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A Quarrel Gets its Big Screen Premiere
In a new book and film, Professor David Shields and his former student Caleb Powell debate life and art.
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Don't blame just China for escalating the arms race in outer space
The United Nations has done much to reduce the state of that lawlessness in outer space but we still have ambiguities. When paired with national rivalries, these ambiguities create uncertainty.04/28/2015 | Forbes -
The University of Washington's new longhouse for Native students
Jeannie Yandel talks with Ross Braine, the University of Washington's tribal liaison, about his big dreams for the University's brand new Intellectual House, a space for Native Americans on campus.04/28/2015 | KUOW -
Mineral-rich Mongolia grapples with 'resource curse'
Some shamans have turned down lucrative jobs with mining companies out of spiritual concerns, according to Jackson School student Amalia Rubin
04/24/2015 | Yahoo News -
NASA super team of scientists stepping up the search for life
NASA's Virtual Planetary Laboratory,based at the University of Washington, is part of a new expert team searching for life beyond planet Earth.04/23/2015 -
Guggenheim Foundation honors UW mathematician Tatiana Toro
University of Washington professor and associate chair of mathematics, is among 175 new fellows from the U.S. and Canada recognized this year by the Guggenheim Foundation04/22/2015 -
Two UW faculty named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Two faculty members are among the leaders from academia, business, philanthropy, humanities and the arts elected as 2015 fellows of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences04/22/2015 -
UW key player in new NASA coalition to search for life on distant worlds
The NASA Astrobiology Institute’s Virtual Planetary Laboratory bring an interdisciplinary approach to the study of planets and search for life outside our solar system.04/22/2015 -
Shedding the Blockers
How massive Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton worked through an unimaginable tragedy and became a top-flight NFL prospect
04/22/2015 | Grantland -
A passion for East Asian diplomacy
News headlines often imply fatalism about relations on the Korean peninsula, but University of Washington senior Benjamin Lee hopes to play a part in finding a peaceful resolution.
04/22/2015 | Undergraduate Academic Affairs