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Thu, 06/26/2025 | UW Chemistry
Sam Jenekhe wins 2025 de Gennes Prize
The Royal Society of Chemistry has awarded the 2025 de Gennes Prize to Samson Jenekhe, professor of chemistry and chemical engineering and Frank and Julie Jungers Endowed Chair of Engineering.
Wed, 06/25/2025 | UW College of Engineering
Elizabeth Nance appointed Chemical Engineering chair
ChemE professor Elizabeth Nance has been appointed chair of the department, starting September 1.
Fri, 06/20/2025 | University of Washington Magazine
Serving in science
From the Navy to the UW, Kristin Bennett's journey has sparked innovations in studying brain injury—and making education accessible.
Thu, 06/12/2025 | Institute for Nano-Engineered Systems
UW NanoES announces four awardees of Northwest Nanotechnology Infrastructure seed grants
ChemE postdoctoral scholar Leo Brody received a $10,000 seed grant for his research in the Rorrer Lab, developing novel catalysts for upcycling plastic waste.
Thu, 06/12/2025
2025 Renewable Energy Scholarships
Two ChemE students have been awarded scholarships from the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation for their commitment to innovative clean energy research
Wed, 05/28/2025
Student-led capstone wins innovation prize
Team JanuTech won third place in the 2025 Environmental Innovation Challenge for their quick-charging drone batteries.
Tue, 05/27/2025 | Chemical & Engineering News
Meet the chemical engineer piloting Boeing’s materials innovation
Jill Seebergh, ChemE alumna and affiliate professor, helps Boeing make its planes more sustainable and safe.
Wed, 05/21/2025
2025 Moulton Distinguished Alumnus
Andy Walker (B.S. ‘96) is recognized for his experience and achievements in leadership and accomplishments in the biotherapeutics industry.
Mon, 04/21/2025
A blood-brain barrier research roadmap
Researchers from the University of Washington Department of Chemical Engineering have developed better ways to isolate cells from the brain's protective barrier, creating a roadmap for future scientists to follow.
Mon, 03/24/2025 | UW Clean Energy Institute
2025 Undergraduate Research Awards
The Washington Clean Energy Testbeds announced the 2024-25 Undergraduate Research Award recipients. Three of the four awardees are ChemE students.
Wed, 03/19/2025 | UW News
AVS Thin Film Young Investigator Award
David Bergsman, UW assistant professor of chemical engineering, has been named the 2024 recipient of the American Vacuum Society (AVS) Thin Film Division Paul Holloway Young Investigator Award.
Mon, 02/24/2025
ChemE data science courses open doors
University of Washington alumnus Gregory Moore gives credit to ChemE’s data science courses for landing his early career dream job.
Wed, 02/19/2025 | Society for Biomaterials
Society for Biomaterials award
Weyerhaeuser Endowed Professor Cole Deforest received the 2025 Mid-Career Award from the Society for Biomaterials.
Wed, 02/05/2025 | UW College of Engineering
2025 Diamond Awards
Gabriel P. López (Ph.D. '91) has received the 2025 Diamond Award in the category for Creating a Healthier and More Just World.
Tue, 02/04/2025
ChemE at STEM Pitch Night
Engage’s STEM Pitch Night challenges UW graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors to condense their research into three-minute talks geared toward a general audience.
Mon, 01/13/2025
Meet our new faculty
In December 2024, the UW Department of Chemical Engineering welcomed Nada Naser, Scott and Cathi Roberts Term Assistant Teaching Professor.
Mon, 01/06/2025 | UW News
Q&A: How a UW teaching professor adds the context behind the science in her chemical engineering courses
Alex Prybutok, University of Washington assistant teaching professor of chemical engineering, studies anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in engineering education.
Thu, 12/05/2024
New undergraduate research fund honors John Berg
The Gregory and Kimberly Ogden Endowment Fund in Undergraduate Research will support new opportunities for ChemE undergraduate students to work in labs.
Mon, 12/02/2024
Bridging the gap
UW ChemE has taken on the task of developing new professional certificate programs that will help working engineers fill critical knowledge gaps amidst new emerging industries and accelerating technologies.
Tue, 10/22/2024
2024 Early Career Impact Award
Felix Kim (Ph.D. '12) conducts research in sustainable electronics and neuromorphic computing systems enabled by chemical engineering.
Fri, 10/11/2024 | UW Clean Energy Institute
New open-access battery lab aims to boost U.S. manufacturing and workforce development for electric vehicles and beyond
Expansion of Washington Clean Energy Testbeds will enable fabrication of pouch cells to accelerate the next generation of faster-charging, higher-energy-density, and earth-friendly batteries
Mon, 09/30/2024 | UW Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Navy to neuroscience
Undergraduate and Navy veteran Kristin Bennett brings her firsthand experience with traumatic brain injuries into the lab
Mon, 09/30/2024
Cole DeForest named new Director of Education at UW Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute
Cole DeForest, Weyerhaeuser Endowed Professor and associate chair for graduate studies in chemical engineering, is the new Director of Education at the Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute (MolES).
Thu, 08/08/2024 | UW Clean Energy Institute
Maria Politi, George Fennell, Antonio Vasquez win 2024 CEI student awards
Maria Politi received the Clean Energy Scientific Achievement Award for accelerating the UW’s adoption of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) for the optimization of clean energy materials.
Wed, 08/07/2024
ChemE paper on classroom accessibility receives two awards
A publication co-authored by ChemE students, faculty and staff of the department's DEIA committee received two awards at the 2024 ASEE Annual Conference.