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The great language flattening
Chatbots learned from human writing. Now its their turn to influence us. Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics at the UW, is quoted.
04/29/2025 | The Atlantic -
Q&A: Talking Israel and Palestine with UW professor Liora Halperin
Seemingly no international issue provokes as much heartbreak, consternation and demand for moral action for many right now as the fate of Palestinians and Israelis. And few academics have as much insight into the challenges and benefits of honest discussion and scholarship about that region as Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies at the UW.
04/29/2025 | Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber -
Adolph ranked #1 among political scientists for impact
In a global ranking of research productivity of political scientists, UW Professor Christopher Adolph was ranked first globally for recent impact, thanks to his research on COVID-19 policies.
04/23/2025 | College of Arts & Sciences -
As Trump cuts funding, researchers look for opportunities outside the US
As researchers at American universities face an uncertain future, other countries are doing their best to lure scientists away. Is the US set to face a brain drain as top talent moves overseas or into other fields? Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.
04/22/2025 | KUOW -
The worlds rarest penguins dont avoid heat they embrace it
These birds have evolved to withstand the equatorial sun and shelter in volcanic rocks along a subtropical coastline. After 50 years, biologist Dee Boersma, professor of biology at the UW, continues to learn new things about the species.
04/21/2025 | National Geographic -
Analysis: Claims of anti-Christian bias sound to some voters like a message about race, not just religion
"President Donald Trump and members of his administration have long used allegations of anti-Christian discrimination as a rallying cry for supporters," co-write the UW's Clara Wilkins, associate professor of psychology, and Rosemary (Marah) Al-Kire, a postdoctoral researcher of psychology.
04/18/2025 | The Conversation -
The real reason autism rates are rising
Autism rates are rising, but RFK Jr. is wrong about the reasons. Here's what the science says. Annette Estes, director of the UW Autism Center and a research professor of speech and hearing sciences, is quoted.
04/17/2025 | Scientific American -
ArtSci Roundup: May 2025
From campus to wherever you call home, we welcome you to learn from and connect with the College of Arts & Sciences community through public events spanning the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. We hope to see you this May. Innovation Month April 30 | An Evening with Christine Sun Kim (Public Lecture)...04/15/2025 | UW News -
Cool Courses for Summer Quarter 2025
It's time to think about summer quarter course registration! Check out these cool Arts & Sciences courses to be offered Summer Quarter 2025.
04/14/2025 | College of Arts & Sciences -
WA prepares to defend climate policies against Trumps latest order
President Donald Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday to find ways to block climate laws across the country, putting Washington in his crosshairs once more. Aseem Prakash, professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.
04/14/2025 | The Seattle Times