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New Orleans is missing a key ingredient for its big business renaissance
If there’s one thing other tech hubs have that New Orleans doesn’t, it’s a highly educated workforce, says Jacob Vigdor, an economist at the University of Washington. -
Identity crisis: Wives of immigrant tech workers struggle to find purpose
“It’s very challenging for many of the women who come here as spouses,” says Amy Bhatt, who did her Ph.D. research on high-tech immigrant communities in the Seattle. -
Author's work 'The Sea Is My Country' explores importance of whaling in Makah culture
This September, Joshua Reid will start a new job as associate professor in history and Native American studies. -
Biology professor reunited with rare nautilus
UW Biology Professor Peter Ward encounters one of the world's rarest animals, one he hasn't seen in over three decades.
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Fareed Zakaria reviews Jackson School professors' book
The world has been horrified but also puzzled by the rise of ISIS. How does one comprehend its brutality and success? What is its likely path? -
Is cheating more 'natural' for humans than staying monogamous? It's complicated
In the wake of a hack of Ashley Madison, a dating site that caters to married folks looking to cheat on their spouses, the Washington Post asks: Are humans even meant to be faithful to one partner? -
Maltreated children’s brains show ‘encouraging’ ability to regulate emotions
A new study from UW Psychology suggests a little guidance can help children regulate emotion, even under difficult circumstances. -
UW political scientist Megan Francis looks at philanthropy and racial inequality
Protecting African-Americans from state-sanctioned violence remains “an unmet challenge for civil rights groups committed to racial equality.”
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Nat Geo Explorers Nominated for Top Conservation Prize
UW Biology Professor Dee Boersma named a finalist in recognition of her work documenting the impacts of climate change on penguins. -
UW researchers model tsunami hazards on the Northwest coast
Recent press and social media coverage have reminded residents of the Pacific Northwest that they live in a seismically active region. -
UW historian William Rorabaugh explores ’60s counterculture in ‘American Hippies’
William Rorabaugh is a University of Washington professor of history and author of several books. He answered a few questions about his latest book. -
Astronomers in Bremerton coming to film ‘greatest movie ever made'
UW astronomers and friends come together for one of the most ambitious research endeavors. -
‘Scarface,’ an ancient cousin to mammals, unearthed in Africa
A team of scientists has identified a new species of “pre-mammal” based on fossils unearthed in Zambia’s Luangwa Basin. -
Four Ideas That Changed the World
In The Shape of the New, two UW professors share four 'big ideas' that shaped the modern world.
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Washington Joins the Dinosaur Club
Researchers have identified a fossil found in the San Juan Islands as a dinosaur bone dating back 80 million years.