-
Why climate change is an ethical problem
"We do not solve the climate problem if we inflict catastrophe on future generations," writes Stephen Gardiner, professor of philosophy at the UW.
-
Why Seattle is scoring victories against labor traffickers
Professor Kirsten Foot says the Seattle-based team has managed to bridge the worlds of nongovernment organizations and diverse law enforcement agencies. -
UW pen drummer goes viral
For communication major Shane Bang, a writing implement doubles as a musical instrument. The Seattle native has racked up nearly 22 million views on his YouTube channel.
-
Muslim-American parents struggle to keep kids' faith innocent
Muslim-American parents are finding that keeping their children’s faith experience joyful is becoming a more challenging task. Michael Perez, lecturer in anthropology at the UW, is quoted. -
'Sea is My Country' author set for Neah Bay book reading Thursday
Joshua Reid, author of "The Sea Is My Country: The Maritime World of the Makahs," and associate professor of history, will give a presentation Thursday afternoon.
-
Graphic novels and the art of Jewish memory
Tamar Benzikry, UW Class of 2005, returned to campus as the instructor for "Graphic Novels and Jewish Memory." Read more about Benzikry's passion for arts and education. -
History meets geography: James Gregory’s collaborative digital project tracks key 20th century social movements
It’s one thing to read that the NAAPC grew from three branches in 1912 to 894 branches in 1945, but it’s more revealing to watch that expansion on an interactive map.
-
The racial terror of lynching
Assistant professor Megan Ming Francis discusses what Americans can learn from the history of lynching in the U.S.
-
Unlocking the segregation mystery of a Seattle theater
The Moore Theatre may have a deep dark past of segregation. Jeffrey Karl Ochsner, professor of architecture at the UW, and Quintard Taylor, professor of history at the UW, are quoted.
-
Culture wars, Christianity at heart of UW political scientist Mark Smith’s book ‘Secular Faith’
Mark A. Smith, a professor of political science and adjunct professor of comparative religion answers a few questions about his book for UW Today. -
UW roboticists learn to teach robots from babies
A collaboration between UW developmental psychologists and computer scientists aims to enable robots to learn in the same way that children naturally do. -
Panel discusses race, parental leave, and how do you talk politics with your family on Thanksgiving
The Record brought in a panel to talk about some of the key issues happening in the news around the Thanksgiving holiday. Michael Blake, professor of philosophy at the UW, is interviewed. -
Understanding and adapting to climate change
A changing climate presents challenges for ecosystems, industry, and society. Researchers in the Department of Biology at the University of Washington are addressing those challenges and helping find solutions from the forests of Mt. Rainier to the waters of Puget Sound.
-
UW Alumnus Nilanjan Chatterjee named Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Chatterjee, a renowned biostatistician is the 16th Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University. -
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.