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The Seattle Times profiles Elizabeth Mendoza, a farmworkers' daughter from Yakima who is beginning a law career with politically invisible Latinos back home on her mind. Matt Barreto, associate professor of political science, is quoted.

The Washington Post profiles research that aims to to decode the genomic blueprints of fragile marine life. Billie Swalla, professor of biology, is quoted.

While more people of all ages are living together, the growth of unmarried couples is fastest among the older segment of the population. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, is quoted.

UW conservation scientist and Galapagos expert Dee Boersma comments on the decline in breeding among birds known for their happy feet.

University of Washington political scientist John Wilkerson has matched data visualization with the study of lawmaking to create a new online tool for researchers and students called the Legislative Explorer.

As we step into spring it's a busy week for the arts on campus and we encourage you to take advantage of the many performances, exhibitions and lectures now happening.

David Hyde sits down with Matt Barreto, political science professor at the University of Washington, to talk about a state-led movement to use popular vote for presidential elections in the U.S.

During the three-month fellowship, Wes Kovarik worked in Rep. Tim McDermott's (WA-7) office in Washington, D.C., under the guidance of McDermott's senior legislative assistant of foreign affairs.

University of Washington faculty members Jerry Franklin and Arthur Fine have been elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Robijanto Soetedjo, a neurophysiologist and research assistant professor at the UW Department of Physiology and Biophysics, was awarded $25,000 after coming in second place in the national Science, Play, and Research Kit competition (SPARK) for his prototype of a "Bioelectricity Toy Set." His invention could help lead the way in introducing children to neuroscience through play.