UW and the Community

New work from UW researchers, including Pradipsinh Rathod from Chemistry, can help predict severe malaria disease in adults.

New findings by scientists at the University of Washington demonstrate that a five-minute measurement of resting-state brain activity predicted how quickly adults learned a second language.

UW Biology’s rare and diverse plant collection is moving to a temporary greenhouse space donated by Amazon during the construction of the new Life Sciences Complex.

 

For the Skies Over Seattle project, drama students are devising original theater pieces inspired by community organizations in the U-District. 

A Pacific Science Center exhibit features the work—and snacks—of grad students in the Department of Chemistry. 

Working with Somali community leaders, a UW psychology professor has developed a trauma intervention program for the Somali community.  

Puget Sound Business Journal visits with UW Psychology affiliate professor on his latest work.

Professor Wendy Stone from Psychology discusses her work with Sesame Street. 

A Op-Ed from UW Psychology and I-LABS faculty Allison Master, Sapna Cheryan and Andrew N. Meltzoff.

They're cute, charming, and quirky, and in some parts of the world, the birds are getting the love they deserve.

Coming changes should be quite different than South Lake Union precisely because of the collaborative, community-centered work done over the past four years.

UW Psychology's Kristina Olson speak about her research on children and families.

The Pacific Northwest is at the epicenter of a push to improve global health. Margaret O’Mara, associate professor of history at the UW, is quoted. 

Biology Professor Dee Boersma applauding new regulations by the government of Ecuador.

Researchers at the University of Washington's Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences tested a group of 16 11-month-old babies, half of whom were raised with solely English speakers.