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A new effort at the aims to accelerate eDNA research by supporting existing projects and building a network of practitioners to advance the nascent field.
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After a two-year, pandemic-induced hiatus, the 's Faculty Field Tour resumed today. 34 new faculty left this morning for a 5-day, 1,000-mile tour of the state.
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Sixty thousand people filled Husky Stadium on Saturday for the University of Washington graduation ceremony.
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Thanks to the efforts of , a doctoral student in , the changed its diploma name policy, effective July 2021 — meaning graduates can submit the name they want listed on their diploma instead of using their legal name.
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We have wonderful news to share—the Burke is a winner of the 2022 IMLS Medal for Museum & Library Service!
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The first graduation on the new campus (current location) was held May 28, 1897. Jean Sherrard writes of this day as the proudest day of her great-grandfather's life.
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We have a lot to celebrate this weekend!
On Saturday, the Class of '22 will have an in-person Commencement ceremony at Husky Stadium. On Sunday, the classes of '20 and '21 will be welcomed back to Husky Stadium for their own celebration!
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The timeline to reach the Paris Agreement temperature targets shortens when you include all types of emissions, according to new research.
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New research from associate professor Abhinav Gupta shows that narcissism can cause knowledge barriers within organizations and hinder cooperation between units due to a sense of superiority.
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It seems logical to reduce forest fires to limit unhealthy air pollution, but forest managers are increasingly seeing prescribed burning as an essential tool to reduce explosive #wildfires. Experts are working on a solution. #PopulationHealth
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Putsata Reang, a instructor of memoir writing, discusses her personal story "Ma and Me" with
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With the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge, students modified a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer to use electrification, advanced propulsion systems and automated vehicle technology. It’s an opportunity for students to take a car from design to a consumer-ready product. #HuskyExperience
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A new study looking at access to treatment for opioid use disorder will explore whether a particular federal policy change helped Black and Latinx patients overcome race-related barriers limiting their access.
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A novel algorithm known as THOR and developed by researchers to discover asteroids has proved its mettle. The has confirmed the first candidate asteroids identified by the algorithm.
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Social cohesion, normally associated with positive outcomes in physical and mental health, can be a liability during a pandemic, according to new research by the and .
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Did you know if you are Black, you are 50% less likely to find a bone marrow match than if you are white?
Prof shares her story and why it's so important for people of color to join the bone marrow registry. washington.edu/news/2022/05/2
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Proud to celebrate National Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and spotlight the incredible contributions of the richly diverse AA and NHPI people and communities who are part of our multiethnic nation and society.
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Bruce Balick, professor emeritus of astronomy, found Sagittarius A* — the black hole at the center of the Milky Way — and published the findings in 1974.
This month, the international Event Horizon Telescope group released the first-ever photo of Sagittarius A* to the world
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You may not recall this tweet later.
Researchers at the have found that people enter a state of dissociation when surfing social media.
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"Why does the legalization of abortion continue to be hotly contested, nearly a half century after Roe v. Wade?" asks Nancy Jecker, a philosopher and bioethicist at the .
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Recent awards and honors for faculty and staff include a presidential recognition, a new fellowship and an Inuit language award.
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As a kid, I was obsessed with watching paleontology specials from PBS and the BBC. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d have the opportunity to be featured in one. I am truly thankful for my incredibly supportive family and friends for helping me achieve this goal.
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After two years of online-only presentations, the Undergraduate Research Symposium — now in its 25th year — returns as a hybrid event, with some in-person and online presentations this Friday.
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After an octopus lays a clutch of eggs, she quits eating and wastes away; by the time the eggs hatch, she is dead. The source of this bizarre behavior seems to be the optic gland — but how it triggered the death spiral was unclear until recently.
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We can all play a part in working to end racist violence, writes UW President Ana Mari Cauce in her most recent blog post. 1/3
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This year's Conference, 'Resistance Through Resilience,' will be held in collaboration with and focus on compassion-based practices as tools for interrupting racism.
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New research: Adult smokers who switch to e-cigarettes may opt for other healthy habits like exercising more and having more social engagement.
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Prescribed and managed fire is necessary, but all forest fire smoke is bad for people. A group of researchers — led by and — is working on a plan to keep both forests and people healthy.
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Thought leaders like Tam'ra-Kay Francis “are giving us the tools that we haven’t had and the intellectual leadership,” says Jim Pfaendtner, chair. “Her research and thinking is in real-time making an impact.”
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Difficult issues generate studies, hand-wringing, etc. UW chemist TK Francis is an inspiring alternative, jumping into action to address STEM & diversity. Colleagues, students are fans.
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