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- Angry birds: Hummingbirds are cute, but they’re primed to fight | KUOW15 hours ago
Hummingbirds, I realized, are not just adorable. They’re also jerks. Yes, jerks. But don’t take my word for it. Alyssa Sargent, doctoral student of biology at the UW, is quoted. - Best large cities to start a business | WalletHub15 hours ago
Americans are born with an entrepreneurial streak. It’s in our DNA. From the Gold Rush to the Industrial Revolution to the Internet Age, intense periods of innovation have molded our economy and sparked important societal advancements. That said, recent years have been some of the toughest ever for business owners in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation and high inflation. Valerie Trask, affiliate instructor of management and organization at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Plastic pollution: Hold Amazon accountable | The Seattle Times15 hours ago
"I was deeply moved by the op-ed ‘Amazon must do better with its packaging for our oceans’ sake’ [April 4, Opinion], which sheds light on the devastating impact of Amazon’s plastic packaging choices. As a student at the University of Washington, I’m particularly troubled by this issue and the impact plastic pollution will have on my future environment," writes Emma Yeaman, a student at the UW, in a letter to the editor. - Should highly capable students go to different schools? Seattle changes its approach | KUOW16 hours ago
Seattle Public Schools is phasing out its highly capable cohort (HCC) model, where advanced learners go to a handful of elementary, middle and high schools in the district with curriculum that is one or two years ahead of their grade depending on the subject. Kristina Collins, director of the UW Robinson Center for Young Scholars, is quoted. - 10 important questions about the promise and pitfalls of AI | GeekWire16 hours ago
Artificial intelligence is already changing the world. But the full extent of its impact on how we live and work remains to be seen. Constance Rice from the UW Board of Regents, and Jay Cunningham, doctoral student in human centered design and engineering and the UW student regent, is quoted. - Big bill comes due for Martin Selig, giant of Seattle office real estate | The Seattle Times16 hours ago
For decades, developer Martin Selig has defied the odds in the downtown Seattle office market, profiting handsomely in the high times and managing the lows well enough that he still owns almost a tenth of downtown’s office space. But the aftermath of the pandemic is testing Selig’s resilience in ways that underscore just how different the current crisis is from past office downturns. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - New guidelines aim to make melatonin safer for kids | NPR16 hours ago
A leading trade group is asking companies that make melatonin to voluntarily adopt child-deterrent packaging and other improvements to how their products are packaged and labeled. Dr. Cora C. Breuner, a professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail? | New Scientist16 hours ago
As work begins on building the US’s first high-speed rail service – linking Los Angeles to Las Vegas – analysts say the project could serve as a blueprint for similar projects across the country. Jan Whittington, associate professor of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted. - Skip the traffic: Commuters turn to ferries to get around | The New York Times18 hours ago
Ferry ridership took a hit during the pandemic. But new terminals, additional routes and faster, smaller boats are driving a new era of water transportation and development. Ryan Avery, interim director of the Washington State Transportation Center at the UW, is quoted. - How a Seattle doctor and patient transformed the treatment of kidney disease | The Seattle Times4 days ago
The Northwest Kidney Centers, founded in 1962, celebrated its 62nd anniversary with the opening of the Dialysis Museum in Burien. Dr. Belding Scribner, a former nephrologist in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - UW football player accused of raping two women pleads not guilty | KUOW4 days ago
University of Washington running back Tylin Rogers pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to one count of rape in the second degree and one count of rape in third degree. A UW statement is referenced. - A pedophile priest got a PhD from UW — should the university revoke his degree? | KUOW4 days ago
Dan O’Leary, who grew up in Seattle, has been doggedly urging the University of Washington to take a radical step: revoke the 1978 degree of Patrick O’Donnell, a UW alumnus who has been found guilty of molesting children. Martin Howell, assistant dean in the UW College of Education, is quoted. - UW football’s Tybo Rogers pleads not guilty to rape charges | The Seattle Times4 days ago
University of Washington football player Tylin “Tybo” Rogers pleaded not guilty Thursday to the alleged rape of two women. An unnamed UW undergraduate is mentioned, and a UW statement is referenced. - How UW investigates sexual assault allegations | The Seattle Times4 days ago
UW’s Title IX coordinator, Valery Richardson, helped answer some commonly asked questions about how UW investigates violations of Title IX, a law that prohibits sex-based discrimination — including sexual assault — at schools and universities that receive federal funding. - Why environmental justice matters, from the founder himself | The Seattle Times4 days ago
You might think of environmental justice as an old concept, old as the environmental movement itself. Surely, you say, the father of environmental justice is long gone, his lessons passed down through generations, his legacy enshrined in the marbled annals of history. But you’d be wrong. The UW Center for Environmental Politics is mentioned. - AI is boosting drug discovery and development — and sparking questions about proprietary data | GeekWire4 days ago
The culture of collaboration in the Pacific Northwest, the impact of AI on biopharma, and the shape of new business models driven by AI were all topics at a panel discussion Wednesday in Seattle at the 2024 Life Science Innovation Northwest meeting. Lynda Stuart, executive director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted. - A new road map shows how to prevent pandemics | Science News4 days ago
Keeping ecosystems healthy can minimize viral jumps between wildlife and humans. Iroro Tanshi, postdoctoral researcher in the UW Department of Biology, is quoted. - Daring ‘James Bond’ mission to drill Antarctic ice cores could reveal future of sea level rise | Science4 days ago
To understand the glaciers holding back meters of sea level rise, climate scientists swoop in to extract ice from Antarctica’s remote west coast. Gemma O’Connor, research associate of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - Healthier Together: Breast cancer vaccine trials | KIRO 74 days ago
Within the next ten years, we could see a vaccine that can prevent and do away with cancer. This new treatment could help eradicate breast cancer and maybe other cancers pretty soon — a situation that was unimaginable decades ago. Dr. Mary "Nora" Disis, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Heat-related ER visits rose in 2023, CDC study finds | The New York Times4 days ago
The rate of emergency room visits caused by heat illness increased significantly last year in large swaths of the country compared with the previous five years, according to a study published on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
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- Best large cities to start a business | WalletHub15 hours ago
Americans are born with an entrepreneurial streak. It’s in our DNA. From the Gold Rush to the Industrial Revolution to the Internet Age, intense periods of innovation have molded our economy and sparked important societal advancements. That said, recent years have been some of the toughest ever for business owners in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation and high inflation. Valerie Trask, affiliate instructor of management and organization at the UW, is quoted. - New guidelines aim to make melatonin safer for kids | NPR16 hours ago
A leading trade group is asking companies that make melatonin to voluntarily adopt child-deterrent packaging and other improvements to how their products are packaged and labeled. Dr. Cora C. Breuner, a professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail? | New Scientist16 hours ago
