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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. 

Unlearning Poverty

Courtney Hooks in city street.

In the Honors course "Abolishing Poverty," students untangle the interwoven complexities that lead to impoverishment. Read More

Immersed in Research, from Solar Cells to T-Cells

Irika Sinha received numerous awards for her stellar work as a UW undergraduate, including the Dean's Medal in the Natural Sciences. Read More

Treating Cancer through Math

Ivana Bozic

What if math could detect, treat and ultimately prevent cancer? Applied Mathematics Assistant Professor Ivana Bozic wants to find out. Professor Bozic has been selected as the 2021 mathematics recipient of Johnson & Johnson's WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program, which will provides $150k over three years to support her research. Read More

Learning From the Cosmos

UW Astronomy faculty Emily Levesque, Sarah Tuttle, Jessica Werk

Three of the UW Department of Astronomy's newest and brightest stars on the outer limits of what's possible. Read More

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Collage of AAPI book covers and art work by faculty

A collection of work by Arts & Sciences faculty, students, alumni and friends related to Asian American and Pacific Islander history, heritage and culture. Read More

A Detention Center Exposed

Sign and chain link fence outside Northwest Detention Center

Research from the UW Center for Human Rights has confirmed disturbing human rights violations at the Northwest Detention Center. Read More

Quantum Mechanics for a General Audience

Aerial photo of the UW's Seattle campus

UW Physics Professor Miguel Morales has penned a math-free tour of quantum mechanics and technology Read More

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