Discovery is at the heart of our university.
- Do you wonder whether Pacific Northwesterners have an accent?
- Are you curious what your eyes reveal about your risk of Alzheimer’s?
- Do you know what your car’s worn tires mean for coho salmon?
The UW’s community of experts, researchers, artists, students and talented individuals are driven by the same curiosity and a need to channel their knowledge for good.
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Featured stories in the latest issue
Earthquake alerts in the palm of your hand
The ShakeAlert system, developed by UW researchers, sends warnings directly to your phone, buying you critical time to move to a safer location.
Into the Superunknown
In a new memoir, Soundgarden cofounder Kim Thayil reflects on his journey from UW student to grunge icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.
A landmark investment in global health
Thanks to a 10-year grant from the Gates Foundation, the UW’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation will be able to provide health data for thousands of new locations in Washington and worldwide to help decision-makers direct limited resources in the most effective ways to improve people’s health.