Research

  • A New Approach to Fighting Malaria

    A research team that includes Michael Gelb, professor of chemistry, received the Project of the Year Award from the Medicines for Malaria Venture for research on parasites that cause malaria and sleeping sickness.

    October 2003 Perspectives
  • Homage to an Adventurer

    After Frith Maier retraced adventurer George Kennan's 1870 route through the Caucasus Mountains, the journey became the basis of her UW master's thesis and a new book.

    March 2003 Perspectives
  • Madness and Reason in the Maximum Security Prison

    Anthropology professor Lorna Rhodes explores the challenges faced by prisoners and prison staff in a maximum security prison.

    March 2003 Perspectives
  • Deciphering an Ancient Buddhist Manuscript

    An ancient manuscript, recently acquired by the UW Libraries, offers new insights into the history of Buddhism. 

    October 2002 Perspectives
  • Burma's Enduring Military Regime

    International studies professor Mary Callahan’s new book is Making Enemies: War and State Building in Burma. 

    July 2002 Perspectives