CATALYST
2023 Edition
Expanding and innovating in ChemE education
The University of Washington Chemical Engineering (ChemE) department continues to shape the narrative around what it means to be a chemical engineer, and much of the innovation starts outside the classroom.
Meet our new faculty
Zach Sherman has joined ChemE as assistant professor.
Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award
John C. Berg, a beloved professor of chemical engineering, receives this year's honor.
Nance is Named Editor-in Chief of Bioengineering & Translational Medicine Journal
Elizabeth Nance, the Jagjeet and Janice Bindra Endowed Career Development Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Washington, has been selected as the new Editor-in-Chief of Bioengineering and Translational Medicine (BioTM) journal
AIChE’s 35 Under 35
Julie Rorrer, assistant professor of chemical engineering, named among AIChE's 35 under 35.
Making bacteria work smarter
Chemical engineers are harnessing genetic engineering tools to rewire biological systems.
Addressing the climate crisis
Mary Lidstrom, Professor Emeritus of chemical engineering and of microbiology, is leading a research team dedicated to slowing global warming by removing methane from the air.
Acid, ions and industry experience
The UW College of Engineering’s Industry Capstone Program brings engineering seniors and industry partners together to assess real-world problems while offering valuable hands-on experience.
2023 Moulton Distinguished Alumnus
Tony Huang graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in chemical engineering in 1982.
2023 Early Career Impact Award
Eric Karp (Ph.D. '12) is an emerging leader in the clean energy transition.
Inspired by others’ giving, ChemE alum starts new endowment
UW ChemE alum Rob Hinton (B.S. ‘89) shows his passion for education by starting an endowment for future Ph.D. students in chemical engineering.
2023 Introduce a Girl to Green Technology
The 7th annual installation of the Introduce a Girl series, organized by Women in Chemical Engineering (WChE) at the University of Washington, provided an afternoon of STEM demonstrations to young girls ages 5-15 all related green technology.
An evolving IDEA
Since 2016, UW ChemE has been committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is equipped to learn and to do their best work