As work begins on building the US’s first high-speed rail service – linking Los Angeles to Las Vegas – analysts say the project could serve as a blueprint for similar projects across the country. Jan Whittington, associate professor of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted. - Skip the traffic: Commuters turn to ferries to get around | The New York Times18 hours ago
Ferry ridership took a hit during the pandemic. But new terminals, additional routes and faster, smaller boats are driving a new era of water transportation and development. Ryan Avery, interim director of the Washington State Transportation Center at the UW, is quoted. - A new road map shows how to prevent pandemics | Science News4 days ago
Keeping ecosystems healthy can minimize viral jumps between wildlife and humans. Iroro Tanshi, postdoctoral researcher in the UW Department of Biology, is quoted. - Daring ‘James Bond’ mission to drill Antarctic ice cores could reveal future of sea level rise | Science4 days ago
To understand the glaciers holding back meters of sea level rise, climate scientists swoop in to extract ice from Antarctica’s remote west coast. Gemma O’Connor, research associate of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - Heat-related ER visits rose in 2023, CDC study finds | The New York Times4 days ago
The rate of emergency room visits caused by heat illness increased significantly last year in large swaths of the country compared with the previous five years, according to a study published on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - The unexpected health benefits of Ozempic and Mounjaro | National Geographic4 days ago
Research is showing that these new weight-loss drugs can help treat conditions from addiction to kidney disease—and may even be contributing to a boom of “Ozempic babies.” Dr. Katherine Tuttle, clinical professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - We found unhealthy pesticide levels in 20% of US produce – here’s what you need to know | The Guardian5 days ago
Consumer Reports recently conducted its most comprehensive review of pesticides in 59 US fruits and vegetables. Here the organization shares what it found. Chensheng (Alex) Lu, senior research scientist of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Goodbye cod, hello herring: why putting a different fish on your dish will help the planet | The Guardian5 days ago
In the first of a new series, we look at why people reject so much of the bountiful catches from our seas in favour of the same few species, mostly imported – and how to change that. Jessica Gephart, assistant professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Long-acting drugs may revolutionize HIV prevention and treatment | The New York Times5 days ago
New regimens in development, including once-weekly pills and semiannual shots, could help control the virus in hard-to-reach populations. Dr. Rachel Bender Ignacio, adjunct assistant professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Spring in blossom around the world | Reuters5 days ago
A roundup of cherry blossoms around the world includes a March 19 photo or a person posing for a photograph in front of cherry trees in bloom at The Quad on the UW campus. [The photo is 13th on the list] - Analysis: Saturn’s ocean moon Enceladus is able to support life − my research team is working out how to detect extraterrestrial cells there | The Conversation6 days ago
"Saturn has 146 confirmed moons – more than any other planet in the solar system – but one called Enceladus stands out. It appears to have the ingredients for life," writes Fabian Klenner, postdoctoral scholar of Earth and space sciences. - Shrimp and lobster found to have high levels of PFAS | Everyday Health6 days ago
Shellfish and fish from the ocean can contain toxic chemicals known as PFAS, a new study found. Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Turning down the noise around you improves health in many ways | Scientific American7 days ago
Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect harmful noise levels. Sanne Knudsen, professor of environmental law at the UW, is quoted. - The killer whale trainers who still defend captivity: ‘I’m an endangered species myself’ | The Guardian7 days ago
The 2013 documentary Blackfish turned orca trainers into pariahs in the US. Now some are hitting it big in China. Deborah Giles, research scientist at the UW Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted. - Social media revives chip art AKA silicon doodles and keeps its history alive | NPR7 days ago
Engineers would add the sketches to their microchip designs in the techie equivalent of signing their artwork. They’d etch them on chips that may end up in your cellphone, laptop or calculator. They spent hours crafting them, even though they were frowned upon by those in the C Suite. Albert Folch, professor of bioengineering at the UW, is quoted. - The hero tax: Why 'selfless' workers are professionally exploited | BBC1 week ago
The "heroisation" of certain professions has ironic effects on their workers’ earning potential. Sapna Cheryan, professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted. - If alien life is found, how should scientists break the news? | Scientific American1 week ago
At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of extraterrestrial life. Victoria Meadows, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - Inside the cheating scandal rocking D.C.’s trivia scene | The Washington Post1 week ago
Q: Why would someone cheat at pub trivia? A: Oh boy… Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
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- Angry birds: Hummingbirds are cute, but they’re primed to fight | KUOW15 hours ago
Hummingbirds, I realized, are not just adorable. They’re also jerks. Yes, jerks. But don’t take my word for it. Alyssa Sargent, doctoral student of biology at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Plastic pollution: Hold Amazon accountable | The Seattle Times15 hours ago
"I was deeply moved by the op-ed ‘Amazon must do better with its packaging for our oceans’ sake’ [April 4, Opinion], which sheds light on the devastating impact of Amazon’s plastic packaging choices. As a student at the University of Washington, I’m particularly troubled by this issue and the impact plastic pollution will have on my future environment," writes Emma Yeaman, a student at the UW, in a letter to the editor. - Should highly capable students go to different schools? Seattle changes its approach | KUOW16 hours ago
Seattle Public Schools is phasing out its highly capable cohort (HCC) model, where advanced learners go to a handful of elementary, middle and high schools in the district with curriculum that is one or two years ahead of their grade depending on the subject. Kristina Collins, director of the UW Robinson Center for Young Scholars, is quoted. - 10 important questions about the promise and pitfalls of AI | GeekWire16 hours ago
Artificial intelligence is already changing the world. But the full extent of its impact on how we live and work remains to be seen. Constance Rice from the UW Board of Regents, and Jay Cunningham, doctoral student in human centered design and engineering and the UW student regent, is quoted. - Big bill comes due for Martin Selig, giant of Seattle office real estate | The Seattle Times16 hours ago
For decades, developer Martin Selig has defied the odds in the downtown Seattle office market, profiting handsomely in the high times and managing the lows well enough that he still owns almost a tenth of downtown’s office space. But the aftermath of the pandemic is testing Selig’s resilience in ways that underscore just how different the current crisis is from past office downturns. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - How a Seattle doctor and patient transformed the treatment of kidney disease | The Seattle Times4 days ago
The Northwest Kidney Centers, founded in 1962, celebrated its 62nd anniversary with the opening of the Dialysis Museum in Burien. Dr. Belding Scribner, a former nephrologist in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - UW football player accused of raping two women pleads not guilty | KUOW4 days ago
University of Washington running back Tylin Rogers pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to one count of rape in the second degree and one count of rape in third degree. A UW statement is referenced. - A pedophile priest got a PhD from UW — should the university revoke his degree? | KUOW4 days ago
