Natural Sciences Division

As a triple major in astronomy, physics, and dance, Zakkir Rahman has decided his future is in the arts.

The scholarship program is the largest U.S. international exchange opportunity for students to pursue graduate study, advanced research and teaching worldwide.

Elena Erosheva, professor of statistics and of social work at the UW, and Carole Lee, associate professor of philosophy at the UW, are quoted.

David Barash, professor emeritus of biology, writes about the "bio-wisdom" that may come from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A wide variety of College of Arts and Sciences students and faculty have been honored with the 2020 Awards of Excellence.

Craig Heyamoto (BA, Mathematics, 1975) discusses his role with UW athletics and how compiling stats has changed.

Chemistry PhD student Emily Rabe discusses her work on the "ultimate puzzle" of clean energy.

Sam Wasser, research professor of biology, explains how researchers are studying orcas in the Northwest waters in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

People with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, may experience sensory hypersensitivity more often than people without ASD, according to the National Autism Association. 

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is referenced in this article about loneliness and its exacerbation due to COVID-19.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, explains his concerns with the Trump administration's removal of CDC guidances regarding the potential spread of COVID-19 in places of worship.

As COVID-19 has forced education out of classrooms and onto the internet, UW clean energy “ambassadors” (who teach to K-12 students) are also making the shift to remote teaching.

Psychology professor Jane Simoni explains effective tactics for getting people to wear masks and explaining why they're important.

Matthew McQuinn, assistant professor of astronomy, discusses the results of a study he co-authored about cosmic bursts.

This week, see a variety of digital art, including a lecture on pandemics, a drop-in meditation session, and more.