News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.