Alumni

Economics alumni share their career knowledge and experience with students through the department's mentorship program.

Mikayla Hall (2011), speechwriter for the House Republican Conference, got her start at the UW Speaking Center.

More than 2000 US citizens filed as Presidential candidates. Craig Tomashoff (1982) wanted to know why.

What does it take to prove that you are more human than a computer? A&S alum Brian Christian (MFA, Creative Writing, 2008) finds out. 

For 2015 University of Washington graduate Benjamin Lee, the opportunity to participate in the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellowship program is a dream come true.

Mentorship in college has proven to be effective in maintaining retention rates and better performance in careers after degree completion.

Kiana Scott, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Communication, writes that investing in the human capital of our state is a prudent economic decision and smart social policy.

BlackPast.org, the online reference guide to African-American history started by University of Washington history professor Quintard Taylor, is getting an executive director and a website redesign.

Three A&S alumni recently opened Seattle's first cat café, which brings together two Northwest favorites: coffee and kitties.  

Julia Tai (2010), a conductor in Seattle, loves "the challenge of...pulling all the sound together to make something great."

Shirley Malcom (1967) has been a vocal advocate for equity in STEM fields, building on her own experiences in the sciences.

"A strong sense of curiosity is an absolute necessity," says Allan Mustard (1978), U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan.

Matthew Moore (2008), a game designer at Disney Interactive, says studying the humanities has made him a better designer.

Eric Stowe (2001, 2003) founded Splash to ensure safe water for children living in urban poverty in Asia and Africa.

Ryan Lafferty, a physics teacher at Bellevue’s International School and UW alumnus, scores $25,000 Milken Educator Award.