The UW + Amazon Science Hub welcomes Robotics researchers to an event dedicated to robotics research. Join us to hear perspectives from both UW and Amazon researchers for where the field is headed, what work has paved the way, and what is on the horizon. Event Program 1:30 PM Check-In Begins 2:00 PM Welcome Remarks Nancy Allbritton, Frank and Julie Jungers Endowed Dean, College of Engineering Karen Leung, Director of the UW + Amazon Science Hub; Assistant Professor, Aeronautics &…
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Engineering PhD Amazon Recruitment Lunch & Learn
Join the UW + Amazon Science Hub for an on-campus lunch & learn to explore opportunities at Amazon. Engineering PhD students can hear directly from Amazon recruiters about internships, career paths, and research opportunities. Please note RSVPs are required to attend the event for headcount purposes. Event Date & Time:Monday, October 12 11:30am-2pm Event Location: Oak Hall, Denny Room (1st Floor) 4295 Little Canoe Channel NE Seattle, WA 98195 Google Maps RSVP: https://forms.gle/tWBJcN9B83cqysMDA
UW Engineering launches Robotics programs
To meet growing demand for robotics talent, UW Engineering is launching cross-disciplinary graduate programs to prepare engineers to lead in intelligent systems, advanced manufacturing, autonomous technologies and physical AI. Learn more in this announcement from UW Engineering.
Amazon Research Awards Spring 2026 Call for Proposals
The Amazon Research Awards has announced the spring 2026 call for proposals in several research areas. The deadline for submissions is May 6, 2026. UW Faculty, please review UW guidance below for how to proceed at application and award stages.
Amazon Recruiting Lunch & Learn
The UW + Amazon Science Hub is excited to offer a NEW event specifically designed for Masters and PhD students! We are thrilled to be welcoming Amazon recruiters on campus for a lunch & learn session on Monday, October 20 from 12pm-1:30pm in HUB 334. Join us for lunch and hear about the exciting opportunities Amazon has to offer, from internships to full career paths. Amazon Recruiting Lunch & Learn Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 Time: 11:30am-1:30pm (sign-in/registration from 11:30am-12pm)…
UW + Amazon Science Hub Research and Networking Mixer
The UW + Amazon Science Hub invites you to join us for an exciting event of connection and discovery during our Research & Networking Mixer on Tuesday, October 21st! The event aims to spark collaborative conversations on research focus areas, real-world applications, and intersecting interests. Several Amazon business groups, spanning a wide range of research areas, will be spotlighted during the event to share insights into their team and key research challenges they are aiming to solve. From there, we…
UW + Amazon Science Hub announces new director
Karen Leung, University of Washington (UW) Aeronautics & Astronautics assistant professor and director of the Control and Trustworthy Robotics Laboratory, has been appointed Director of the UW+ Amazon Science Hub. She succeeds founding Director Josh Smith, Electrical & Computer Engineering and the Allen School of Computer Science professor, who launched the Hub to accelerate advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and engineering in the Seattle area.
Amazon Research Awards Spring 2025 Call for Proposals
The Amazon Research Awards has announced the spring 2025 call for proposals in several research areas. The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2025. UW Faculty, please review UW guidance below for how to proceed at application and award stages.
UW + Amazon Science Hub Robotics Research Showcase
UW + Amazon Science Hub invites PIs, fellows, and Amazon scientists to participate in a showcase of the work accomplished and planned for the Science Hub. The event will be held in-person on the UW Seattle Campus on Friday, April 25 with registration beginning at 9am (welcome remarks begin at 9:30am). Event Program 9:00 AM Registration/Breakfast 9:30 AM Opening RemarksMagdelena Balazinska, Director, Allen SchoolJihui Yang, Vice Dean, UW College of EngineeringMike Wolf, Principal Applied Scientist at Amazon RoboticsShoba Subramanian, Head…
UW + Amazon Science Hub announces 2024-25 Amazon Fellows and Faculty Research Awards
Amazon Fellowships were awarded to three UW Engineering doctoral students. Faculty Research Awards support five new research projects that include seven UW faculty, with each project receiving up to $100,000 in support from Amazon.