American ethnic studies major Salvador Gomez is spending his spring break tutoring and mentoring children in rural Washington.

University of Washington scientists have built a new nanometer-sized laser that is energy efficient, easy to build and compatible with existing electronics.

Nora Strothman talks about a bench placed at the University of Washington in honor of her husband Bill, a graduate of economics and communication who died in a helicopter crash.

Erasmo Gamboa, UW associate professor of ethnic studies, is leading an effort to repurpose the roofing, walls and window frames of three decrepit cabins.

Dr. Alexis Harris, a sociology professor at the University of Washington, talks about the #RaceTogether campaign Starbucks and KING parent company Gannett are taking on.

China's forest cover has seen notable progress over the past several decades. A paper written by University of Washington researchers last year is referenced.

New Air Force center at UW learns from animals for better flight.

Varsha Govindaraju, a senior student majoring in anthropology and law, societies, and justice with minors in human rights and diversity was recently selected as a 2015-16 Luce Scholar.

Even the most advanced aircraft can't fly as skillfully as a housefly. That's why a new center focusing on learning how animals move, navigate and use their senses is being established at the University of Washington with partners at other universities in the U.S. and Europe.

Ross Coen, a historian at the University of Washington and the author of "Fu-go: The Curious History of Japan's Balloon Bomb Attack on America," on balloon fire-bomb attacks.