Four people stand in front of a building, participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The building has large glass doors and brick detailing. Two plants flank the entrance. They appear to be celebrating.

A group of people stands outside, attentively looking in one direction. They are set against a backdrop of lush greenery and trees. The people in the foreground are wearing casual clothing, and the mood appears engaged and attentive.

A person in a beige jacket leans over a table outdoors, writing on a piece of fabric with a marker. The table holds large scissors, three bottles of water, a box with additional items, and a piece of paper. Other individuals are in the background near a brick building.

A group of people are gathered in a room with large windows, engaging in conversation. The room is decorated with wooden beams and a mounted deer head on the wall. Some attendees are wearing business attire, while others are dressed casually.

The #UW community gathered last week to mark the official re-opening of renovated Anderson Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The building features a more welcoming atmosphere, improved accessibility, upgraded technology and critical safety enhancements.

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Parasitic tapeworm -- a risk to domestic dogs and humans -- found in Washington coyotes New evidence suggests that a disease-causing tapeworm that has been spreading across the United States and Canada has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. The tapeworm, called Echinococcus...

New research suggests that a disease-causing tapeworm that has been spreading across the U.S. and Canada has arrived in the PNW. The tapeworm lives as a parasite in coyotes, foxes and other canid species and can cause severe disease if passed to domestic dogs or humans.

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Why is contact with nature good for our mental and physical health? Scientists are now beginning to understand the mechanisms at play inside us that cause us to respond positively to nature.

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The Ocean Futures Fellowship: Building Ocean Career Pathways | IIE The Ocean Futures Fellowship is a six-month program that equips emerging ocean professionals with the skills, experience, and networks to lead in ocean science and conservation. Fellows engage in hand...

A good opportunity for early career scientists interested in marine technology. @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwenvironment.bsky.social @cientificolatino.com @accessiblegeo.bsky.social @sacnas.bsky.social @misselasmo.bsky.social @official-bweems.bsky.social @csucoast.bsky.social

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A team of 170 scientists and experts — led by Phil Levin, interim executive director of the UW EarthLab — has published a draft report detailing the health of U.S. nature. The report is open for public comment and review until May 30.

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From ocean depths to tennis courts 🎾🌊
@uofwa.uw.edu researchers uncover new insights on nautilus habitats, carbon-negative courts and marine life response to changing temperatures.
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If cherry blossoms were a movie 🌸

An aerial view showcases the University of Washington's campus, featuring red-brick buildings and blooming cherry blossom trees. In the background, Lake Washington is visible, along with a bridge, a stadium, and a distant mountain range under a clear sky.

Peak bloom, with a view 🌸

A grassy field with a large green canopy covers equipment and supplies. A generator and stroller are nearby. A small tent is visible in the distance on the left. People are working under the canopy and in the field. The sky is partly cloudy.

Three people are working in a large, recently plowed field. One person is standing, and two are bent over, engaging with the soil. A building and several leafless trees are visible in the background under an overcast sky.

A person is working on a laptop connected to electronic equipment outdoors, under a green canopy. The setting is a grassy field.

A UW-led team looked at impacts of tilling on soil moisture and water retention using methods designed for monitoring earthquakes. This could help farmers develop tailored cultivation strategies, provide real time food info, inform quake hazard maps and more.
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A group of wolves walking in single file across a snowy landscape, followed by two birds flying nearby.

A black raven perched on a wooden post, with an open beak as if cawing. The background features a wide, open landscape with sparse trees and patches of snow on distant hills.

A wolf stands near a carcass on a snowy landscape, surrounded by a flock of black and white birds. Sparse vegetation is visible, and a snow-covered hill rises in the background.

Researchers tracked ravens and wolves in Yellowstone National Park for 2.5 years to show that ravens do not follow wolves to scavenge their prey but instead remember where wolves often kill and monitor these sites for fresh meat.

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We held the first networking event for students in our Valiant Near Peer Mentoring Program. The program supports first gen college students in @uwenvironment.bsky.social As a first gen college student myself, I enjoy being able to develop these types of programs. environment.uw.edu/about/inclus...

A person wearing a reflective vest and gloves adjusts equipment on a tripod in a snowy, tree-lined landscape.

Two people are examining something in the snow in a snowy, wooded area. They are both wearing colorful winter clothing and backpacks.

A person in a winter landscape crouches on a snow-covered ground beside a large drone on an orange and black launch pad. Snow-laden trees are in the background. The individual is wearing warm clothing, and the drone has multiple rotors.

A person in winter gear, wearing a beanie with a "W" logo, is sitting in the snow and holding a rectangular block of snow or ice. Another person in a red jacket is in the background. They appear to be conducting a snow-related study or activity in a snowy outdoor setting.

Forest managers in the eastern Cascades selectively thin forests to promote wildfire resilience. New UW research shows that the same process can also increase seasonal snowpack, providing some relief to drought-prone areas throughout central Washington.

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Dale Durran

Congratulations to Dale Durran, professor of atmospheric and climate science, who has been named a 2026 NVIDIA Research Faculty Fellow.

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A new #UWEnvironment study shows that the entirety of the Cascadia Subduction Zone may not be as tightly locked as researchers thought. This could change our understanding of how a big #earthquake might hit the #PNW.

