Join us for the UW MSE Research & Industry Showcase! We’re excited to welcome our alumni, industry partners, students, and friends of the department for an evening of connection and conversation.
Come see how the department has grown, reconnect with classmates, meet our faculty and students, and make new connections across the MSE industry community.
The evening will include a casual reception, brief talks from alumni, industry leaders, and students, followed by a poster session and open networking. We look forward to reconnecting and celebrating the UW MSE community together.
March 9, 2026
5:00-7:30 p.m.
HUB Lyceum (HUB 160)
Registration is now open!
Thank you for your interest in attending the 2026 Research & Industry Showcase. Please RSVP at the link below to let us know you'll be there!
RSVP NOW2026 invited speakers
Dr. Megan Brewster, B.S. '06
Vice president of advanced technology, Impinj
Megan Brewster is Impinj’s vice president of advanced technology and brings more than 15 years of experience in technology and public policy. At Impinj, she brings clarity and strategy to the company’s product and technology roadmaps and fosters growth in emerging opportunities to deliver the Internet of Every Thing. Prior to Impinj, Megan served at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and GE Global Research. Megan earned a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from MIT with a minor in technology and public policy and a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington.
Dr. Mike Beerman, Ph.D. '07
Principle systems engineer, Blue Origin
Dr. Aaron Feaver, Ph.D. '07
Founder and executive director, JCDREAM
Dr. Mandana Veiseh, Ph.D. '05
Founder and president, Polybiomics
Tentative schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Reception and networking Light reception with refreshments available throughout the event. |
| 5:30-6:05 p.m. | Welcome and short talks Brief department welcome, industry/alumni mini-talks on career paths, and student activity highlights. |
| 6:05-7:30 p.m. | Poster session Student posters with continued mingling, reception, and networking. |