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A 'Pale Green Dot': Why Proxima Centauri b May Have a Shiny Tint
A world orbiting the sun's closest stellar neighbor may have a shiny green tint to it. Rodrigo Luger, a postdoctoral researcher in astronomy at the UW, is quoted.
10/12/2017 | Space.com -
Our Nearest Neighboring Star Might Have Been Stolen From Somewhere Else
New evidence from a pair of scientists in the UK shows that our nearest star could have been "stolen." Russell Deitrick, UW graduate student in astronomy, is quoted.
10/12/2017 | Gizmodo -
This is why you might want to avoid having a group leader
The social dynamics of groups of students working on a project affect academic performance, a new UW study suggests.
10/12/2017 | World Economic Forum -
Center for Studies in Demography & Ecology Receives $2.9 Million
The Center for Studies in Demography & Ecology (CSDE) at the University of Washington, College of Arts & Sciences announced it received $2.9 million for a five-year grant from the Population Dynamics Branch of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
10/09/2017 | College of Arts & Sciences -
Should America Take Down Monuments That Romanticize Conquistadors?
American Indian Studies professors at the UW weigh in on monuments that celebrate Columbus.
10/06/2017 | History Channel -
UW Center for Human Rights studies law enforcement collaboration with federal agencies on immigration
The center has released the first in a series of research memos under an initiative called Human Rights at Home.
10/05/2017 | UW News -
From UW to Whole Foods, remembering a local ceramics artist
The halls of the University of Washington’s ceramics and metal arts building is abuzz with new students embarking on a new school year. But for some, the building feels empty.
10/04/2017 | Crosscut -
Faculty Spotlight: Valerie Manusov
Meet the Department of Communication professor studying nonverbal communication and mindfulness.
09/29/2017 | The Whole U -
How 3 Local Schools Are Using Mindfulness
Researcher Kevin King, Ph.D. is studying in-school mindfulness programs.
09/29/2017 | Parent Map -
UW to host $15.6M NSF-funded center for innovation, education in materials science
Professor of Chemistry, Daniel Gamelin, is director of the new Molecular Engineering Materials Center for research, education and training in materials science.
09/29/2017 | UW Today