Dr. Alex Prybutok

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alex Prybutok’s passion for engineering biology and improving engineering education has guided her academic career. She began volunteering at science summer camps in 2006, contributing over 500 hours of service until 2011. Subsequently, she became a Camp Counselor from 2012 to 2019, developing teacher training camps for elementary and middle school students. In 2016, she earned bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin, conducting research in antibody engineering and student engineering identity formation. After completing her bachelor's, she joined the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Northwestern University, where she received her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in 2022. Her thesis involved developing agent-based models for cell-based therapies for solid tumors within a framework of social justice and diversity in engineering education. At Northwestern, she was involved in numerous teaching-focused activities, was a co-founding member of the ChBE ARDEI Committee, and collaborated on various initiatives to enhance equity in engineering education. Currently, at the University of Washington, she focuses on teaching undergraduate courses, managing laboratories, and engaging in outreach initiatives while continuing her research to support equitable education in engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

2022-09-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Focus on teaching undergraduate courses and managing engineering laboratories.

Awards

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2026 Joseph J. Martin Award

2025-01-01
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2025 Joseph J. Martin Award

2024-01-01
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2024 Professional Interest Council (PIC) Paper Award

2024-01-01
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2023 DEI Paper Award

2023-01-01
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Distinguished Graduate Service Award

2022-01-01
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

2016-01-01

Courses

CHEM E 355 Biological Frameworks for Engineers CHEM E 375 Computer Skills for Chemical Engineers CHEM E 436 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I CHEM E 437 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II CHEM E 465 Reactor Design CHEM E 467 Biochemical Engineering CHEM E 480 Process Dynamics and Control

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.