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Researchers in Chao Zhou’s lab used cardiac optogenetics to study arrhythmia and its impact on the brain noninvasively. Using highly sensitive imaging in a mouse model, they found that arrhythmia in a mouse heart alters oxygen concentration in the brain during and after arrhythmia. (Credit: Zhou lab using Manus AI)

Light, genetics provide insight into arrhythmia’s effects on brain

Chao Zhou’s lab induces on-demand arrhythmia in mouse model using light.

06.03.2026

Ramsay named associate dean of undergraduate programs in McKelvey Engineering

Chris Ramsay returns to McKelvey Engineering; succeeds Chris Kroeger.

05.26.2026

New minor in computational artificial intelligence offered at Washington University in St. Louis

Program will prepare students for research and careers that require competence with artificial intelligence.

06.01.2026

Momentum Magazine, Spring 2026 issue

Read how engineering intersects with public health, how students learn through tackling mechanical design problems, and how Troy and Justin Ruths built a strong foundation in McKelvey Engineering for their successful careers.

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Events

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Jun 18 12:00 pm

Information Systems Management Part-Time Master's Virtual Information Session Hosted by the Sever Institute

Jun 22 12:30 pm

Engineering Management Part-Time Master's Virtual Information Session Hosted by the Sever Institute

Jul 3

Independence Day Holiday (no classes)

2026 Commencement

Please refer to our McKelvey commencement webpage for information regarding:

PhD Hooding Ceremony & Reception on May 13 (digital program PDF)
Bachelor & Masters Ceremony & Celebrations on May 14 (digital program PDF)

Further information about the University-wide Commencement & Festival on May 15 is on the WashU Commencement page.

Our faculty push the boundaries

Meet the people solving our biggest problems.

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Faculty Spotlight

View the faculty bio for Kimberly Parker

Studies the fate of chemical and biological pollutants in soil, air and water

Kimberly Parker

Associate Professor

Virtual tour preview

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.

Tour our buildings

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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Engineering by the numbers

_No. 12

Biomedical Engineering graduate program ranking in U.S. News (2026)

$70.1 ^million

in research awards (FY24)

32^%

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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