Dan O’Leary, who grew up in Seattle, has been doggedly urging the University of Washington to take a radical step: revoke the 1978 degree of Patrick O’Donnell, a UW alumnus who has been found guilty of molesting children. Martin Howell, assistant dean in the UW College of Education, is quoted. - UW football’s Tybo Rogers pleads not guilty to rape charges | The Seattle Times4 days ago
University of Washington football player Tylin “Tybo” Rogers pleaded not guilty Thursday to the alleged rape of two women. An unnamed UW undergraduate is mentioned, and a UW statement is referenced. - How UW investigates sexual assault allegations | The Seattle Times4 days ago
UW’s Title IX coordinator, Valery Richardson, helped answer some commonly asked questions about how UW investigates violations of Title IX, a law that prohibits sex-based discrimination — including sexual assault — at schools and universities that receive federal funding. - Why environmental justice matters, from the founder himself | The Seattle Times4 days ago
You might think of environmental justice as an old concept, old as the environmental movement itself. Surely, you say, the father of environmental justice is long gone, his lessons passed down through generations, his legacy enshrined in the marbled annals of history. But you’d be wrong. The UW Center for Environmental Politics is mentioned. - AI is boosting drug discovery and development — and sparking questions about proprietary data | GeekWire4 days ago
The culture of collaboration in the Pacific Northwest, the impact of AI on biopharma, and the shape of new business models driven by AI were all topics at a panel discussion Wednesday in Seattle at the 2024 Life Science Innovation Northwest meeting. Lynda Stuart, executive director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted. - Healthier Together: Breast cancer vaccine trials | KIRO 74 days ago
Within the next ten years, we could see a vaccine that can prevent and do away with cancer. This new treatment could help eradicate breast cancer and maybe other cancers pretty soon — a situation that was unimaginable decades ago. Dr. Mary "Nora" Disis, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Opinion: UW must take action after protesters vandalize property, intimidate students | The Seattle Times4 days ago
"There are enough problems in the world for everyone to disagree with everyone else all the time. But when advocacy and activism devolve into property destruction and threats of violence — from any side of the political spectrum — community standards must be upheld and accountability enforced," writes the Seattle Times editorial board. - UW researchers hoping to save a sea star population nearly wiped out 10 years ago | KING 54 days ago
Disease nearly wiped out sunflower sea stars about 10 years ago, and UW scientists are using the lingering population to save the species. Jason Hodin, a research scientist at the UW’s Friday Harbor Laboratories, is quoted. - UW player pleads not guilty to rape charges | KIRO 74 days ago
UW running back Tylin “Tybo” Rogers faced a judge Thursday morning for his arraignment hearing. Rogers was arrested earlier this month and is accused of raping two women. During court Roger’s attorney pleaded not guilty on his behalf. - Republicans dismiss WA Democrats’ criticism of GOP candidate’s anti-LGBTQ remarks | KUOW5 days ago
Washington Republicans are largely shrugging off a new political attack from Democrats in the race for governor. Randy Pepple, assistant teaching professor of political science at the UW, is quoted. - See the nuances of UW’s cherry blossoms in a whole different light | The Seattle Times5 days ago
A reader-submitted photo was taken March 21 in the early morning before sunrise. It depicts the glow of the lamplight reflecting on flowering cherry blossoms on UW’s campus. - UW launches summer Nepali language program | Northwest Asian Weekly6 days ago
The South Asia Center and Nepal Studies Initiative at the UW have opened applications for their 2024 summer intensive Nepali language program. - A sliver of hope in a record-setting year of deaths of homeless people | The Seattle Times6 days ago
Fentanyl-related fatal overdoses continue to devastate King County’s homeless population. In 2023, it was the No. 1 cause of reported deaths — 67% — leading to a staggering new record of people who died on the street, in shelters or without permanent housing. Methamphetamine is often involved as well. Caleb Banta-Green, director of the UW’s Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology and Research in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
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UW Bothell
- Only murders in the roost: What springtime means for Seattle-area crow 'slumber party' | KUOW2 weeks ago
There’s a spot on the UW Bothell campus that is known for murders. Not the kind that elicit blood-curdling screams. The kind punctuated by caws and the flapping of thousands of wings, which may be equally terrifying — depending on your opinion of crows. Loma Pendergraft, lecturer of psychology at the UW, is quoted. - Urgent plea for sustainable solutions to save Earth and humanity | Earth.com3 weeks ago
Scientists are ringing the alarm bells, saying that climate change, environmental destruction, disease and inequality have pushed Earth and humanity to the brink of catastrophe. They emphasize the critical need for sustainable solutions for the growing climate change. Phoebe Barnard, affiliate professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Northwest Now: Wa Na Wari | PBS4 weeks ago
A conversation with Wa Na Wari, a Seattle Central District based group that’s mission is to collect and restore an oral black history to the community. Jill Freidberg, a lecturer of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is interviewed. - How climate change is taxing our mental health | Crosscut2 months ago
The environmental crisis has brought on anxiety, grief and a reluctance to have kids, says Jennifer Atkinson, associate teaching professor of environmental humanities at UW Bothell. - Ciscoe explains why crows are tearing up Washington lawns | KING 52 months ago
While residents are upset with the mess crows are making in their lawns, experts say it could be good in the long run. Here’s why. Michele Price, associate teaching professor of STEM at UW Bothell, and Loma Pendergraft, lecturer of psychology at the UW, are mentioned. - Why health care has become a top target for cybercriminals | The Seattle Times2 months ago
When a cyberattack hit Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center late last year and exposed the personal data of nearly a million patients, many were caught off guard, stunned a breach could infiltrate such a large and highly resourced health care organization. Geetha Thamilarasu, associate professor of STEM at UW Bothell, and UW Medicine spokesperson Susan Gregg are quoted. - UW delays commitment deadline to June 1 | KHQ2 months ago
The UW has extended the confirmation date for admitted first-year undergraduate students to June 1. The extension, which also applied to UW Tacoma and UW Bothell, follows problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program roll-out, which caused admissions problems across higher education this year. - Invasive English holly not so jolly for Pacific Northwest forests | Oregon Public Broadcasting4 months ago
English holly certainly looks festive this time of year, with its dark, spiky leaves and bright red berries. But the invasive plant poses a significant threat to Pacific Northwest forests. David Stokes, professor emeritus at UW Bothell, is interviewed. - Opinion: Turning at the crossroads of humanity | The Messenger4 months ago
"By now, we all know the facts. Global carbon emissions rose by over 1% in 2023 — after increases in the previous two years. … But don’t become jaded by records and headlines. Each broken record spells tangible peril for our continued civilization. This is not controversial. Events are overtaking us," write Charles Fletcher of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa and Stable Planet Alliance CEO Phoebe Barnard, who is also an affiliate professor at both UW Bothell and the UW Center for Environmental Politics. - Analysis: Could the good news story about the ecological crisis be the collective grief we are feeling? | The Conversation5 months ago
"A summer of wildfires across Canada sat alongside news of global deforestation, rapid loss of Antarctic ice mass and Swiss glacial ice depletion. Then in mid-October, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service delisted 21 species from the Endangered Species Act due to extinction," co-write Sarah Brown and Sonya Jakubec. Jennifer Atkinson, associate teaching professor of environmental humanities at UW Bothell, is referenced. - $79M STEM building to open at UW Bothell/Cascadia in January | Daily Journal of Commerce5 months ago
