In this month’s Undergrad Spotlight, we check in with a student who may need no introduction to gaming fans. Kevin Ryoo — a second year Allen School student who transferred from Highline College — built a career as a world champion gamer before deciding to study computer science. In fact, according to Ryoo, playing games all day every day inspired his academic pursuits to learn how to design and build software. As his education advanced, his interest in computer vision,… Read more →
Carpentry Compiler program applies lessons from computer programming to modernize fabrication processes
Allen School faculty and alumni honored by ACM and IEEE for advancing the field of computing through research and service
Two of the premier professional societies in the field of computing, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the IEEE, recently announced their latest class of Fellows representing the highest status accorded to their respective memberships. Three Allen School faculty members reached that pinnacle this year: Magdalena Balazinska and Paul Beame, who were named Fellows of the ACM, and Joshua R. Smith, who was elevated to Fellow of the IEEE. In addition to this year’s faculty honorees,… Read more →
University of Washington students capture 3rd place in high-performance computing contest
Back-to-school ritual takes on new significance for Allen School graduates turned faculty members
Fall in Seattle is signified by the sight of trees turning from green to rust, the sound of raindrops striking rooftops, and the energy infusing the University of Washington campus as students embark upon a new journey of intellectual and personal exploration. For a group of graduating Allen School Ph.D. students, this quintessential autumn ritual carries an added significance as they look forward to their new careers as faculty members at universities across the country and beyond.
Meet the 11… Read more →
Ph.D. student Benjamin Lee named Library of Congress Innovator in Residence
Allen School undergraduate Eunia Lee is a role model for future women in tech
This month’s Allen School Undergrad Spotlight features Eunia Lee, a third year, direct admission computer science major from Sammamish, Washington. Lee is an Allen School Ambassador and chair of the University of Washington’s chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Through her service, she aims to show young women in high school and those just starting out in computer science that they can be leaders in the tech world.
Allen School: Why did you choose to… Read more →
Allen School and Madrona Venture Group highlight student and faculty innovation at 2019 Research Showcase
UW researchers use electronic devices to track impact of discrimination on students
Allen School’s first-generation college students are breaking down barriers and building a foundation for others to succeed
For students who are among the first in their families to attend college, the experience of navigating a four-year degree can be daunting. From decoding the campus lingo to overcoming imposter syndrome, the more than 250 undergraduates currently pursuing their bachelor’s degree as first-generation students in the Allen School are breaking down barriers and carving their own paths. We caught up with a few members of our community who are either finding their footing as first-generation students, or have been… Read more →