Printing possibilities
Engineering
Through 3-D printing, UW Bothell’s Ivan Owen is increasing access to prosthetics for children around the world with missing fingers — and inspiring the next generation of innovators along the way.
Deconstructing dementia
Research
Thanks to a groundbreaking study linking some common medications to an increased risk of dementia in older adults, pharmacy Professor Shelly Gray’s impact has gone global.
Climate clues
Environment
By investigating ancient Antarctic ice, UW researchers are unlocking climate clues from the earth’s deepest reaches.
The first line of defense
Healthcare
Developed by UW researchers, a new injectable polymer that strengthens blood clots could save the lives of trauma victims.
Saving lives with smartphones
Technology
Saloni Parikh took her passion for global health and her knack for computer science halfway across the world, playing a key role in HIV-fighting research.
Exploring Earth’s final frontier
Discovery & Explorations
With the ability to explore the deepest reaches of the ocean, the UW’s Deepglider is poised to unlock the secrets of climate change in the briny deep.
Next generation breast cancer care
Healthcare
By applying PET technology to a standard mammography machine, UW startup PET/X hopes to streamline the treatment process for breast cancer patients, knocking out costs and side effects along the way.
Making waves in marine energy
Science
Monitoring the briny depths, the aptly named Millennium Falcon robot serves as the eyes and ears for scientists studying the effects of tidal- and wave-energy projects on marine life.
Curbing concussions
Research
With a little help from the NFL, UW startup VICIS is bringing together the latest in engineering and medicine to create a football helmet for the modern age.
‘Beast quakes’ offer test of seismic network
Science
UW seismologists detected the biggest vibrations ever recorded at CenturyLink Field during the NFC Championship game.
Bridging brains
Technology
Language may limit us, but a groundbreaking technology developed by researchers at the UW means communicating basic commands from one human brain to another is a new reality.
Citizen science in action
Environment
From counting seabirds to collecting rare plants, UW professors and students are partnering with caring Washingtonians to research pressing environmental issues.
Unlocking secrets of the ocean
Discovery & Explorations
Students, scientists, engineers — and even some robots — have joined forces to build the world’s largest deep–sea ocean observatory off the coast of Washington and Oregon.