News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.