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Our leadership in research extends from the foundations of computing to emerging applications that are shaping the future of not just our field but also our society.



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Our students develop the knowledge, skills and connections to be the innovators and leaders of tomorrow, guided by faculty who are at the forefront of their field.



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Allen School honors David Dawson (B.S., ‘06), Nodira Khoussainova (Ph.D., ‘12)


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Dawson and Khoussainova, the 2026 Alumni Impact Award recipients, have combined their computing skillset with their entrepreneurial spirit to build companies that are making a positive impact in people’s lives.



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Professor emeritus Ed Lazowska receives Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award


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The award, which is based on nominations from University of Washington alumni, honors “UW educators whose profound influence continues to shape the lives of their students long after they’ve left the classroom.”



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AVELA mentorship program empowers students to pursue STEM


Vicente Arroyos, Leilani Battle and Kyle Johnson accept the SIGCHI Special Recognition for their work with AVELA. Kyle holds a poster of a group photo of all other AVELA members.

Ph.D. students Vicente Arroyos and Kyle Johnson recently received special recognition from ACM SIGCHI for co-founding AVELA – A Vision for Engineering Literacy & Access, which connects K-12 students with STEM learning opportunities and college and professional mentors.



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Allen School By The Numbers

#1

Requested STEM Major Among
UW First-Year Applicants

2,900

Undergraduate & Graduate
Majors Enrolled

$52M

Research Activity in
FY2025

#1

University for Best Paper Awards in
Computer Science

The Paul G. Allen School educates tomorrow’s innovators, conducts cutting-edge research in core and emerging areas of the field, and leads a variety of multi-disciplinary initiatives that demonstrate the transformative power of computing. Consistently ranked among the top computer science programs in the nation, we are widely recognized for the excellence and impact of our research and teaching across the region and around the globe. As a recognized leader in broadening participation in computing, we cultivate a welcoming community in which individuals with diverse backgrounds, identities and experiences can thrive.

 

We are located in the spectacular Paul G. Allen Center and Bill & Melinda Gates Center at the heart of the University of Washington campus in Seattle — a center of innovation in software, life sciences, global health, aerospace, and many other fields — where Allen School faculty, students and alumni are making an impact and changing the world.