Student Stories Considering going abroad is a big decision, often bringing a mix of excitement, curiosity, and uncertainty about living and studying somewhere new. Check out these stories and experiences of Allen School students who have studied abroad to learn more about what they experienced! Their reflections offer a glimpse into the meaningful impact of global learning and the many ways it can contribute to personal, academic, and professional growth. Jacqueline – Switzerland Major: Computer ScienceMinor: FrenchStudy abroad program: EPFLType…
Grand Challenge 5 How do we make high-quality cognitive and mental health support available to all? Over a billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition and/or cognitive disability, but only a fraction receive the care and support that they need to fully participate in daily life. Cost and a shortage of behavioral health and other providers are two of the biggest factors that prevent people from accessing a diagnosis and treatment, and that access can vary widely based…
Grand Challenge 5 How do we make high-quality cognitive and mental health support available to all? Over a billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition and/or cognitive disability, but only a fraction receive the care and support that they need to fully participate in daily life. Cost and a shortage of behavioral health and other providers are two of the biggest factors that prevent people from accessing a diagnosis and treatment, and that access can vary widely based…
Research & Innovation Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering Research & Innovation Grand Challenges Grand Challenges: Advancing computing innovation in service to humanity Allen School researchers have coalesced around a set of grand challenges that we and our partners are uniquely positioned to address while expanding the frontiers of computing. Universities such as ours are particularly suited to tackling these grand challenges due to our ability to pursue ambitious, cross-cutting research motivated by the public good. The…
Professorships & Chairs Endowed Positions in the Paul G. Allen School Endowed Positions in Other UW Units Term-limited Professorships & Chairs Interested in learning more? Contact Marzette Mondin, Senior Director of Advancement in the Paul G. Allen School, marz (at) uw.edu. Named funds are available for gifts of $100,000 and above. Appropriate recognition, designed in consultation with each donor, is part of each gift that creates a named fund. Additionally, lifetime endowment gifts of $25,000 and above are permanently recognized on…
UW Recognition The Diamond Award honors outstanding alumni and friends who have made significant contributions to the field of engineering. We are proud that numerous Allen School alumni have earned the College of Engineering Diamond Award. This award honors exemplary individuals in various categories. Find out more about the winners and their accomplishments below. And the winners are… UW Board of Regents Jeremy Jaech (M.S., ’80) Jeremy Jaech served on the UW Board of Regents from 2012 to 2024. He was appointed…
Alumni Impact Awards The award, which was launched in 2010 as the Alumni Achievement Award and subsequently renamed in 2018, emphasizes to each new generation of Allen School graduates that they are joining a decades-long procession of alumni whose impact reaches far and wide. And the winners are… Please note: No Alumni Impact Awardees were chosen in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Information Looking for new grad information? You’re in the right place! Jump To A Section Faculty Advising You will be introduced via email to your temporary advisor in June. You probably already know who this is and may already be interacting with them. Our faculty, staff, and grads co-authored “How to get good advising: information about the grad student-advisor relationship.” This is an in-depth explanation of how to best interact with your faculty advisors. It is worth your time to…
Getting Here Map The Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering and the Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering are located across from one another on E Stevens Way NE, the main UW campus loop road. Driving Directions Below are directions for driving. We also have directions for visiting the department using public transportation. (From downtown Seattle, this is probably easier than driving.) Those driving to campus may find one of these interactive maps with…
Research Showcase The fall 2025 event was held in the Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Session Topics At A Glance: During the day – Research Presentations: The day begins at 10:00 a.m. with registration (and coffee!) in the Singh Gallery, located on the fourth floor of the Gates Center. During the early evening – Open House: Join us for a festive evening in the Allen Center. Getting here: Directions, parking and hotel…
