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CHIPS AND SCIENCE AND THE UW

How the CHIPS and Science Act helps UW engineering students become global citizens who transform our state and world.

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SMART TECH THAT’S
ALL EARS

With a smart earring that accurately monitors earlobe temperature, researchers have designed wearable tech that may eventually let wearers track stress, exercise, ovulation and more.

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ON THE MOVE

Adapting toy ride-on cars for young children with disabilities, UW researchers are studying accessibility barriers in our built environments — and helping children explore their world.

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Mix masters

At the Construction Methods and Concrete Materials Lab, UW students are testing ways to bring concrete into a sustainable future.

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News & Events

Portrait of Pat Chun
Husky Athletics

University of Washington appoints Pat Chun as Director of Athletics

Chun has served in the same role at Washington State University since 2018, during which time he was named the Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year, 10 different WSU sports programs made NCAA tournament appearances and the school won six Pac-12 Championships.

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Graphic with portrait of Danny Sprinkle wearing Husky sweatshirt with the words Welcome Head Coach on a purple background.
Husky Basketball

Danny Sprinkle named Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Sprinkle was recently named the Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year and a finalist for the 2023-24 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year after leading Utah State to a MWC regular season championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

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Cherry blossoms on the Quad
Cherry Blossom Watch

UW cherry blossoms signal the start of spring

Find out when the UW’s iconic cherry trees are in bloom, plan your visit to campus to see them — and learn more about the picture-perfect blossoms.

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Fast Facts

Undergrad research

8000+ undergraduate students participate in at least one quarter of research.

Did you know?

27% of incoming freshmen are the first in their families to attend college.

Honors & Awards

7 uw faculty have won the nobel prize