Optical microscopes take a big leap forward Thanks to Matthew Lew’s research, we can now see not just where a molecule is in matter, but also where it is “facing.” The positive implications for research in biomedicine and nanotechnology are profound
Five McKelvey faculty awarded Collaboration Initiation Grants The program supports collaborative research by junior faculty. 06.04.2026
New minor in systems engineering for social good offered at Washington University in St. Louis Program will equip students with ability to connect technical decisions with societal outcomes. 05.28.2026
How to build a discovery machine Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis have mapped out further details for how to create “discovery machines” for solving problems with potentially trillions of complicating factors. 05.11.2026
McKelvey Engineering students, alumni win NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Prestigious program supports graduate students with high potential to impact scientific innovation. 04.30.2026
Cook, Schwabl receive 2026 Ralph S. Quatrano Prize Ben Cook and Suzy Schwabl honored for outstanding achievements. 04.29.2026
McKelvey Engineering faculty selected for AI Curriculum Corps Faculty to participate in summer program to integrate or critically examine AI in classroom. 04.29.2026
McKelvey Engineering students design device tailored to fit needs of visually impaired The Locus Suit enables independent navigation. 04.27.2026
McKelvey Engineering students build new aerospace design team WashU VTOL focuses on autonomous vertical take-off and landing aircraft. 04.21.2026
An inside look at drone swarm behavior Method developed in labs of Netanel Raviv, Andrew Clark. 03.12.2026