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LaShawnDa Pittman Shows the Love
LaShawnDa Pittman, American ethnic studies and sociology professor, is excited to think together as the newest Hanauer appointee. Pittman's research centers socially marginalized women and those living with poor health resources/outcomes. Interrogate notions of “Western Civilization" in class and/or discuss what matters to you at an upcoming salon talk.
12/09/2022 | UW News -
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows how several stars ‘stirred up’ the Southern Ring Nebula
In a study published Dec. 8 in Nature Astronomy, an international research team, led by Orsola De Marco of Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, analyzed 10 highly detailed exposures taken by the JWST of the Southern Ring Nebula. Their calculations show the central star that ejected the expanding nebula gas was originally three times the mass of the sun, and that unseen companions shaped the nebula's intricate features.
12/08/2022 | UW News -
UW professors create documentary about the 2018 Maple Fire
In the summer of 2018, 3,300 acres of the Olympic National Forest were set ablaze by poachers aiming to cut down maple trees. UW professors Daniel Hoffman and Lynn Thomas created a documentary, titled “The Maple Cutter,” about the incident — read writer Curran Nielsen’s interview with the filmmakers.
12/07/2022 | The Daily -
‘Fishing Was His Life’: Centering Black livelihoods in the fishing industry
Nina Chanel Abney explores inequity and identity through vibrant prints at the Henry Art Gallery.
12/05/2022 | The Daily -
‘Good manners are good economics’: UW’s Anthony Gill on the value of giving
University of Washington political science professor Anthony Gill explains the social and economic value of gift-giving â and how even unwanted gifts help promote trust and build relationships.12/02/2022 | UW News -
A Dance Residency, Worth the Wait
During choreographer Ronald Brown's residency in the Department of Dance, undergrads gained confidence while learning one of his high-energy dances.
December 2022 Perspectives -
Big Data in the Night Sky
Astronomers at the DiRAC Institute have been preparing for a flood of data from the new Rubin Observatory. Now undergrads have joined the effort.
December 2022 Perspectives -
A Gift for Sharing Slovenia
Michael Biggins has cherished Slovenia for decades. A gift to Slavic Languages & Literatures ensures that others at the UW will experience Slovenia as well.
December 2022 Perspectives -
Econ alumnus named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 2023
Eric Lei was named one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30, 2023. While at UW, Eric triple majored in economics, mathematics, and computer science. He now is a portfolio manager at WorldQuant.
11/30/2022 | Forbes -
Alexes Harris, ’97, becomes first UW regent to represent faculty
For the first time, the UW Board of Regents has a voting faculty member in its ranks. In October, Gov. Jay Inslee selected Professor Alexes Harris, ’97, to serve a three-year term on the University’s highest governing body.
11/27/2022 | The University of Washington Magazine