Arts & Sciences people and programs are often featured in local, national, and campus media. Learn about groundbreaking research and other accomplishments, and hear from faculty with expertise on complex societal issues. Be sure to check our event listings for upcoming performances, lectures, and more.
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Lifting Marginalized Voices — from Ancient Rome
"Interesting, frustrating, and necessary,” is how Professor Sarah Levin-Richardson describes her research into the lives of enslaved individuals in the ancient world.
The Truth About Public Speaking
Becoming an effective public speaker requires planning and practice. Professor Matt McGarrity and consultants at the UW Center for Speech & Debate are available to help.
How a Chemistry Lab is Transforming Clinical Research
Ashleigh Theberge's UW lab creates bioanalytical chemistry tools. Some are transforming how clinical studies can be conducted.
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OpenAI GPT sorts resume names with racial bias, test shows
Recruiters are eager to use generative AI, but a Bloomberg experiment found bias against job candidates based on their names alone. Emily Bender, professor of linguistics at the UW, is quoted. -
Fellows, Futurists & More Awards
Recent awards and appointments celebrate Arts & Sciences faculty, staff, and alumni research, leadership, and more.
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How air pollution can make it harder for pollinators to find flowers
Certain chemicals break down a primrose’s key fragrance molecules, blunting its scent. The UW's Jeff Riffell, professor of biology, and Joel Thornton, professor of atmospheric sciences, are quoted.
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