News

Fri, 01/19/2024
Cole DeForest authors publication in new Nature subjournal
Chemical engineering professor Cole DeForest co-authored a publication in the first issue of Nature Chemical Engineering, a Nature subjournal.

Wed, 01/03/2024
Remembering Professor Emeritus Allan Hoffman
ChemE remembers the legacy of Allan Hoffman, professor emeritus of the UW Department of Bioengineering.

Mon, 12/18/2023 | UW College of Engineering
The art of early engineering education
Chemical engineering Assistant Professor Julie Rorrer is the creator and illustrator of two volumes of coloring books titled ColorMePhD.

Mon, 12/11/2023
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.

Fri, 12/01/2023
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.

Fri, 12/01/2023
2023 Moulton Distinguished Alumnus
Tony Huang (B.S. '82) is recognized for his accomplishments across his 33-year career in industry.

Fri, 12/01/2023
2023 Early Career Impact Award
Eric Karp (Ph.D. '12) is an emerging leader in the clean energy transition.

Mon, 11/06/2023 | UW College of Engineering
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.

Wed, 10/25/2023
Making bacteria work smarter
Chemical engineers are harnessing genetic engineering tools to rewire biological systems.


Wed, 10/11/2023
Illuminating new depths of biomedical treatments
By using colored light, UW researchers can now manipulate biomaterials deeper inside native tissue than ever before.

Sun, 10/01/2023 | AIChE
Assistant Professor Julie Rorrer among AIChE 35 under 35
The AIChE 35 Under 35 Award honors 35 chemical engineering professionals under the age of 35 who have made great contributions to the field, as well as to AIChE.

Mon, 09/25/2023
Acid, ions and industry experience
The UW College of Engineering’s Industry Capstone Program brings engineering seniors and industry partners together.


Mon, 07/03/2023 | UW Magazine
2023 Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award
John C. Berg, a beloved professor of chemical engineering, receives this year's honor.

Tue, 06/13/2023 | AIChE
Nance is Named Editor-in-Chief of Bioengineering & Translational Medicine Journal
ChemE associate Professor Elizabeth Nance has been selected as the new editor-in-chief of Bioengineering & Translational Medicine Journal

Thu, 05/25/2023 | UW News
UW's Clean Energy Testbeds integral to Washington's clean energy future
UW Clean Energy Institute Director and Boeing-Sutter Professor of Chemical Engineering Daniel Schwartz is part of the team leading Washington's clean energy revolution.

Tue, 05/16/2023 | UW College of Engineering
James Carothers to serve as interim chair of Chemical Engineering
Associate Professor James Carothers has been appointed interim chair of the department of Chemical Engineering

Thu, 02/09/2023 | AIChE's CEP Magazine
Effective DEI practices for chemical engineering departments
UW ChemE's holistic approach was highlighted at a national conference for academic leaders developing best practices for equity and inclusion

Mon, 01/30/2023 | UW College of Engineering
UW COE a national leader in inclusive excellence
The College of Engineering has been recognized as a leader in inclusive excellence by the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)

Wed, 12/07/2022
WChE 6th Annual Industry Event
Department alumni shared with current students valuable insights into preparing for and navigating the many career paths available to ChemE’s

Mon, 12/05/2022
Champions of Sustainability
Working at the nanoscale up to the systems level, UW chemical engineers are focused on speeding the adoption of renewable power, slashing energy demands of industrial processes, and so much more

Thu, 12/01/2022
Meet our new faculty
Julie Rorrer and Alex Prybutok join UW ChemE in the 2022-23 academic year

Thu, 12/01/2022
Passion for engineering excellence is all in the family
Dahlgren father and son alumni establish new endowment in chemical engineering

Wed, 11/09/2022 | Innovator Insights
Finding a path in ChemE
Professor Alex Prybutok discusses the versatility of a ChemE degree and shares how she found her passion for equity and accessibility in engineering education