Washington's first university, the UW was created to serve and benefit the entire state. Here are a few examples of how the UW fulfills that promise.
Assessing the impacts of climate change
UW scientists played key roles in a major recent international study that outlines how climate change will affect on the world in the coming decades
Earlier Detection for Ovarian Cancer
A UW oncologist has identified the first symptoms of ovarian cancer, a disease that is often fatal because it's detected too late.
Study at the UW Rome Center
A short walk from the Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps, the Center offers UW students a unique opportunity to experience Rome and its history.
Microorganisms as miniature machines?
Xiaorong Xiong, Mary E. Lidstrom, and Babak A. Parviz believe microorganisms may be the key to advancing MEMS technology