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One of NASA’s newest missions to asteroids is being led by a female astrophysicist
NASA began the new year by announcing two new missions to explore asteroids, the oldest parts of our solar system. A recent UW study on STEM fields is referenced. -
For Physics, Another Nobel
Professor Emeritus David Thouless is the Physics Department's second Nobel Prize recipient.
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Bagels and buns: The research that won the 2016 Nobel Prize for Physics explained
This year, the Nobel Prize in Physics went to three men — all born in Britain, but working at U.S. universities. -
David Thouless Wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Thouless, emeritus professor in Physics, is the 2016 winner for his work on exotic matter.
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Why 'exotic matter' matters — and won the Nobel Prize in Physics
This year's Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to physicists David Thouless of the UW, F. Duncan Haldane of Princeton University and J. Michael Kosterlitz of Brown University. -
Bagels and buns: The research that won the 2016 Nobel Prize for Physics explained
This year, the Nobel Prize in Physics went to three men — all born in Britain, but working at U.S. universities. -
Awards, Honors & Professorships
Recent honors for Arts & Sciences faculty and staff.
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Awards of Excellence
From Distinguished Teaching Awards to President's Medals, it's awards season at the UW.
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Realizing a Dream—in an Art Studio
Tzyy Yi Young's artistic talent impressed her teachers and peers—and the design company Roche Bobois.
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A Deep Dive into History & Race
In his academic work and community involvement, Dustin Abrahamson is committed to addressing racism.