Come January, students at UW Bothell and Cascadia College will begin taking classes in a new $79 million STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) building at the institutions’ shared campus in Bothell. Leslie Cornick, dean of UW Bothell’s School of STEM, is quoted. - ‘Bird-watcher’s paradise’ — countless crows swoop in to Bothell Crow Watch | Everett Herald5 months ago
Thousands of crows roost every night on the UW Bothell campus. Even longtime locals are awed by the spectacle. Ursula Valdez, a lecturer at UW Bothell, is quoted. - UW Bothell and Cascadia College celebrate new STEM-focused Innovation Hall | GeekWire5 months ago
The new $79 million facility will serve students in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, and electrical and mechanical engineering. UW President Ana Mari Cauce and Leslie Cornick, dean of the UW Bothell School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, are quoted. - Multifaith leaders gather in Seattle to call for cease-fire in Gaza | The Seattle Times5 months ago
Rabbis, imams, reverends and other faith leaders from across the state gathered Thursday at Seattle’s Henry M. Jackson Federal Building to demand a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas. Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Passion for Costco stands the test of shaky economy — will it last? | The Seattle Times6 months ago
Costco, which opened its first store in Seattle in 1983, has succeeded in good times and bad times, where many of its competitors have struggled. P.V. (Sundar) Balakrishnan, professor of marketing at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Analysis: Slow solutions to fast-moving ecological crises won’t work — changing basic human behaviors must come first | The Conversation6 months ago
"As the world grapples with multiple ecological crises, it’s clear the various responses over the past half century have largely failed. Our new research argues the priority now should be addressing the real driver of these crises – our own maladaptive behaviours," write Phoebe Barnard, affiliate professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, and Mike Joy at Victoria University of Wellington. - In Detroit, a ‘magic wand’ makes dirty air look clean — and lets polluters off the hook | The Guardian6 months ago
The “exceptional events rule” allows the EPA to strike pollution caused by single events from the record, allowing regulators to meet clean-air goals on paper, without forcing local industry to comply with tighter pollution controls. Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Mary Lou Retton crowdfunded her medical debt, like many thousands of others | The New York Times6 months ago
When Mary Lou Retton, the decorated Olympic gymnast, accrued medical debt from a lengthy hospital stay, her family did what countless Americans have done before them: turned to crowdfunding to cover the bills. Nora Kenworthy, associate professor of nursing and health studies at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Why what looked like good news for charter schools actually wasn’t | The Washington Post6 months ago
It seemed like good news for charter schools when a study released this summer declared that they get better student outcomes than do traditional public schools — at least from 2015 to 2019, the years for which researchers said they crunched the numbers. Concerns critics have raised about the validity of the methodology and definitions used in the study, render moot the claims of besting traditional public schools. Joseph J. Ferrare, associate professor of interdisciplinary arts & sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Scientists utilize AI to track and follow coal train dust | Popular Science8 months ago
The team in California is working with communities — and a suite of AI tools — to better understand air pollution. Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is mentioned.
UW Tacoma
- Do Americans have a ‘collective amnesia’ about Donald Trump? | The New York Times2 months ago
It’s only been three years, but memories of Mr. Trump’s presidency have faded and changed fast. Andrew Franks, lecturer of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Opinion: Tacoma’s Pugnetti Park needs new design to work for downtown | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
"Even if you don’t know the 100-by-240-foot parcel by name, there’s a good chance you recognize its prominent location — smack dab in the center of downtown, along Pacific Avenue, overlooking the Interstate 705 Tacoma Spur," writes columnist Matt Driscoll. Ali Modarres, dean and professor of urban studies at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - UW delays commitment deadline to June 1 | KHQ2 months ago
The UW has extended the confirmation date for admitted first-year undergraduate students to June 1. The extension, which also applied to UW Tacoma and UW Bothell, follows problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program roll-out, which caused admissions problems across higher education this year. - Most influential, education: Sheila Edwards Lange | Seattle Magazine2 months ago
When Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange was appointed chancellor of UW Tacoma in the fall of 2021, she became the highest-ranking Black administrator in the UW system. Lange, Constance Rice from the UW Board of Regents and UW President Ana Mari Cauce, are quoted. - Opinion: Prison education, like at UWT, help cut crime, recidivism | Tacoma News Tribune3 months ago
"If academia is a bubble or an ivory tower, as people often say, Christopher Beasley, assistant professor of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is the rare scholar who’s managed to burst it, or even more fitting, scale it from the outside," writes The News Tribune’s editorial board. - Seattle's salmon death problem may have been solved | Newsweek3 months ago
Huge numbers of salmon in the streams of Washington state’s Puget Sound die every year due to tire pollution, but researchers may have found a way to prevent the massacre. Edward Kolodziej, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW and of science and mathematics at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - UW Tacoma to host national championship watch party for fans, students and alumni | KING 54 months ago
UW Tacoma, the UW’s south end campus, is gearing up to celebrate the Huskies national championship return on Monday, Jan. 8 with a watch party. - Gen Z says it wants less sex on screen — but is that true? | The Seattle Times4 months ago
The University of California, Los Angeles’ Center for Scholars & Storytellers recently released the results of its 2023 Teens & Screens survey. Its sophomore survey, which examined teens’ perspectives of the entertainment and social media that they have consumed, revealed that Generation Z doesn’t want to see as much sex and romance on screen, and is instead interested in stories about platonic relationships and friendships. UW Tacoma culture, arts and communication’s Jennifer Myers Baran, associate teaching professor and David Coon, associate professor, are quoted. - Washington lags behind in water-pollution oversight | High Country News4 months ago
Washington state is behind — years behind — its obligation to update its list of the state’s polluted waters, says a new report by the Government Accountability Office, or GAO. The delay could affect the cleanup of waterways throughout the state and the water quality of Puget Sound, creating additional problems for the sound’s three species of threatened salmon. Joel Baker, professor of environmental science at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - UW Tacoma names vice chancellor for advancement | South Sound Business4 months ago
Amanda Walker officially started serving as the University of Washington Tacoma’s vice chancellor for advancement earlier this month. - EPA to review chemical in car tires known to kill salmon | Scripps News4 months ago
A chemical left on roadways by car tires is killing salmon as they spawn. Edward Kolodziej, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW and of science and mathematics at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Best things to buy on Black Friday in 2023 | WalletHub5 months ago
To separate myth from fact, WalletHub compared pre-Black Friday prices to actual Black Friday “sale” prices for a broad selection of items. Using the price difference of each item, we isolated the offers that are truly worth the hassle of participating in America’s biggest shopping craze. Hui Suk So, assistant teaching professor at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Fishing groups sue tire-makers over toxic chemical that kills salmon | The Seattle Times6 months ago
