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Aerodynamic aircraft model with colored smoke trails illustrating airflow patterns

Mon, 12/09/2024

The fluid mechanics anomaly we can’t dismiss anymore

Sounding the alarm on asymmetric flows, long dismissed as experimental errors, as critical to predict for flight safety.

Daniel Alex headshot

Wed, 12/04/2024

Breaking through plasma's chaos for stellar science and fusion energy

With NSF support, Daniel Alex's complex simulations shed light on plasma instabilities that could unlock clean fusion energy.

Headshot of Uri Shumlak

Tue, 11/12/2024 | GeekWire

Uncommon Thinkers: Zap's Uri Shumlak wrestles with fusion energy in pursuit of carbon-free power

GeekWire recognizes Professor Uri Shumlak for his work to advance fusion energy.

International Space Station

Mon, 11/04/2024 | UW News

NASA funds effort to study effects of the space environment on living organisms

A&A chair Morgansen to lead new $2.5M NASA space biology consortium uniting UW, WSU and PNNL researchers.

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Tue, 10/22/2024

Combining machine learning with a mathematical theory to enhance autonomy

PhD student combines machine learning and optimal transport theory to enhance uncertainty management in autonomous systems.

Drone flying, in the background are burnt trees affected by wildfires

Mon, 10/14/2024 | UW College of Engineering

Blazing a trail with wildfire research

An increase in wildfires across the nation has lit a fire under our researchers who are developing new technologies and hazard prevention protocols.

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Fri, 10/11/2024

In memoriam: Anita Gale (1951-2024), A&A Distinguished Alumna and space pioneer

Remembering Anita Gale (1951-2024): Distinguished alumna, aerospace innovator, and champion of space education.

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Fri, 10/11/2024

Alum Lars Andersen receives prestigious Museum of Flight Pathfinder Award

A&A alum Lars Andersen honored for aerospace innovations, including pioneering work on Boeing's 777 program.

Zap Energy employees on Century device

Wed, 10/09/2024 | GeekWire

Zap Energy confirms $130M round, shares progress on its demo power plant system

A&A spinoff Zap Energy receives another major round of investment to advance key fusion energy technologies for municipal power.

Collage of three faculty members

Mon, 10/07/2024

A&A welcomes three new faculty members, boosting space systems capabilities

Dorn, Nisser, and Vijay join A&A, enhancing space systems engineering expertise in structures and controls.