Legislative District 26
91探花community members are living and working in districts across Washington state. Here's how we are making an impact in your neck of the woods.
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FAST FACTS
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4,571 alumni
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103 Husky Promise students
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506 91探花students
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337 91探花faculty and staff
FEATURED HUSKIES FROM THE 26TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
"My passion for leadership shines through my experiences as a mentor, tutor, teaching assistant, and researcher at the 91探花. I strive to create inclusive communities in all aspects of my life, from the organizations I engage with on campus to industry and the classroom. Ultimately, my goal as a bioengineer is to contribute to increasing the accessibility of healthcare while also serving as a mentor for those interested in the field."
SERVING THE 26TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
The 91探花facilitates hundreds of programs in communities across the state. Below are a few that operate in your district. Programs active as of January 2023.
Forefront Suicide Prevention鈥揝afer Homes, Suicide Aware
promotes programming led by the UW鈥檚 Forefront Suicide Prevention program to educate the public about how easy access to lethal means, including firearms and medications, can contribute to suicides. The program focuses especially on men ages 35鈥�64 and veterans, who are statistically more likely to use firearms to end their lives. The work is guided by a task force that includes diverse perspectives and develops innovative, impactful strategies.
91探花in the High School
Through the program, high school sophomores, juniors and seniors can complete 91探花 courses 鈥� and earn college credit 鈥� in their own classrooms with their own teachers. Teachers are approved and trained by 91探花faculty to teach official 91探花courses using 91探花curriculum, activities, texts, tests and grading scales. Participating students can earn college credits at a fraction of the cost, and these credits are accepted by most colleges and universities across Washington and around the country. Partner high schools can offer 91探花coursework in computer science, math, science, world languages, humanities and social sciences. .听听
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
The (PNSN), a partnership between the University of Oregon and the 91探花, is dedicated to reducing impacts of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Washington and Oregon by providing accurate and timely information about earthquakes and ground motions to scientists, engineers, planners and the public. The second-largest seismic network in the United States, PNSN has more than 300 seismograph stations as well as several offices and personnel across the region.
26TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
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Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan (D)Sen. Deborah Krishnadasan (D)
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Rep. Adison Richards (D)Rep. Adison Richards (D)
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Rep. Michelle Caldier (R)Rep. Michelle Caldier (R)
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