UW Insight – The Series
The University of Washington brings together top experts from the University community for lectures and panel discussions on the most pressing topics of our time. View videos from the events and join the discussion in the comments area.
UW Insight – The H1N1 Virus
Date: May 4, 2009
The recent worldwide outbreak of H1N1 flu (previously known as swine flu), has resulted in new research on viruses, public policy decisions, and massive communications worldwide. University of Washington faculty in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and virology have expertise touching upon many of these issues. In a panel discussion and individual interviews, UW experts address many of the questions we have about pandemic disease and the H1N1 flu.
UW Insight – The Digital President
Date: Jan 15, 2009
Facebook. Twitter. Mybarackobama.com. Text messaging. President Barack Obama used all of these digital tools to devastating effect in the 2008 election. How did he do it? What strategic lessons can we learn from Obama’s high-tech campaign? How might he deploy this online army of millions to govern? And does President Obama’s historic rise to the White House also propel social networking into the mainstream?
UW Insight – The Financial Crisis
Date: Oct. 20, Nov. 3, 2008
The current financial crisis has been called the worst since the Great Depression. The stakes are high and we’re all facing tough questions. The University of Washington is stepping up to help you find answers. The University of Washington hosted two panel discussions on Oct. 20 and Nov. 3 featuring UW and local experts responding to your questions and sharing their insights.
