Arts & SciencesSeven-planet system part of major NASA discovery
UW astronomer Eric Agol and his colleagues helped confirm the high likelihood that a grouping of planets is a planetary system.
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EnvironmentWhales, ships more common through Bering Strait
The Arctic is home to a growing number of whales and ships, and to populations of sub-Arctic whales that are expanding their territory into newly ice-free Arctic waters.
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EngineeringNew initiative prompts engineering students to reflect
The Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching will develop teaching practices that help undergraduate students reflect on their experiences and better prepare them to succeed after graduation.
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EnvironmentPine forest particles appear out of thin air, influence climate
German, Finnish and U.S. scientists have discovered how gas wafting from coniferous trees creates particles that can reflect sunlight or promote formation of clouds.
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AlumniDoing global good at Starbucks
The next time you nibble a salad or drink juice at Starbucks, give a nod to Ann Burkhart ('90), who focuses on the ethical sourcing of ingredients in Starbucks' food products.
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Students hit the road for civil rights pilgrimage
Professor David Domke leads the group on a seven-day trek across the South to landmarks where critical events happened during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s.
Kelsey Plum named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year
Plum of UW Women's Basketball was an easy choice as Freshman of the Year after winning the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honor a record seven times during the regular season.
Arts Roundup: Dino Day, music—and Cloud Gate
This coming week in the arts there's an array of dance, theater and exhibitions to enjoy.
