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Swartz Foundation grant to boost UW research in computational neuroscience
The UW will join universities like Harvard, Columbia and Yale as Swartz-funded centers for research in this growing field of brain science. -
Symphonic SpaceFest: ‘Origins’ concert sets the Big Bang and astrobiology to music
The concert concludes the week long SpaceFest in Seattle. -
Modern world learns from ancient civilizations in Scott Montgomery’s history of science
Scott Montgomery, a lecturer in the Jackson School of International Studies, uses a range of case studies to trace the evolution of technical thought through history. -
Star trek: astrobiologists and composers join forces for ‘Origins’
UW faculty, alumni and friends come together for a multimedia spectacle fusing dazzling images from deep space, cutting-edge research, and symphonic music. -
UW scientists are the first to simulate 3-D exotic clouds on an exoplanet
With support from NASA, a UW team of astronomers may one day announce our planet’s twin around a distant star. -
Meet Ya Joe: A new apparel company targeting ‘tech guys’ who struggle with fashion
Retired Ex Officio CEO and UW Psychology instructor Joe Boldan introduces a new line of menswear. -
In astronomy-themed concert, Benaroya Hall launches audience to the cosmos
"Origins: Life and the Universe,” will pair live performances of new compositions with video and slideshow scenes depicting cosmic events like the Big Bang. -
If we discover life beyond Earth — even just microbes — should we protect it at all costs?
This is the topic of the NASA Astrobiology Debates, where elite college teams from across the country grapple with ethical, political and scientific questions. -
Arctic, cybersecurity — even outer space — covered in Oct. 16 Jackson School conference
The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies’ growing areas of interest and sphere of impact will be on display Oct. 16.
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A new single-molecule tool to observe enzymes at work
A UW scientific team and biotech partner have created an innovative tool to directly detect the delicate, single-molecule interactions between DNA and enzymatic proteins. -
Chinese visit watched closely by tech industry
There are roughly 15,000 Bellevue residents of Chinese descent who are hoping that with President Xi Jinping's visit, the influx of Chinese business will continue. -
FAQ: Why China’s president is visiting Seattle, and what’s at stake for the US tech industry
U.S. tech leaders will be striking a delicate balance during Xi Jinping's visit. David Bachman, UW professor of international studies, is quoted. -
China President Xi's U.S. tour: First Microsoft, then politics
Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with U.S. tech companies eager to expand in China. Susan Whiting, UW associate professor of political science, is quoted. -
Frenemies in space; China needs to protect its assets, too
It is common to equate Space Situational Awareness (SSA) only with the U.S., but today, there is greater appreciation of the fact that the U.S. has to partner with allies and other stakeholders. -
Do we really want empires of connected things?
Philip Howard, professor in the Department of Communication, asks questions about how the "Wild West" of internet connected devices should be regulated.