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A Second Life for Plastics

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Matthew Golder and his research team are exploring ways to alter the chemical structure of plastics to keep them out of landfills.

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Fire and water

Wildfires and reduced water supplies are two dangers of a changing climate — but UW engineering researchers are showing how better forest management can make a difference.

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#UWserves

Going beyond

All three UW campuses have received the Carnegie Foundation’s Community Engagement Classification, recognizing the University’s deep and broad collaborations with our communities.

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Becoming a public scientist

UW assistant professor and immunology innovator Elizabeth Wayne pairs rigorous research with accessible outreach — bringing her bioengineering work to the people it’s meant to serve.

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News & events

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UW and the Community

Landmark grant will help IHME deliver more local, timely health data worldwide

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation has received a 10-year investment to strengthen data used by governments, researchers and leaders to improve the health and well-being of people here and around the world.

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Research Highlights

Explore recent research from the UW

This month’s roundup includes a new AI framework for developing advanced materials, a test of climate models’ ability to predict temperature trends, and the role of paternal body odor in brain-to-brain synchrony with infants.

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Environment

As smoke blankets Washington, UW experts share how they navigate wildfire season

As fires rage and smoke smothers the Pacific Northwest, UW News sat down with five UW experts in fire science, forestry, air pollution and more to ask how they manage wildfire season.

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Fast Facts

Did you know?

70% of UW seniors graduate with no known debt.

Rankings

The UW is ranked as a top 10 value public college by the Princeton Review 2025.