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Astronomy professor Emily Levesque looks out at massive stars and back at history of her profession
When Emily Levesque, associate professor of astronomy at the UW, was 2 years old, Halley’s Comet made its most recent close pass to Earth. Her older brother was observing the phenomenon for a school project and the whole family headed out to the backyard. Fussy, cold and afraid of the dark, young Levesque’s mood changed when her parents directed her attention to the night sky. From there she was hooked.
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Here’s what author, UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta is reading
The Seattle Times asks author and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta what she's reading, as part of a monthly feature.
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Meet the UW student whose first published book has already been optioned for a movie
Before heading off to college, UW student and English major Zoe Hana Mikuta signed a two-book deal with major publisher Macmillan, with the movie rights quickly optioned. The first of those books, a young adult science fiction novel called “Gearbreakers,” comes out June 29; in it, two teen girls fighting opposite sides in a futuristic society fall in love. Shawn Wong, professor of English at the UW, is quoted.
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11 Local Reads for Kids and Young Adults
Seattle Met compiled a list of books for kids and young adults, which includes several UW-affiliated authors: Charles Johnson, professor emeritus of English; UW alumna Barbara Berger; and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta.
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11 Local Reads for Kids and Young Adults
Seattle Met compiled a list of books for kids and young adults, which includes several UW-affiliated authors: Charles Johnson, professor emeritus of English; UW alumna Barbara Berger; and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta.
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UW astronomer redefines the scientific hero as part of The Great Courses
Professor of astronomy Emily Levesque has started offering courses online through The Great Courses.
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Unlearning Poverty
Vicky Lawson, Professor of Geography and Director of the UW Honors Program, teaches a class on understanding the sources of poverty and houselessness in Seattle.
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Dedicated to Dialects
Through the study of dialects, Elijah Pasco has combined his love of linguistics and theater.
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Learning From the Cosmos
Three of the UW Department of Astronomy's newest and brightest stars on the outer limits of what's possible.
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Eric's Heroes: The redemption of Ginny Burton
Ginny Burton, who is graduating with a degree in political science and was the 2020 Truman Scholar for the state of Washington, shares her story about recovering from addiction.
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Bridging the Distance
UW Professors discuss their innovative adaptations to the challenges that remote learning has presented this past year.
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‘Ra Ra Rebel’ zine modernizes the '90s riot grrrl movement with its emphasis on inclusivity
Sofia Krutikova, a junior majoring in art and cinema and media studies, has started a riot grrl zine entitled "Ra Ra Rebel."
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Woman shares viral Facebook about overcoming addiction, hits home in Chillicothe
Ginny Burton, who is graduating with a degree in political science, shares her inspiring story about overcoming addiction.
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Back to school with Sangram Majumdar
Incoming art assistant professor Sangram Majumdar explains his journey to the UW School of Art + Art History + Design.
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Celebrating Fifty Years of Outsized Impact
How the Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies continues to address the most critical issues of our time.