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Ann Nelson took on the biggest problems in physics
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.
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James Webb Space Telescope could begin learning about TRAPPIST-1 atmospheres in a single year, study indicates
New research from astronomers at the UW.
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Teaching tomorrow's scientists
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.
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ArtsUW Roundup: Creating Alternative Worlds, Bulrusher, Final Week of James Coupe: Exercises in Passivity and more!
Celebrate the accomplishments of the 2019 Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities undergraduate researchers, attend Bulrusher - directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton, and more!
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Scientists can now control thermal profiles at the nanoscale
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.
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Science says children need a village, not an app
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.
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Students & Superlatives
Eight exceptional Arts & Sciences students have been selected as 2019 Dean's Medalists and Graduate Medalists.
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Night skies of August hold wonders
Christopher Phillips, a research specialist in the Department of Physics, explains why there will be ideal conditions for stargazing in August.
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UW professor Ann Nelson remembered as brilliant physicist, advocate for diversity in science
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.
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Virtually Physics
Doctoral student Jared Canright is exploring the potential of virtual reality to explain physics concepts to UW undergraduates.
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A Brave New World for Clay
For her research into 3D printing with clay, artist Timea Tihanyi collaborates with faculty and students in mathematics and other departments.
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"Rocket Fuel" for Brain Science Research
A $16 million grant will support I-LABS research into human brain development throughout childhood.
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Back to Basics
Emeritus Professor Ben Hall's research made a profound impact on the UW, the Puget Sound region and the world.
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Fighting Penguins Lead with Their Left
Ginger Rebstock, a researcher in the Department of Biology, explains that penguins have a dominant side.
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Notice a bunny boom? Here are some reasons for the Seattle area’s recent rise in rabbits
Jim Kenagy, UW professor emeritus of biology and emeritus curator of mammals at the Burke Museum, explains why we might be seeing an uptick in bunnies in the region.