Scientists seek funding to look for toxic tire chemical in Minnesota waters
Based on decades of work by Pacific Northwest researchers, including Associate Professor Ed Kolodziej, scientists in Minnesota are seeking funding to test stormwater runoff in that state for the presence of 6PPD-quinone, a by-product of rubber tires known to kill coho salmon.
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UW Tacoma to host tribute event celebrating legacy of Bill Philip
The event, "A Tribute to the Life & Impact of Bill Philip," will bring together family members, community leaders, colleagues and friends to reflect on Philip's contributions to Tacoma, the South Sound and the University.
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Education changed her life. Now, it's her life's work
As a student, Diana Algomeda (BA '19, M.Ed. '22) emerged as a compassionate and effective leader on campus. Today, as the latest recipient of UW Tacoma’s Distinguished Alumni Award, she continues to champion equitable access to education through her career.
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Where curiosity meets community
At UW Tacoma, undergraduate students have ample opportunities to engage in research that tackles complex questions and creates tangible community solutions.
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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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William "Bill" Philip, who founded Columbia Bank and championed UW Tacoma, dies at 99
As the founder of Columbia Bank and an influential advocate for higher education in Tacoma, Bill Philip played a key role in the creation of UW Tacoma. Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange reflects on his legacy in a Puget Sound Business Journal article about his passing.
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Bumble pivots to let men make the first move: Digital rhetoric expert from UW Tacoma weighs in
The dating app Bumble, whose trademark feature required women to initiate connections with potential love matches, has seemingly changed course. Associate Professor Riki Thompson argues that this reversal — allowing men to send the first message — is Bumble's attempt to stay relevant in a crowded market and an ever-changing dating scene.
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