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Five UW Researchers Named Inaugural Fellows of the American Astronomical Society
The program was established in 2019 to recognize achievement and extraordinary service to the filed of astronomy.
02/27/2020 | College of Arts & Sciences -
It’s dangerous for governments to claim the coronavirus outbreak is under control
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses the various responses of countries to coronavirus.
02/26/2020 | Quartz -
Evolving an arch across the foot’s width helped hominids walk upright
Anthropology Professor Patricia Kramer discusses why humans evolved with arched feet and how its helped us walk upright.
02/26/2020 | Science News -
Microplastic Madness,' an inspiring story of kids helping the planet
Lyda Harris, a Biology PhD candidate, is interviewed about microplastics and a new film "Microplastic Madness" screening at the Seattle Children's film festival.
02/26/2020 | Seattle's Child -
Wildness in urban parks important for human well-being
A new study from the University of Washington has found that experiencing wild nature is important for psychological well-being, especially for those who live in cities.
02/26/2020 | UW News -
Coronavirus "infodemic" threatens world's health institutions
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, discusses the false information surrounding the coronavirus epidemic.
02/25/2020 | Axios -
Documentary screening at the Henry celebrates an influential period of black independent cinema
The Henry Art Gallery recently presented a showing of documentaries celebrating an "influential period of black independent cinema."
02/25/2020 | The Daily -
University of Washington scholars discuss COVID-19 impacts worldwide
Political science Professor David Bachmam explains the potential effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
02/25/2020 | King 5 News -
The science behind political science
Political science is different from other "harder" sciences, but it's application of scientific methodology to humanities makes it distinct from other disciplines.
02/21/2020 | The Daily -
Kickstarter union seen as a breakthrough for tech activists
Margaret O'Mara, history professor, discusses impacts of the unionization of crowd-funding company Kickstarter, one of the first large tech companies to unionize.
02/21/2020 | The Hill