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Could there be life on... Titan? @uwess.bsky.social Prof. Baptise Journaux discusses exploring moons like Saturn’s Titan for evidence of life and the 2028 NASA mission on the debut episode of the “Pocket Science” podcast by @kuow.org. 🎙️ https://bit.ly/45sr2XR Photo credit: NASA

We hosted the first Community-Engaged Research Symposium in May with @waseagrant.bsky.social @cig-uw.bsky.social & EarthLab! 120+ colleagues joined us in conversations about partnering with Native tribes, volunteers and other community members in research across the College. https://bit.ly/3TZ3APs

Roadless forests provide better quality drinking water. If the federal gov't moves forward with rescinding the "roadless rule" protecting these areas, it may impact drinking water for 25 million people based on a study led by @uwsafs.bsky.social researchers. https://bit.ly/4x04ium @uwnews.uw.edu

With 569 seismic monitoring stations across WA and OR, the ShakeAlert earthquake warning system installations are now complete! Researchers at @pnsn1.bsky.social are exploring how to expand the system to better detect offshore earthquakes. https://bit.ly/4wNMbre 📷: University of Washington

Which orcas have you seen in Puget Sound? Researchers at @uwsafs.bsky.social found that endangered southern resident killer whales are visiting Puget Sound less often, but the larger Bigg’s killer whales are becoming more common. https://bit.ly/4vzFFmQ Photo credit: Wayne Hoggard / @noaa.gov

The UW School of Oceanography is hosting the NSF-funded Seafloor Sampling Facility (SEASAM) under the leadership of Prof. Maureen Walczak! Through SEASAM, scientists nationwide will be able to access seafloor samples that can lead to new discoveries in oceanographic research. https://bit.ly/4vw17sU

UW to host NSF-funded Seafloor Sampling FacilityThe University of Washington has secured a major investment from the National Science Foundation to lead the next chapter of the Seafloor Sampling Facility. It will provide scientists across the Unite...environment.uw.edu

🎉 We’re excited to announce new leadership changes across the College: Becky Alexander has been named the chair of @uwatmossci.bsky.social Phil Levin will be the director of @uwsmea.bsky.social Susan Dickerson-Lange is stepping in as interim director of EarthLab. https://bit.ly/4b02ybT

A new batch of endangered #seastars have eagerly made their way back into the PNW waters thanks to #UW researchers at Friday Harbor Labs with the Samish Indian Nation! The sunflower stars will ultimately help protect the kelp forests that are vital to the coast. https://bit.ly/4fvSwBG @kuow.org

How a Northwest tribe and an endangered sea creature are helping each otherOne of the most endangered sea creatures of the Pacific Ocean is getting a leg up in the kelp forests of Washington’s San Juan Islands: a 24-armed sea star called the sunflower star.www.kuow.org

Missed our PNW Climate Week live event? Check out the recording to hear from Prof. Bitz — expert on Arctic climate change — on how sea ice can be saved! 🧊 https://bit.ly/4vYrAjW @uwatmossci.bsky.social

PNW Climate Week 2026: Watch our virtual talk on sea ice and climate changeThe UW College of the Environment hosted a July 13 virtual talk and Q&A with Professor Cecilia Bitz at PNW Climate Week 2026. Watch the full replay.bit.ly

Join us at #PNWClimateWeek! Cecilia Bitz, the Jerome M. Paros Endowed Chair in Atmospheric and Climate Hazard Research and expert on Arctic climate change, will talk about the importance of sea ice to protect coastline communities and cool the planet, and how it can be saved. https://bit.ly/3QzQBCJ

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Can the #WorldCup best the Beast Quake? @pnsn1.bsky.social is once again using its earthquake-sensing equipment to connect with sports fans. Follow along and check out results during the next five weeks, including today's match. https://bit.ly/4oF3wQj #FIFAWorldCup #FWC26Seattle #WeAreSeattle

As artificial intelligence quickly reshapes how people interact with the world in various ways, instructors and students are taking a closer look at its role in higher education. https://bit.ly/4vJdD99

Thinking critically: How the College of the Environment is approaching AI educationAs artificial intelligence quickly reshapes how people interact with the world in various ways, instructors and students are taking a closer look at its role in higher education.bit.ly

Undergraduate student Hailey Smith got to work with 5 million-year-old ice from Antarctica as part of a #UWEnvironment mentorship program that connects undergraduate students interested in research with graduate student mentors in the geosciences. https://bit.ly/4e06RFZ

Congratulations to David Catling, a @uwess.bsky.social professor who has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Society. Fellows are elected from all over the world through a lengthy selection process based on scientific excellence. https://bit.ly/4fklFQT @uwnews.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu

Congratulations to @uwsafs.bsky.social professor Daniel Schindler for being named a new member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences! Daniel is elected for his work on how climate change, urbanization and land use affect ecosystems and fisheries. https://bit.ly/3RSQzG9 @uwnews.uw.edu

This week we celebrated this year's #UWEnvironment award winners! These 11 people are recognized by their colleagues for making unique, inspiring and meaningful contributions to our community during the academic year. Read about each winner: https://bit.ly/3RQLwGe

New study: University of Washington scientists eavesdropped on Cook Inlet belugas to better understand the context of their calls and how human noise is impacting their ability to communicate with each other. https://bit.ly/4f46cnU @uwnews.uw.edu @uwsafs.bsky.social

Congratulations to undergraduate student Zayna Haider, who is the inaugural recipient of the Steve Pool Memorial Fund for Students in Atmospheric and Climate Science. https://bit.ly/3RoL4ii @uwatmossci.bsky.social @uofwa.uw.edu

There are more opportunities than ever for ocean science students to build meaningful careers in the field. That’s why 130+ students, industry professionals and researchers recently gathered at #UW for a first-ever conference to connect students with marine tech careers. https://bit.ly/4uDtGov

Congratulations to Joel Thornton, who has been named new dean of #UWEnvironment! Joel is a professor and former chair of @uwatmossci.bsky.social and his research focuses on the impacts of human activities on air quality and climate. https://bit.ly/4v11nR9 @uwnews.uw.edu @uofwa.uw.edu