News
Mon, 11/04/2024 | UW News
NASA funds effort to study effects of the space environment on living organisms
A&A chair Morgansen to lead new $2.5M NASA space biology consortium uniting UW, WSU and PNNL researchers.
Tue, 10/22/2024
Combining machine learning with a mathematical theory to enhance autonomy
PhD student combines machine learning and optimal transport theory to enhance uncertainty management in autonomous systems.
Mon, 10/14/2024 | UW College of Engineering
Blazing a trail with wildfire research
An increase in wildfires across the nation has lit a fire under our researchers who are developing new technologies and hazard prevention protocols.
Fri, 10/11/2024
In memoriam: Anita Gale (1951-2024), A&A Distinguished Alumna and space pioneer
Remembering Anita Gale (1951-2024): Distinguished alumna, aerospace innovator, and champion of space education.
Fri, 10/11/2024
Alum Lars Andersen receives prestigious Museum of Flight Pathfinder Award
A&A alum Lars Andersen honored for aerospace innovations, including pioneering work on Boeing's 777 program.
Wed, 10/09/2024 | GeekWire
Zap Energy confirms $130M round, shares progress on its demo power plant system
A&A spinoff Zap Energy receives another major round of investment to advance key fusion energy technologies for municipal power.
Mon, 10/07/2024
A&A welcomes three new faculty members, boosting space systems capabilities
Dorn, Nisser, and Vijay join A&A, enhancing space systems engineering expertise in structures and controls.
Thu, 09/19/2024 | UW College of Engineering
A shared love of rocketry
Students from Indigenous cultures unite to build rockets and compete in NASA's First Nations Launch — while celebrating their culture and traditional native values.
Wed, 09/18/2024
Honoring three trailblazing women in aeronautical engineering
Honoring Rose Lunn, Eleanor Dickson and Luella Armstrong: Pioneering UW engineers who shaped aerospace history.
Wed, 09/11/2024
Professor Mehran Mesbahi elected to IEEE Control Systems Society Board of Governors
Professor Mehran Mesbahi has been elected to the Board of Governors of the IEEE Control Systems Society for a 3-year term.
Thu, 08/01/2024 | Washington State Academy of Science
Chair Kristi Morgansen joins WSAS board
A&A Chair Kristi Morgansen elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences board of directors.
Mon, 07/15/2024
Sunflowers architecting sound: Novel approach to reduce noise pollution
NSF funds research on nature-inspired materials for superior noise control and acoustic wave absorption.
Wed, 07/03/2024
A&A announces 2024 Distinguished Educator Award winners
A&A honors Profs. Hermanson and Szmuk with 2024 Distinguished Educator Awards for exceptional teaching and mentorship.
Wed, 07/03/2024
A&A professors recognized with 2024 FACET Awards for outstanding career guidance
Hermanson, Shumlak, and Livne win 2024 FACET Awards for exceptional career guidance and mentorship.
Tue, 07/02/2024
A&A Professor Karen Leung receives Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
A&A's Karen Leung receives UW award for excellence in guiding undergraduate researchers and fostering inclusivity.
Mon, 07/01/2024
Capstone awards showcase top work
We recognize outstanding capstone projects in design, innovation and film excellence from graduating seniors.
Thu, 06/27/2024
Stingrays could inspire new underwater vehicles
A&A researchers look to stingrays for how to develop efficient, quiet and sustainable underwater vehicles.
Mon, 06/24/2024
A&A's Student Excellence Awards
The annual Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Excellence Awards recognize remarkable achievements in research, teaching, and service.
Mon, 06/17/2024
Next-generation aerospace research on display
The annual A&A Graduate Research Showcase highlighted cutting-edge projects, with awards for work on plasma modeling, hypersonics, and more.
Fri, 06/14/2024
A&A’s DBF soars to best finish ever
Design Build Fly secured an impressive 3rd place finish at the AIAA competition with their innovative aircraft.
Mon, 06/10/2024
Undergraduate research and capstones shine
A&A presented impressive undergrad research & capstones at the annual SHARC Week showcase.
Wed, 05/15/2024
Annika Singh awarded Mary Gates Research Scholarship
CSE student Annika Singh awarded Mary Gates Scholarship to advance safe human-robot interaction in A&A lab.
Mon, 05/13/2024
Revolutionizing space rendezvous: Testing a groundbreaking precision tool for Blue Origin
Research for Blue Origin on April Tags aims to advance precise space rendezvous.
Mon, 05/06/2024
A&A undergraduate Lillie LaPlace wins Sigma Gamma Tau regional award
A&A student Lillie LaPlace awarded prestigious Sigma Gamma Tau honor for academic excellence and vision.
Mon, 04/29/2024
Lt. Gen. John Shaw is the 2024 A&A Distinguished Alum
Q&A with General Shaw about his time at the UW, his career, national security and his advice for our students.