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When a foot injury sidelined dancer Anna Zemke (BA, Dance, Biochemistry), she gave up one dream to pursue another. But she never lost her passion for dance, even as she pursued a second degree in biochemistry.

The Biology Department has redesigned its introductory courses so that students actively participate in class, even in its largest lecture courses.

The new Center for Human Rights, based in the College of Arts and Sciences with Angelina Godoy as director, hopes to encourage broad collaboration on human rights issues. “It’s gratifying to see how readily colleagues across the campus have embraced the Center’s interdisciplinary vision,” says Godoy. 

Five UW graduate students recently developed The Pivot Project, aimed at combating human trafficking. Their weapon of choice? Design. The project won the 2013 Design Ignites Change Idea Award and is a finalist in the Industrial Designers Society of America’s Ideas competition.

A growing number of people use surveillance cameras inside their home. Interaction design professor James Pierce explores how others spending time in the home are affected. 

For the dance course "Activating Space," students danced in public spaces across the University of Washington's Seattle campus this spring.

Frustrated to see misleading information published as fact, professors Carl Bergstrom (Biology) and Jevin West (Information School) created a wildly popular UW course and book, "Calling Bullshit." 

For her research into 3D printing with clay, artist Timea Tihanyi collaborates with faculty and students in mathematics and other departments.   

Undergraduate Jeff Benca has combined his interests in plants and prehistory through the study of the world's most ancient vascular plants still alive today. 

Sanctum, an installation outside the Henry Art Gallery, brings viewer engagement to a whole new level as it combines social media, surveillance technology, and LCD monitors to create a provocative, ever-changing artwork.

For the Skies Over Seattle project, drama students are devising original theater pieces inspired by community organizations in the U-District. 

DXARTS faculty and students find artistic inspiration in the tools of neuroscience.

As a dialect coach, Tré Cotten (MFA, 2017, Acting) has gained national attention for his ability to help actors bring authenticity to their characters. 

For Martin Horst, with majors in French and linguistics, language is a bridge to other cultures.

Study abroad in Vietnam and Madrid. An internship with the State Department. International studies major Grace Kelly explored the world as a UW student.