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Headshot of Uri Shumlak

Tue, 11/12/2024 | GeekWire

Uncommon Thinkers: Zap's Uri Shumlak wrestles with fusion energy in pursuit of carbon-free power

GeekWire recognizes Professor Uri Shumlak for his work to advance fusion energy.

International Space Station

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.

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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.

Drone flying, in the background are burnt trees affected by wildfires

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.

Anita Gale headshot

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.

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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.

Zap Energy employees on Century device

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.

Collage of three faculty members

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.

Students grouped together holding a rocket

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.

Three black and white photographs of women

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.