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Fathering against type
In an op-ed piece, David Barash, professor of psychology, argues that because of biology, mammalian male parents may act in ways that are less than admirable, but human dads can trump nature.06/15/2013 | Los Angeles Times -
UW research: World population could be nearly 11 billion by 2100
A new United Nations analysis, using statistical methods developed at UW, shows the world population could reach nearly 11 billion by the end of the century, about 800 million more people than the previous projection issued in 2011.06/13/2013 | UW Today -
Philip Howard's new book explores digital media role in Arab Spring
Philip Howard, associate professor of communication, answers a few questions about his book with doctoral student Muzammil Hussain, "Demoracy's Fourth Wave: Digital Media and the Arab Spring."06/13/2013 | UW Today -
Simpson Center announces 2013-14 funding awards
The Simpson Center's Executive Board has awarded support to select UW scholars and projects for 2013-2014 year. Simpson Center funding sponsors a wide range of activities, including fellowships for UW faculty and doctoral students and more.06/13/2013 | The Simpson Center for the Humanities -
Editorial: Prepare students for diverse world at University of Washington
At the UW, preparing college graduates to navigate a diverse world is a basic of a liberal-arts education.06/12/2013 | The Seattle Times -
UW professor receives lifetime achievement award for Asian American studies
Stephen Sumida, professor of American ethnic studies at UW, received the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Asian American Studies.06/11/2013 | Northwest Asian Weekly -
Healing through art
UW senior Bethany De Turk found a way to combine her passion for art with her compassion for people who are suffering and a scholarship from an accomplished artist and UW alumnus Alfredo Arreguin makes it all possible.06/11/2013 | UW Foundation -
UW artist and astronomer work together to build unique sundial
UW astronomy and School of Art professors collaborate to create two unique sundials at the Exploratorium, a hands-on science museum in San Francisco.06/06/2013 | The Daily -
Congolese rape survivors helped by cognitive processing therapy
Short-term therapy from paraprofessionals improved the mental health of Congolese women who suffered sexual violence.06/05/2013 | UW Today -
Arts Roundup: Drama, art, music--and the Burke celebrates female artisans with 'Empowering Women'
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is opening its new exhibit, "Empowering Women: Artisan Cooperatives that Transform Communities," and the School of Music presents its combined bands with the University Symphony.06/05/2013 | UW Today