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Close-up of lithium-ion high-voltage battery component for electric vehicle or hybrid car

Wed, 08/13/2025 | UW Mechanical Engineering

Accelerating U.S. manufacturing

Researchers bridge battery manufacturing knowledge gaps between academia and industry.

A collage of scientific diagrams showing PFHA-PEI-mRNA-LHP nanoparticle structure, storage stability, in vitro and in vivo transfection efficiencies, and therapeutic efficacy in mice.

Tue, 07/29/2025

New mRNA delivery system could transform cancer treatment

The Miqin Zhang lab's novel polymer-based nanoparticle produces similar results to the current industry standard delivery system, without many of its drawbacks.

A researcher presses cement into one of three metal molds. Three petri dishes containing seaweed samples sit on the table next to the molds.

Thu, 07/17/2025 | UW News

Seaweed-infused cement could cut concrete’s carbon footprint

The seaweed-fortified cement, developed by researchers in the Roumeli lab and Microsoft, has a 21% lower global warming potential while retaining its strength.

A small orange model of a submarine on a table. The submarine has wiring inside of it.

Fri, 07/11/2025 | UW Mechanical Engineering

Capstone creations

A joint MSE and mechanical engineering capstone team developed a hydrogen-powered model submarine.

Hira and Patricia Fotedar

Tue, 06/17/2025

A multiplying effect: Hira Fotedar champions the importance of giving back with new endowed fellowship

Fotedar's gift will provide funding for graduate students in MSE.

Hareesh Iyer at UW Engineering Discovery Days on May 3, 2024, helping run a booth for the Clean Energy Institute where he showed elementary and middle school students how advances in technology can improve efficiency and reduce energy usage.

Mon, 06/16/2025 | UW Clean Energy Institute

Hareesh Iyer wins 2025 Clean Energy Community Engagement & Service Award

Ph.D. student Hareesh Iyer has been recognized by the Clean Energy Institute for his dedication to K-12 engagement in STEM.

Aerial view of cherry blossoms on UW Seattle campus

Thu, 04/10/2025 | UW News

UW MSE named top 25 graduate program

The 2026 U.S. News & World Report ranks UW MSE the 24th best materials engineering graduate program in the country.

People standing and socializing in an event hall.

Thu, 03/20/2025

Research for good

MSE students showed how their projects can improve our health and help our planet at the Research & Industry Showcase on March 3.

A pink cartoon heart on a purple background

Fri, 02/14/2025 | UW News

The love of science

For Valentine's Day, UW News asked MSE's Navid Zobeiry to share his love story: What made him fall in love with his research?

Miqin Zhang and Avik Som

Mon, 02/03/2025 | UW News

Q&A: UW researchers are designing cancer therapeutics that can kill cancer cells and restore healthy tissue

MSE's Miqin Zhang and Avik Som are developing treatments that aim to simultaneously treat cancer and improve patients’ quality of life.