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May 25, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Jazz Performance, Art Thesis Exhibition, Book Club Readings and more
This week, head to Meany Hall for music performances, get inspired by the fine arts and design student’s work at the Henry Art Gallery, hear Dean Dianne Harris’ favorite summer reads and more. May 27 – June 25 | 2023 University of Washington MFA + MDes Thesis Exhibition, Henry Art Gallery North Galleries The Henry Art…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • Comparative History of Ideas Program • Henry Art Gallery • Jackson School of International Studies • Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program • Meany Hall for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Music • UW Alumni Association
UW’s Clean Energy Testbeds integral to Washington’s clean energy future
A clean energy revolution is under way in Washington state, and the University of Washington is well positioned to be its epicenter.
Tag(s): Clean Energy Institute • Daniel Schwartz • Washington Clean Energy TestbedsMay 23, 2023
UW a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers; Forbes names UW a ‘Best Employer for New Graduates’
The Peace Corps announced that the University of Washington is No. 3 on a list of top-volunteer producing institutions for the past two decades.
Tag(s): Peace Corps • Rankings
Q&A: UW polar bear expert appears in BBC-produced film about the Arctic
Polar scientist Eric Regehr studies polar bears on Wrangel Island, an island off Russia that is home to the highest concentration of polar bears in the world. Regehr and UW glaciologist Ian Joughin will field audience questions after screenings of “Arctic: Our Frozen Planet,” which focuses on the changing Arctic environment.
Tag(s): Applied Physics Laboratory • biology • Eric Regehr • polar science • Polar Science Center
Q&A: Have a favorite food memory? How technology can help take you back
Danli Luo, a UW doctoral student of human centered design and engineering, developed a toolkit of sensors and controllers that helped her re-create three dishes from growing up in China: rice wine, tofu and spring roll wrappers.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Daniela Rosner • Danli Luo • Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering • Nadya PeekMay 19, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: The Wolves play, Indigenous Writing and Storytelling Series, International Security Colloquium, Chamber Music Performances and more
This week, head to Meany Hall for UW Sings presented by University Singers, Treble Choir and UW Glee Club, explore the CHID Thesis Symposium created by current undergraduates, enjoy Chamber Music performances and more.
Tag(s): Comparative History of Ideas Program • Department of American Indian Studies • Department of Political Science • Jackson School of International Studies • School of Drama • School of MusicMay 18, 2023
Out of the frying pan: Coyotes, bobcats move into human-inhabited areas to avoid apex predators — only to be killed by people
New research shows that in Washington state, the presence of two apex predators — wolves and cougars — does indeed help keep populations of two smaller predators in check. But by and large the apex predators were not killing and eating the smaller predators, known as mesopredators. Instead, they drove the two mesopredator species — bobcats and coyotes — into areas with higher levels of human activity. And people were finishing the job.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • conservation • Laura Prugh • School of Environmental and Forest SciencesMay 17, 2023
DO-IT Center celebrates 30 years of championing students with disabilities, building community
A decade ago, Dustine Bowker went to a pizza party at the Husky Union Building.
Then a junior at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Bowker, who identifies as being on the autism spectrum, came to the University of Washington to learn about a program designed to help people like him. He had to learn to recognize social cues, he said, and adapt to fit into many situations.
Tag(s): accessibility • DO-IT Center • Sheryl Burgstahler
Tricia Serio named provost at the University of Washington
University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce today named Tricia Serio Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Pending approval by the Board of Regents, the appointment is effective Aug. 1.
Tag(s): Provost Office • Tricia SerioMay 16, 2023
Q&A: Documenting the growth of UW’s Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity
In his new book, Emile Pitre chronicles the story of OMA&D from its 1968 inception to its current status as a model for university programs. Pitre retired from the UW as associate vice president for minority affairs in 2014.
Tag(s): Emile Pitre • Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity
School of Dentistry researchers to expand upon study into how and why our gums swell
Gingivitis research could also deepen our understanding of inflammation in the rest of the body, which can be difficult to study in real time.
