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This week at the UW, attend the Katz Lecture, a lecture on the nuclear arms race, and more.

“Washington state is now a national leader in providing financial aid to low-income college students, and at the University of Washington, we ensure that the cost of tuition is not a barrier for low-income students. But access and equity do not begin or end with college enrollment,” writes UW President Ana Mari Cauce.

A federal appointment for Gov. Inslee would set off a cascade of political moves here in his home state. Aseem Prakash, professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.

Kevin Tahmoresi (PhD Chinese literature 2020) is interviewed about his interests in the intersection of technology with the humanities.

Doctoral student in computer science and Jewish Studies Graduate Fellow Ben Lee created a powerful search tool of scanned historical newspaper pages.

Margaret O’Mara, history professor, discusses Amazon's pandemic hiring spree.

The Native UW Scholars program, which works to “build community across the year and help students braid their academic and social lives on the UW campus and on local Coast Salish lands,” has continued and adapted to the online world.

Gregory Falls, former head of the University of Washington School of Drama, founded ACT Theatre. ACT's production of "Carol" is reviewed in the Seattle Times.

An octopus has more neurons in its arms than in its head. It’s difficult to imagine how they perceive the world, but scientists have tried. Dominic Sitivilli, a doctoral student in psychology and astrobiology at the UW, is quoted.

The Henry Art Gallery has worked to bring art to the public with its new exhibit "Set in Motion."