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IFDS workshop brings together experts to help make AI more reliable, robust, and trustworthy

The Institute for Foundations of Data Science brought AI and machine learning experts together from across the nation to explore the mathematical, statistical, and algorithmic underpinnings of modern AI systems — advancing theory to better understand and improve AI technology.

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New study shows that electrical stimulation can reduce brain damage after stroke

In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, UW ECE and BioE Associate Professor Azadeh Yazdan and her research team have shown that applying electrical stimulation to the brain within an hour after the onset of an ischemic stroke may significantly reduce brain damage.

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Ultra-flat optic pushes beyond what was previously thought possible

In a first-of-its-kind achievement, researchers at UW ECE and Princeton University have shown that a camera containing a large aperture, ultra-flat optic can record high-quality color images and video comparable to what can be captured with a conventional camera lens.

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A distinguished career, marked by contributions to machine learning research and education

On July 5, 2025, UW ECE Professor Les Atlas officially retired and was appointed professor emeritus. Atlas has been a UW ECE professor for 41 years, making important contributions to the Department while producing groundbreaking research in machine learning and digital signal processing.

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Fighting fire before it sparks

Voltair, a startup co-founded by UW ECE alums Ronan Nopp (BSECE ’25) and Hayden Gosch (BSECE ’25) is innovating drone technology to prevent wildfires from igniting along rural power lines.

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Jungwon Choi — engineering power conversion systems for emerging technologies

UW ECE Assistant Professor Jungwon Choi is engineering high-frequency power converters for advanced and emerging technologies, such as electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, robotics, biomedical devices, and renewable energy systems.

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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.