Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

Faculty and students from the College of Arts & Sciences recently shared their thoughts about the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning.

Faculty Perspectives Student Perspectives
Four students working together at a table using a variety of things including a laptop, phone, book, and paper; Illustration by Jessica Castillo

Honoring the First-Generation Community

First-generation students, alumni, faculty, staff, and donors are central to the life and richness of the College of Arts & Sciences community. Join us in learning from and celebrating them through their inspiring stories!

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Artificial Intelligence in Arts & Sciences

Faculty and students across the College are working at the leading edge of AI technology to develop research tools, applications, and pedagogical innovations in nearly every field.

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Announcing Plans for a New Chemical Sciences Building

The Washington State Legislature has allocated significant funding toward the construction of a new building to accelerate research and teaching in the chemical sciences at UW.

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UW Helps Bring the Cosmos Into Focus

The Rubin Observatory is set to scan the sky like never before. Software created at the University of Washington will be pivotal as scientists advance understanding of the cosmos and the origins of the solar system.

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Trifid and Lagoon Nebulae. Image credit: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Dive into Research

From confirming human rights violations to studying penguin ecosystems, many research opportunities in the UW College of Arts & Sciences are open to undergraduates.

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Involving Undergrads in Research

A chemistry professor discusses involving undergraduates in her research.

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Arts & Sciences as Research Hub

As part of a leading research university, faculty across the College pursue research.

 Research in Arts & Sciences

Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

Arts & Sciences alumni have an impact in their communities and beyond. Through our Job Quiz, learn what alumni with your interests are doing now and the degrees that got them there.

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Awards and Honors

From the UW Awards of Excellence to the Graduate Medalists and Dean's Medalists, check out recent accomplishments in the Arts & Sciences.

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The Mystery of Sugar in Cellular Processes

Professor Nick Riley's chemistry research aims to understand cellular processes involving sugars, which could one day lead to advances in treating a range of diseases.

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“Basic research lays the foundation that allows creative real-world solutions to be born,” says Nick Riley (left), talking with undergraduate Vishnu Rajan, a summer intern, and doctoral student Kayla Markuson.

A Chemistry Powerhouse

Through discovery and collaboration, UW chemists are improving our world.

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Lessons in Chemistry

UW Chemistry’s degree programs for undergraduates are among the nation’s largest.

 Undergraduate Programs in Chemistry

The Quantum Quest

Quantum science is poised to tackle problems of mind-boggling complexity, with Arts & Sciences faculty and students among those playing a key role in quantum research.

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Kai-Mei Fu (center) adjusts equipment for a quantum experiment. Fu's research group studies the quantum-level properties of crystalline materials.