News Stories

Sarah Smith Plumbs the Depths

Sarah Smith, senior in communications, recently completed a documentary about an underwater ocean observatory, learning more about “one of the most underexplored places known to humans.”

An Open Book

A passion for reading and a turbulent childhood lead Professor Belinda Louie to create Project TELL which supports English language learners and their families.

From the Podcast: Racism Is a Public Health Crisis

“Racism is a stressor that causes wounds to the individuals who are exposed to it,” says Sharon Laing. Listen to Laing and Wendy Barrington in a two-part podcast from Paw’d Defiance.

Drawing the Line

Associate Professor Jim Thatcher's NSF-funded project uses data to show college students how electoral districts are created.

Unintended consequences of banning social media apps

Huatong Sun writes that despite efforts to wall off regional or national internets, social media companies will have to continue aggressively competing across borders if they are to grow.

Ken Burkart: Learning the Ropes

Ken Burkart, '20, applied the discipline and determination of rock-climbing to his academic career and his research into aquatic chemistry.

The Mentor

Four of Assistant Professor Sharon Laing's students were recognized this past spring at the University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Bergman to study COVID-19 economic recovery

Milgard School economist Margo Bergman has been awarded a COVID-19 economic research recovery grant, one of 18 funded by UW's Population Health Initiative.