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Poop-sniffing dogs helping save whales all over the world
UW Biologist Sam Wasser's Center for Conservation Biology and Conservation Canines program has rewritten the book on extracting information from animal feces. They get DNA identifying individual animals, gender, eating habits and important stress levels. Learn more at komonews.com.

The tea party and the politics of paranoia
New research by University of Washington political scientist Christopher Parker argues that the tea party ideology owes more to the paranoid politics associated with the John Birch Society - and even the infamous Ku Klux Klan - than to traditional American conservatism. Learn more at UW Today.

Seattle's 'Mr. Sundial' takes his passion to next level: garage ceiling
Woody Sullivan is the UW astronomy professor known as "Mr. Sundial" for making Seattle the unlikely sundial capital of North America. Now he's recreated a Renaissance ceiling sundial in his home office. Learn more at UW Today.

Symposium features undergraduate research
More than 1,000 undergraduates will showcase their contributions to innovative and groundbreaking research at the 16th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 17 in Mary Gates Hall. Learn more at UW Today.

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Pivot Project

Saving Lives, By Design
School of Art students are using design to combat human trafficking.Their ingenious idea for providing a hotline number to women in need—without putting them at greater risk—will soon be tested in a pilot project. Read Story

QuarkNet event

Physicists for a Day
Ten high school students spent a recent Saturday at the UW as physicists, analyzing real data from the world's largest particle accelerator and discussing their findings with scientists at a national lab. Read Story

UWWE and China Conservatory flutists

Making Music and Memories in Beijing
The UW Wind Ensemble spent spring break in China, performing for appreciative audiences around Beijing, finishing with a memorable sold-out concert at the National Center for the Performing Arts. Read Story

Black Cultural Studies students

Through Museum Partnership, Theory Meets Practice
Black Cultural Studies students combined traditional coursework with community projects through a winter quarter collaboration with the Northwest African American Museum. Read Story

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Voices from Arts & Sciences

Dow Constantine Reflects on his UW Education

Dow Constantine Reflects on his UW Education
In an essay for Perspectives newsletter, King County Executive Dow Constantine ('85) reflects on his liberal arts education.  Learn more at Perspectives newsletter.

A Rhodes for A&S Triple Major

A Rhodes for A&S Triple Major
Rhodes Scholar Byron Gray will graduate from A&S with a triple degree in political science, Asian studies, and law, societies, and justice--and a fascination with India.  Learn more at Perspectives newsletter.

Yang Celebrates W Day

Yang Celebrates W Day
Fashion designer and UW alumna Luly Yang created a purple and gold window display in her Seattle boutique for "W Day," a celebration of the UW's 150th birthday.   Learn more at Perspectives newsletter.

Photographer Discovers Passion for Physics

Photographer Discovers Passion for Physics
While studying photography at the UW, Brynn MacCoy signed up for a physics course for non-majors, never imagining that the class would lead her toward a physics degree.   Learn more at our spotlight page.


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Plastics Unwrapped: The Good, the Bad, the Debate Seminar Series

Plastics Unwrapped: The Good, the Bad, the Debate Seminar Series
Burke Room
Wednesday, April 10 - Wednesday, May 22

Electronic plastics: The National and International Management Debate

Electronic plastics: The National and International Management Debate
Burke Room
Wednesday, May 22

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Exhibit: DXArts Show
Jacob Lawrence Gallery, Art Bldg
May 14 - 24

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Tuesday, May 28