Welcome to the Lectures Library, where a selection of our past programming is available for revisiting, either in video or audio format. New lectures will be added monthly, so check back often! Video Lectures Steven Pinker: Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters Experimental psychologist Steven Pinker engages in a enlightening conversation about rationality and the importance of using critical thinking, logic, and causation and correlation as it relates to modern society. This lecture was originally…
Graduate School Public Lectures are brought to the community through four very generous private endowments: Walker-Ames Fund Jessie and John Danz Fund Mary Ann and John D. Mangels Fund Earl and Edna Stice Memorial Lectureship in Social Science Signature Speaker Series Walker-Ames Fund The University of Washington Walker-Ames Fund was established in 1936 by a bequest from the estates of Maud Walker-Ames and Edwin Gardner Ames. Since 1936, the fund has been used to bring many outstanding scholars in the…
UW Bothell offers a comprehensive list of resources and information available to DACA and undocumented students.
Report all incidents of bias or suspected bias using the UW’s bias reporting tool, which was created in partnership with the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, the Office of Student Life and the president’s Race & Equity Initiative. Submission of a Bias Incident Report does not constitute a formal complaint and will not automatically initiate an investigation. UW offices responsible for responding to, investigating, and resolving complaints include the Civil Rights Investigation Office, Human Resources, Community Standards and Student…
At the University of Washington, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives, strive to create accessible, welcoming, and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all.
As a unit of the UW Graduate School, the Office of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE) is committed to enhancing equity and social progression to promote the success of graduate students impacted by racism and its intersections* at our Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses. For 50 years, GSEE has worked with graduate students, staff, faculty and campus leadership to develop initiatives that strengthen graduate diversity, enhance academic opportunities and encourage and support research exploring cultural diversity. GSEE aims to…
Advice Knowledge Base Over the years, the Graduate School has created hundreds of articles aimed at helping students and postdocs get the most out of their experience at the UW. For the first time, we’ve collected all of these articles in one searchable database, from stories on how to work with your PI or secure funding to insights on how to deal with mental health challenges and impostor syndrome, and much more… OPA Newsletter OPA sends out bi-weekly newsletters to…
Undocumented individuals are eligible for admission to any graduate program at the University of Washington. Safe Space We would like to remind graduate students that the office of Graduate Student Equity and Excellence provides a safe space for all students. For additional information, undocumented students can reach out to UW Leadership Without Borders Center. “[I]f DACA ends, the University of Washington will do everything within its power to minimize the disruption to your lives and education. We also support all efforts to restore…
As a unit of the University of Washington Graduate School, the Office of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE) is committed to enhancing equity and social progression to promote the success of graduate students impacted by racism and its intersections*. For more than 50 years, GSEE (formerly GO-MAP) has worked with graduate students, staff, faculty, and campus leadership to develop initiatives that strengthen graduate diversity, enhance academic opportunities, and encourage and support research exploring cultural diversity. GSEE aims to cultivate…
The Graduate School believes that fostering diversity and inclusion in education is a paramount responsibility as we prepare our students to be effective leaders in local and global societies. Our support and programming is designed to help graduate students impacted by racism and its intersections* thrive while at the university and beyond. UW Diversity Initiatives At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning…