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October 4, 2018
UW Biology Professor Janneke Hille Ris Lambers' research on the effect of climate change on plants is described in a recent article. hcn.org
October 4, 2018
NPR Kroc Fellowship selected Mayowa Aina (BA, International Studies, 2017) for the yearlong program designed to develop the next generation of extraordinary public media journalists. publicradioeast.org
October 4, 2018
<p>NPR Kroc Fellowship selected Mayowa Aina (BA, International Studies, 2017) for the yearlong progrgram designed to develop the next generation of extraordinary public media journalists.</p> publicradioeast.org
October 2, 2018
Widely dismissed after publication, John Okada's (BA, English, '47) 1957 book was nearly forgotten until it gained attention by word of mouth throughout the Asian-American community. japantimes.co.jp
October 1, 2018
Two UW scientists, Abigail Swann (assistant professor, biology and atmospheric sciences) and Marlies Kovenock (biology doctoral student), have discovered that plants with thicker leaves may exacerbate the effects of climate change because they would be less efficient in sequestering atmospheric carbon, a fact that climate change models to date have... washington.edu
September 27, 2018
Carolyn Yuen-Marino (BA, English, 2010) wanted to see more Asian American representation in pop culture, so she took a leap of faith and produced her own web series. king5.com
September 25, 2018
Students expose layers hidden beneath the city's staggering wealth, using "dark tourism" to find reasons for protest and celebration--sometimes both at once. medium.com
September 25, 2018
UW Psychology research study finds that practicing mindfulness benefits parents and their children. washington.edu
September 25, 2018
Research team led by UW Professor Takato Imaizumi discovers gene activity in plants that leads to flowering. washington.edu
September 20, 2018
A team of researchers led by Sam Wasser (Director of UW Center for Conservation Biology) is examining the genetic data in seized elephant ivory to trace it back to the animals’ homelands and connect it to global trafficking crimes. washington.edu
September 14, 2018
Funding to support the teaching and study of world regions and foreign languages, and generate public engagement in international affairs. jsis.washington.edu
September 11, 2018
From El Salvador to Spokane, the UW Center for Human Rights seeks justice. magazine.washington.edu
September 11, 2018
Jodi Green and Mike Halperin discuss their personal inspiration for creating an endowed professorship in biology. Read More
September 7, 2018
The University of Washington opened the doors to a new Life Sciences Building that will transform learning, teaching and research for generations. washington.edu
September 5, 2018
At the University of Washington, biology is the most popular STEM major at the Seattle campus, with more than 600 bachelors’ degrees awarded annually. djc.com