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The Leo Maddox Foundation

“Philanthropy is the bridge that enables us to preserve our son Leo’s legacy”: New scholarship will honor Leo Maddox’s life and love for the ocean...

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Associate Professor Kyle Armour Receives AGU James B. Macelwane Medal

Kyle Armour, associate professor in the School of Oceanography and Department of Atmospheric Sciences, has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 James...

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Between global voyages, this oceanographic research ship docks at Portage Bay

THE R/V THOMAS G. Thompson has just returned to its home port at the University of Washington School of Oceanography in Portage Bay after a weeklong research...

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UW awarded $23.5M to build floating robots as part of NSF project to monitor the world’s oceans

The University of Washington is among leading U.S. oceanographic institutions that have received National Science Foundation funding

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2021 Knauss Marine Policy Finalist: Max Showalter

2021 Knauss Marine Policy Finalist: Max Showalter

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Afloat Challenge

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Upcoming Events

Chem Ocean Lunch Seminar, 22 Jan 2021
Jan 22 2021
MG&G Lunch Seminar, 25 Jan 2021
Jan 25 2021
Phys Ocean Lunch Seminar, 27 Jan 2021
Jan 27 2021
General Exam (S Brenner), 28 Jan 2021
Jan 28 2021
Chem Ocean Lunch Seminar, 29 Jan 2021
Jan 29 2021

Congratulations

Justin Penn, PhD 16 Dec 2020
Dec 16 2020
Isaiah Bolden, PhD 16 Dec 2020
Dec 16 2020
Hannah Dawson, Generals 14 Dec 2020
Dec 14 2020

Ocean Currents 1/21/21

Ocean Currents is a weekly bulletin of news and upcoming events for the UW School of Oceanography. If you have news or stories to contribute, please contact Su Tipple.

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