For years, UW has dedicated 30% of its new undergrad spaces to Washington community college students. Older and more ethnically diverse, transfer students make up a quarter of the College of the Environment undergraduate population. Are transfers richer in life experience and more apt to make wise choices about their career paths? Or are transfer students coming from academic backgrounds that suffer from inferior intro-STEM course series taught by less than stellar faculty?
Read more »Why I went to law school: confessions of a scientist
On April 30, COMPASS published a commentary in PLOS Biology on the journey from science outreach to meaningful engagement. This post is part of a series of reactions, reflections, and personal experiences we hope will expand the conversation. Read the summary post here, or track the conversation by searching for #reachingoutsci Why I went to law school: Confessions of a scientist What does it mean to get outside of the ivory tower of science and into the “real” world?
Read more »Fishery scientists seek better understanding of Arctic change
As scientists from around the state and country gathered to discuss Arctic shift last week, it became clear that more questions than conclusions are available about Arctic fish populations – and where the warm winds of change will take them. Read more in The Bristol Bay Times, where George Hunt–Aquatic and Fishery Sciences–is quoted.
Read more »UW finalist in environmental excellence contest
The University of Washington is among four finalists in the “Environmental March Madness Tournament” and in the running to be named the national environmental-excellence champion. Read more about this at UW Today.
Read more »UW group part of national report, meeting on adaptation to climate change
A string of record-breaking summers and a massive storm in New York City have brought new attention to the effects of climate change and prompted discussions about how to safeguard cities and crops. A University of Washington group that has focused on this question for almost two decades is part of a new report and first-ever national meeting on adapting to the effects of a changing climate.
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