The Long-Expected Party

“We’ve had one, yes. But what about second breakfast?”

If you’re going to have a Lord of the Rings marathon with the extended versions of the movies, you need to figure out what to eat for an entire day (11 hours and 36 minutes, to be exact). With the help of a few friends, I planned, prepped, and cooked an all-day feast to accompany this gathering.

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Data Science Profiles: Michelle Ndugulile

Michelle Ndugulile (‘23) recently graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Data Science. Prior to her undergraduate studies at UW, Michelle was interested in a variety of STEM subjects, such as math, anatomy, and physiology. But it was biology that captured her interest the most, and inspired her to pursue it in college and into a future career.

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Data Science Profiles: Ben Roscoe

The University of Washington launched the Data Science Minor in Fall 2020 to help undergraduate students gain data science skills and literacy to help supplement the area of their major. Since its inception, the minor has been one of the fastest growing programs at UW, as students see how widely utilized data science tools are and the value they bring to their areas of study. Since UW students can declare a minor during their sophomore year, the graduating class of 2023 was the first to contain students who have been enrolled in the Data Science Minor for the majority of their studies.

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Groundwater Insecurities in the Colorado River Basin

Groundwater is a vital source of water for a large part of the United States; it’s used for drinking and irrigation, keeps wells and springs filled, and generally contains fewer contaminants than surface water. Declines in groundwater levels are a growing problem in recent years, resulting in lakes and reservoir levels dropping, and less water flowing in streams and rivers. One such river is the … Continue reading Groundwater Insecurities in the Colorado River Basin

Assessing Heat Pump Usage Across Alaska

2023 is on track to be one of the hottest years across the globe. Warming occurs at double the global rate in Arctic regions, necessitating the need for viable decarbonization options that help move away from dependence on fossil fuels. This summer, one of the eScience Institute’s Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) teams at the University of Washington has been researching heat pumps for heating and … Continue reading Assessing Heat Pump Usage Across Alaska