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Mon, 10/05/2026

Prof. Alex Prybutok named to AIChE’s 35 under 35

Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemical Engineering Alex Prybutok is being recognized with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers 35 under 35 award in Education & Outreach.  

Naudia Watkins standing in the stairwell with her mural, looking up at the camera.

Wed, 09/30/2026

Naudia Watkins, B.S. '26, brightens Benson with a mural

Naudia Watkins, B.S. ‘26, has left a colorful legacy on the Chemical Engineering Department — a mural ascending the stairwell of Benson Hall.  

Rachel Gaines headshot.

Tue, 09/15/2026

Rachel Gaines wins Distinguished Young Scholars Seminar Top Speaker

Headshots of Faiza Abdillahi, Joelle Scott and Anna Stewart.

Mon, 09/14/2026

Department Research Showcase to highlight diverse graduate student research

The Department Research Showcase highlights the research of graduate students and postdocs in ChemE. Here are three students who will present their work at the upcoming showcase on Thursday, September 24. 

Long Tran's headshot alongside a scientific illustration of NovoTags.

Mon, 09/14/2026

PhD student Long Tran and co-authors unveil NovoTags, a designed protein for improved imaging

NovoTags are designed proteins that can illuminate specific areas of cells so they can be studied under a microscope. The research was published in Science.

Elizabeth Nance headshot.

Tue, 09/08/2026

Dr. Elizabeth Nance to chair NIH Innovations in Nanosystems and Nanotechnology Study Section

As chair, Nance will “facilitate high quality, fair, and unbiased peer review of applications,” she says. She will serve a three-year term starting in October 2026. Nance named NIH section chair

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Thu, 09/03/2026

Chemical Engineering to develop a shared instrument facility for autonomous experimentation

Dr. Nada Naser will lead the creation of an automation research and teaching laboratory this academic year, thanks to new funding from the University of Washington.

Washington Clean Energy Testbeds staff scientists fabricate battery electrodes by the meter using the state-of-the-art roll-to-roll coater in the new lab for pilot-scale pouch cell battery manufacturing.

Thu, 09/03/2026 | University of Washington Clean Energy Institute

West Coast’s first public, open-access lab for pilot-scale battery manufacturing opens in Seattle

The new lab at the Washington Clean Energy Testbeds enables industry users and academic researchers to produce batches of prototype pouch cells on a pay-per-use basis.

Alex Prybutok points as she directs a group of students during UW STEM Camp.

Wed, 08/19/2026 | The Chronicle

Students test engineering, bridge-building skills at annual UW STEM camp at W.F. West

Faculty member Alex Prybutok is featured in this article on UW STEM Camp in Chehalis, which she has co-organized for the last four years.

Comes sits at a table at a book release event with copies of his book and a poster explaining the book.

Wed, 08/12/2026

PhD students’ storybook inspires curiosity for science

Jackson Comes, a second-year Ph.D. student in Chemical Engineering, recently wrote and published a storybook called The Garden of Living Recipes.