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UW ECE-led project selected for Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission

UW ECE Assistant Professor Hossein Naghavi is leading a research project selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, a historic national initiative aimed at building the world’s most powerful integrated science discovery platform.

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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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For Industry

Partner with UW Electrical & Computer Engineering

At the University of Washington Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (UW ECE), we cultivate innovation, drive discovery and educate the next generation of engineering leaders. As one of the nation’s leading electrical and computer engineering programs, UW ECE is at the forefront of transformative research and technology development, advancing solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges in health care, artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, advanced manufacturing, communications, computing and environmental stewardship.

Our faculty, students and industry partners work together to accelerate innovation and create real-world impact. Through collaborative research, experiential learning and entrepreneurial initiatives, UW ECE provides a vibrant ecosystem where groundbreaking ideas move from the laboratory to industry and society. Industry partners gain access to world-class faculty expertise, cutting-edge research and highly talented students, while our students benefit from mentorship, industry insight and hands-on experiences that prepare them to become future leaders.

Whether you represent a global corporation, a growing startup or are an individual professional interested in supporting the next generation of innovators, we invite you to engage with UW ECE.

Connect with Students and Build Your Talent Pipeline

Engage with exceptional undergraduate and graduate students while increasing your organization’s visibility on campus.

Recruit Top Talent

  • Participate in industry networking events, career fairs, recruiting sessions and career panels to source and hire top talent
  • Sponsor student organizations and competition teams to access students who possess proven technical skills, work ethic, and passion, while also establishing your company as a supporter of student success, building strong employer brand equity early in their career journeys.
  • Connect with students seeking internships, co-op experiences and full-time opportunities through strategic recruitment events that are specifically designed for your organizational needs. 

Support Student Learning

  • Sponsor a project through our Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ENGINE) capstone program, where students work in teams on industry-sponsored, real-world challenges while developing skills in systems engineering, project management, innovation, and collaboration.
  • Serve as a judge, advisor or industry mentor for student projects or our Research Showcase.
  • Provide scholarships and fellowships that help students pursue their educational goals.

Mentor Future Engineers

  • Share your expertise through the UW ECE Industry Mentorship Program, which pairs students with industry professionals who offer valuable insights into the ECE profession, workplace expectations, and career development opportunities.

 

  • Connect with students through networking and community-building events like Casino Night.

Drive Innovation Through Research Partnerships

Partner with UW ECE faculty and researchers to advance emerging technologies, solve complex industry challenges, and accelerate the path from discovery to impact.

Sponsor Faculty-Led Research

  • Grow relationships with world-class faculty and partner on groundbreaking research through gifts and sponsored research collaborations, creating direct lines of insight into emerging discoveries while advancing shared research priorities.
  • Extend your R&D capabilities by partnering with UW ECE researchers and leveraging innovative facilities, laboratories, and technical expertise.
  • Collaborate with faculty on federal grant proposals, deepening institutional ties and helping advance publicly funded research in fields of shared importance.

Invest in Graduate Research Talent

  • Help fund graduate students, Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral scholars pursuing groundbreaking research through the ECE Entrepreneurship Fellows Program.
  • Engage with programs that foster entrepreneurship, innovation and technology commercialization.
  • Support graduate research talent by funding Ph.D. students pursuing research in areas of strategic importance to your industry and organization..

Engage with ECE Research Centers

  • Partner with ECE research centers that bring together faculty, students, industry leaders, and government stakeholders to address complex challenges and advance emerging technologies. Connect with a broader ecosystem of expertise, resources, and collaborative opportunities spanning multiple disciplines.
  • Explore UW ECE research centers and areas of expertise.

Advance Your Workforce Through Continuing Education

Technology evolves rapidly. UW ECE helps professionals and organizations stay ahead through a flexible, industry-driven curriculum that builds technical expertise, leadership capacity and innovation skills. Whether you are developing emerging leaders, upskilling engineering teams or preparing your workforce for new technological advancements, UW ECE offers learning opportunities designed to meet the needs of today’s professionals and industry partners.

Professional Master’s Program

  • Advance the technical and leadership capacity of your employees skills through UW ECE’s Professional Master’s Program, designed for working professionals seeking to deepen their expertise while continuing their careers.
  • Employees gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies and learn from faculty conducting world-class research in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, embedded systems, robotics, communications and computing.
  • Develop your workforce with the advanced knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to lead innovation within your organization.

Certificates and Specialized Credentials

  • Quickly upskill employees expertise in rapidly evolving fields through UW ECE’s portfolio of Professional Certificates.
  • Explore specialized offerings such as the Certificate in GPU Computing and Visualization, which provides training in application of the theory, practical engineering, and the undocumented “black art” techniques required to develop optimized, high-performance parallel GPU software.

Professional Development and Workforce Education

Empower your workforce with professional development opportunities designed to build critical technical and leadership capabilities. Access short courses, specialized training, and non-degree programs led by UW faculty and industry experts.

  • Equip employees with practical, immediately applicable skills that support innovation, improve performance, and help your organization stay competitive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
  • Partner with UW ECE to develop customized learning experiences tailored to your organization’s workforce development goals, emerging skill needs, and strategic priorities.
  • Strengthen your talent pipeline by investing in continuous learning that helps employees adapt to new technologies, advance their careers, and contribute to long-term organizational success.

Invest in the Future of Engineering

The breakthroughs that shape our future begin with bold ideas, talented students, and the support needed to turn potential into impact. By investing in the University of Washington Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, you help advance transformative research, expand student opportunities, attract world-class faculty, and equip the next generation of engineers to solve society’s most complex challenges. Whether supporting scholarships, faculty excellence, innovative programs, or emerging strategic priorities, your philanthropy helps ensure UW ECE remains a leader in engineering education, innovation, and discovery for years to come.

  • Establish professorships and chairs in targeted ECE research areas to recruit and retain leading faculty, providing durable philanthropic support for the department while strategically strengthening research capacity in fields of shared long-term interest.
  • Donate equipment, software licenses or other in-kind resources that enhance student learning and research capabilities.
  • Make a philanthropic gift to support students, faculty and strategic initiatives.
  • Establish scholarships, fellowships, program funds or research support.

Serve on the External Advisory Board

Industry leaders, alumni and friends of the department play an important role through service on the UW ECE External Advisory Board. Board members provide strategic guidance to departmental leadership, mentor students, advocate for UW ECE and help strengthen connections between academia and industry. Their expertise ensures our programs remain relevant, impactful and responsive to emerging industry needs.

Contact Us

Interested in partnering with UW ECE?

Professional Development & Workforce Education
May Lim, Director, Industry and Professional Programs
carlsr2@uw.edu 

Student Engagement & Recruitment
Rebecca Carlson, Career and Industry Program Manager
carlsr2@uw.edu

Student Engagement & Workforce Development
Rebecca Carlson, Career and Industry Program Manager
carlsr2@uw.edu

We look forward to exploring how you can partner with UW ECE to advance innovation, support student success and shape the future of electrical and computer engineering.