Korena Mafune, Washington Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow and National Geographic Explorer, had the opportunity to be part of National Geographic’s new show, Tasting Wild. The program follows world-renowned chef Melissa King as she discovers flavors from wild places like the Quinault temperate rainforest.
Read moreLaura Prugh, Associate Professor in the Environment and Forest Sciences, led a team of researchers that discovered daylight savings time changes have an impact on the amount of deer-vehicle collisions in the United States.
Read moreFor four days in September, a group of kids from Yakima’s Wilson Middle School set aside their daily lives and immerse themselves in outdoor science at the University of Washington’s Mount Rainier Pack Forest Institute – part of the School of Environmental and Forest Services.
Read moreSyrup producers, tapping into the natural sugar sap that runs through Pacific Northwest bigleaf maple trees, are hoping to make Washington’s product as well known and sought after as the state’s wines thanks to developing research and support from University of Washington scientists.
Read moreThe School of Environmental and Forest Sciences is pleased to announce that seven students have been awarded scholarship funding for the 2022-23 academic year from the College of the Environment. This includes five undergraduates and two graduate students.
Read moreBy Michelle Ma, UW News
A new study found that nearly any level of human activity in a protected area like a
national park can alter the behavior of animals there.
We recently hosted our annual Salmon BBQ to a large crowd that was very happy to gather together! The weather was beautiful with the sun shining on some fall-colored trees. Everyone enjoyed some delicious salmon grilled in the courtyard as well as a joyful afternoon among friends and colleagues.
Read moreWelcome back to the new academic year. It’s good to be back after what I hope was a productive summer, and nice to see our beautiful campus busy with activity again.
Read moreThe authors of the article, which includes incoming SEFS faculty member Dr. Sameer Shah, remind readers that human-induced climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Adaptation to these changes requires addressing infrastructure, as well as financial and governance structures.
Read moreBy Lauren Kirschman, UW News
Botanical gardens historically are exclusive spaces, but the University of Washington is working to change that. Many gardens originated as private spaces for predominantly white and wealthy individuals, said UW Botanic Gardens director Christina Owen.