Amazon CEO’s advice to computer science grads: take risks, keep learning, write your own story In a speech peppered with mentions of his own sports failings and achievements, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy offered up some… Read More
Bees with backpacks? Gnat-sized systems turn swarms of bugs into sensor networks Bees with tiny electronic devices on their backs could sound like a researcher’s dream come true, or like a science-fiction… Read More
UW scientists can weave digital passwords and IDs into the threads of your clothing Want to wear your password on your sleeve? Computer scientists from the University of Washington can make it so. A… Read More
Immigrant’s Journey: 7 foreign-born tech leaders talk about the impact of changing U.S. policies With chants of “build the wall” and the pursuit of policies to stem the flow of new immigrants and refugees,… Read More
Breakthrough backscatter sensor system combines low power and long range Researchers at the University of Washington have been working for years on a radio backscatter system that can monitor ultra-low-power… Read More
Tech Moves: Startup vet Bryan Zug joins Amazon’s UX team; Allen School of Computer Science adds two big players; and more Bryan Zug is a familiar face in the Seattle startup world. He’s an entrepreneur and product design expert himself, but… Read More
How to conjure up your future: Zillow and Expedia co-founder Rich Barton’s advice to UW computer science grads Rich Barton, the Zillow and Expedia co-founder, drew inspiration from Bill Gates, JFK, an ancient Greek myth and the movie… Read More
