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Research Spotlight

From malaria treatment to solar energy to human rights, Arts and Sciences researchers are tackling many of our society’s most pressing issues. 

Inside the Immigrant Experience

Yolanda Valencia

Yolanda Valencia (PhD, 2019) explores how undocumented immigrants thrive despite US policies. Read More

Down to Earth, In Turkey

Ryan Robinson

Ryan Robinson (BA, 2019) digs deep for archaeological research. Read More

In Praise of Mentors

Deja Edwards on the floor with toys in the Social Cognitive Development Lab.

UW mentors inspired Deja Edwards (BA, 2019) to accomplish more than she'd ever imagined. Read More

Social Media Data as Research Tool

Lee Fiorio and Connor Gilroy in front of three rows of computers

The public may balk at the sharing of social media data, but social scientists use the information to understand our world. Read More

Costumes with a Story to Tell

Portrait of Chante Hamann, standing in one of the School of Drama's storage rooms for costumes.

A School of Drama graduate student has found historical treasures among costumes tucked away in storage boxes for decades. Read More

What Insects Can Teach Us about Data

A hawk moth flying toward a flower.

Flying insects navigate by collecting minimal data, but just the right data — a possible inspiration for new technologies. Read More

Searching for Life in the Great Beyond

illustration of planets

Wondering if we've got neighbors? UW astrobiologists are looking for signs of life elsewhere in the Universe. Read More

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