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The International Society of Service Innovation Professionals (ISSIP), the non-profit organization advancing innovation to better serve people, business, and society, announced that Dr. Haluk Demirkan, has been elected to serve as Vice President for 2025, (and succeed to the role of ISSIP president in 2026).

Professor Katie Baird is quoted in this article on the changing demographics of East Pierce County and whether its elected leaders reflect those changes.

Washington State Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Gonzalez spoke at UW Tacoma on what diversity in cultural perspectives can bring to classrooms and courtrooms alike.

Professor Jim Gawel (SIAS) discusses the challenges posed by an invasive snail species around Mt. St. Helens.

Assistant Teaching Professor Nara Almeida discusses the potential of pervious concrete as a road-building material to mitigate flooding damage.

School of Education Dean Rachel Endo has been recognized as one of 2024's "Women Worth Watching in Leadership." See page 130 in the issue for her profile.

Joel Baker, Science Director for the Center for Urban Waters, is quoted in an article the examines the testing and processing of the Tagro fertilizer produced by the City of Tacoma.

Associate Professor JaeRan Kim, whose research focuses on the experiences of adoptees, is featured in this deep dive into the fraught implications of the limited foster care pool for children of color, from exposure to racism at home to ‘growing up without reflections of their greatness and contributions to humanity.’