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Mon, 08/01/2016 | UW Today

Profs. Baneyx & Schwartz elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences

Profs. Baneyx and Schwartz were elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences for "their outstanding record of scientific achievement and willingness to work on behalf of the academy in bringing the best available science to bear on issues within the state of Washington."

Fri, 07/15/2016 | Chemical Engineering

ChemE Science & Engineering as Art Competition

Science and engineering are not just that - a research image can captivate us and tingle our imagination.

Tue, 07/12/2016 | The Electrochemical Society

Prof. Venkat Subramanian: Technical Editor of Journal of the Electrochemical Society

The Journal of Electrochemical Society selected Prof. Venkat Subramanian to join its expert group of Technical Editors.

Thu, 07/07/2016 | Chemical Engineering

2016 Bowen Design Awards

The J. Ray and Priscilla J. Bowen Endowment was established by former UW Dean of Engineering and Chemical Engineering Faculty member, J. Ray Bowen, to recognize outstanding student performance in senior design projects. 

Mon, 06/27/2016 | Chemical Engineering

Class of 1966 Reunion

We hosted the first-ever 50th reunion and welcomed back the class of 1966 to the Benson Hall. The reunion was held on June 9 in conjunction with the Chemical Engineering Graduation.

Mon, 06/27/2016 | UW Today

Clean Energy Institute to participate in national smart manufacturing initiative

CEI led by ChemE Prof. Schwartz will participate in the new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, according to an announcement on June 20 by the White House.

Thu, 06/23/2016 | Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering Graduation 2016

UW ChemE community gathered on June 9 to celebrate the class of 2016.

Fri, 06/17/2016 | Electrochemical Society

Trevor Braun: ECS Norman Hackerman Young Author Award

ChemE PhD candidate Trevor Braun (Advisor: Prof. Schwartz) was selected by the Electrochemical Society as this year's Norman Hackerman Young Author Awardee.

Mon, 06/13/2016 | Seattle Ignite

ChemE Alum at Ignite Seattle

Alum Charlie Corredor spoke at the Ignite Seattle #30, an event where speakers share their passion in 5 minutes.

Thu, 06/09/2016 | UW Today

Prof. Cole DeForest celebrated at the 46th Awards of Excellence

Prof. Cole DeForest, the Distinguished Teaching Award recipient, was honored by President Cauce and Provost Baldasty at the 46th UW Awards of Excellence ceremony. 

Mon, 06/06/2016 | Journal of Applied Physics

Prof. Stu Adler's Research on May Cover of Journal of Applied Physics

A new technique co-developed by Prof. Stu Adler may provide cues on how to design better batteries. The paper was featured on the cover of the May 28 issue of the Journal of Applied Physics.

Thu, 06/02/2016 | Chemical Engineering

Gov. Inslee appoints ChemE UG Austin Wright-Pettibone as student regent

Governor Jay Inslee named Chemical Engineering student Austin Wright-Pettibone as the new student member of the University of Washington Board of Regents for 2016-17. This is by far the most distinguished honor for a UW student. The appointment is even more remarkable considering that Austin becomes the first undergraduate since 2008 and the first ever engineering student to serve as the UW student regent. 

 

Fri, 05/27/2016 | Chemical Engineering

Big Wins for ChemE at UW Business Plan Competition

All three ChemE teams brought home prizes at this year's UW Business Plan Competition, including Decaf Style winning the Second Place Prize. 

Thu, 05/26/2016 | ACS Polymeric Materials Science & Engineering Division

Prof. Cole DeForest among the Class of 2017 PMSE Young Investigators

Prof. DeForest was named a 2017 PMSE Young Investigator by the Polymeric Materials Science & Engineering division of American Chemical Society. 

Fri, 05/20/2016 | Chemical Engineering

Prof. Ed Cussler at 2016 Finlayson Lecture

We were honored to have Prof. Edward L. Cussler, Distinguished Institute Professor at the University of Minnesota, as the 2016 Finlayson Lecturer this week. 

Mon, 05/09/2016 | Chemical Engineering

New Issue: Catalyst Newsletter

Innovation & entrepreneurship, student internships, Benson Hall renovation, distinguished alum, "in their own words" with new professors and more.

Thu, 05/05/2016 | Chemical Engineering

John Berg Delivers Shah Lecture at the University of Florida

Prof. John Berg was honored at the University of Florida as the 2016 D.O. Shah Annual Lecturer. 

Thu, 04/28/2016 | Chemical Engineering

All Three ChemE Teams Make Sweet 16 at BPC

All 3 ChemE teams, out of original 96, made the sweet 16 at the UW Business Plan Competition and will compete for the top prize on May 26.

Tue, 04/26/2016 | Chemical Engineering

ChemE at Engineering Discovery Days

The Benson Hall was filled with elementary and middle school visitors on Friday and high school students on Saturday for the annual Engineering Discovery Days on April 22 and 23. 

Fri, 04/22/2016 | Chemical Engineering

2016 Pacific Northwest AIChE Student Chapter Conference

The UW Chemical Engineering AIChE Student Chapter hosted the 2016 Pacific Northwest AIChE Student Chapter Conference on April 15-16 and excelled in the competitions. 

Wed, 04/20/2016 | College of Engineering

ChemE Produces 4 Dean's Medalists in 6 Years

ChemE senior Thao Nguyen was selected one of two recipients of the 2016 Dean's Medal and became the fourth ChemE winner in the last six years. 

Tue, 04/19/2016 | College of Engineering

Prof. James Carothers Wins COE Junior Faculty Award

College of Engineering announced ChemE Assistant Prof. James Carothers as the winner of the Junior Faculty Award. Winners will be honored at the May 12 award ceremony. 

Mon, 04/18/2016 | AIChE Journal

Prof. David Beck's Research on AIChE Journal May Cover

The May cover of AIChE Journal features David Beck's research "Data Science: Accelerating innovation and discovery in chemical engineering"

Fri, 04/15/2016 | Bioengineering

Allan Hoffman to receive Controlled Release Society, Acta Biomaterialia awards

Bioengineering & Chemical Engineering Emeritus Professor Allan Hoffman receives two awards - Controlled Release Society Award and Acta Biomaterialia Gold Medal Award. 

Mon, 04/04/2016 | Chemical Engineering

ChemE Teams Shine at Environmental Innovation Challenge

At the Environmental Innovation Challenge, Ionic Windows took the 2nd place and the Clean Energy Prize and Battery Informatics won the "Judges Also Really Liked" award.