Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering

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Bees with backpacks? Gnat-sized systems turn swarms of bugs into sensor networks

by Alan Boyle on December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 at 11:28 amComment

Bees with tiny electronic devices on their backs could sound like a researcher’s dream come true, or like a science-fiction novelist’s nightmare come true. Shyam Gollakota, an associate professor at… Read More

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UW scientists can weave digital passwords and IDs into the threads of your clothing

by Alan Boyle on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 at 3:48 pmComment

Want to wear your password on your sleeve? Computer scientists from the University of Washington can make it so. A research team led by UW’s Shyam Gollakota has demonstrated a… Read More

Immigrant’s Journey: 7 foreign-born tech leaders talk about the impact of changing U.S. policies

by Lisa Stiffler on October 2, 2017October 3, 2017 at 11:52 amComment

With chants of “build the wall” and the pursuit of policies to stem the flow of new immigrants and refugees, the United States seems to be rolling up the welcome… Read More

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Breakthrough backscatter sensor system combines low power and long range

by Alan Boyle on September 13, 2017September 13, 2017 at 12:56 pmComment

Researchers at the University of Washington have been working for years on a radio backscatter system that can monitor ultra-low-power sensors wirelessly, and now they’ve fine-tuned the system to pick… Read More

Tech Moves: Startup vet Bryan Zug joins Amazon’s UX team; Allen School of Computer Science adds two big players; and more

by Clare McGrane on June 30, 2017June 30, 2017 at 11:40 amComment

Bryan Zug is a familiar face in the Seattle startup world. He’s an entrepreneur and product design expert himself, but he’s also an avid adviser and organizer of the startup… Read More

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How to conjure up your future: Zillow and Expedia co-founder Rich Barton’s advice to UW computer science grads

by Todd Bishop on June 10, 2017June 10, 2017 at 6:03 pm1 Comment

Rich Barton, the Zillow and Expedia co-founder, drew inspiration from Bill Gates, JFK, an ancient Greek myth and the movie “Weird Science” for his commencement address Friday at the University… Read More

Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering

Bees with backpacks? Gnat-sized systems turn swarms of bugs into sensor networks

UW scientists can weave digital passwords and IDs into the threads of your clothing

Immigrant’s Journey: 7 foreign-born tech leaders talk about the impact of changing U.S. policies

Breakthrough backscatter sensor system combines low power and long range

Tech Moves: Startup vet Bryan Zug joins Amazon’s UX team; Allen School of Computer Science adds two big players; and more

How to conjure up your future: Zillow and Expedia co-founder Rich Barton’s advice to UW computer science grads

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