Natural Sciences Division

Learn more about the study led by Kinsey Bice, a postdoctoral fellow in the UW Department of Psychology and the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences. 

Assistant Professor of Astronomy Jessica Werk describes the evolution of galaxies from gas in the early universe to the present

The theoretical particle physicist Ann Nelson, who died on August 4 at age 61, was a font of brilliant ideas and a champion of ending discrimination in the field.

New research from astronomers at the UW.

Chemistry doctoral candidate Erin Jedlicka takes time out from her research to volunteer in K–12 classrooms across the state, inspiring the scientists of tomorrow.

Celebrate the accomplishments of the 2019 Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities undergraduate researchers, attend Bulrusher - directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton, and more!

UW researchers report that they have designed and tested an experimental system that uses a near-infrared laser to actively heat two gold nanorod antennae to different temperatures.

Right after the turn of the century, Pat Kuhl, who studies speech and hearing at the UW, ran a pair of experiments with English-speaking nine-month-old babies. 

Eight exceptional Arts & Sciences students have been selected as 2019 Dean's Medalists and Graduate Medalists.

Christopher Phillips, a research specialist in the Department of Physics, explains why there will be ideal conditions for stargazing in August. 

From becoming an accomplished physicist to summiting mountains, Dr. Nelson spent her life focused on the next goal — and on giving others a hand along the way.

Doctoral student Jared Canright is exploring the potential of virtual reality to explain physics concepts to UW undergraduates. 

For her research into 3D printing with clay, artist Timea Tihanyi collaborates with faculty and students in mathematics and other departments.   

A $16 million grant will support I-LABS research into human brain development throughout childhood. 

Emeritus Professor Ben Hall's research made a profound impact on the UW, the Puget Sound region and the world.