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Passing crucial, challenging introductory chemistry course gives biggest boost to underrepresented students
Scott Freeman, principal lecturer emeritus of biology, discusses his new research into the resiliency of underrepresented students in introductory chemistry courses.
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How Seattle's unemployed survived the Great Depression
Professor of history James N. Gregory discusses Seattle's Hoovervilles and mutual aid during the Great Depression.
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Freshman chemistry is an exit point for many underrepresented STEM students, study shows
A UW study reveals final grades in general chemistry classes dictate whether underrepresented students persist in STEM. D. Micheal Heinekey, chemistry department chair, is quoted.
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In its 120th year, University Book Store remains essential
University Book Store CEO Louise Little (BA, English, 1981) shares how the book store shifted in its 120th year.
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For debut novelist, timing of virus is stranger than fiction
Kristen Millares Young (MFA, Creative Writing, 2012) explains what it's like to be a novelist in the time of COVID-19.
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Dancing with the Stars — and Planets
As a triple major in astronomy, physics, and dance, Zakkir Rahman has decided his future is in the arts.
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How Questions Inspired Action
Law, societies & justice major Samantha Fredman focused on societal inequities through courses and work at a local shelter.
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After the Navy, A New Chapter
U.S. Navy veteran DiShawnn Newell found community as a transfer student majoring in psychology and neuroscience.
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From Paris to Penguins
French and oceanography major Anna Sulc has traveled the world for her humanities and biology research.
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Balancing Music & Medicine
Nicole Stankovic plans to go to medical school. Her UW major? Piano.