Research and Student Projects
Engineering & Design students have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects with faculty and work on projects within in our labs. The hands-on learning approach allows students to learn how to use industry-grade equipment and build a strong project portfolio. Read about the various opportunities and previous student work below.
Polymer Materials Engineering
PME students have the opportunity to work on research projects alongside faculty and industry partners. Click on the links below to learn more!
Current Research
- Washington Sea Grant’s Debris from Shellfish Aquaculture Finds New Life as Crab Gauges (link)
- Reducing aerospace composite waste
- North American Ocean Plastics Recycling
- JCATI - Toray Composites (video link)
- Compostable plastics degradation in the environment
- Safer materials for aircraft interior composites
- High performance 3D printing materials for space applications
- Circular Economy - The Plastics Problem
- Click to learn more!
Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering students have the opportunity to work as research assistants alongside faculty and industry partners. Check out the links below for more information!
Current Research
- Machining Research Lab (link)
- Applied ergonomics & human factors
- Learning factories
- Automation
- Manufacturing systems & product design
- 3D printing process evaluation methods
- Machining of aerospace materials
Showing the worth of ocean plastics as a reusable item and then creating a robust industry niche for that plastic would be so important. And our students are working towards that.
Associate Professor John Misasi
North American Ocean Plastics Research
It's a great feeling to develop a tangible item with a clear purpose and use for the company.
Daniel Guilder, EECE student
Senior Capstone Project sponsored by PACCAR
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering students can work alongside faculty members on research projects.
Current Research
- Safe Artificial Intelligence and Cyber-Physical Systems Lab (link)
- Adaptive Signal Processing and Emerging Communication Technologies (ASPECT) Laboratory
- Power system reliability
- Renewable energy integration
- Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs)
- Machine learning
- Smart navigation and transportation systems
- Advanced control of high-power electronic converters in the smart-grid
Industrial Design
Industrial Design students showcase their work both digitally and in person. Many of the student projects are in collaboration with industry partners. Click on the links below to see what our students can do.
Earn credits towards your degree!
Students may earn credits for participating in research. Each research credit is equal to 3 hours of research work per week during a quarter. While students may repeat research courses, there is limit of how many credits may be applied to the degree. Consult your faculty advisor for options and registration approval.