Tag(s): Jeffrey McLean • microbiology • oral health • Rich Darveau • School of DentistryMay 15, 2023
Video: What to wear? UW Libraries explores age-old question
Around the world, people begin each day by deciding what clothes to put on their bodies. A yearlong exhibit in the Allen Library explores a history of clothing and fashion, featuring a rotating selection of prints, books and artwork inspired by dress from the early 19th century to the present.
Tag(s): Kat Lewis • Special Collections • UW Libraries
Jayanth Panyam selected as Dean of the School of Pharmacy
University of Washington Provost Mark Richards today announced the appointment of Jayanth Panyam as the new Dean of the School of Pharmacy beginning Aug. 15, pending approval by the Board of Regents.
Tag(s): Javanth Panyam • Mark Richards • School of PharmacyMay 12, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Frontiers of Physics Lecture, Dance Concert, Undergrad Research Symposium and more
This week, learn about the Warped Side of the universe, listen to Russian Journalist Yevgenia Albats speak about her experiences, tune into the “Reflections on the 1968 UW Black Student Union” event livestream and more.
Tag(s): Department of French & Italian Studies • Department of Physics • Division of Design • DXARTS • Henry Art Gallery • Husky Union Building • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Music • Simpson Center for the Humanities • The Whole U • UW Housing & Food ServicesMay 11, 2023
UW, partners celebrate the groundbreaking of new U District Station Building
The University of Washington joined Lincoln Property Company, Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation and Sound Transit on May 10 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new University District Station Building, along with local officials, community leaders and neighbors. The 266,000-square-foot office building resting above the University District light rail station will feature ground-floor retail and amenities, office space and a rooftop terrace.
Parenting tips can reduce substance use in first-year college students
A handbook for parents of incoming college students, developed by researchers at Washington State University and the University of Washington, finds that use of the book helped improve family connections and moderate substance use.
Tag(s): Kevin Haggerty • School of Social Work • Social Development Research GroupMay 5, 2023
UW immunologist, mathematician among newly elected National Academy of Sciences members
Two University of Washington faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2023: Philip Greenberg, professor of medicine and of immunology at the UW, as well as the Rona Jaffe Foundation Endowed Chair at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and head of the Program in Immunology in its Clinical Research Division; and Gunther Uhlmann, the Robert R. and Elaine F. Phelps Endowed Professor in Mathematics at the UW.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Immunology • Department of Mathematics • Department of Medicine • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Gunther Uhlmann • Philip Greenberg • School of Medicine
ArtSci Roundup: Censorship and Modern Chinese Literature, Faculty Recital, Writing from the War in Ukraine and more
This week, attend the lecture on censorship and modern Chinese literature, learn ways to assist community building in the face of long-haul trans survival, join in on the Indigenous writing and storytelling series and more.
Tag(s): Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies • Department of American Indian Studies • Department of Anthropology • Department of Asian Languages & Literature • Department of English • Department of Gender Women and Sexuality Studies • Department of History • Department of Slavic Languages and Literature • Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies • Herbert J. Ellison Center • Jackson School of International Studies • Law Societies & Justice Department • School of Music • Simpson Center for the Humanities • wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ - Intellectual HouseMay 4, 2023
New faculty books: Children and technology, art and life experiences of Black women, and more
Three new faculty books from the University of Washington cover topics ranging from children’s use of technology to the life experiences of Black women to neuroscience and brain research.
Tag(s): Bettina Judd • Center for Neurotechnology • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Bioengineering • Department of Gender Women and Sexuality Studies • Eric Chudler • Information School • Katie DavisMay 1, 2023
Prolonged power outages, often caused by weather events, hit some parts of the U.S. harder than others
New research found that Americans already bearing the brunt of climate change and health inequities are most at risk of impact by a lengthy power outage.
Tag(s): clean or renewable energy • climate change • Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences • Joan Casey • weatherApril 28, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Spring Faculty Panel, Producing Artist Lab, Indigenous Foods Symposium, and more
This week, listen to a leading voice in the women’s movement, watch the UW School of Drama’s student directed play “In The Blood”, attend the Indigenous Foods Symposium, and more.
