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Freshman chemistry is an exit point for many underrepresented STEM students, study shows
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.
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Passing crucial, challenging introductory chemistry course gives biggest boost to underrepresented students
Scott Freeman, principal lecturer emeritus of biology, discusses his new research into the resiliency of underrepresented students in introductory chemistry courses.
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From Paris to Penguins
French and oceanography major Anna Sulc has traveled the world for her humanities and biology research.
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Gender and racial disparities evident in evictions, UW study reveals
Tim Thomas (BA, Sociology, 2017) and data scientist Jose Hernandez discuss their study regarding gender and racial disparities in evictions.
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The Ultimate Puzzle
Chemistry PhD student Emily Rabe discusses her work on the "ultimate puzzle" of clean energy.
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Will orcas thrive in the coronavirus pandemic’s quieter waters? Scientists aim to find out
Sam Wasser, research professor of biology, explains how researchers are studying orcas in the Northwest waters in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Impact of Social Isolation and Loneliness
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is referenced in this article about loneliness and its exacerbation due to COVID-19.
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Cosmic bursts unveil universe’s missing matter
Matthew McQuinn, assistant professor of astronomy, discusses the results of a study he co-authored about cosmic bursts.
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UW History Professors Investigate Global Histories of Health in New Books
Lynn Thomas and Adam Warren published new books dealing with histories of health in "Beneath the Surface: A Transnationial History of Skin Lightners."
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Sleep difficulties in the first year of life linked to altered brain development in infants who later develop autism
New research led by the UW finds that sleep problems in a baby’s first 12 months may not only precede an autism diagnosis but be associated with altered brain growth.
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Fighting COVID-19 with Math
Faculty in the Department of Applied Mathematics contribute to coronavirus planning and strategy.
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Should you help a sick person? UW psychology, computer science faculty study ‘moral dilemmas’ of COVID-19
Andrew Meltzoff, psychology professor leads an international study exploring how people react to different circumstances related to the coronavirus outbreak.
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How are you coping with shutdown? UW study wants to know
In order to study how the pandemic impacts people in regards to mental health, UW researchers are turning to an app and 500 patients to record their moods.
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Pacific oysters in the Salish Sea may not contain as many microplastics as previously thought
A team of researchers including Samantha Phan, chemistry doctoral student, has shown that Pacific Oysters are not as polluted with microplastics as believed in the past.
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COVID-19 mental health crunch puts impetus on psychedelic drug innovation, doctor says
Dr. Sunil Aggarwal, affiliate professor of geography explains how doctors are striving to further research on the effects of certain psychedelics on mental health.