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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.