Faculty
Where It All Began
A new multidisciplinary center is poised to explore the origins of life in the universe.
Spring 2023
Teaching Through Culture
Juan Egea, the popular professor of Spanish and Portuguese, captures attention and holds it by using humor, vivid imagery and even a bit of role-playing.
Fall 2022
Practicing Democracy
If history has taught us anything about keeping democracy alive in the U.S., it’s the importance of staying involved and informed.
Spring 2022
Positive Predictions
An anesthetic drug called ketamine shows promise as a treatment for depression.
Spring 2022
For Show
Virtual reality is transforming the way the Mead Witter School of Music can share their performances.
Spring 2025
In Their Element
Water. Fire. Air. When it comes to today’s biggest environmental challenges, these are the elements at the heart of the issues. Meet three L&S experts who are at the top of their field in finding sustainable solutions.
Spring 2025
A New Space
A computer science major tries his hand at a physics project through the Letters & Science Summer of Excellence in Research program.
Fall 2023
Dedicated to the Digital
Debra Pierce partnered with the L&S Instructional Design Collaborative (IDC) to refresh popular undergraduate course Media Fluency in the Digital Age to great reviews from students.
Spring 2023
Creative Force
UW’s Creative Writing Program continues to attract top-notch talent—and pile up awards.
Spring 2023
Code to Recovery
John Curtin’s lab is using artificial intelligence to help people who struggle with alcohol or substance abuse avoid relapses.
Spring 2025