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MESA Community College Program Helps Mark Bennett Overcome the Odds
From homeless youth to UW math major, Mark Bennett overcame the odds to pursue higher education thanks to support services from the Washington MESA Community College Program. -
Arts & Sciences faculty named to state academy of sciences
Professors of mathematics, chemistry, and sociology were named to the Washington State Academy of Sciences. -
A Triple Threat in Math, Philosophy, and Computing
"I find theory of computation and logic extremely beautiful," says Sam Hopkins (BS, Mathematics, Computer Science), whose fascination with mathematics and philosophy have informed his computer science research.
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Running Circles Around Math
Math Circles, led weekly by UW students, introduce middle school students to the joys of mathematics. "You have captured the fire in my child!" comments one parent, impressed by the program.
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2010 A&S Dean's Medalists Do Double Duty
How much can an A&S undergrad accomplish at the UW? If the College’s 2010 Dean’s Medalists are any indication, the possibilities are nearly limitless. Learn how these top students have made the most of their time as Huskies.
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From Robots to Boomerangs, It's All About Math
When 1,200 high school students descend on the UW campus for Math Day each year, they discover that math explains many things—including card tricks and a boomerang's flight path.
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More than Math
During the Summer Institute for Mathematics at the UW, high school students spend six weeks exploring math topics with UW faculty and like-minded peers.