy
October 10
October 24
Nov. 7
Mike Toney
University of Colorado Boulder
Insights into battery operation and degradation through X-ray scattering
Dec. 5
Jessica Winter
Ohio State University
Chemical engineering tools to fight cancer: A bench to bedside journey
Jan. 9 2023
Mary Dunlop
Boston University
Optogenetic feedback control of gene expression and antibiotic resistance in single cells
Annual Events
Chair's Distinguished Lecture
This annual event brings the world's most influential and accomplished chemical engineers to the University of Washington.
Leadership Seminar Series
Alumni who are leaders in a range of industries and sectors offer students valuable insights, lessons learned, and advice for succeeding in today’s professional work environment.
Distinguished Young Scholars Seminar
The DYSS program brings in top postdocs and Ph.D. students from around the country to participate in a mock faculty interview, present a research seminar, and network with students and faculty.
Graduate Student Symposium
Organized by and for students, the GSS is a lively forum for knowledge exchange among our students, industry professionals, and experts in the community.