UW alum Mary Brunkow, β83, won the Nobel Prize in Medicine this morning.
This photo was taken while she was on the phone with the Nobel Committee in Sweden. Mary said she initially missed the call because a strange number popped up on her phone β she thought it might be spam.
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Q&A: From TVs to the future of computing, UW professor explains what makes quantum dots shine
Quantum dots, which are 10,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair, are unique materials that generate very specific colors of light. Researchers, including Brandi Cossairt, UW professor of...
Quantum dots, which are 10,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair, are unique materials that generate very specific colors of light. Researchers, including @brandicossairt.bsky.social, hope that quantum dots can one day be useful for more than just illuminating TV screens.
03.10.2025 17:00 β π 6 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Capturing the Sounds of Campus | UW College of Arts & Sciences
With "University of Washington Soundscape," ethnomusicology and international studies major Leo Freedman has created an audio experience of the UW campus.
With "University of Washington Soundscape," ethnomusicology and international studies major Leo Freedman has created an audio experience of the @uofwa.bsky.social campus. The project was inspired by a musical genre known as βmusique concrΓ¨te.β artsci.washington.edu/news/2025-08...
18.09.2025 17:37 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Dee Boersma and research team members Caroline Cappello and Sue Moore (shown with Aura Banda and other local collaborators in the GalΓ‘pagos Islands) spent a week on Silver Origin, weighing and marking GalΓ‘pagos penguins.
Leigh West spent time this summer at the Botswana field site of her supervisor, UW Biology professor Briana Abrahms, along with two other Abrahms Lab members.
After spending time in Norway through a Fulbright Arctic IV Initiative fellowship, Mia Bennett traveled to Greenland with other scholars from the program. Pictured: Mia on a snowmobile.
Liping Yu and Xi Ma led an intensive language program at the Beijing Language and Culture University, providing second- and third-year Chinese instruction for UW students. The group also took excursions to other parts of China, including a one-week cultural program in Xi'an.
It's been a busy summer! #UWArtSci faculty, students, and staff have traveled abroad for courses, conferences, field research, and more. From volunteering on a farm in Ecuador to spending time on a field site in Botswana, check out what they've been up to: artsci.washington.edu/news/2025-08...
12.09.2025 23:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Deep beneath the French Alps, dark matter hunters narrow their search
Physicists have floated numerous theories to explain what dark matter might be, but to date, no experiment has turned up compelling evidence to support any of them. An international team of...
There are numerous theories to explain what dark matter might be, but no experiment has turned up evidence to support them. An international team of physicists is now working on a dark matter detector with the goal of capturing the first direct observation of the puzzling material.
08.09.2025 17:00 β π 5 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
The UW Anthropology department installed a story pole today outside Denny Hall. The story pole, titled skΚ·ataΔ dxΚ·Κal xΜΚ·ΙlΔ, was made by local Coast Salish carvers. An official celebration is scheduled for Sept. 18.
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University of Washington Mascot Dubs in front of cherry blossom trees
Happy National DAWG Day! πΎππ
#NationalDogDay
@dubsuw.bsky.social
26.08.2025 18:32 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Art Meets Technology at SPAM New Media Festival | UW College of Arts & Sciences
Art meets technology at the SPAM New Media Festival, an exhibition of creative works that use technology in unexpected ways.Β The event will be held September 12-14.
Explore creative works in the field of digital arts and experimental media at the SPAM New Media Festival! Presented by @uofwa.bsky.social DXARTS graduate students and collaborators, this event will be held September 12β14 at Seattleβs Georgetown Steam Plant.
artsci.washington.edu/news/2025-08...
25.08.2025 17:20 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 2
New faculty books: Language instruction, the yoga of power, and more
New faculty books from the University of Washington include those from Asian languages and literature, applied mathematics and the Jackson School of International Studies.
Are you looking for a new book to read? Check out these faculty books from the University of Washington including those from Asian languages and literature, applied mathematics and the Jackson School of International Studies.
22.08.2025 15:51 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Find UW alumni at art exhibits across Seattle (and beyond) this fall
UW Magazine | University of Washington
Looking for art exhibits to visit? You can find art by @uofwa.bsky.social alumni and faculty at solo exhibitions, group shows, and art fairs across Seattle and beyond. Check them out: magazine.washington.edu/find-uw-alum...
15.08.2025 22:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Fresh fossil finds in Africa shed light on the era before Earthβs largest mass extinction
An international team of paleontologists, led by researchers at the University of Washington and the Field Museum of Natural History, is identifying the animals that thrived in southern Pangea β the.....
A team lead by researchers at @uofwa.bsky.social and the Field Museum of Natural History is identifying the animals that thrived in southern Pangea just before the so-called βGreat Dying," including saber-toothed predators, burrowing foragers and a large, salamander-like creature.
11.08.2025 19:27 β π 7 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
UWβs American Indian Studies department, one of the best in the nation, celebrates 55 years of relationships and learning
UW Magazine | University of Washington
This year marks 55 years of relationships and learning for the
@uofwa.bsky.social American Indian Studies departmentβone of the largest and most comprehensive programs of its kind in the world! magazine.washington.edu/feature/uws-...
12.08.2025 21:35 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Robert Jones sits in a chair
Let's give a warm Husky welcome to the UW's 34th President, Robert J. Jones!
President Jones will hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Biology in @uwartsci.bsky.social, and is a distinguished scholar whose research focuses on crop physiology.
www.washington.edu/president/bi...
04.08.2025 16:22 β π 7 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
A Handcrafted Award for Medalists | UW College of Arts & Sciences
Each of the College's 2025 medalists received a special gift β a glass bowl, handblown in the UW School of Art + Art History + Design.
