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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. 

Tiny Plastics, Big Problems

Portrait of Lyda Harris

Biology doctoral student Lyda Harris studies the environmental dangers of microplastics and advocates for reducing our use of plastics. Read More

Religion as a Political Force

Professor James Wellman outside UW's Kane Hall

Comparative religion professor James Wellman explores the critical role of religion in politics. Read More

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

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