Engage Science

Engage: The Science Speaker Series and Seminar is a University of Washington program where graduate students learn to share their research with the wider world.

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 5
Juampablo Heras Rivera is a PhD student in KurtLab at UW, where he applies deep learning algorithms to solve problems in medical imaging of the brain. Hear more at his talk TODAY @ 5:30 at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/iGYxsYx6BU…

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 5
Alyssa Giedd uses biology to draw inspiration for robotic design. Using small electronic backpacks, she monitors the movement of insects to learn how they adapt and recover from damage. Hear more TOMORROW @ 5:30 at Town Hall https://t.co/iGYxsYxErs

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 5
Jackson Comes is a PhD student studying how synthetic biology uses DNA to create greener, safer biochemicals, contributing to a sustainable future. Hear his talk THURSDAY @ 5:30 at Seattle Town Hall
https://t.co/iGYxsYx6BU

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 4
Ria Sonigra is a PhD student in Molecular Engineering and Sciences using machine learning to design brand new proteins from scratch! Hear her talk TODAY @ 5:30 at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/hU9AxFBEJY

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 4
Isaac Remy is a PhD candidate in AeroAstro's Control and Trustworthy Robotics Lab studying human-oriented robot safety and reliability. Hear his talk TODAY @ 5:30 at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/hU9AxFCczw

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 4
Andrea Lius is a PhD candidate in Pharmacology studying cellular processes that make cancer more aggressive. Hear her Bond-themed talk TOMORROW @ 5:30 at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/hU9AxFCczw

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 3
Third is Henry Mangalapalli, studying why some patients are more likely to have high cholesterol, and why despite having normal cholesterol some patients are more prone to arterial blockages. TODAY @ 5:30pm at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/2xNzeMcuxv…

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 3
Second up is Iris Jia, a PhD student in Genome Sciences studying the rapid evolution of pathogens inside our body. Come see her speak TOMORROW 5/14 @ 5:30pm at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/2xNzeMcuxv

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 3
First up this week is Ula Jones, a PhD student in Earth and Space Sciences studying properties of solutions and ices at extreme conditions. Come see her speak Wednesday 5/14 @ 5:30pm at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/2xNzeMcuxv

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 2

Our final speaker TODAY is Philippa Steinberg, a PhD student studying the evolution of influenza viruses. Come see her speak TODAY 5/7 @ 5:30pm at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/wcP0rasnk0…

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 2
2nd up TODAY is Ayça Ersoy, a Chemical Engineering PhD student studying how magnetic particles move and assemble. Come see her speak TONIGHT 5/7 @ 5:30pm at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/wcP0rasnk0

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 2
Up TOMORROW is Grace Van Susteren, a Biology PhD candidate studying animal behavior and neuroscience. Come see her speak TOMORROW 5/7 @ 5:30pm at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/wcP0rasV9y

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 1
Closing out is Haskelle White-Gianella, a Dual-Title PhD student in Planetary Science and Astrobiology studying Venus’s geologic past and whether it once hosted oceans. Come see her speak TODAY 4/29 @ 5:30pm at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/KNo2tUuS4W

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 1
Up next is Alex Robertson, a PhD student studying how virus cooperation affects its ability to evolve resistance to drug treatments. Come see him speak TOMORROW 4/29 @ 5:30pm at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/KNo2tUuS4W

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Also read more about her research in her blog post: "Stress & Substances & Stigma, Oh My!!!"
https://t.co/a8NeKAG9sc

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UW SPEAKER SERIES WEEK 1

Up first is Makenzie Patarino, a PhD student in neuroscience aiming to characterize the biological and behavioral effects of chronic alcohol use following blast trauma.

Come see her speak 4/29 @ 5:30pm at Seattle Town Hall https://t.co/KNo2tUuS4W

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Love hearing about science? 🧪 Get ready for our next 🎙️UW Science Now Speaker Series 🎙️with Seattle Town Hall! Hear engaging talks from UW graduate students about their cutting edge research - geared towards the public!

Don't miss our first set of speakers THIS TUESDAY 4/29!

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SPEAKER SERIES SPOTLIGHT WEEK 4

Ryan McHugh is a PhD student studying protein design, and is one of our FINAL speaker THIS FRIDAY 3/28/25 (https://t.co/mfOQkchNHF).

Come support her Friday and read more about her research endeavors in her blog: https://t.co/taQUaU8ihf

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SPEAKER SERIES SPOTLIGHT WEEK 4

Ashley Person is a molecular & cellular bio PhD student, and is one of our final speakers THIS FRIDAY 3/28/25 (https://t.co/mfOQkchNHF).

Come support her Friday and read more about her research endeavors in her blog: https://t.co/vZDs9Wp4aZ

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Photo credits: Laura Baquero Galvis!

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SPEAKER SERIES SPOTLIGHT WEEK 4

Laura Baquero Galvis is a molecular & cellular bio PhD student, and is speaking THIS FRIDAY 3/28/25 (https://t.co/mfOQkchNHF).

Come support her Friday and read more about her research endeavors in her blog: https://t.co/KTKm7jKZtu