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Weathering the tough times: Fossil evidence of ‘hibernation-like’ state in 250-million-year-old Antarctic animal
Lead author Megan Whitney, biology graduate student, explains her new study on the hibernation state of a creature who lived before the dinosaurs.
08/27/2020 | UW News -
Global ranking: UW is No. 16 in the world
The UW has ranked #16 in the world in the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
08/26/2020 | UW News -
For families across Washington, school online means tough choices in the coronavirus-battered economy
Many parents are preparing for what is certain to be a chaotic K-12 school experience this fall. Rachel Heath, associate professor of economics, is quoted.
08/26/2020 | The Seattle Times -
How satellite ‘megaconstellations’ will photobomb astronomy images
A report about the impact of satellite clusters says damage to observations is unavoidable and offers mitigation strategies. Meredith Rawls, a research scientist in astronomy, is quoted.
08/26/2020 | Nature -
Winners: CONDUCTORS (orchestra), 2019-20
David Rahbee, director of orchestral activities in the School of Music won the American Prize for the college/university category.
08/26/2020 | The American Prize -
Want to climb Everest? New study identifies factors that influence success.
Raymond Huey, professor emeritus of biology, explains the factors that lead to success when climbing Everest.
08/26/2020 | Inverse -
Seattle-Area Rental Ads Study
A new UW study looked at language in rental ads in the Seattle area and found that they often reinforced preconceived ideas about various neighborhoods.
08/26/2020 | KNKX -
Mount Everest summit success rates double, death rate stays the same over last 30 years
Raymond Huey, professor emeritus of biology, explains the results of his new study on the summit and death rates on Mount Everest.
08/26/2020 | UW News -
Opportunities to Explore
Check out opportunities to explore the College of Arts & Sciences from your home.
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CAS in the News
A sampling of recent stories in local and national media featuring College of Arts & Sciences faculty.
August 2020 Perspectives