The UW CFRM Quantitative Analytics Lab (QAL) is a research center focused on the design and development of quantitative models, analytical tools, and algorithms to solve problems in the finance industry and beyond. The primary objective of QAL is to facilitate research collaboration and strategic partnership between CFRM and industry. Through on-going research efforts, QAL promotes academic advances in computational finance and risk management. Applications include, but are not limited to, fintech, machine learning, financial data analytics, algorithmic trading, cryptocurrency, credit risk modeling, as well as derivatives pricing and hedging. The CFRM faculty and staff will engage with industry professionals and other stakeholders to create new research projects and other collaborative opportunities. Seminars and workshops for professionals and students will also be offered. To learn more about UW's Computational Finance & Risk Management (CFRM) Program, visit http://depts.washington.edu/compfin/