Natural Sciences Division

This article discusses the college life of Bruce Lee, who studied philosophy at the UW.

Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, discusses the appropriate time to say "I love you" in a relationship and the issues that can arise with saying it too soon.

Bruce Balick, professor emeritus of astronomy discusses images from the Hubble telescope planetary nebulae, huge clouds of gas and dust in space, illuminated by blasts from dying stars.

Katie McCormick, postdoctoral scholar in physics, explains how lasers can produce the slowest thing on earth.

Jayadev Athreya, associate professor of mathematics, among other mathematics researchers has signed a letter calling on the discipline to stop working on predictive-policing algorithms.

Dave Ross talks to Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, about how protesting can be a form of "healthy coping."

Earl Davie, professor emeritus of biochemistry, was a pioneer in the field of biotechnology and research in blood clotting. He died June 6 of complications related to old age.

Daniel Bessner, associate professor of international studies and Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, discuss whether and how colleges should re-open in the fall.

This week, the UW offers a wide variety of online engagement opportunities, including drop-in meditation sessions and Burke trivia nights.

The UW honors several faculty members with Distinguished Teaching Awards, including Ian Schnee, Senior Lecturer of Philosophy and Xiasong Li, Professor of Chemistry.

Professor Toro is the recipient of the 2020 Blackwell-Tapia Prize.

NBC News profiles Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, who has emerged as one of the nation’s top experts during the coronavirus pandemic.

A UW study reveals final grades in general chemistry classes dictate whether underrepresented students persist in STEM. D. Micheal Heinekey, chemistry department chair, is quoted.

Scott Freeman, principal lecturer emeritus of biology, discusses his new research into the resiliency of underrepresented students in introductory chemistry courses.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, weighs in on the World Health Organization's recent comments about the transmission of COVID-19.