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What bird brains are teaching us about ours
The way birds learn their songs is similar to the way babies learn to talk and adults master a golf swing. Psychology professor and adjunct professor of biology Michael Beecher is featured. Learn more at Seattle Times. |
Second Avenue subway art
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Arts for Transit has commissioned College alumnus Chuck Close to create a permanent installation for the 86th Street and Second Avenue station, which is scheduled to open in 2016. Learn more at New York Times. |
May Day vandalism
Political science doctoral candidate Larry Cushnie studies militant activist groups. He says the vast majority of anarchists disavow any type of violence but he says it's important for us to try to understand why individuals feel they need to go to these lengths to get a political, economic and social message across. Learn more at KPLU. |
Will young voters turn out in 2012?
Political science professor Matt Barreto discusses how polling on the 2012 election suggests a significant drop in electoral enthusiasm among young voters. Learn more at KUOW. |
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Conservation Goes to the Dogs
Conservation Canines' specially trained dogs are proving to be powerful, non-invasive tools in wildlife research. Read Story |

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Designing a Faster Mousetrap
Industrial design students designed and raced miniature cars, powered by mousetrap parts, for a rousing class project. Read Story |

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Hearing Aids: The Brain Connection
By studying the brain's role in hearing, Professor Kelly Tremblay hopes to improve the effectiveness of hearing aids. Read Story |

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Word Sleuth for a Dictionary Revision
Professor Zev Handel tracked down the Chinese origins of familiar words as an etymology expert for a major dictionary. Read Story |
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Voices from Arts & Sciences

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Dow Constantine Reflects on his UW Education
In an essay for Perspectives newsletter, King County Executive Dow Constantine ('85) reflects on his liberal arts education. Learn more at Perspectives newsletter. |

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A Rhodes for A&S Triple Major
Rhodes Scholar Byron Gray will graduate from A&S with a triple degree in political science, Asian studies, and law, societies, and justice--and a fascination with India. Learn more at Perspectives newsletter. |

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Yang Celebrates W Day
Fashion designer and UW alumna Luly Yang created a purple and gold window display in her Seattle boutique for "W Day," a celebration of the UW's 150th birthday. Learn more at Perspectives newsletter. |

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Photographer Discovers Passion for Physics
While studying photography at the UW, Brynn MacCoy signed up for a physics course for non-majors, never imagining that the class would lead her toward a physics degree. Learn more at our spotlight page. |
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