The Washington State Academy of Sciences announced that twelve UW scientists and engineers have been elected to the academy. According to a statement released by the organization, the new members were selected for “their outstanding record of scientific achievement and willingness to work on behalf of the academy in bringing the best available science to bear on issues within the state of Washington.” Read more from UW Today.
News and Updates
New from UW 360: UW Libraries conservation of rare books
The 13 libraries on the UW Seattle campus contain more knowledge, books and archives than many city libraries. Their books are handled and read each and every day, year after year. What happens when some of those precious books need repairs? In this UW 360 story, meet the skilled staff in the UW Libraries Conservation Department and learn about the specialized work they do preserving these rare and one-of-a-kind books. Watch it here.
Learn more about the UW’s DO-IT Center
Learn more about the work of the UW’s DO-IT Center and how they are empowering students with all sorts of disabilities. Watch the UW 360 story here.
UW’s Thompson research vessel gets a midlife overhaul
The UW’s largest research vessel, the R/V Thomas G. Thompson, is getting a midlife overhaul. The ship recently began a yearlong stay near Seattle’s Harbor Island for a complete overhaul of its propulsion system, navigation and man core engineering systems. Read more from UW Today.
New from UW 360 – reuniting families in El Salvador
The UW Center for Human Rights is helping to reunited families separated during the civil war in El Salvador. Learn more about those efforts and the families the UW is helping from UW 360.
