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Mon, 06/24/2024

A&A's Student Excellence Awards

The annual Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Excellence Awards recognize remarkable achievements in research, teaching, and service.

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Mon, 06/17/2024

Next-generation aerospace research on display

The annual A&A Graduate Research Showcase highlighted cutting-edge projects, with awards for work on plasma modeling, hypersonics, and more.

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Fri, 06/14/2024

A&A’s DBF soars to best finish ever

Design Build Fly secured an impressive 3rd place finish at the AIAA competition with their innovative aircraft.

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Mon, 06/10/2024

Undergraduate research and capstones shine

A&A presented impressive undergrad research & capstones at the annual SHARC Week showcase.

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Wed, 05/15/2024

Annika Singh awarded Mary Gates Research Scholarship

CSE student Annika Singh awarded Mary Gates Scholarship to advance safe human-robot interaction in A&A lab.

Conceptual illustration of a modular space station orbiting earth, featuring multiple interconnected cylindrical modules.

Mon, 05/13/2024

Revolutionizing space rendezvous: Testing a groundbreaking precision tool for Blue Origin

Research for Blue Origin on April Tags aims to advance precise space rendezvous.

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Mon, 05/06/2024

A&A undergraduate Lillie LaPlace wins Sigma Gamma Tau regional award

A&A student Lillie LaPlace awarded prestigious Sigma Gamma Tau honor for academic excellence and vision.

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Mon, 04/29/2024

Lt. Gen. John Shaw is the 2024 A&A Distinguished Alum

Q&A with General Shaw about his time at the UW, his career, national security and his advice for our students.
 

Ed Habtour

Mon, 04/29/2024

Unlocking new frontiers in underwater vehicle maneuverability

Professor Habtour to work on underwater autonomous vehicles during naval research fellowship.

Rear Admiral Nicholas Tilbrook speaking in Guggenheim Hall with a slideshow.

Wed, 04/17/2024 | Defense Visual Information Distribution Service

Commander, Submarine Group Nine visits University of Washington

Rear Adm. Nicholas Tilbrook discussed nuclear submarine technology and opportunities with the Naval Reserve.