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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. 

Virtually Physics

A physics student wears an immersive headset to attempt a physics experiment in virtual reality.

Doctoral student Jared Canright is exploring the potential of virtual reality to explain physics concepts to UW undergraduates. Read More

A Brave New World for Clay

Timea Tihanyi watching over an artwork being built using a 3D printer.

For her research into 3D printing with clay, artist Timea Tihanyi collaborates with mathematicians and others across campus. Read More

"Rocket Fuel" for Brain Science Research

Professors Andrew Meltzoff and Patricia Kuhl with children.

A $16 million grant will support I-LABS research into human brain development throughout childhood. Read More

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

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