March 25, 2025

UW + Amazon Science Hub Robotics Research Showcase

UW + Amazon Science Hub invites PIs, fellows, and Amazon scientists to participate in a showcase of the work accomplished and planned for the Science Hub.

The event will be held in-person on the UW Seattle Campus on Friday, April 25 with registration beginning at 9am (welcome remarks begin at 9:30am).

Event Program

9:00 AM	Registration/Breakfast
9:30 AM	Opening Remarks
9:50 AM	Talks from Amazon Robotics Scientists
10:45 AM	Robotic Manipulation in Densely Packed Containers Maya Cakmak, Josh Smith
11:05 AM	3D Object Detection from Multi-View Video Streams Linda Shapiro, Ranjay Krishna
11:25 AM	Student Fellows Lightning Talks
12:00 PM	Lunch/Student Posters Microsoft Atrium
12:30 PM	Keynote Address Aaron Parness, Director, Applied Science at Amazon Robotics
1:30 PM	Amazon Panel Cassie Meeker, Sr. Applied Science at Amazon Robotics Joey Durham, Sr. Manager, Applied Science at Amazon Robotics
2:45 PM	Robotics Gift Award PI Lightning Talks
4:05 PM	Closing Remarks
4:10 PM	Networking Reception

FAQs

Do I need to RSVP to attend this event?

RSVPs are required to attend the event (in person or virtually). Please RSVP here.

Can I attend this event virtually?

Yes, this event is a hybrid event with option to participant virtually. Please RSVP and indicate you will be attending virtually. An online meeting link will be sent to you closer to the event date.

Where is this event being held?

Will parking be available?

Yes! We recommend using self-serve parking lots C04 or C06 (Central Plaza Garage). A map of available parking near campus can be found here.

Please contact Sharay (sharayr@uw.edu) to receive parking arrangements.