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Elephants are being killed at an alarming rate for their tusks and the illegal ivory trade can fuel terrorism. But Sam Wasser, a UW biology professor, has a solution that can track ivory back to it's source and help law enforcement catch criminals. 

"Scary-smart" is how one professor describes David Jekel, who majored in math and classics.

Anthropology major Alina Aleaga developed curricula that encourage Pacific Islander students to explore their heritage—and the Burke Museum.

Using high-speed infrared cameras and 3-D-printed robotic flowers, scientists have now learned how this insect juggles these complex sensing and control challenges.

A violist, an economist, a poet, and a mathematician share the College of Arts & Sciences’ highest undergraduate honor, the Dean's Medal.

Juan Felipe Herrera, visiting professor of ethnic studies at the University of Washington, was named the 21st United States Poet Laureate on Wednesday.

The Library of Congress announced on Wednesday that Juan Felipe Herrera is the next U.S. poet laureate.

Sociology alum, Eric Larsen heads research in society and technology at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development in Sunnyvale, Calif.

David Hyde talks with University of Washington philosophy professor Michael Blake about the ethics of proposals by companies to hire more foreign workers.

Facebook released Facebook Lite, a 'slimmed-down' version of its app that gives users in low-data areas increased access to Facebook. UW's Katy Pearce, professor of communication, is quoted.