Research Centers
Faculty, students and staff work together to conduct cutting-edge research, education and outreach in a variety of interdisciplinary centers and programs, including the following:
Program on Climate Change »
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OSC 227 (map), (206) 543-6521 |
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The UW Program on Climate Change is an interdisciplinary program in climate science that strives to integrate education, research and outreach activities on campus. |
Environmental Institute »
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131 ACC (map), (206) 543-0878 |
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The overarching goal of the Environmental Institute is to proactively foster new or emerging interdisciplinary activities of the College of the Environment and the University of Washington to address pressing environmental issues through research and education. |
Center for International Trade in Forest Products »
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AND (map), (206) 543-8684 |
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The center for International Trade in Forest Products helps forest products exports by: 1) collecting and distributing information on rapidly changing foreign markets; 2) applying research findings to technical, environmental, economic, social and resource management problems that impede exports of specific products; and 3) training forest products professionals by providing funding for graduate level research on the international trade of forest products. |
Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean »
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3737 Brooklyn Ave NE (map), (206) 685-2899 |
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The Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean has existed since 1977 for the purpose of fostering research collaboration between the University of Washington and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). JISAO's research is at the forefront of investigations on climate change, ocean acidification, fisheries assessments, and tsunami forecasting. |
Climate Impacts Group »
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3737 Brooklyn Ave NE (map), (206) 616-5350 |
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Housed in JISAO, the Climate Impacts Group is an interdisciplinary research group studying the impacts of natural climate variability and global climate change (“global warming”) on the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Through research and interaction with regional stakeholders, the Group works to increase the resilience of the Pacific Northwest to fluctuations in climate. |
Quaternary Research Center »
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JHN 377A (map), (206) 543-1166 |
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The Quaternary Research Center fosters interdisciplinary environmental research at the University of Washington through strategic investments in seed grants, expeditions, seminars and workshops, and through publication of the journal, Quaternary Research. |