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UW receives NSF funds for investment in an interdisciplinary quantum future
The National Science Foundation has awarded $3 million to establish a NSF Research Traineeship at the UW for graduate students in quantum information science and technology, or QIST.
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Global ranking: UW is No. 16 in the world
The UW has ranked #16 in the world in the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
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Winners: CONDUCTORS (orchestra), 2019-20
David Rahbee, director of orchestral activities in the School of Music won the American Prize for the college/university category.
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Faculty/staff honors: Public service award, endowed professorship, cybersecurity grant — and a UW professor among Talented 12
The Jackson School of International Studies has received a $200,000 grant for cybersecurity research from Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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UW’s first Filipino department chair Rick Bonus says schools must do more for minority students
Rick Bonus, professor of American ethnic studies, broke ground on by becoming the first Filipino American to be appointed a UW department chair.
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The top 50 U.S. colleges that pay off the most in 2020
The University of Washington is listed as one of CNBC's colleges that pay off the most.
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Faculty/staff honors: Women in engineering network nod, winning magazine article on geologic hazards and refugees — and two national genetics society 2020 awards
The Women in Engineering ProActive Network has given its 2020 Founders Award to Elizabeth Litzler, affiliate assistant professor of sociology.
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7 University of Washington researchers elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences in 2020
Sue Moore, a research scientist in the Department of Biology, and Christine Luscombe, professor of chemistry, were elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences.
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Four "Remarkable" Dean's Medalists
The College honors four exceptional graduates representing eight Arts & Sciences majors.
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Honors for Teaching, Creativity & More
From Distinguished Teaching Awards to President's Medals, it's awards season at the UW.