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The Impact of PrEP
A UW anthropologist explores the potential impact of making PrEP, an HIV prevention drug, more available to teens.
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Nuclear summit held in Oregon
The Marshallese community in Oregon hosted a Republic of the Marshall Islands-US Nuclear Legacy Summit over the Memorial Day weekend as part of its annual RMI Constitution Day celebrations. -
Portrait of a researcher
Challenging perceptions about the academic contributions of men of color and student athletes.
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Underwater archaeologists unearth ancient butchering site
An ancient butchering site seemed to settle a debate about when humans spread across the Americas but Donald Grayson, professor of anthropology, explains why the dates may be inaccurate. -
Underwater archaeologists unearth ancient butchering site
Scuba-diving archaeologists have unearthed artifacts from an ancient butchering site that seem to settle a debate about when humans spread across the Americas. -
Ancient tools, remains found in Florida raise questions about first Americans’ arrival
14,550-year-old tools and bones were found in Florida. Donald Grayson, professor of anthropology at the UW, explains one potential problem. -
Deep, booming masculine voice meant to intimidate rivals
The deep, booming voice of Benedict Cumberbatch may seem alluring to some women, but new research suggests that biologically speaking, deep masculine voices are meant to intimidate rivals. -
4 UW professors elected as fellows in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Four University of Washington professors join 172 other academics as newly elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the group announced Wednesday.
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Big honors to A&S in UW Awards of Excellence
The University of Washington has announced this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients, several come from the College of Arts & Sciences.
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UW increases focus on Indigenous knowledge
The UW is ramping up Indigenous learning across campus.
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Study: men think their male classmates are smarter, even when they're not
New research suggests male students are also biased toward their male peers. This can undermine women's confidence and make them feel less included in their field. -
Men and women give different answers when asked who’s the smartest in class
Dan Grunspan was studying the habits of undergraduates when he noticed a persistent trend: Male students assumed their male classmates knew more about course material than female students. -
Study: Male biology students consistently underestimate female peers
The researchers say bias in the classroom could be mitigated through measures like randomized calling during class and creating small-group discussions that are less intimidating.
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See new discoveries at the mysterious City of the Jaguar
An excavation of an ancient city in Honduras has yielded a trove of remarkable stone artifacts. Two UW anthropology students are part of the team.
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Cassie Strickland wins 2015 Senior CLASS Award
Anthropology major Cassie Strickland has won one of the most prestigious awards in college sports, the 2015 Senior CLASS Award in NCAA Division I women’s volleyball.