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String theory

Take a look inside the UW Symphony Orchestra, from auditions to rehearsals to first performance — and hear about the fascinating connection between studying STEM and pursuing music.

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Plant power

Biology doctoral student Natalia Guayazán Palacios works to understand how plants protect themselves from threats large and small.

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ELEVATING THE JACOB LAWRENCE GALLERY

Named for renowned painter and former UW professor Jacob Lawrence, the gallery’s update in the UW Art Building will reflect Lawrence’s devotion to social justice and his influence on the art world.

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Husky 100

Meet the Husky 100: Remarkable undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW.

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Climate Change

UW is a core member of newly announced New York Climate Exchange

A consortium led by Stony Brook University will found and develop a world-leading climate solutions center on Governors Island. The New York Climate Exchange will be a first-of-its kind international center for developing and deploying dynamic solutions to our global climate crisis.

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Sustainability

For Earth Day, UW eyes a carbon-neutral future

“As a world leader in climate research and innovation, the UW is committed to doing our part to reach a carbon-neutral future by reducing the amount of energy and water used on our own campuses,” said UW President Ana Mari Cauce.

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Environment

UW researchers studying marine microplastics

Two University of Washington researchers are using very different methods to investigate the issue of marine microplastics. For Earth Day, UW News spoke with them about their research.

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