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Making Sense of This Political Moment
To navigate this momentous election season, Arts & Sciences faculty suggest 10 books that offer a variety of perspectives on the US political landscape.
Democracy by the Numbers
The role of math in many aspects of democracy, from elections to proportional representation, is the focus of the course “Mathematics and Democracy.”
Is This Presidential Campaign Different?
The 2024 US presidential campaign has been full of surprises. UW History professor Margaret O'Mara provides historical context for this moment in presidential politics.
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Fewer than 7% of global hotspots for whale-ship collisions have protection measures in place
A new study led by the University of Washington has for the first time quantified the risk for whale-ship collisions worldwide for four geographically widespread ocean giants that are threatened by shipping: blue, fin, humpback and sperm whales. In a paper published online Nov. 21 in Science, researchers report that global shipping traffic overlaps with about 92% of these whale speciesâ ranges. Only about 7% of areas at highest risk for whale-ship collisions have any measures in place to protect whales from this threat. These measures include speed reductions, both mandatory and voluntary, for ships crossing waters that overlap with whale migration or feeding areas. -
Exit polls, gender gaps, and religion: understanding Latino voting patterns in the 2024 election
In the aftermath of the 2024 election, Democrats are confronting a possible existential threat: The erosion of support among important demographic groups, particularly Latinos. Sophia Jordán Wallace, professor of political science at the UW, is interviewed. -
10 Suggestions for First Generation Students
Exciting. Confusing. Inspiring. Intimidating. Being a first-generation college student can bring many challenges and emotions. If you are a first-gen student, know that you are in good company. Here, ten UW Arts & Sciences students/alumni who've been in your shoes offer their thoughts on surviving — and thriving — as a first-generation student at the UW.
UW Arts Events
Upcoming College of Arts & Sciences Events
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Connecting Through Participatory Arts: Culture, Community, and Collaboration
11/21/2024 - 11/24/2024 -
Voice, Video, and Vernacular: Digital Media and the Politics of Cultural Regions
11/22/20243:30 p.m