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Spring 2023 Publication Roundup
In addition to Dr. Wood’s, paper “A reconstruction of parasite burden reveals one century of climate-associated parasite decline” that was covered in The New York Times, Smithsonian Magazine, NPR, and local news stations King 5 and Q13 Fox, among at least 70 other outlets, four other Future Rivers faculty – Dr.
Read moreLocal K-12 Science Outreach
Image of Claire Vaage presenting at Seattle’s Lawton Elementary School
This past fall, two current trainees, Claire Vaage and Nicole Doran, supplemented the learning of local 4th grade students at Seattle’s Lawton Elementary School with a presentation on salmon in the Pacific Northwest and their importance to indigenous communities.
2023 Excellence in Global Engagement Award
Future Rivers Executive Committee member and Faculty Advisor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Dr. Faisal Hossain, was awarded the 2023 Excellence in Global Engagement Award by the University of Washington. The award honors outstanding faculty who contribute to the richness and diversity of the University community.
Read moreWater Day at UW
On May 19, Future Rivers will be hosting a free interactive day of events at the HUB to learn more about why water is the cornerstone of sustainability. Together, we’ll celebrate the work being undertaken from local to global scales that are advancing equitable solutions to today’s most pressing water issues.
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