Global health minor launched in response to student interest
Posted: February 3, 2011
More than 200 students from disciplines across campus have enrolled in an intro course in global health offered for the first time this quarter. Read more »
The latest news from the UW
Pharmacy students elected to national leadership roles
Posted: February 2, 2011
Sara McElroy and Andrew Heinz will each become presidents of national pharmacy student organizations. Both have innovative ideas for their profession and its role in improving health care. Read more »
UW researcher studies transit, other noises in life
Posted: February 2, 2011
The screech of a subway lurching into the station, the blast of a ferry horn: How do the sounds of people on the move affect their hearing and health? Occupational hygienist Rick Neitzel explores this question, and gives tips on protecting your hearing. Read more »
New center aims to dramatically lower barrier to making silicon photonic chips
Posted: February 1, 2011
The University of Washington has launched a new program, co-funded by Intel Corp., to make it easier and cheaper to build silicon photonic circuits. Sending information using light, instead of electrons, will allow for faster, lower-power and more versatile microchips. Read more »
Lifetime achievement award goes to epilepsy drug researcher Rene Levy
Posted: January 26, 2011
Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pharmaceutics Rene Levy has received the 2011 Arthur A. Ward, Jr. Achievement in Epilepsy Award from the Northwest Epilepsy Foundation. He is an expert on medications to control seizures and on drug interactions. Read more »
UWs sixth annual Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lecture Series explores diversity
Posted: January 26, 2011
The UW psychology department – a world leader in diversity science – will focus on diversity in its sixth annual Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lecture Series, which begins Feb. 16. Over the course of three installments, six speakers will discuss ways of breaking down barriers to diversity in business, law and health care. Read more »
Scientists, artists collaborate to produce new art exhibit in Seattle
Posted: January 24, 2011
The work of three UW researchers is highlighted in an art exhibit at the Washington State Convention Center featuring creations from collaborations between artists and scientists. Read more »
Encouraging women scientists in industry, government to enter academia
Posted: January 20, 2011
The On-Ramps into Academia workshop at the UW aims to lure women researchers working in government, industry or as consultants to academic positions. Applications for the second workshop, this spring, are due Feb. 15. Read more »
Brooklyn Station open house Jan. 27: update on station design
Posted: January 19, 2011
Anyone interested in design options for the Brooklyn Station in the University District, part of Sound Transits North Link, should attend an open house on Thursday, Jan. 27. The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the University Heights Center. Read more »
Opinion: Reflecting on leadership in times of crisis for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Posted: January 12, 2011
Ed Taylor, vice provost and dean of undergraduate academic affairs, shows how Martin Luther King Jr.s writings shed light on the crises of today. Read more »
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