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A Brief History of Noise
John Cramer, a professor emeritus in the UW Department of Physics, has created two different renditions of what the big bang might have sounded like.01/05/2016 -
Mental mindfulness, three simple steps to let go of stress
UW instructor Yaffa Maritz discusses the benefits of mindfulness practices.01/04/2016 -
Why Seattle is scoring victories against labor traffickers
Professor Kirsten Foot says the Seattle-based team has managed to bridge the worlds of nongovernment organizations and diverse law enforcement agencies.01/04/2016 | The Christian Science Monitor -
UW astronomer Eric Agol honored by Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Eric Agol, professor of astronomy, will receive the 2016 Lecar Prize from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.12/30/2015 -
UW students learn with inmates
A Law, Societies, and Justice professor teaches inmates and undergrads side by side.
12/28/2015 | The Seattle Times -
Japan's space security worries extend to the U.S.
Saadia Pekkanen, professor of international studies, writes that Japan's quest for parity raises questions about the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
12/28/2015 | Forbes -
Faculty Focus: Kathie Friedman
The first time she taught a class about immigration, in 1991, she assigned her students to write a fictional story for their final project. Today, they don't have to make anything up.
12/18/2015 | The Whole U -
Muslim-American parents struggle to keep kids' faith innocent
Muslim-American parents are finding that keeping their children’s faith experience joyful is becoming a more challenging task. Michael Perez, lecturer in anthropology at the UW, is quoted.12/17/2015 | The Washington Post -
Cassie Strickland wins 2015 Senior CLASS Award
Anthropology major Cassie Strickland has won one of the most prestigious awards in college sports, the 2015 Senior CLASS Award in NCAA Division I women’s volleyball.12/17/2015 | UW Athletics -
UW pen drummer goes viral
For communication major Shane Bang, a writing implement doubles as a musical instrument. The Seattle native has racked up nearly 22 million views on his YouTube channel.
12/17/2015 | New Day Northwest