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Prakash recognized for lifetime achievement
Political Science professor Aseem Prakash received the 2025 John Gaus Award from the American Political Science Association in recognition of a lifetime of exemplary scholarship.
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ArtSci Roundup: September and October
Come curious. Leave inspired. We welcome you to connect with us this autumn quarter through an incredible lineup of more than 30 events, exhibitions, podcasts, and more. From thought-provoking talks on monsters to boundary-pushing performances by Grammy-nominated Mariachi ensembles, its a celebration of bold ideas and creative energy. ArtSci On Your Own Time Exhibition: Woven...
09/15/2025 | UW News -
Dawg Daze 2025 Digest
Connect, explore, get involved! Dawg Daze will take place from September 17 to 26, 2025. It is a great way to discover resources, familiarize yourself with important campus landmarks, and connect with UW staff and other UW students.
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Can Machines Learn Morality?
UW researchers at the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences and in the Allen School are exploring the potential for training AI to value altruism.
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Get to know the ratfish and the forehead teeth it uses during sex
Scientists studied how ratfishes, also known as chimaeras or ghost sharks, ended up with one of evolutions most bizarre appendages. Research by Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washingtons Friday Harbor Labs, is mentioned.09/08/2025 | The New York Times -
Will the James Webb telescope lead us to alien life? Scientists say we're getting closer than ever
Three years into its mission, the James Webb Space Telescope has advanced the search for alien life more than any machine before it. What will it find next? Victoria Meadows, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted.09/07/2025 | Live Science -
This gloriously weird fish has teeth on its forehead for sex
Researchers have finally traced the origin of the spotted ratfishs bizarre forehead teeth, which are used for mating. Karly Cohen, a UW postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washingtons Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted.09/07/2025 | Scientific American -
Freaky fish uses forehead teeth to latch on while mating
The male spotted ratfish a shark-like fish native to the northeastern Pacific Ocean sports rows of teeth outside of its mouth. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washingtons Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted.09/07/2025 | Cosmos Magazine -
Where in the World is Arts & Sciences?
Arts & Sciences faculty, staff, and students traveled the world this summer to pursue research, study abroad, present at conferences, and more. Check out some of their adventures.
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Capturing the Sounds of Campus
With "University of Washington Soundscape," ethnomusicology and international studies major Leo Freedman has created an audio experience of the UW campus.
September 2025 Perspectives