Breakthrough in DNA Research
Honorable Mention at Enviro. Innovation Challenge
Liontail Cycles team builds tricked-out, power-assist bikes
WOOF Team Wins $100K for Social Benefit
Tribe invests in ME-based startup MicroGREEN

Why Mechanical Engineering?

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Pathbreaking Research

UW Mechanical engineers push the boundaries of what is physically possible to produce safer, cheaper, and more efficient mechanical systems. Our research touches all disciplines of science and engineering.
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ME alum Sally Jewell with President Obama

Accomplished Alumni

Our graduates have become pioneers in automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries. Among many accomplishments, they are global leaders in business and industry and continue to mentor students and serve the university as regents.
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3D4D Challenge winners with award

Students and Faculty Do Great Things

Our expertise in such diverse areas as energy, manufacturing processes,robotics, nanotechnology and medical devices, leads to revolutionary innovations that help address key societal challenges and improve our lives.
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Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m., April 2 - June 4
Weekly guest speakers present a range of interests, industries, and professions for ME students and alumni. All seminars are in MEB 248.
Jae-Hyun Chung has created a device to extract human DNA from fluid samples more simply, efficiently and environmentally friendly than conventional methods.
Assoc. Prof. Amy Shen is the lead author of a paper that shows a way to thicken soap products using a microfluidic device instead of adding surfactants.

Associate Prof. Jiangyu Li's ferroelectricity research finds a certain type of protein in organs like the heart and lungs, when exposed to sugar, could no longer function.