Tag(s): Department of American Ethnic Studies • Department of American Indian Studies • Department of French & Italian Studies • Department of Geography • Department of Germanics • Department of Political Science • Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies • Jackson School of International Studies • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Drama • School of Social Work • Simpson Center for the Humanities • Southeast Asia Center • Stroum Center for Jewish Studies • West Coast Poverty CenterApril 27, 2023
Video: Tiny, fierce hummingbirds are also an evolutionary delight for UW, Burke researcher
Many of us are familiar with the hummingbirds that visit feeders, plants and gardens around us. But these small creatures are unusual in the ways they push the limits of biology, says Alejandro Rico-Guevara, UW assistant professor biology and curator of ornithology at the Burke Museum. He and his students study hummingbirds and other birds…
Tag(s): Alejandro Rico-Guevara • biology • Burke Museum of Natural History & CultureApril 24, 2023
UW graduate and professional disciplines place highly in US News’ Best Graduate Schools rankings
The University of Washington’s graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings released late Monday.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • College of Education • College of the Environment • Evans School of Public Policy & Governance • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering • Rankings • School of Nursing • School of Pharmacy • School of Public Health • School of Social Work • UW Bothell • UW Tacoma
Awakening the canoe: UW Canoe Family prepares for this summer’s Tribal Canoe Journey
Member of the University of Washington Canoe Family have spent months carving traditional paddles using only hand tools, all in preparation for this summer’s Tribal Canoe Journey.
Tag(s): Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of American Indian Studies
University of Washington is a core member of newly announced New York Climate Exchange
UW will be a core member of a consortium led by Stony Brook University that will build and operate The New York Climate Exchange – a carbon-neutral international hub focused on climate action and adaptation
Tag(s): Ana Mari Cauce • Clean Energy Institute • climate change • College of Built Environments • College of Engineering • College of the Environment • Dan Schwartz • Maya Tolstoy • population health • Renee ChengApril 21, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Public Lectures, Art Exhibitions, Music Project Festival and more
This week, attend the annual Schiedel Lecture, learn about the transactional relationship between mental health research and care, enjoy the Improvised Music Project Festival held by UW students and faculty and more. April 25, 6:00 – 7:30 PM | 2023 Scheidel Lecture: How We Create Time Through Communication with Dr. Dawna Ballard, Kane Hall A long-standing…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Communication • Department of Psychology • Henry Art Gallery • Law Societies & Justice Department • Meany Hall for the Performing Arts • School of Music • Simpson Center for the HumanitiesApril 20, 2023
For Earth Day, UW eyes a carbon-neutral future
For more than 50 years, the University of Washington has recognized Earth Day by engaging students, faculty and staff in a variety of activities and events aimed at creating a more sustainable future.INFO BOX:
Learn more about Earth Day activities across all three UW campuses here.
April 19, 2023
Q&A: Two ways UW researchers are studying marine microplastics
Two University of Washington researchers are using very different methods to investigate the issue of marine microplastics. For Earth Day, UW News asked them to discuss their research.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • College of the Environment • Department of Mechanical Engineering • Earth Day • Jacqueline Padilla-Gamiño • Michelle DiBenedetto • microplastics • School of Aquatic and Fishery SciencesApril 18, 2023
Q&A: County-scale climate mapping tool helps Washington agencies prepare for the future
The UW Climate Impacts Group created an interactive tool that lets state agencies and local governments see what climate scientists project for their county and what they might want to consider when developing their districts’ comprehensive plans through 2100.
Tag(s): climate change • Climate Impacts Group • College of the Environment • Matt Rogers • population healthApril 14, 2023
ArtSci RoundUp: Learn Korean through K-Pop, Discussions on Public University Prospects, Poetry Lecture and more
This week, explore the idea of reconstructed public universities with Christopher Newfield, engage with leaders from the Makah Nation in Washington State on exercising sovereignty, discover the singer in you by learning Korean through K-Pop, and more. April 18, 5:30 PM | HU Tai-Li Memorial Lecture and Film Screening with Scott Simon, Burke Museum The…
Tag(s): Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture • Department of American Indian Studies • Department of Architecture • Department of Asian Languages & Literature • Department of English • Department of History • Dianne Harris • East Asia Center • Eun Ju Vivianna Oh • Jackson School of International Studies • Joshua L. Reid • Ken Oshima • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • Paul Atkins • Simpson Center for the HumanitiesApril 13, 2023
Africa’s grassy habitats emerged 10+ million years earlier than previously thought
A pair of studies published April 14 in the journal Science paint a new picture about apes, ancient Africa and the origins of humans. Many scientists had once hypothesized that the first apes to evolve in Africa more than 20 million years ago ate primarily fruit and lived within the thick, closed canopy of a nearly continent-wide forest ecosystem. Instead, the new research indicates that early apes ate a leafy diet in a more arid ecosystem of varyingly open woodlands with abundant grasses.
