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Akira Ishimaru — A lifetime dedicated to engineering

UW ECE Professor Emeritus Akira Ishimaru spent 73 years at UW ECE focused on learning. His talent and hard work led to important contributions in the study of electromagnetic wave propagation, launched the careers of many of his students, and laid a foundation for the advanced technologies we rely on today.

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Elevating emerging engineers

The UW College of Engineering's Industry Capstone Program partners UW ECE students with sponsor organizations to devise innovative solutions to real-world problems.

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Using AI to improve power systems planning in the Global South

UW ECE Assistant Professor June Lukuyu is part of a multi-organization team that has received a grant to develop machine learning datasets, which will enable fast, flexible, and accessible power systems planning in underserved communities.

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UW ECE and Allen School Professor Shwetak Patel elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

UW ECE and Allen School Professor Shwetak Patel was recently elected part of the 2026 class of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences for his pioneering contributions to computer science.

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Jared K. Jordan of Capital One to speak at UW ECE Graduation

UW ECE is proud to announce that alumnus Jared K. Jordan (BSEE ‘05) will serve as honored guest speaker for the UW ECE 2026 Graduation Ceremony. Jordan is a managing vice president at Capital One, a leading financial services corporation, and serves as head of Capital One Garage, the company’s innovation accelerator.

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Two student speakers selected for UW ECE Graduation

UW ECE is proud to announce that Khushbu Patel (MSECE ‘26) and Kathryn Fehme (BSECE ‘26) have been selected to speak at this year's Graduation Ceremony.

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For Current Students

Students – this is your home!

Whether you are spending time in the lab, reading a textbook on the Paul G. Allen Center lawn or hanging out with friends in the atrium in between classes, this is your home. At UW ECE, you have several opportunities for engagement. While many of these opportunities center around a top engineering education, there are other ways to get involved during your time as an ECE student. There are also resources available to support you! 

Learn more about ways to get involved and resources: 

Scholarships 

  • Explore scholarships that are available and consider applying to help fund your education. 

ECE Student Emergency Support Fund 

  • Learn about financial support for ECE students experiencing severe financial hardship related to unexpected, unavoidable and unplanned expenses. 

Student Clubs 

  • Find community in student clubs! 

Resources for Students 

  • Discover some of the many resources available to help you.  

Research 

  • Read about and potentially get involved in ECE’s innovative and collaborative research.  

Events – ECE Events Calendar, UW Campus Events Calendar 

  • There are numerous events going on in ECE and across campus! 

ECE Advising 

  • ECE Advising is here to support you on your academic journey.