Natural Sciences Division

The University of Washington has announced this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients, several come from the College of Arts & Sciences.

Two related studies on baby psychology reveal that, even at 15 months old, children can form opinions based on an adult's reaction.

Biology professor Dee Boersma is a finalist for the Indianapolis Prize, the highest honor for animal conservationists.

Astronomy's "Cosmologies and Cultures" course explores the Big Bang theory but also other stories about the Universe's origins.

Research from Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences reveals for the first time that 15-month-old babies generalize an adult’s angry behavior.

UW Biology's Dee Boersma discusses the unusual bond between humans and penguins.

Applied Mathematics and CSE Professor Emo Todorov talks about the $1,000 breakthrough he helped create.

UW Biology and Pathology Professor Daniel Promislow speak about his new research on canine health and vitality.

University of Washington evolutionary biologist David P. Barash discusses our real predispositions to romance and relationships.

Research from the University of Washington-based Virtual Planetary Laboratory will help astronomers better identify “false positives” in the search for life beyond Earth.

UW Psychology's Kristina Olson and Kate McLaughlin's new research suggests transgender children supported in their identities show positive mental health.

Dee Boersma discusses declines in Magellanic penguins in Argentina.

Research from UW Psychology faculty show transgender children can thrive with the right support.

The group includes three Arts & Sciences professors: Bingni Brunton, Matthew McQuinn, and Christopher Laumann.

Almost all of the UW Fulbright scholar are majors with the College of Arts & Sciences.