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Ben Magruder headshot.

Fri, 05/29/2026

ChemE Alum Ben Magruder awarded Schmidt Science Fellowship

The Schmidt Science Fellowship is awarded to promising early-career scientists who are looking to pivot to a new area of study. Ben Magruder is interviewed.

Elizabeth Nance, Sofia Dahlgren and Nancy Allbritton stand in front of a wall that says "College of Engineering."

Thu, 05/28/2026

ChemE’s Sofia Dahlgren awarded Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence

Dahlgren, a graduating senior in the Nance Lab, has been recognized for Academic Excellence by the College of Engineering.

Two people stand in front of a large powerpoint screen. One is holding a wood plaque with gold writing.

Thu, 05/21/2026

UW ChemE welcomes Dr. Huimin Zhao for 2026 Chair's Distinguished Lecture

ChemE welcomed Dr. Zhao, of the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, in May. Zhao presented on his leading work in synthetic biology.

Faculty and students give tours of the Unit Operations Lab in Benson Hall. The lab is filled with complex, large equipment called units.

Thu, 05/14/2026

Tour the Renovated Unit Operations Lab!

The Unit Operations Lab was renovated thanks in part to an estate donation. ChemE students and faculty gave a tour of the updated space.

Lauren Ellis and Durva Patil headshots

Mon, 05/11/2026

Two Chemical undergraduates recognized with Population Health Award

Two undergraduates in Chemical Engineering — Durva Patil and Lauren Ellis — have been awarded Population Health Recognition Awards for their outstanding research projects. 

Lilo Pozzo and Nada Naser headshots

Fri, 05/08/2026

Professors Lilo Pozzo and Nada Naser awarded UW SEED-AI Grant

Two ChemE faculty have been awarded a grant to incorporate robotics and artificial intelligence into the undergraduate curriculum.  

A child laughs while running across a pool of opaque liquid. Two adults stand on either side of the child and hold his hands.

Thu, 04/30/2026

How students "walk on water" at UW Discovery Days

Walk on Water, one of ChemE’s most popular (and high-energy) exhibits, invites students to run across the surface of a 10-foot pool of Oobleck (a mixture of cornstarch and water). 

Students from the UW ChemE Car Team accept their first-place award in the poster competition.

Wed, 04/29/2026

UW Chemical Engineering students headed to nationals after AIChE wins

UW Chemical Engineering students took several first- and second-place awards at the annual American Institute of Chemical Engineers Student Conference, winning them spots in the national competition in November. 

Image of the first page of paper and Elizabeth Nance headshot

Thu, 04/23/2026

ChemE faculty, students publish paper in ACS Nano

The research investigates the potential of a novel method for protecting the brain from ongoing damage following a neonatal brain injury.

Lauren Ellis headshot

Mon, 04/20/2026 | University of Washington

ChemE's Lauren Ellis named to Husky 100

Senior Lauren Ellis is part of this year's Husky 100, which recognizes outstanding students from across the University of Washington.