Salmon-killing tires get congressional hearing
WSU's Jenifer McIntyre gave testimony before the House Natural Resources Committee recently on work that she and UW Tacoma's Ed Kolodziej have done to identify what is killing coho salmon before they have a chance to spawn: a toxic substance, 6PPD-quinone, derived from a rubber tire preservative.
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UW Tacoma named best value in the state by Washington Monthly
The Monthly’s annual best-of lists also name UW Tacoma the top institution in Washington among master’s universities and among “bang for the buck colleges” in the West.
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A Culture You Can See: Milgard School Tours Pierce Transit's Campus
The Milgard School’s visit to Pierce Transit revealed a simple truth: vibrant culture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built, day by day, through intentional leadership, open communication, and a genuine investment in people.
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UW Tacoma-led research team awarded $1.5 million NSF grant to improve wildfire models across the Western U.S.
Researchers at UW Tacoma and the University of Nevada, Reno will collaborate to develop a new model that helps land and fire managers better predict and manage wildfires.
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