UW Electrical & Computer Engineering

Congratulations to the UW ECE Class of 2026!

We celebrate the achievements of our UW ECE graduates. Your dedication, creativity, resilience, and teamwork have defined your time at the UW — and this milestone is well earned.

As you take your next steps into industry, research, further study, or new adventures, know that you'll always be part of the UW ECE community. We are incredibly proud of you!

Join us in congratulating the Class of 2026!

https://www.ece.uw.edu/news-events/graduation/

Congratulations to UW ECE Assistant Professor Kim Ingraham, recipient of the 2026 Award for Early Career Achievement in STEM from the Association for Women in Science (AWIS)!

Professor Ingraham's research centers on intelligent assistive robotic systems that help restore and enhance human mobility. Her work combines wearable robotics, adaptive control, and clinical rehabilitation to develop customized exoskeletons, prostheses, and powered mobility devices.

The award will be presented at the AWIS Banquet on Tuesday, June 16, at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture. The event is open to the public.

Learn more here: seattleawis.org/awards

UW ECE is proud to welcome alumnus Jared K. Jordan (BSEE '05) as the honored guest speaker for our Graduation Ceremony.

Jordan is a managing vice president at Capital One and leads Capital One Garage, the company's innovation accelerator. Over his career, he has held engineering leadership roles at Google, YouTube, Netflix, and Microsoft, helping shape products and technologies used by millions worldwide. He is also a passionate advocate for inclusive, high-impact engineering teams.

Hec Edmundson Pavilion
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
7–9 p.m.

We're excited for our graduates — and their families and supporters — to hear Jordan's reflections and advice as we celebrate the Class of 2026.

Learn more: www.ece.uw.edu/spotlight/2026-graduation-jared-k-jordan

Congratulations to UW ECE undergraduate Anders Pearson on being awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship!

Advised by UW ECE and Allen School Professor Joshua Smith, Pearson conducts research in Smith's Sensor Systems Laboratory, exploring the intersection of machine learning and wireless communication networks. Professor Smith leads several high-profile research initiatives at the University, including work on wireless power transfer systems for lunar environments, providing a strong foundation for this cutting-edge research.

This prestigious fellowship recognizes Pearson's accomplishments and will support his graduate studies at the UW. We're excited to see what comes next.

Read the full story: www.ece.uw.edu/spotlight/2026-nsf-grfp-anders-pearson

UW researchers have engineered a new type of optical chip!

A research team led by UW ECE and Physics Professor Arka Majumdar has developed a low-power, programmable optical microchip that could help advance artificial intelligence, sensing, imaging, and other high-performance technologies.

Unlike traditional optical circuits, this new chip can be electrically reconfigured and maintains its state without constant power—making it more energy efficient.

Read the full story: www.ece.uw.edu/spotlight/a-new-type-of-optical-chip