Natural Sciences Division

Karly Cohen, a doctoral student in biology, discusses the curious Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker, "one of the cutest fish that you can find."

Sam Wasser, professor of biology, explains how DNA tests of seized elephant tusks can reveal ivory trafficking networks.

Billie Swalla, professor of biology, explains how sea squirts are relevant to discussions about the evolution of the heart and head.

Sam Wasser, research professor of biology, explains how a genetic investigation technique can be used to catch wildlife poachers.

Thanks to a UW internship, students are contributing content about Black leaders in the sciences on BlackPast.org. 

Marina Watowich, a doctoral student in biology, explains the results of a new study she authored on the effects of extreme weather events on ageing.

Eric Bellm, research assistant professor of astronomy, explains how SpaceX's Starlink satellites may interfere with astronomy.

Jeff Riffel, biology, discusses the results of a new UW study on what makes mosquitos attracted to humans.

Professor Željko Ivezić has been appointed as the next Director of the project.

Danni Lin (2011, 2013) finds her statistics and computational finance & risk management degrees helpful as a wine entrepreneur in the US and China. 

Applied Mathematics student Helena Liu and colleagues find answers to a neural networking mystery.

Through the Math Alliance, UW departments and programs provide mentoring and networking to encourage diversity in STEM fields.

Biology PhD student Ashely Paynter has created a podcast/organization that reflects her interests in science and activism. 

Applied Mathematics PhD student Alanna Sholokhova sees parallels between evolutionary biology and adapting to grad school. 

Liliana Lengua, professor of psychology, and Andrew Meltzoff, professor of psychology and co-director of the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences, discuss the impact of the pandemic on children's mental health and development.