The University of Washington is has started a new Arctic studies initiative to help connect natural and social sciences at a time when interest in polar regions is growing rapidly. Read more from the Seattle Times.
News and Updates
Seattle’s next tech hub
The UW is planning to transform a floor of Condon Hall into space for UW-based entrepreneurs and local startups. Read more from GeekWire.
Gov. Inslee, Pres. Young launch the Clean Energy Institute
A new University of Washington institute working to develop efficient, cost-effective solar power and better energy storage systems launched last week. UW President Michael K. Young, Gov. Jay Inslee and researchers, industry experts and policy leaders in renewable energy attended an event on the UW campus. Read more and see photos from the Office of State Relations.
UW ranked high for value
The University of Washington moved up on Kiplinger’s Personal Finance rankings for best value among public colleges and universities. For 2014, the UW is ranked 13th. Read more from UW Today.
The UW’s approach to research
The Atlantic featured a piece on the UW’s research this month and probes into the purpose of public universities that pursues groundbreaking research and commercialization while providing world-class education. Read more from The Atlantic.