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These artists want to draw the Chinese railroad workers back into history
An artist’s inspiration can come from anywhere. For UW Painting + Drawing Professor Lin Zhi, it happened in August 2001, on a road trip from Missouri to Seattle.
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Why you're more likely to cry on an airplane
Stephen Groening, a professor of Comparative Literature, Cinema, and Media, has been studying this phenomenon in the context of in-flight entertainment for years.
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Policy in Action
Through the Task Force program, students in the Jackson School of International Studies tackle critical policy challenges — and set their career paths in motion.
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New experiences shape the music of Seattle Symphony’s composer in residence
The Seattle Symphony's 2018-19 composer in residence Derek Bermel collaborates with Marcin Paczkowsky, a research associate in DXARTS.
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With ‘Nina Simone: Four Women,’ director Valerie Curtis-Newton wants audiences to see the work of black women
Valerie Curtis-Newton, head of directing program in the School of Drama, is the director of "Nina Simone: Four Women" at the Seattle Repertory Theatre, on stage April 26.
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Indigenous weaving as resistance
Artist Sara Siestreem speaks at the Henry Art Gallery about what it means to be a tribe member, artist, educator
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UW, Microsoft, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory establish new Northwest Quantum Nexus
Learn about how this exciting new coalition aimed at bringing about a revolution in quantum research and technology.
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Social Media Data as Research Tool
The public may balk at the sharing of social media data, but social scientists use the information to understand our world.
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What Insects Can Teach Us about Data
Flying insects navigate by collecting minimal data, but just the right data — a possible inspiration for new technologies.
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Amazon’s Hard Bargain Extends Far Beyond New York
Professor Margaret O'Mara, who researches the history of tech companies, weighs in on Amazon's reaction to conflicts.
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Edgar Arceneaux challenges historical narratives in 'Library of Black Lies'
Arceneaux the artist behind the architectural installation at the Henry Art Gallery, has built layers upon layers of metaphors and symbolism into “Library."
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Playground study shows how recess can include all children
A University of Washington-led research team found that children with autism communicate with peers and participate in activities more often than people might presume.
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In an increasingly expensive Seattle, artist residencies provide much-needed space and support
Emily Zimmerman, director of the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, explains how the gallery is taking action for a more equitable future for artists.
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The Dip delivers smoldering sophomore album with 2-night Neumos blowout
The Dip, a band made up of College of Arts & Sciences alumni, releases their second album.
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Crocker's Jacob Lawrence show celebrates black history and the dignity of labor
If ever a show deserved a rave review, it's the Crocker Art Museum's "History, Labor, Life: The Prints of Jacob Lawrence." Lawrence was a professor of painting at the UW.