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Douglass C. North, maverick economist and Nobel laureate, dies at 95
In a seven-decade teaching career and in many books and articles, Douglass North, a former UW economics professor, became known for challenging traditional market-based methods of economic analysis.11/25/2015 | The New York Times -
Panel discusses race, parental leave, and how do you talk politics with your family on Thanksgiving
The Record brought in a panel to talk about some of the key issues happening in the news around the Thanksgiving holiday. Michael Blake, professor of philosophy at the UW, is interviewed.11/25/2015 | KUOW -
Husky profile: Thane Cleland, ’87
A passionate advocate for higher education, Thane Cleland, ’87, has been fostering UW community through the Portland Huskies UW Alumni Association Chapter for the past 20 years.11/24/2015 | UWAA -
Opinion: ‘Stranger’ than fiction
Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own country? If so, you’re not alone. A poll conducted by the UW Institute for the Study of Ethnicity, Race and Sexuality is referenced.11/24/2015 | The Wall Street Journal -
Douglass North, Nobel Prize-winning economic historian, dies at 95
Dr. North was on the faculty of the University of Washington in Seattle for 33 years.
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Female Astronomers: Outsiders in Their Field
Department of Astronomy faculty discuss the value of gender diversity among students and faculty.11/22/2015 -
How has 30 years of Microsoft Windows changed the Northwest?
Bill Radke talks with University of Washington history professor Margaret O'Mara about the impact of Microsoft on the economy and culture of the Pacific Northwest.11/20/2015 | KUOW -
Sequencing algae’s genome may aid biofuel production
Gigantic blooms of algae can affect the weather and they account for 30 to 40 percent of all photosynthesis in the world’s oceans.11/19/2015 -
After Nobel win, neutrino endeavors snag Breakthrough Prize in Physics
The $3 million prize will be shared among the over 1,300 scientists, including University of Washington researchers.11/19/2015 -
The female libido pill is no Viagra
A female libido pill hit the market in October with less-than-anticipated demand. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology talks about why that demand may have been low.11/17/2015 | Bloomberg Business