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Massive Galaxies & Mentorship
Astronomy professor Arianna Long studies massive and extreme early galaxies, some dating back 13 billion years, and mentors future generations of scientists.
Humanity was Here
UW senior Piper Sorensen shares why the humanities matter, and how majoring in English has helped shape her world view.
Storytelling Centered Around the World Cup
Undergrads in the Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities researched political and cultural questions that swirled around the World Cup this summer.
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Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impact
A new University of Washington study shows that plunge-diving birds such as gannets and boobies have unique morphological adaptations that allow them to survive high speed, headfirst impact. -
WA paper mill reported minor spill fired worker warns it was far worse
The Port Townsend Paper Co. stands by its original assessment, said spokesperson Randy Cot, senior vice president at a Seattle-based public relations firm. If its report is insufficient and the companys not saying it is then the blame lies with Tippins and others who responded to the spill. The UW's Marissa Baker, associate professor of occupational health, and Michael Brett, professor of civil and environmental engineering, are quoted. Christopher Bretherton, professor emeritus of applied mathematics and of atmospheric sciences, is referenced. -
Chemical Sciences Building Reflects Future of Chemistry at the UW
The new Chemical Sciences Building, which broke ground on September 30, has been designed to enhance chemistry research and teaching excellence at the UW.
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