Dr. Robin Evans-Agnew of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership mentored a group of Latina moms -- Mujeres Latinas Apoyando La Comunidad -- who are working to reduce asthma triggers in their homes and community.
Dr. Bonnie Becker is part of a "network of scientists and advocates" working to restore Olympia oysters to their "historical and cultural prominence."
Bills now being considered by the Washington legislature on school safety, based in part on research done by Dr. Eric Madfis, are focused on "nonfirearm measures."
Dr. Ankur Teredesai, KenSci's co-founder, is a professor in the School of Engineering & Technology and incubated KenSci's technology in the Center for Data Science.
Biologist Aimee Kinney, research scientist with the Center for Urban Waters, describes progress on restoration of Puget Sound shoreline, an important step in the recovery of the underwater food web that supports species such as chinook salmon, which in turn support orcas.
The research of Dr. Eric Madfis of Social Work & Criminal Justice is the foundation for nine new school safety billls before the Washington House and Senate. Dr. Madfis provided testimony on the topic before House and Senate legislative committees.
Dr. Barb Toews, assistant professor in Social Work & Criminal Justice, says that exposure to nature -- even something as simple as a plant transplanting party -- can lead to a mood boost and improve mental health of women in prison.
Dr. Jim Gawel is one researcher who is concerned that plans by the U.S. Forest Service to build a road in the eruption zone around Mount St. Helens will disturb ongoing and future research projects.
The Aspen Institute issued a new report on social-emotional learning in K-12 schools. UW Tacoma's work with Tacoma Public Schools on the Whole Child Initiative is highlighted.
An overview of Dr. Michael Honey's new book, "To the Promised Land: Martin Luther King and the Fight for Economic Justice." Honey is the Haley Endowed Professor of Humanities.