Tag(s): Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture • Caroline Strömberg • College of Arts & Sciences • evolution • plant scienceApril 12, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to address UW’s Class of 2023
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will deliver the 2023 Commencement address for the 148th ceremony, which takes place June 10 at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
Tag(s): CommencementApril 10, 2023
Warm liquid spewing from Oregon seafloor comes from Cascadia fault, could offer clues to earthquake hazards
UW oceanographers discovered warm, chemically distinct liquid shooting up from the seafloor about 50 miles off Newport. They named the unique underwater spring “Pythia’s Oasis.” Observations suggest the spring is sourced from water 2.5 miles beneath the seafloor at the plate boundary, regulating stress on the offshore subduction zone fault.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • Deborah Kelley • earthquakes & seismology • Evan Solomon • geology • School of Oceanography
Beyond Trump — UW political scientists on the legacy of the indictment on the U.S. presidency
The indictment of former President Trump isn’t just about an individual but about the office of the presidency, and what the country is willing to accept from its leaders, say University of Washington political scientists James Long and Victor Menaldo,
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Political Science • James Long • Victor MenaldoApril 7, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Japan’s Climate Change Policy, Yoko Ono and the Art of the Breakdown, Guest Artist Concert and more
This week, learn more about Japan’s response to climate change, attend the talk on Yoko Ono and the Art of the Breakdown, enjoy music performances at Meany Hall and more.
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of History • Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies • Jackson School of International Studies • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • Simpson Center for the HumanitiesApril 6, 2023
National and local leaders convene at UW for discussion of CHIPS and Science Act, investing in scientific discovery
Leaders from Washington higher education institutions met with national policymakers April 4 to discuss opportunities provided by the CHIPS and Science Act. U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene and National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan visited the University of Washington campus to talk about the legislation, which provides more than $100 billion to fund scientific research and…
Tag(s): Ana Mari Cauce • Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering • Kai-Mei Fu
Washington state’s 2021 heat wave contributed to 159 excess injury deaths over three weeks
A record-breaking heat wave that baked Washington state in 2021 contributed to 159 excess injury deaths, according to research led by a UW professor.
Tag(s): climate change • Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences • Joan Casey • School of Public Health
Community-based prevention system linked to reduced handgun carrying among youth growing up in rural areas
A community-based, evidence-based intervention system developed at the University of Washington has been linked to reduced handgun carrying rates among youth growing up in rural areas.
Tag(s): Ali Rowhani-Rahbar • Communities That Care • Community Youth Development Study • Department of Epidemiology • Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program • Margaret Kuklinski • School of Social Work • Social Development Research GroupApril 5, 2023
UW’s Phil Levin to direct first-ever US National Nature Assessment
Phil Levin, professor of practice in environmental and forest sciences at the University of Washington and lead scientist at The Nature Conservancy in Washington, has been appointed to direct the first-ever U.S. National Nature Assessment. The 3-year assessment will take an interdisciplinary approach to better understand the role of nature in the lives of people across the country, and how those benefits might be altered under climate change.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • Phil Levin • School of Environmental and Forest SciencesMarch 31, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Faculty Concerts, Women’s Liberation Movement Book Talk, Dover Quartet and more
This week, head to Meany Hall for the Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet performance, learn about Seattle’s radical women’s liberation movement of the 60s and 70s from Barbara Winslow, celebrate Arab American Heritage Month and more. April 4, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Energy Security in Europe: Current and Future Challenges, Thomson Hall and Zoom…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of American Ethnic Studies • Department of American Indian Studies • Department of Gender Women and Sexuality Studies • Jackson School of International Studies • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Music • UW Women's Center« Previous Page Next Page »