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BATTLING BIAS IN AI

With a National Science Foundation award, Assistant Professor Aylin Caliskan of the UW Information School is measuring how bias in artificial intelligence impacts humans.

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Engineering heart health

At the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, researchers are unlocking the mysteries of the human heart.

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Thinking across boundaries

Izaiha Ellis’ interdisciplinary mind flourished in the UW Honors Program, where he used his powers to help young people shape their futures — and forge his own path toward an MBA.

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Confidence and
connection

Through the UW College Edge program, first-year Huskies can ease into college life and academics before the start of fall quarter.

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Meet the Husky 100

The Husky 100 recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW.

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Research

UW researchers are engineering sustainable solutions

In the UW’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, researchers are working toward a more sustainable future. They’re studying 3D printing solar cells and batteries, converting the energy in ocean waves into electricity and creating new recyclable plastics.

Project highlights

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Sustainability

Check out Earth Day events

The University of Washington has participated in Earth Day celebrations since the very first observance in 1970. This year there are events, volunteer opportunities and other ways to recognize Earth Day happening on all three UW campuses, organized by many different groups and units across our university.

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UW and the Community

Medical research changes lives

Treatments for everything from breast cancer to Alzheimer’s disease are being developed by UW Medicine researchers.

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Fast Facts

Honors & awards

8 uw faculty have won the nobel prize

Undergrad research

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