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How space missions snatch pieces of other worlds and bring them back to Earth
As NASA prepares to launch a spacecraft to collect samples from Mars, Nature looks at back at missions that have grabbed material. Don Brownlee, professor of astronomy, is quoted.
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The Power of Resilience During COVID-19
Emma PeConga and Gabby Gauthier, doctoral students in psychology, are interviewed about the importance of resilience and how we can work toward it amidst the current pandemic.
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A Land Art Pioneer’s Adventures in Time and Space
Nearly 50 years after Charles Ross began working on “Star Axis,” the gargantuan work in the New Mexico desert is nearing completion. The Department of Astronomy is mentioned.
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Coronavirus Infections Much Higher Than Reported Cases in Parts of U.S., Study Shows
Data from antibody tests in 10 different cities and states indicate that many people with no symptoms may be spreading the virus. Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, is quoted.
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ArtSci Roundup: Virtual Author Event, Drop-In Meditation Session, and More
This week, the UW hosts a variety of online opportunities to keep engaged, including a virtual author event and a drop-in meditation session.
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Why Hundreds of Mathematicians Are Boycotting Predictive Policing
Jayadev Athreya, associate professor of mathematics, discusses a boycott of predictive policing by mathematicians.
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From swabs to antibodies: How to understand your coronavirus test results
Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, is quoted in this article about how coronavirus test results should be interpreted.
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UW psychologist on why we can’t seem to agree on COVID-19
Jane Simoni, professor of psychology, explains why the virus response in the U.S. has been slowed by a population that doesn’t appear to agree on even basic mitigation measures.
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Reimagining the Humanities & Arts
The College of Arts & Sciences has built a relationship with the Mellon Foundation to explore the relevance and expand the presence of humanities and arts across all disciplines.
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7 University of Washington researchers elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences in 2020
Sue Moore, a research scientist in the Department of Biology, and Christine Luscombe, professor of chemistry, were elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences.
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Trump rescinds new policy towards international students
NW Asian Weekly discusses the UW's and other schools' response to Trump's policy towards international students.
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Loneliness Hasn't Increased Despite Pandemic, Research Finds. What Helped?
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, discusses how, surprisingly, loneliness hasn't drastically increased during the pandemic.
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OPINION: Not Bird Brains: Research Suggests Hummingbirds Use Numbers To Find Flowers
Alejandro Rico-Guevara, assistant professor of biology, is quoted in this article about how hummingbirds may be more intelligent than we think.
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The CDC Is Wrong
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains why COVID-19 testing is necessary for re-opening colleges safely.
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ArtSci Roundup: Burke Museum Online Mini-Exhibits, “Literature, Language, and Culture” Dialogue Series, and more
This week, the UW offers a variety of online engagement opportunities such as mini-exhibits from the Burke Museum.