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#UWdiscovers

A mission to mitigate methane

Former UW Vice Provost for Research Mary Lidstrom’s lab is working on a promising project to address global climate change by reducing methane emissions.

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Forest recovery faster than expected

Research from the UW School of Environmental and Forest Sciences shows promising recovery from severe fires west of the Cascades.

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#UWinnovates

CHIPS AND SCIENCE AND THE UW

How the CHIPS and Science Act helps UW engineering students become global citizens who transform our state and world.

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SMART TECH THAT’S
ALL EARS

With a smart earring that monitors earlobe temperature, UW researchers have designed wearable tech that can accurately track stress, exercise, ovulation and more.

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News & Events

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Environment

Low-energy carbon removal project gets funding

UW spinoff Banyu Carbon is developing an inexpensive and low-energy method for carbon removal. The technique, developed by two UW oceanographers, relies on sunlight and seawater to remove carbon dioxide from water.

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President Ana Mari Cauce
President's Blog

Celebrating Women’s History Month

At the UW, women have been making history since the University was founded. Throughout March, which is designated as Women’s History Month, we have a wonderful opportunity to pause and reflect on the extraordinary depth and breadth of what the women of the UW have achieved, writes President Ana Mari Cauce.

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Public Health

Study tracks roadway construction impact on local businesses

A UW analysis of seven safety projects across Seattle found they had no negative impact on the annual revenues of nearby businesses for three years after construction began.

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Fast Facts

Undergrad research

8000+ undergraduate students participate in at least one quarter of research.

Did you know?

27% of incoming freshmen are the first in their families to attend college.

Honors & Awards

7 uw faculty have won the nobel prize