This 4-week, fast-paced workshop is designed for graduate students (2nd year or later) who are on the cusp of publishing their science and have a strong desire to get their messages out beyond the ivory tower. Students will better understand the latest research on effective science communication and engagement; learn tools for developing clear messages about complex research findings; and practice talking about what they do – and it why matters – in clear, lively terms.
Read more »Breaking deep-sea waves reveal mechanism for global ocean mixing
Waves breaking over sandy beaches are captured in countless tourist photos. But enormous waves breaking deep in the ocean are seldom seen, although they play a crucial role in long-term climate cycles. A University of Washington study for the first time recorded such a wave breaking in a key bottleneck for circulation in the world’s largest ocean. The study was published online this month in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.
Read more »College launches new website!
Welcome to the University of Washington’s College of the Environment new website. Here you will find stories about the people and work that make the College stand out, and learn about the numerous opportunities available to students pursuing an education in the natural and social environmental sciences. You will also find information on ways to stay engaged with the College, whether through special events and lectures or through on-the-ground volunteer opportunities…and much more.
Read more »Unusual culprit led to 'tens of thousands' of lightning strikes
“It was one of the most extraordinary displays of lightning that I can remember,” said KPLU weather expert Cliff Mass. “There were tens of thousands, not thousands … of lightning strike yesterday over the region. Just startling.” Read more about why this was so special on KPLU’s website.
Read more »UW Arboretum is going digital
The Arboretum is home to thousands of plant collections and species that since the 1950s have been managed and mapped using handwritten records on paper. But, that’s about to change as the UW Botanical Garden is in the process of creating a georeferenced database and digitized mapping system for the 238-acre park. Read more about this development at this KOMO News story.
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