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Political prof uses big data to demystify a complex U.S. Congress
Last month, two UW political geeks were honored by Communication Arts for a program they developed called Legislative Explorer. Seattle Weekly talks with "the brains behind the cool new tool," John Wilkerson, associate professor of political science.02/04/2015 | Seattle Weekly -
Bio Art
DXARTS graduate student Joel Ong from the University of Washington discusses his art and the broader implications of bio art on science, art, and society.02/04/2015 | College of Arts & Sciences -
Grape Expectations
"Each wine is a story of my life," says winemaker Angela Jacobs ('03, '10), owner of WineGirl Wines in Lake Chelan, Washington.
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From Middle East Tours to Medical Missions
Rita Zawaideh ('75), owner of a successful tour company, uses her talents and connections to organize medical missions in the Middle East.
January 2015 Perspectives -
Inspiration Through Improvisation
As cofounder of Seattle's Jet City Improv, Andrew McMasters ('95) shares his passion for improvisational theater on stage and in workshops.
January 2015 Perspectives -
Finding the Funny in (More Than) Money
The economy's no laughing matter, unless you're watching comedian Yoram Bauman ('03), "the world's first and only stand-up economist."
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A Bitcoin Believer
When she first heard about Bitcoin, Jinyoung Lee Englund ('06) was puzzled. Now she's a spokesperson for the Bitcoin Foundation.
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From the Dean
A&S Dean Robert Stacey discusses the College's plans to prepare undergraduates for employment—long before they graduate.
January 2015 Perspectives -
UW researchers helping region get ready for the next Big One
On the 315th anniversary of a massive earthquake off the coast of Washington and Oregon, UW scientists are helping prepare the region for a repeat event that could come at any time.01/27/2015 | UW Today -
Seattle Actors Travel To A Country Where Art Is Dangerous
When Seattle theater troupe, The Seagull Project, comprised of School of Drama faculty and alumni make the long journey to Tashkent, Uzbekistan last spring, the artists had no idea what was in store for them.01/26/2015 | KUOW