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Equipping the Robots of Tomorrow with Expertise Honed at UW

GIX grad Tim Huff has a vision for the future of robotics.

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Angela Sun Shares Career Growth and Mentorship Insights

Recipient of the 2024 MSTI Alumni Impact Award talks about breaking into tech and why she gives back.

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Building a Career in Product Design: Kelsey Guo’s Journey at GIX

Guo found the perfect fit for her goals with the Master of Science in Technology Innovation program.

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Fusing Art and Tech at the Global Innovation Exchange

Maks Surguy’s passion for human-computer interaction was the perfect match for UW's Master of Science in Technology Innovation program.

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From GIX to Google, Bety Mehide is Adept at Adapting

How one Global Innovation Exchange alum pivoted from economics to engineering to thrive in tech.

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Finding Fertile Ground for Global Health Innovations

Padraic Casserly is on a quest to improve global health – and he’s doing so one community at a time through his unique blend of interdisciplinary training, expertise, and experience.

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From UW student to UX designer: How the MSTI program prepared Tianke Li to work at Amazon

Tianke Li's story starts with her industrial design undergrad and, after completing the MS in Technology program, continues with her new role as a UX designer at Amazon. Read how.