Each week we share the latest peer-reviewed publications coming from the College of the Environment. Over the past week, six new articles co-authored by members of the College were added to the Web of Science database. They include articles about hydrothermalism, landslides, and more. Check them out!
Read more »Finding connections to nature in cities is key to healthy urban living
Peter Kahn, professor at the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and the Department of Psychology, looks the importance of connecting with nature even in the big city.
Read more at UW Today »UW researchers attend sea ice conference—above the Arctic Circle
University of Washington polar scientists are on Alaska’s North Slope this week for the 2016 Barrow Sea Ice Camp. Supported by the National Science Foundation, the event brings together U.S.-based sea ice observers, satellite experts, and modelers at various career stages to collect data and discuss issues related to measuring and modeling sea ice. The goal is to integrate the research community in order to better observe and understand the changes in Arctic sea ice.
Read more at UW Today »Deep, old water explains why Antarctic Ocean hasn't warmed
New research from the University of Washington and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology finds that ocean currents explain why the seawater has stayed at roughly the same temperature while most of the rest of the planet has warmed.
Read more at UW Today »Dean's Letter: Education that’s experiential—at the College of the Environment’s core
Experiential education is more than a trendy buzz word for us in the College of the Environment. When students learn through direct experience they gain not only knowledge and skills, but also a deeper understanding of how to apply those skills in a real world context. The fact that we strive to provide students with a broad range of experiential opportunities—on campus, in the field, and in various professional settings—is part of what makes us special. It’s part of the College’s signature.
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