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Poachers Are Invading Botswana, Last Refuge of African Elephants
UW biology's, Sam Wasser, weighs in on new data that leaves little doubt the illegal ivory trade has reached the country.
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The Salish Sea’s orcas are late for their annual summer visit. Scientists warn it’s the latest sign something is wrong
UW biologist Deborah Giles is one of many dismayed by the latest reminder of a population on the brink.
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First book published on fishes of the Salish Sea
“Fishes of the Salish Sea” is a three-volume book and is the culmination of more than 40 years of research.
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Inside the Immigrant Experience
Yolanda Valencia (PhD, 2019) explores how undocumented immigrants thrive despite US policies.
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This three-decade mission to catalog local fish turned into a literary work of art
These Washington researchers have made sure that the identities — and vivid colors — of the fish that live beneath the surface in our waters is known.
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What Orwell’s ‘1984’ tells us about today’s world, 70 years after it was published
Stephan Groening, Assistant Professor of Cinema and Media Studies, explains the significance of Orwell's novel in today's world
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Down to Earth, In Turkey
Ryan Robinson (BA, 2019) digs deep for archaeological research.
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UW’s Pacific Northwest English Study seeking new group of research participants for summer 2019
Is there a Northwest accent? The Pacific Northwest English Study is about to begin a new, three-year research project listening to voices from throughout the region.
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In Praise of Mentors
UW mentors inspired Deja Edwards (BA, 2019) to accomplish more than she'd ever imagined.
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Seattle's forgotten street community: UW anthropologist talks about the unique circumstances of vehicle residency
The UW's Graham Pruss has studied vehicle residency for a decade and speaks about the challenges and solutions facing this community.
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Climate change expert named 2019 ASLD
UW honors longtime Harvard professor and one of America's leading climate change scientists, James Anderson (BS, Physics, 1966).
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Design, art thesis projects fill Henry Art Gallery for eclectic annual exhibition
The School of Art + Art History + Design annual MFA + MDes thesis exhibition brings together the dreamy and the practical to cohabit at the Henry Art Gallery.
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High radiation levels found in giant clams near U.S. nuclear dump in Marshall Islands
Professor of Anthropology, Holly Barker, weighs in on the latest findings.
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What Students Gain From Learning Ethics in School
UW Center for Philosophy for Children weighs in on the beenfits of introducing students to the world of ethics at a young age.
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UW Books in brief: Mindful travel in an unequal world, day laborers in Brooklyn, activist educators
Recent notable books by UW faculty, several from Arts & Sciences. explore mindful international travel, men seeking work as day laborers, and activist teachers.