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The 2011 appointment of Henry M. Levy, Wissner-Slivka Endowed Chair in Computer Science and Engineering and department chairman, makes a total of nine active UW faculty who are members of the National Academy of Engineering.

Notable UW Inventions & Discoveries

• Long-Term Dialysis
• Color TV Tube
• Treadmill
• PC Operating Systems
• Ultrasound
• Hepatitis B Vaccine
• Synthetic Rubber
• Vinyl
• Disposable Diapers
• Yellow Street Paint

Innovation Serving Society

The UW fosters a culture of innovation in which students are mentored by faculty who are leaders in their fields. Together they are conducting research on the cutting edge. Advancing our world. It's the Washington Way.

UW launches technology startup incubator

UW launches technology startup incubator, aims to double startups in three years

The University of Washington unveiled a new business incubator that will provide startup businesses access to critical lab and office space on the UW campus for their work.

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The Bumblebee

The Bumblebee

UW lab creates tiny and energy efficient wireless sensor that can track movement and gather data. More

Bionic Eye

Bionic Eye

A contact lenses with circuits, lights could be a possible platform for superhuman vision. More

Designer Proteins

Designer Proteins

Hear about cutting edge research on designer proteins being developed in UW Professor David Baker's lab. More


I-LABS

I-LABS

UW center studies brain imaging to better understand human learning and development. More

Lamborghini Lab

Lamborghini Lab

Visit the renowned research facility, where researchers create lightning strikes and high-impact crashes in the quest to make safer vehicles. More

Solar Technology

Solar Technology

Learn about the latest advancements in solar energy as researchers work to make solar energy cells more efficient. More


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