Skip to content

Paul G. Allen School

Research Lightbulb Icon

RESEARCH


Allen School researcher build robotic chopsticks

Expanding our impact through research excellence

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.



Explore research »

Grad Cap Icon

EDUCATION


Photo of an Paul G. Allen School professor teaching class in an auditorium with large screens.

Supporting student success with leading-edge curriculum

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.



Explore degree programs »

School Building Icon

APPLY!


Image featuring both the Paul G. Allen Center and the Bill Gates Center on the UW campus.

Apply to the Allen School and get ready to change the world

Whether you’re a high school student looking to launch your academic career or an aspiring researcher ready to pursue an advanced degree, we can guide you toward your goal.



Start your journey »

Discover the Allen School


Allen School News & Events

Allen School News

Researchers recognized at CHI 2026 for HCI and AI projects


Three columns among the trees in the Sylvan Grove.

Multiple Allen School authors received Best Paper Awards or honorable mentions for their work on interactive systems that enable more flexible human-AI agent collaboration, an AI-based tool that helps screen-reader users make sense of geovisualizations, and more.



Read the story »

UW News

BikeButler creates personalized routes for cyclists


A cyclist in motion on a bike under a brilliant blue sky with fall foliage in the background

The web app, which was developed by researchers in the Allen School’s Makeability Lab, enables users in Seattle to map their ride based on factors such as bike lanes, speed limits, pavement quality, and more.



Read the story »

American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Balazinska, Patel elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences


Side-by-side portraits of Magda Balazinska and Shwetak Patel

Professor Magda Balazinska was honored for her influential contributions in data management and data science, while Professor Shwetak Patel was recognized for his groundbreaking work applying computing to health and sustainability.



Read the announcement »



Read more news »



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.