Thank you to the UW Engineering Community for joining us at the Boeing Advanced Research Collaboration (BARC) seminar jointly hosted with the UW Department of Mechanical Engineering on January 21, 2025!
In this seminar, Shuonan Dong and Scott Gunther presented BARC’s vision, strategy, and research framework, highlighting the collaborative efforts between Boeing and UW to address key industry challenges. By leveraging academic expertise and industry-driven research, BARC continues to drive innovation in aerospace and engineering.
We look forward to further strengthening this partnership and exploring new frontiers in research and technology!
Professor Conchúr Ó Brádaigh FREng FRSE, Vice President and Head of the Faculty of Engineering Professor Guy Brown, Faculty Director of Internationalization (Computer Science) Professor James Marshall, Director of the Centre for Machine Intelligence Danielle Bertrand, Senior International Partnerships Manager
The visit was guided by BARC Director Shuonan Dong and Xu Chen, with Scott Gunther, Boeing Research Director at UW, accompanying the tour. Before the lab tour, Xu Chen reported on the BARC framework to Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, and the broader President’s Team, which included Prof. Brádaigh’s group as well as:
Dr. Malcolm Butler, Vice President and Director of Global Engagement Hannah Jordan, Associate Director of Fundraising Ben Short, Head of Partnerships and Global Opportunities
This visit facilitated a valuable exchange of ideas and explored future opportunities for collaboration in aerospace, engineering, and interdisciplinary innovation. The delegation’s visit underscored the strong potential for collaboration between BARC and the University of Sheffield, fostering a shared vision for advancing global manufacturing and education for the future of flight. We are deeply grateful to Professor Lamberts and the University of Sheffield team for this inspiring exchange and look forward to building on these connections to drive innovation and excellence in research.
On October 8th, the Boeing Advanced Research Collaboration at UW (BARC) had the distinct honor of hosting David Limp, CEO of Blue Origin, for an exclusive visit alongside a remarkable team of Blue Origin leaders.
We were thrilled to welcome:
Justin Brynestad, P.E., VP and New Shepard Program Manager (ME Alum, 2003; ME EAB Board Chair) Daniel Kinney, Senior Director, Engineering and Enterprise Data Quang Nguyen – MBA – M.M.E, Senior Director, Production Engineering Stefan Bieniawski, Senior Director/Principal Technologist, Autonomy and GNC Sara Olson, Campus Engagement Specialist, University Relations & Talent Development Shannon Gatta, Aerospace Data Engineer III, New Glenn Engineering Data Systems/Architecture Raleigh Salazar, Campus Engagement Specialist, University Relations & Talent Development
They were warmly welcomed by ME Department Head Alberto Aliseda and Liz Young of Corporate & Foundation Relations at the University of Washington. BARC leadership, Shuonan Dong and Xu Chen, led an engaging tour of the lab, showcasing cutting-edge research projects and fostering meaningful discussions on aerospace innovation. Scott Gunther, Senior Engineering Manager from Boeing, also accompanied the visit.
A special thank you to student researchers Jonas Beachy, Harshavardhan Raje, and Zain Huq, who presented their exceptional work and highlighted the exciting future of BARC’s research efforts. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to connect with David Limp and Blue Origin’s leadership team. Here’s to continued innovation as we work together to push the boundaries of aerospace research and exploration!
On October 4th, the BARC Lab had the pleasure of hosting an esteemed group of international visitors through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). These distinguished guests from Denmark, Finland, and Sweden engaged with us on the vital topics of Research Security and Intellectual Property Protection.
We were joined by:
Therese Viksten, Senior Legal Counsel, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden Tommy Shih, Associate Professor, Lund University, Sweden Poul Schjørring, Head of Office of Research Services, Copenhagen University, Denmark Søren Broberg Nielsen, Head of Research and Data Office, Aarhus University, Denmark Merian Skouw Haugwitz Hardenberg Reventlow, Senior Executive Officer, Denmark’s Technical University, Denmark Jonna Lehtinen, Head of Development, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Finland Ellenor Devine, Head of Office, Swedish Research and Innovation Office, Sweden Magnus Härviden, Senior Adviser, Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden
Their visit fostered insightful discussions and highlighted opportunities for global collaboration in protecting research integrity and advancing technological innovation.
On May 15th, the Boeing Advanced Research Collaboration at UW (BARC) had the honor of hosting its Annual Research Symposium and project review in collaboration with Boeing and the University of Washington!
From the University of Washington, we were joined by Nancy Allbritton, Dean of the College of Engineering; Alberto Aliseda, Chair of Mechanical Engineering; and Di Xiao, Chair of Materials Science and Engineering.
Our research symposium highlighted the incredible work done by students, faculty, and Boeing professionals, showcasing the dedication and innovation that has been driving our efforts throughout the year.
Please send feedback and questions to Xu Chen and Shuonan Dong. We are excited for the future of the BARC in partnership with Boeing and the University of Washington!
On April 2nd, the BARC had the pleasure of hosting Shervin Sabripour, Sr. Executive Director of Software Engineering, and Dr. Seema Chopra, Senior Technical Fellow in Artificial Intelligence, to explore past and future BARC data science projects.
Boeing is hosting an interdisciplinary innovation challenge scheduled for May across the University of Washington Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses. This presents an excellent opportunity for talented students to collaborate and craft innovative solutions for a real-world aerospace challenge. Join us in shaping the future of aviation!
Information Sessions start on April 1 and last through April 3 April 1, 12:30 p.m. – UW Tacoma MLG 110 and virtual April 2, 12 p.m. – UW Bothell ARC Overlook (SARC 201 & SARC 202) and virtual April 3, 12 p.m. – UW Seattle MolES 115 and virtual Team Registrations Due: May 1 Challenge Topic Release: May 6 Team Presentations: Week of May 13
University of Washington provost and executive vice president for academic affairs Tricia Serio visited BARC on Thursday to learn more about the collaboration’s importance to the educational experience at UW.
