Scientists link common tire chemical to mass Coho salmon deaths
In 2019, research by the Center for Urban Waters, led by Ed Kolodziej and then-colleague Zhenyu Tian identified 6PPD-quinone, a derivative of a rubber tire preservative, as the substance that kills coho salmon before they have a chance to spawn.
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Meet Tacoma's "Husky 100" students for 2025
A mix of students studying biomedical sciences, accounting, social work and computer science make up this year’s UW Tacoma contribution to the Husky 100.
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The power of good food, local business, and all things fried chicken with Paolo Campbell (SIAS ’10), owner and head chef of The Chicken Supply.
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Lawless Honored with Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award
The award recognizes outstanding student leaders at Washington Campus Coalition member campuses for their work in civic engagement, community leadership and social entrepreneurship.
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