When the 2025 Arts & Sciences Dean's Medalists and Graduate Medalists graduated in June, each received a special gift: a purple and gold glass bowl hand-blown in the School of Art + Art History + Design's glass shop in the Ceramic + Metal Arts Building. artsci.washington.edu/news/2025-07...
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2025 Dean's Medalists, Energized & Inspiring | UW College of Arts & Sciences
Meet the four new graduates honored as College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Medalists for 2025.
π Meet our 2025 Arts & Sciences Deanβs Medalists! They worked in research labs, held leadership roles, volunteered in the community, and mentored fellow students. artsci.washington.edu/news/2025-06...
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2025 UW Awards of Excellence | UW College of Arts & Sciences
Arts & Science faculty and staff were among the recipients of 2025 UW Awards of Excellence for their teaching, leadership, and innovation.
π Congratulations to the 2025 @uofwa.bsky.social Awards of Excellence recipients! Each year, the UW presents these awards to recognize exceptional contributions to the UW and the community. Learn about the #UWArtSci faculty and staff recipients: artsci.washington.edu/news/2025-07...
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π Congratulations to this year's Fulbright exchange awardees! #UWArtSci honorees include Jack Regala (2024 graduate; Global & Regional Studies, Jackson School of International Studies) and Elana Skeers (2025 graduate; Dance major, Applied Math & Data Science minor).
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Husky grads at the Department of Biology graduation ceremony in the Alaska Airlines Arena on the University of Washington Seattle campus
Husky grads at the Jackson School of International Studies graduation ceremony in the Husky Union Building on the University of Washington Seattle campus
Husky grads at the School of Art + Art History + Design graduation ceremony at Meany Center on the University of Washington Seattle campus
Husky grads at the School of Music graduation ceremony at the Music Building on the University of Washington Seattle campus
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! πππ #UWGrad25 #UWArtSci
07.07.2025 19:37 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
New faculty books: Artificial intelligence, 1990s Russia, song interpretation, and more
Recent faculty books from the University of Washington include those from linguistics, Slavic languages and literature and French. UW News spoke with the authors of four publications to learn more...
Recent faculty books from the University of Washington include those from linguistics, Slavic languages and literature and French. UW News spoke with the authors of four publications to learn more about their work. @emilymbender.bsky.social
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Exploring the World β and Global Careers | UW College of Arts & Sciences
Study abroad in Vietnam and Madrid. An internship with the State Department. International studies major Grace Kelly explored the world as a UW student.
π #UWGrad25 feature: When Grace Kelly arrived as a first-year student, she was set on majoring in international studies. She has explored the world, including study abroad experiences in Vietnam and Madrid and an internship with the State Department. artsci.washington.edu/news/2025-06...
20.06.2025 16:36 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Making Art, Making Connections | UW College of Arts & Sciences
While at the UW, artist Kyra Wolfenbarger was a researcher, museum intern, and arts writer. What shaped her most were the people she met along the way.
π #UWGrad25 feature: Kyra Wolfenbarger, B.A. Art: Interdisciplinary Visual Art, has been a researcher, museum intern and arts writer at the @uofwa.bsky.social. What has shaped her most are the people sheβs met along the way. artsci.washington.edu/news/2025-06...
18.06.2025 22:51 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A group of astronomers has revealed research showing that millions of new solar system objects will be detected by a facility, which is expected to come online later this year. @vrubinobs.bsky.social is set to revolutionize our knowledge of the solar system.
www.washington.edu/news/2025/06...
10.06.2025 17:28 β π 6 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
More than 7,400 @uofwa.bsky.social graduates of the Class of 2025 participated in Saturday's commencement ceremony at Husky Stadium. Media assets: drive.google.com/file/d/1qXI3...
14.06.2025 21:32 β π 12 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
The Center for Leadership in Athletics believes in the power of sport. We seek to provide sports leaders with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to maximize the positive educational impact of athletics.
University of Washington Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership Master's in Education Program.
We prepare professionals to excel in the field of college athletics as coaches and administrators.
SB Nation's Official Cody Pickett Fan Club is on Bluesky now & our position on non-Australian punters still stands. Whoever you think wrote the skeet probably did.
UWDawgPound.com
π³ We illuminate the connections between nature and human well-being and translate our findings into programs and policies that benefit all people. π³
Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science at the University of Washington. We'll post about our activities in education, research, and public engagement.
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
at the University of Washington.
slavic.uw.edu
The UW School of Medicine is dedicated to improving the general health and well-being of the public. In pursuit of its goals, the School is committed to excellence in biomedical education, research and healthcare.
Transforming the way we interact with light // The Center for Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand is an NSF STC comprised of 14 U.S. academic institutions and headquartered at the University of Washington. https://imod-stc.org
Explore the diversity of marine life in the field, lab, and classroom with UW Marine Biology π ππͺΈπ¦¦π¦
Advancing science, serving society.
One of the worldβs largest general scientific societies and publisher of @science.org
https://www.washington.edu/safety/
UW's Division of Campus Community Safety leads planning, prevention, response and recovery for the UW through three key emergency and safety response units: UW Emergency Management, UW SafeCampus, and UW Police.
The Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is the core institution of the Johns Hopkins complex of schools, centers, and institutes.
https://krieger.jhu.edu/
Celebrating the Arts and Sciences community and scholarship that pushes the boundaries of discovery and creativity. π²https://faculty.dartmouth.edu/artsandsciences/
We fund research, engagement and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and economics. Based in NYC. More here: https://sloan.org/
Science with an impact from the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland. Follows/shares β endorsements.
We partner with organizations on the front lines of local & global human rights struggles to conduct research in the service of real-world social change.
