News
Thu, 11/20/2025 | KUOW |NPR
Can the power of a star lower our electric bills?
Professor Srinivasan talks about the promise of fusion in this feature covering the local industry, including A&A spinoff Zap Energy.
Mon, 11/17/2025 | KHQ | NBC affiliate Spokane
Helion wants to build the world's first fusion power plant in Chelan County. Can they pull it off?
Professor Srinivasan interviewed on fusion's core challenges and why she believes we'll solve them.
Tue, 10/21/2025
The SOC-i CubeSat launches
Students designed and built SOC-i, a shoebox-sized satellite now orbiting Earth after NASA selection.
Wed, 09/03/2025
Elyse Lian wins AIAA recognition for experimental method in fusion energy research
Undergraduate Lian wins AIAA Region VI award for spectroscopic analysis of erosion on the ZaP-HD device.
Tue, 09/02/2025
UW to lead propulsion subteam in new $35M Space Force-sponsored institute for nuclear-powered spacecraft
UW will lead propulsion research in a new $35M Space Force institute developing nuclear-powered spacecraft.
Thu, 08/28/2025
Professor Jim Hermanson flies with the Blue Angels
Q&A with Professor Hermanson on his ride of a lifetime with the Blue Angels.
Wed, 08/20/2025
Ed Habtour wins NSF CAREER Award to develop ultra-efficient ultra-fast biomimetic robots
This award will support developing ultra-efficient ultra-fast biomimetic robots.
Wed, 08/20/2025
Karen Leung wins NSF CAREER Award to build autonomous systems with enhanced human-like social skills
This award will support building autonomous systems with enhanced human-like social skills.
Wed, 08/06/2025
Nature's shock absorbers
Seabird-inspired aerospace adaptations can raise resilience upon impact.
Mon, 08/04/2025
From student to CEO: Alum prepares to make space history
Alexis Harroun (A&A ‘17) will be first to launch a rotating detonation rocket engine for an orbital flight.
Fri, 08/01/2025 | University of Washington
Flight path to the stars
Grace Pardini: An Indigenous aerospace student's journey through identity, engineering, and community.
Wed, 07/30/2025 | UW News
Professor Jim Hermanson goes for ride-along with the Blue Angels
Professor Jim Hermanson took a ride Wednesday morning aboard a U.S. Navy Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet.
Mon, 07/21/2025
From wind shear to security: Charlie Higgins' legacy of aviation safety
Charlie Higgins (BSAA '71) transformed aviation safety through industry collaboration, from wind shear to 9/11.
Tue, 07/15/2025 | UW Engineering
Karen Leung appointed UW+Amazon Science Hub Director
Karen Leung will lead the Amazon Science Hub’s efforts to develop research and education programs in robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
Wed, 07/09/2025 | University of North Dakota
Space for everyone
WA Space Grant Deputy Director Kam Yee earns recognition for her work from alma mater University of North Dakota.
Tue, 07/01/2025 | USRA
A&A alum Elsayed Talaat appointed new president and CEO of Universities Space Research Association
Elsayed Talaat (A&A '93) has been appointed the new president and CEO of the Universities Space Research Association.
Mon, 06/30/2025
Student teams tackle real-world challenges with innovative aerospace solutions
Graduating seniors earn recognition for rocket engines, space debris monitoring, and adaptive flight systems.
Thu, 06/26/2025 | UW News
Thomas Key among 2025 UW Fulbright Scholars
Researching battery control systems earth and spacecraft applications, Key heads to the University of São Paulo.
Wed, 06/18/2025
Celebrating excellence: A&A's 2025 student award winners
The A&A Student Excellence Awards honor students who exemplify research innovation, teaching commitment, and dedicated service.
Mon, 06/09/2025
A&A senior student wins NSF fellowship for Mars landing research
A&A senior Senna Keesing wins this prestigious fellowship to continue studies for a doctorate.
Fri, 06/06/2025
Rocket engines to lightning simulators: Graduate research spans all frontiers at SHARC Showcase
Lightning simulators, plasma physics, medical simulations, and satellite networks round out the research lineup.
Thu, 05/29/2025
Undergraduate research on display at 2025 SHARC Showcase
Visit our undergraduate research posters from the 2025 SHARC Showcase.
Wed, 05/28/2025
Force, form, and function
Swimming style predicts skeleton: AI solves stingray puzzle. This research has implications for developing new structures and materials.
Wed, 05/14/2025 | The Daily - UW
Husky Satellite Lab to send capsule to space
The A&A Lab is sending a payload to space this summer.
Mon, 05/12/2025
The perfect angle: Using sunlight to better track space objects
Ph.D. student designs spacecraft paths that optimize sunlight angles for better tracking of objects in space.