Upcoming events
ChemE Graduate Seminar Series (Winter 2026)
- January 13: Caleb Bashor, Rice University
- January 20: Lisa Biswal, Rice University
- January 27: Yadong Yin, University of California Riverside
- February 3: Allison Godwin, Cornell University
- February 10: Denis Wirtz, Johns Hopkins University
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.
ChemE Classrooms to Careers
This course — intended for undergraduates and open to the public — features alumni panels that discuss a wide variety of career options for chemical engineering graduates.
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.
ChemE Graduation Celebration
Each year, we celebrate our graduating Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. degree recipients and honor one of our distinguished alumni.
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.