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A multidisciplinary team of surgeon-scientists, computer scientists and researchers developed an artificial intelligence-based approach that could help clinicians screen for and diagnose cervical spondylotic myelopathy up to 30 months earlier, opening new opportunities for earlier treatment. (iStock photo)

Clinically informed AI outperforms foundation models in spinal cord disease prediction

WashU study shows smaller, targeted models generalize better than large foundation models for early detection of cervical myelopathy.

02.02.2026

Not wasting time

CSE alumnus Tej Seelamsetty is using AI to make health care communications faster, more efficient.

02.09.2026

WUAIR participates in Formula Student AI, an autonomous driving competition that provides each team with a car and challenges them to design and implement the sensor suite and software stack that enable it to race.

WashU AI Racing in high gear for its first year

New student group offers experiences in AI, robotics and autonomous driving.

02.11.2026

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Mar 9 8:00 am

From Dorm Room to 2,000 Locations: Building a Mission-Driven Startup That Scales at Bauer Hall

Mar 19 2:30 pm

MEMS Seminar: “Cell-matrix regulation of microvascular (dys)function in human aortic disease” at Stephen F. & Camilla T. Brauer Hall

Mar 23 1:00 pm

IMSE Seminar: "Ferroic Materials: Designed and Probed Using Electrons" at Stephen F. & Camilla T. Brauer Hall

Momentum Magazine

Read about Hong Chen’s work in focused ultrasound, alum Kahan Chavda’s innovative approach to managing invasive species with a twist of fashion, and celebrate the remarkable career (so far) of Phil Bayly.

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Faculty Spotlight

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Finds innovative ways to utilize biomass and plastic waste resources for production of value-added products

Marcus Foston

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Common study space in Jubel Hall
A glimpse of a biomedical engineering lab in Whitaker Hall.
McKelvey Hall is the new home to the Department of Computer Science & Engineering and support Washington University’s data science efforts.

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The new complex for the McKelvey School of Engineering sits on the northeast corner of WashU's Danforth Campus. This area includes five academic buildings with research laboratories and specialized facilities that support the school's intellectual vision and plans.

Since 2000, more than $275 million has been invested in new and renovated engineering space.

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The best things happen at the intersection of disciplines

At McKelvey Engineering students have the freedom to follow their passion and make a difference in the world. What's your path?

Undergraduate Graduate

Engineering by the numbers

_No. 12

Biomedical Engineering graduate program ranking in U.S. News

$57 ^million

in research awards (FY23)

28^%

of first-year students are Pell Grant-eligible

Support for PhD students

PhD students in McKelvey Engineering are fully-funded, including full tuition support and health insurance.

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