Department of Biology

Dave Slager, doctoral student in biology, discusses his research into the evolution of a particular crow species.

Carl Bergstromm, biology professor, discusses how misinformation about coronavirus is spreading rapidly, due to both bad-faith actors and human error.

Biology Professor Jeff Riffell discusses how the relationship between mosquitos and Northwest orchids may have implications for the development of mosquito repellents.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, discusses his research on "deepfakes" and a class he co-teaches about spotting misinformation.

Jeffrey Riffell, professor of biology explains how new research shows that orchids could be used as mosquito repellant.

Biology Professor Janneke Hille Ris Lambers discusses community scientists and the important role they play in collecting consistent data on changing ecosystems.

Biology Professor Jeffery Riffell explain why mosquitos are so drawn to flowers.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, discusses the role social media can play in spreading politically-charged misinformation.

Abigail Swann, associate professor of biology, details the connection between the climate crisis and forest fires.

Biology Professor Daniel Schindler discusses the impact of a proposed Alaskan mine.

Six faculty members, including Biology Professor Julia Parrish, have been named fellows in the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

University of Washington faculty studied the effects of the Seattle school district's later school start time policy, finding that students got more sleep with later start times.

Dr. Peter Dunwiddie, affiliate professor of biology, discusses how "small scale attempts at outdoor engagement can have meaningful effects."

Curators at the Burke Museum are also academic faculty, which translates to unparalleled opportunities for UW students.

Some College of Arts & Sciences units also rank in the top 10.