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- Do you wonder whether Pacific Northwesterners have an accent?
- Are you curious what your eyes reveal about your risk of Alzheimer’s?
- Do you know what your car’s worn tires mean for coho salmon?
UW’s community of experts, researchers, artists, students and talented individuals are driven by the same curiosity and a need to channel their knowledge for good.
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Featured stories in the latest issue
Capturing the cosmos
UW students are unraveling the secrets of our universe through computer programming and a new cutting-edge observatory.
Fueled by a deep connection for her rural community, Nocona Abrams draws on her experience and studies at the UW to provide mental health care at the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic.
See how new irrigation technology on campus is making a big impact by using less water — good news for the environment and UW’s sustainability goals.