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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. 

A Sucker for Octopuses

Joey Ullman in scuba gear, standing on a pebbly beach.

After spending nearly two years studying octopuses, UW senior Joey Ullmann hopes to study them for decades more. "They're so damn cool," he says. Read More

A Love of Research — and Design

Interaction design major Sarah Stricker poses in front of design posters in UW's Art Building.

For interaction design major Sarah Strickler, research is the most compelling aspect of design. Read More

Rebuilding Peace after War

Francis Abugbilla outside UW's Thomson Hall

How can a nation heal from a civil war? UW doctoral student Francis Abugbilla traveled to Côte d’Ivoire for answers. Read More

A Solar Energy Puzzle

Emily Rabe portrait on campus

Doctoral student Emily Rabe loves puzzles, and finds plenty in her chemistry research on solar energy. Read More

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

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