West Coast fishing groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against 13 of the largest tire manufacturers in the U.S., alleging the companies are illegally killing or harming endangered salmon and oceangoing trout by the use of toxic chemicals in their products. Edward Kolodziej, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW and of science and mathematics at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Fuel, heat, drought, wind: Recipe for big Spokane wildfires | KUOW8 months ago
Fires broke out in at least four locations around Spokane County and neighboring counties last Friday. Strong winds soon fanned the trees, brush and grasses into life-threatening conflagrations. Maureen Kennedy, associate professor of sciences and mathematics at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Wildfire season in Washington state: How prescribed burns could reduce danger | KUOW8 months ago
Policymakers are increasingly recognizing that wildfires are essential, and a century of fire suppression is partly what put us in this predicament. Last year, the Biden administration pledged to use prescribed burns on tens of millions of acres of federal land. The idea is to mimic natural cycles of fire that reduce fuels and lessen the severity of wildfires. Maureen Kennedy, associate professor of sciences and mathematics at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - UWT gaining new bookstore for its campus on Pacific Avenue | Tacoma News Tribune9 months ago
The UW Tacoma announced this week that students will soon have a new place to shop for textbooks and university merchandise. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted. - Muckleshoot Tribal College honors first education doctoral grads | Crosscut9 months ago
Partnering with UW Tacoma, the leadership program for educators working with Native nations celebrated its cohort of 10 students. - 'Wolf Play' explores an adoption narrative many experience in real life | KUOW10 months ago
In ACT Theatre’s "Wolf Play," the audience watches as a Korean child is adopted, and then re-homed to another family. We watch as he experiences pain and confusion, and then grapples with the realities of adoption. That’s not an experience that’s unique to the theater. JaeRan Kim, associate professor of social work at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - A ‘sisterhood’ graduates with new doctorates in Indigenous-centered education | The Seattle Times10 months ago
The program, Leadership for Healing, is a first-of-its-kind partnership between UW Tacoma and the Muckleshoot Tribal College and is entirely Indigenous-centered. The curriculum is packed with Indigenous authors, the professors are all Indigenous and the goal is to re-imagine the way Indigenous students are taught. Ada McDaniel, a student at UW Tacoma, is quoted. Members of the first Muckleshoot cohort, McDaniel, Jennifer Vasilez, Joannie Marie Suina, Amy Maharaj and Merisa Jones are pictured. - UW grad missed commencement for humanitarian mission in Ukraine | KING 510 months ago
24-year-old David Pavenko graduated from UW Tacoma with a degree in electrical engineering. Instead of walking with classmates, he was helping in Ukraine.
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- Angry birds: Hummingbirds are cute, but they’re primed to fight | KUOW15 hours ago
Hummingbirds, I realized, are not just adorable. They’re also jerks. Yes, jerks. But don’t take my word for it. Alyssa Sargent, doctoral student of biology at the UW, is quoted. - A new road map shows how to prevent pandemics | Science News4 days ago
Keeping ecosystems healthy can minimize viral jumps between wildlife and humans. Iroro Tanshi, postdoctoral researcher in the UW Department of Biology, is quoted. - Republicans dismiss WA Democrats’ criticism of GOP candidate’s anti-LGBTQ remarks | KUOW5 days ago
Washington Republicans are largely shrugging off a new political attack from Democrats in the race for governor. Randy Pepple, assistant teaching professor of political science at the UW, is quoted. - The hero tax: Why 'selfless' workers are professionally exploited | BBC1 week ago
The "heroisation" of certain professions has ironic effects on their workers’ earning potential. Sapna Cheryan, professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted. - If alien life is found, how should scientists break the news? | Scientific American1 week ago
At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of extraterrestrial life. Victoria Meadows, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - Inside the cheating scandal rocking D.C.’s trivia scene | The Washington Post1 week ago
Q: Why would someone cheat at pub trivia? A: Oh boy… Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Trump is first ex-US president on trial, but other nations have done it | The Washington Post2 weeks ago
With the U.S. on the brink of prosecuting an ex-president for the first time via Donald Trump, other cases around the world have demonstrated the merits of placing top officials on trial — and the potential pitfalls. Victor Menaldo, professor of political science at the UW, is quoted. - China’s divided memory of the Cultural Revolution | WBUR2 weeks ago
“3 Body Problem,” a Netflix adaptation of the popular Chinese sci-fi novel by the same name, is causing controversy in China for its depiction of the Cultural Revolution. How do the Chinese people see this crucial period of their history? Madeleine Dong, professor of history at the UW, is interviewed. - Subtle Seattle eclipse show couldn't outshine local enthusiasm | KUOW2 weeks ago
Seattle’s cloudy weather made for an anticlimactic viewing of Monday’s solar eclipse. Still, that didn’t stop dozens of people who flocked to the UW’s Physics-Astronomy Building, hoping for the clouds to lift, so they could catch a glimpse of this once-in-a-generation event. The UW’s Oliver Fraser, assistant teaching professor in astronomy, and Giovanni Gollotti, a student, are quoted. - Clouds obscured solar eclipse view for people trying to watch in Seattle | KOMO2 weeks ago
In Seattle, many gathered outside of the University of Washington’s astronomy department trying to get a glimpse, but it was hard to come by with the clouds taking over the sky. Oliver Fraser, assistant teaching professor of astronomy at the UW, and Guinevere Berg, a student in physics and astronomy at the UW, are quoted. - Only murders in the roost: What springtime means for Seattle-area crow 'slumber party' | KUOW2 weeks ago
There’s a spot on the UW Bothell campus that is known for murders. Not the kind that elicit blood-curdling screams. The kind punctuated by caws and the flapping of thousands of wings, which may be equally terrifying — depending on your opinion of crows. Loma Pendergraft, lecturer of psychology at the UW, is quoted. - Cloudy weather further reduces 2024 solar eclipse visibility | KING 52 weeks ago
Despite the weather conditions, the courtyard of the UW Astronomy Department was busy with people trying to catch a glimpse of the partial eclipse. The Department of Astronomy hosted a viewing event with telescopes and eclipse glasses. The UW’s Oliver Fraser, assistant teaching professor in astronomy, and Ruby Heidgerken, a student, are quoted. - Gray skies, rain squash partial eclipse viewing in Seattle | FOX 132 weeks ago
Thousands of miles away from the path of totality, dozens of hopeful locals gathered at the UW to witness the partial eclipse. Oliver Fraser, assistant teaching professor in astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - Magnuson Park’s ‘Fin Project’ makes whales, not war, out of old weapons | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
The piece called “The Fin Project: From Swords into Plowshares” was created in 1998 by artist John T. Young, professor and chair of the UW School of Art’s sculpture program. - Seattle Civic Poet Shin Yu Pai launches new public poetry project on April 1 | Northwest Asian Weekly3 weeks ago
National Poetry Month takes place every year in April. Its purpose is to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry nationwide. This year, Seattle residents will have the privilege and pleasure of discovering, installed throughout various parts of the city, poems by local poets on topics of place and sustainability. Jayme Yen, teacher of design at the UW, is mentioned. - Blue, mysterious and arriving by the millions: the alien-like creatures blanketing US beaches | Environment | The Guardian3 weeks ago
