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‘Poor writing makes for poor science’: Scott Montgomery publishes new edition of popular ‘Guide to Communicating Science’
Scientific research that doesn't get communicated to the public may as well not have happened at all, says Scott Montgomery in his updated book, "The Chicago Guide to Communicating Science."03/06/2017 -
In Memoriam: Kozo Yamamura (1934-2017)
Kozo Yamamura, who taught Japan studies at the Jackson School, died on Feb. 15, 2017. A prolific scholar, he wrote and edited scores of books and articles on the Japanese economy and its history.02/27/2017 | Jackson School of International Studies -
Do dope-smugglers also peddle ivory?
Center for Conservation Biology director Dr. Sam Wasser comments on how DNA mapping illegal ivory can illustrate its wider connections to drug trafficking rings.
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The UW connection to an amazing astronomical discovery
This week’s discovery of seven planets around a distant star has a connection right here at the University of Washington. The star is called TRAPPIST-1 and the scientist is Eric Agol.
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Righting history: Every month is Black History Month at BlackPast.org
UW professor Quintard Taylor is blowing students’ minds in class and with his website devoted to black history.
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Medina, Bergstrom, and Wang Receive Catalyst Tech Grant
Cluster, their concept which received $85,000 and Amazon product development support, is an online suite of composition tools using comics narratives to teach effective, situated writing.02/22/2017 | Department of English -
Scientists plan to march on Washington — but where will it get them?
In April, thousands of scientists will take to the streets to rally on behalf of publicly funded, openly communicated, evidence-based research.
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Why do hot and cold hurt us?
When we feel something too hot or cold, our senses register pain. But why? And what’s causing it?
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10 Black Women in Academia That You Need To Know About
African Americans make up 7 percent of American college and university faculty. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, a theoretical physicist at the UW, is featured.
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Study: A New Strategy To Stop Female Genital Mutilation
Why does female genital mutilation remain so entrenched in parts of the globe? Bettina Shell-Duncan, professor of anthropology at UW, is quoted.
02/09/2017