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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. 

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

Waging War in Cyberspace

Donghui Park at his computer.

A doctoral student explains how one online hacker can be more powerful than 10,000 soldiers. Read More

New Building for Most Popular Major

Life Sciences Building at University of Washington

Biology faculty and students will soon fill the UW's new Life Sciences Building along Stevens Way. Read More

Hidden Seattle Inspires Research

Seattle skyline at night

Students in the Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities dug into Seattle history and unearthed some surprises. Read More

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