Masses of ephemeral organisms known as ‘by-the-wind sailors’ wash up in a ‘blue tide’ on the west coast most years, but warmer winter seas could be increasing their numbers. Julia Parrish, UW professor of biology and of aquatic and fishery sciences and director of COASST, is quoted. - World’s largest ever digital camera is completed | IFL Science3 weeks ago
A new camera at the Rubin Observatory in Chile has 3,200 megapixels, which will allow us to photograph the universe like never before. Željko Ivezić, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - The world's biggest digital camera is finally complete | Gizmodo3 weeks ago
Once operational, the 3.2-billion-pixel LSST Camera at the Rubin Observatory in Chile will collect 15 terabytes of data on the southern sky each night. Željko Ivezić, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - Scientists complete world’s biggest camera for ‘greatest movie of all time’ | The Independent3 weeks ago
Scientists have completed the construction of the world’s biggest camera after two decades of work for the Rubin Observatory in Chile. Željko Ivezić, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - Immigrant rights activist Catalina Velasquez on her life and work | Washington State Standard3 weeks ago
The Standard spoke to Catalina Velasquez, a doctoral student at the UW, about being one of the few trans, queer people leading the immigrant rights movement in Washington.
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- Big bill comes due for Martin Selig, giant of Seattle office real estate | The Seattle Times16 hours ago
For decades, developer Martin Selig has defied the odds in the downtown Seattle office market, profiting handsomely in the high times and managing the lows well enough that he still owns almost a tenth of downtown’s office space. But the aftermath of the pandemic is testing Selig’s resilience in ways that underscore just how different the current crisis is from past office downturns. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail? | New Scientist16 hours ago
As work begins on building the US’s first high-speed rail service – linking Los Angeles to Las Vegas – analysts say the project could serve as a blueprint for similar projects across the country. Jan Whittington, associate professor of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Affordable housing is the solution to homelessness, not criminalization | The Hill2 weeks ago
"Too often, policymakers ignore the obvious solution to homelessness — housing — in favor of immediate (and generally ineffective) responses, such as criminalization," co-writes Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW. - How Washington’s local governments have moved to allow for denser housing | Washington State Standard2 weeks ago
A new study looks at about 100 communities that received state planning grants to see what actions they took to get more homes built in more places. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: Office-to-residential conversion is a trendy idea for downtown resurgence — but has big challenges | GeekWire4 weeks ago
"Office-to-residential conversions are frequent fodder in discussions of the post-pandemic city, downtown regeneration, and hopes to contain rising housing costs. Remote work is here to stay, especially in hybrid form in the tech-centric Seattle area. Office buildings are partially occupied or empty and no longer needed for their former use. Cities need to generate tax revenue," writes Chuck Wolfe, affiliate associate professor of urban design and planning at the UW. - Real estate settlement will have huge impact, what about WA? | Bellingham Herald4 weeks ago
Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that had ramifications for the real estate market across the country. The organization, which represents over 1 million realtors nationwide, said it would no longer require sellers to list commission for buyers’ brokers, effectively doing away with the 6% commission standard. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - How recent real estate settlement will impact buyers and sellers | KIRO 71 month ago
A $418 million settlement by the National Association of Realtors sent waves of shock and uncertainty across the real estate industry. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle-area home prices pick up as spring market inches closer | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Seattle-area home prices continued to pick up in February as the market approached the busy spring season and shoppers vied for a limited supply of homes for sale. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is quoted. - A new ‘holy grail’ in the housing crisis: Statewide rent caps | The New York Times2 months ago
As housing costs soar, Washington state wants to limit annual rent increases to 7%. Oregon and California have passed similar measures. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - In 'vexing' trend, traffic fatalities in Washington state continue to rise | KUOW2 months ago
Washington has reached another grim milestone. The state’s Traffic Safety Commission says Washington had at least 800 traffic fatalities last year. Anne Vernez Moudon, professor emeritus of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted. - The private sector’s biggest bet in homelessness fell apart — what now? | The Seattle Times2 months ago
After the messy collapse of a big bet to end homelessness, the philanthropic sector is learning a lesson that many public officials have learned before them — rushing to back a silver bullet in homelessness is often a fraught endeavor. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is mentioned. - After home sales tumbled lower in 2023, they rose in January | The Olympian2 months ago
Thurston County home sales rose for the first time in months in January, climbing 8.5% last month from the same period a year ago, according to new data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is quoted. - Just how climate-friendly are timber buildings? It’s complicated | Bloomberg3 months ago
Building with wood instead of concrete or steel is touted as a way to cut carbon emissions. But determining how it stacks up, climate-wise, isn’t easy. Stephanie Carlisle, senior research scientist in architecture at the UW, is quoted. - Tsunami preparedness in WA: How Westport and its neighbors are leading the way | The Seattle Times3 months ago
Using drones to engage young people is one of several collaborations between UW researchers and tsunami-prone coastal communities such as Westport. Dan Abramson, associate professor of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted. Matias Korfmacher, a doctoral student at the UW, is mentioned. - Homelessness is a housing problem | KIRO4 months ago
Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is interviewed about what is really driving homelessness and what can be done about it. - Homelessness rose to record level this year, government says | The New York Times4 months ago
An annual head count found the homeless population in the U.S. had increased by more than 70,000 people, or 12 percent. That is the largest one-year jump since the Department of Housing and Urban Development began collecting data in 2007. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream — but should it be? | KUOW4 months ago
Interest rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage are currently hovering around 7.5% and home prices have risen 40% since 2020, putting ownership out of reach for most families. What does that mean for generational wealth building, social dynamics and the idea of the so-called American Dream? David Blum, teaching associate of urban design and planning at the UW, is interviewed. - Modern construction and building systems | KUOW5 months ago
Carrie Sturts Dossick, professor of construction management at the UW, is interviewed about the advantages and challenges of adopting various technologies in the building industry. [This story ran in multiple outlets.] - UW researchers aim to reduce deadly bird collisions on Seattle campus | KOMO5 months ago
A group of UW researchers are working to reduce the number of deadly bird collisions on the Seattle campus by tracking bird deaths and providing recommendations about bird-safe architecture. Judy Bowes, a doctoral student in the College of Built Environments at the UW, is quoted. - UW professor says 'Homelessness Is a Housing Problem' | KIRO5 months ago
Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is interviewed on what is really driving homelessness and what can be done about it.