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Deborah Kelley

Deborah Kelley has received the 2026 Wallace S. Broecker Medal from @tosoceanography.bsky.social. This honor recognizes her significant contributions to marine geoscience and chemical oceanography, leadership in research and commitment to education and mentorship.

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Frankie Pavia

Congratulations to Frankie Pavia, assistant professor of oceaonography, who was awarded an early-career fellowship from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

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University of Washington launches the Paros Geohazards Center The College of the Environment has launched the Paros Geohazards Center, establishing a world-class center of research excellence to understand and mitigate environmental and geologic hazards, with an...

The new Paros Geohazards Center at UW aims to better understand and mitigate environmental and geologic hazards. Its focus will be on developing new and emerging technologies that can help save lives in our communities.

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NASA announced recently that both the University of Washington STRIVE team and the UW-affiliated EDGE team were selected to lead satellite missions to better understand Earth and improve capabilities to foresee environmental events and mitigate disasters.

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@uofwa.uw.edu was awarded $2.5 million from the @moorefound.bsky.social to fund 16 postdoctoral fellows in a number of fields across the @uwartsci.bsky.social, the College of Engineering and the @uwenvironment.bsky.social.
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Collage of past and present women from our lab using drones in the field and speaking at conferences.

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science. A big shout out to the women of MLEL past and present who have been pushing boundaries in the use of technology in marine science. @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social @uwenvironment.bsky.social

UW researchers use satellite data to quantify methane loss in the stratosphere A University of Washington study shows that existing models underestimate methane loss in the stratosphere and generate uncertainty in the global methane budget -- a key metric for tracking climate...

A new University of Washington study shows that existing models underestimate methane loss in the stratosphere and generate uncertainty in the global methane budget — a key metric for tracking climate change.

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Varanasis establish 10th student endowment at UW Usha and Rao Varanasi have established their 10th endowment at the UW, further strengthening opportunities for students across the university. Their newest endowment supports the School of Environment...

Usha and Rao Varanasi, longtime supporters of University of Washington students, have created their 10th endowment at UW. It's geared toward students working in nature and health, preparing them to address complex environmental and public health challenges.

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Promotional banner for the Environmental Career Fair at the University of Washington's College of the Environment, featuring diverse individuals engaged in environmental activities. Event details: February 12th, from 12-3 PM at HUB North Ballroom.

The UW Environmental Career Fair is happening on campus February 12, and we hope to see you there! The event is open to all students, alumni and anyone in our community interested in environmental careers. See a list of employers:

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College of the Environment launches funding for Collaborative Research in Earth System Science and Technology projects Eight UW Environment projects have received support in the first round of Collaborative Research in Earth System Science and Technology (CRESST) project funding, totaling nearly $10 million in new fun...

Eight projects have received support in the first round of Collaborative Research in Earth System Science and Technology (CRESST) funding, totaling nearly $10 million in new funding for research.

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A pair of humpback whales as viewed from the air.

A pair of humpback whales viewed from the air.

Thar be whales!!! Our image analysis team came across a pair of humpback whales in one of our drone images taken during a recent survey in Monterey Bay. You never know what might show up in a drone image. @uwsafs.bsky.social @uwmarinebiology.bsky.social @uwenvironment.bsky.social

The seven largest seismograms from plays during the NFC Championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and the LA Rams.

The 12s shook the stadium during yesterday's NFC Championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and the LA Rams, but which plays created the most seismic activity? Here are how the top 7 seismic moments from last night's game compare to each other:

Q&A: Wildfire in protected NW Forests highlights need for strategy updates University of Washington researchers show that wildfire is increasingly impacting lands managed under the Northwest Forest Plan, a seminal measure enacted in 1994 to preserve habitat for endangered...

University of Washington researchers have shown that #wildfire is increasingly impacting lands managed under the Northwest Forest Plan, a seminal measure enacted in 1994 to preserve habitat for endangered species.

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Poster for Museum of History and Industry event titled "The Nisqually Quake and Fixing the Bricks", held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Microsoft Lakefront Pavilion. There is a sliding scale cost for entry from free up to a $50 donation. The poster is accompanied with a photo of a man walking past a building severely damaged in an earthquake.

Join us on Wednesday evening at @MOHAI for a special event about the 2001 Nisqually earthquake. PNSN Director Harold Tobin and other excellent panelists will speak about how we can be prepared for the next one. Let's #FixTheBricks!

Full seismogram page

QuickShake seismograms from HWK stations.

Almost time for kickoff at Lumen Field! Follow the full game seismogram at seahawks.pnsn.org as the Seahawks take on the 49ers!

QuickShake Link with all 6 stations: pnsn.org/experiment/2...

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PNSN field staff pose smiling in the stands of Lumen Field, with the Seattle skyline in the background on a cloudy day.

A field technician sits on the ground next to a yellow case with a seismometer in it, working on his laptop.

A group of PNSN field staff looks out from the stands of Lumen Field. One staffer points something out to the others.

The tower behind the Hawk's Nest area of Lumen Field in Seattle, which features a large screen. A green arrow points at the top of the tower, labelling where station HWK6 is located.

Happy #FieldworkFriday! The PNSN is all set to monitor tomorrow's Seahawks game vs the 49ers. Field staff installed stations HWK 1-6 this week to record live shaking caused by excited 12s. To follow along tomorrow and see seismograms from past games, visit seahawks.pnsn.org!