California moves to curb harmful tire pollutant collecting in Bay, threatening wildlife
Research by Associate Professor Ed Kolodziej and the Center for Urban Waters is the basis of regulations proposed by California to require manufacturers to remove 6PPD from rubber tires.
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Community connections help UW Tacoma student grow as a civic leader
After years of moving around, Cameron Cyprain settled in the South Sound. Now, the relationships he built in Tacoma are helping shape his work to improve social services and his growth as a civic leader.
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Curiosity in bloom
After three decades at UW Tacoma, Associate Professor Cheryl Greengrove has helped build science programs, mentor generations of students and study the changing waters of the Salish Sea. Now, an unusual bloom of harmful algae in Hood Canal has presented a new mystery: one that challenges what scientists thought they knew about a toxin-producing organism called Alexandrium. For Greengrove, the unanswered questions are exactly what make the work worthwhile.
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UW Tacoma recognized in several ‘Best Colleges’ lists for providing value, expanding opportunity
New rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly and College Raptor highlight UW Tacoma's success in delivering value, expanding access and helping graduates thrive.
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UW Tacoma urban planning scholar comments on the rise of tenant unions in Grit City
Tenant unions are gaining traction in Tacoma, following similar efforts in other communities. As housing affordability challenges persist and homeownership remains out of reach for many residents, tenant organizing is expected to grow. Associate Professor Anaid Yerena is quoted.
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Two-room Montana schoolhouse hosts UW Tacoma professor for artist residency
For nearly 20 years, a historic schoolhouse has hosted artists, writers, musicians and more for a live-work residency in a tiny Montana town of just 25 people. Two Dot Schoolhouse, stewarded by Seattle artist Ruth Marie Tomlinson, offered Assistant Professor Yixuan Pan an inspiring space to prepare for her upcoming solo exhibition at SUNY Binghamton.
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At Friday Harbor Labs, UW Tacoma researchers translate biological survival mechanisms into groundbreaking technology
By approaching biological questions with a framework of physics and mechanical engineering, scientists at UW's Friday Harbor Labs learn great lessons from armored and obscure life under the sea. UW Tacoma Assistant Professor Cassandra Donatelli is quoted.
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