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- UW launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges | GeekWire2 months ago
There aren’t enough computer science teachers. There aren’t enough programs for training new or existing teachers in the subject. The UW wants to help solve some of these difficult and urgent issues, and its professors have created the UW Center for Learning, Computing and Imagination to tackle them. The UW’s Amy Ko, a professor in the Information School; Ben Shapiro, associate professor of computer science and engineering; and Min Sun, professor of education, are quoted. - Many WA voters will decide fate of old schools in February election | KNKX2 months ago
Special elections around the state take place on Tuesday, Feb. 13. In more than 40 school districts around Washington, according to data from the Secretary of State’s office, voters will decide whether to pass bonds or levies to renovate or rebuild school buildings. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - WA school districts to decide on funding | KNKX3 months ago
School districts around the state are deciding next week on whether to pass or renew levies and bonds funding everything from technology to enrichment programs to new buildings. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - As enrollment drops, school closures loom for more Washington communities | Washington State Standard3 months ago
Experts say shuttering a school can make financial sense. But it can be hard for students and their families. Meredith Honig, professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - California signs cursive writing into law – what are the brain benefits? | BBC3 months ago
From the start of 2024, the state of California reinstated the requirement that first through sixth graders in public schools learn to write in cursive. Virginia Berninger, professor emeritus of education at the UW, is mentioned. - Opinion: Yes, schools should teach morality — but whose morals? | Time3 months ago
"As schools across the country experience book bans and attempts to limit the curriculum, in Texas one group led by the spiritual adviser to former President Donald Trump fought in the past year to bring biblical values to the classroom. In support of such efforts, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz warned, ‘there is an evil agenda [and] we are the only thing that stands between the destruction of American or the revival America,’" writes Mallory Hutchings-Tryon, instructor of education at the UW. - Online schooling for Washington’s youngest students is on the rise | Washington State Standard5 months ago
For kindergartners to fifth graders, enrollment in virtual classes is up compared to before the pandemic. Families see benefits, but experts are skeptical the programs are on par with in-person instruction. Soojin Oh Park, assistant professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - What's behind the increase in homeschooling | Axios5 months ago
Homeschooling in the U.S. shot up during the pandemic — and it appears to be here to stay. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned. - AI might disrupt math and computer science classes — in a good way | The Seattle Times6 months ago
A new school of thinking in computer science is letting AI guide students in basic coding while professors spend more time teaching higher-level, more creative skills. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, and Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, are quoted. - Experts share tips to help kids learn and enjoy math | The Seattle Times6 months ago
To help kids with math, students and families need to feel comfortable, confident and excited about working with numbers. That’s one of the key takeaways from two math education professionals who took part in a live online discussion on the matter Wednesday night. Elham Kazemi, professor of math and science education at the UW, is quoted. - Why Oregon's homeschooling boom may be here to stay | Axios Portland6 months ago
At the onset of the pandemic, some Oregon families chose to homeschool their children. Three years later, many have decided to stick with it, according to state and county data. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned. - Can Seattle close literacy gaps for kids of color with science of reading? | The Seattle Times7 months ago
At Rising Star Elementary and 12 other Seattle schools, educators are getting extra training and coaching on a different way to teach reading, a method based on how the brain connects letters with sounds. Although similar lessons are happening across the district, the focus is on these racially diverse schools because the district has a history of significant gaps in academic achievement by race. Lakeya Afolalu, assistant professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - Back to school: Schools make efforts to reduce bad behavior | KIRO 77 months ago
A new school year can be filled with so much promise, entering a new grade, and reuniting with old classmates. But there are also the small slights and the big fights that can come with going back to school, too. Karin Frey, research associate professor of educational psychology at the UW, is quoted. - Washington's homeschooling boom is here to stay | Axios Seattle7 months ago
Among Washington families who took up homeschooling during the pandemic nearly half are sticking with it, according to state data. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - How two local tutoring groups are helping students catch up in math | The Seattle Times8 months ago
Students across the country were struggling with math before the pandemic, but the disruption caused their scores on national exams to plummet to historic lows. The struggle is resurfacing an age-old question: Could math be taught in a more engaging way? The UW’s Elham Kazemi, professor of math and science education, and Charles Camacho, assistant teaching professor of math, are quoted. - How to handle being homesick at college | US News9 months ago
Homesick students should schedule chats with loved ones, get involved on campus and avoid visiting home too often. Kristen Missall, professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - Flat funding, the 'McCleary Fix' and other school finance issues explained | The Seattle Times10 months ago
School districts have slashed budgets in recent months, and parents and educators want to know why. On Tuesday, The Seattle Times’ Education Lab hosted a live webinar with three education finance experts to answer readers’ questions about school budget cuts and clarify how education is funded in the state. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Why schools across WA are slashing their budgets | The Seattle Times10 months ago
Earlier this year, parents were dismayed — and occasionally incensed — when school boards across Washington began slashing their budgets for the upcoming school year. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned. - Lost learning: 13-year-old students suffer worst declines ever recorded in math | KOMO10 months ago
Pandemic learning loss continues to be shown in report after report. The latest one was released Wednesday and shows the largest declines ever recorded in math performance for the nation’s 13-year-olds. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned. - The kindergarten cutoff: What happens when kids are the oldest or youngest in their kindergarten class? | Seattle's Child10 months ago
Over recent decades, parents across the country have increasingly taken the decision of when to start kindergarten into their own hands, either holding kids back so they can have another year to mature socially and academically, or testing precocious kids for early entrance to spare them the boredom of one more year at home or in preschool. Kristen Missall, professor of education at the UW, is quoted.
