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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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The 'butterfly effect' could explain why your relationship is falling apart
Small moments of neglect, missed bids for attention, and everyday acts of kindness can add up to major changes in a relationship. John Gottman, professor emeritus of psychology at the UW, and his research, is mentioned.
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In the Field: UW researchers are studying how coral reef fish work as a community to respond to threats
Coral reefs provide protection for fish, and researchers are interested in how the health of the reef affects the ability of fish to communicate with each other. This fall, Jj Milan, a UW doctoral student in the biology department, and UW research scientist Bob Oxborrow are traveling to the Maldives to study how humbug damselfish communicate with each other. -
One Day of Giving, Ongoing Impact
From hosting student movies nights to supporting public events to studying the skies, we talked to two faculty members about how these discretionary funds raised on Husky Giving Day will impact their communities.
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