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Decoding the
universe

UW astronomy undergrads are using cutting-edge coding skills to help scientists make the most of discoveries from a revolutionary new telescope.

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Engineering by nature

Learn how researchers across the College of Engineering are drawing inspiration from nature to drive cutting-edge innovations.

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Blazing a trail with wildfire research

A national increase in wildfires has sparked UW researchers to respond in many ways — from developing safety technology to uncovering long-term hazards.

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Biochemist David Baker receives Nobel Prize

David Baker, professor of biochemistry at the UW School of Medicine and director of the Institute for Protein Design, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for computational protein design.

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Rankings

UW ranks among best in the world, fourth among US public institutions

The Times Higher Education ranking judges more than 2,000 research-intensive universities from 115 countries across all their core missions: teaching, research quality and environment, international reach and relationships with industry and patent production.

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Dawg Dash

Join in for this year’s Dawg Dash

Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash is the Â鶹ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ Alumni Association’s signature fun run, taking place on Sunday, October 13 at 9 a.m. Support student scholarships and enjoy a day of Husky fun for the whole pack

President Ana Mari Cauce
Leadership

Annual President’s Address

Watch a livestream of President Cauce’s annual address this Tuesday at 10 a.m. to learn more about her priorities for her last year in office and the role of higher education in strengthening a democratic society through learning and discovery.

Fast Facts

Undergrad research

8000+ undergraduate students participate in at least one quarter of research.

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More than 800 student organizations