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- 10 important questions about the promise and pitfalls of AI | GeekWire16 hours ago
Artificial intelligence is already changing the world. But the full extent of its impact on how we live and work remains to be seen. Constance Rice from the UW Board of Regents, and Jay Cunningham, doctoral student in human centered design and engineering and the UW student regent, is quoted. - Skip the traffic: Commuters turn to ferries to get around | The New York Times18 hours ago
Ferry ridership took a hit during the pandemic. But new terminals, additional routes and faster, smaller boats are driving a new era of water transportation and development. Ryan Avery, interim director of the Washington State Transportation Center at the UW, is quoted. - E-bike fires are sparking trouble in Seattle — here's how to use them safely | KUOW7 days ago
Seattle’s streets have become home to hundreds of electronic bikes and scooters in recent years, with a growing number of commuters and hobbyists relying on them to get around. As usage of these lithium-ion battery powered devices grows, so has the number of fires in connection with them. That’s prompted the Seattle Fire Department to urge caution when using and storing the devices. Daniel Schwartz, professor of chemical engineering and director of the Clean Energy Institute at the UW, is quoted. - Social media revives chip art AKA silicon doodles and keeps its history alive | NPR7 days ago
Engineers would add the sketches to their microchip designs in the techie equivalent of signing their artwork. They’d etch them on chips that may end up in your cellphone, laptop or calculator. They spent hours crafting them, even though they were frowned upon by those in the C Suite. Albert Folch, professor of bioengineering at the UW, is quoted. - What Biden and Kishida agreed to in their effort to bolster ties | The New York Times2 weeks ago
As they look to contain an increasingly aggressive China, the United States and Japan announced dozens of new agreements, including on military, economic, climate and space matters. The UW is mentioned. - UW partners with Japanese university to study AI | KNKX2 weeks ago
The UW is partnering with the University of Tsukuba in Japan to study artificial intelligence. The $110 million collaboration also involves Nvidia and Amazon. - How to stop your data from being used to train AI | Wired2 weeks ago
Some companies let you opt out of allowing your content to be used for generative AI. Here’s how to take back (at least a little) control from ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and more. Niloofar Mireshghallah, a postdoctoral scholar of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Biden Kishida meeting: AI research funded by Amazon, Nvidia announced | Bloomberg2 weeks ago
President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have enlisted Amazon.com Inc. and Nvidia Corp. to fund a new joint artificial intelligence research program, as the two nations look to improve collaboration around the quickly emerging technology. The UW is mentioned. - As US and Japan keep an eye on China, Biden-Kishida meeting to yield outcomes on ‘remarkable’ scale: insiders | South China Morning Post2 weeks ago
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will unveil nearly six dozen “deliverables” in security, economic and people-to-people areas on Wednesday, senior Biden administration officials said hours before the leaders met. The UW is mentioned. - Biden hosts Japanese prime minister for a state visit that sends a message to China | CNN2 weeks ago
President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio for a state visit Wednesday, including a crucial Oval Office meeting, reinforcing his commitment to bolstering vital partnerships in the Indo-Pacific amid a militarily and economically resurgent China. The UW is mentioned. - Microsoft, Amazon and UW partner with Japan for AI research and expansion | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
The UW and Amazon are partnering with Japanese companies and universities to further innovation of artificial intelligence through a $110 million initiative announced Tuesday. Jihui Yang, vice dean of the College of Engineering, is quoted. - UW joins $110M US-Japan academic partnership for AI that includes support from NVIDIA, Amazon | GeekWire2 weeks ago
A new partnership between universities in the U.S. and Japan backed by $110 million from tech corporations aims to boost advancements in artificial intelligence. The agreement will establish research partnerships between the UW in Seattle and the University of Tsukuba in Japan, as well as between Carnegie Mellon University and Keio University. - New study for early detection of Alzheimer's shows promising results | GeekWire2 weeks ago
A new test for the early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease — potentially even before symptoms are present — show that the diagnostic caught the neurodegenerative disease in 100% of the samples from patients symptomatic for Alzheimer’s. Researchers at the UW and Seattle biotech startup AltPep are building on a track record of success with their latest publication. Valerie Daggett, professor of bioengineering at the UW, is quoted. - An AI researcher takes on election deepfakes | The New York Times3 weeks ago
For nearly 30 years, Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, was among the most optimistic of artificial intelligence researchers. By the middle of last year, he was distressed that A.I.-generated deepfakes would swing a major election. - WA utility offers an alternative maritime fuel, but gets pushback | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
Puget Sound Energy’s new liquefied natural gas facility is an example of industries at a crossroads, raising questions about how to reduce emissions now and in the future amid a warming climate. Don MacKenzie, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - With elections looming, TrueMedia,org releases AI deepfake detector | GeekWire3 weeks ago
Seattle-based nonprofit TrueMedia.org released a free AI-powered media verification tool Tuesday to help journalists and fact-checkers detect deepfakes and combat misinformation ahead of upcoming U.S. and international elections. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Washington state is no stranger to bridge disasters | The Seattle Times4 weeks ago
From the Hood Canal to the Duwamish River, travelers a continent away from Baltimore understand the disoriented feeling when a bridge collapses into ruins. However, none of the modern bridge failures near Seattle resembles Tuesday morning’s collapse of the steel-truss I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge, when a large container ship lost power and hit a bridge foundation. Jeffrey Berman, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - 'Living on borrowed time': Washington, US bridges need repair | MyNorthwest4 weeks ago
The state of Washington has around 7,300 bridges. And there certainly have been some disasters over the years. But John Stanton, professor of civil engineering at the UW, told KIRO Newsradio the state has a limited number of bridges that could be vulnerable to what happened to the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed in Baltimore early Tuesday. - Seattle I-5 Ship Canal Bridge designed like bridge in Baltimore’s bridge collapse, UW expert says | KIRO 74 weeks ago
Jeffrey Berman, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, explained the design of the bridge involved in Baltimore’s bridge collapse and how the structure may have possibly played a factor in the collapse after a massive cargo ship struck it. - The future of noise-canceling headphones and iPhone keyboards | The Verge4 weeks ago
The world is a noisy place. High-end headphones are getting better at shutting it out. But there are already people working on a giant leap in active noise cancellation. The next generation of headphones might block all the sound you don’t want — but let in all the things you do want to hear. The UW’s Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering, and Malek Itani, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering, are quoted.
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- Daring ‘James Bond’ mission to drill Antarctic ice cores could reveal future of sea level rise | Science4 days ago
To understand the glaciers holding back meters of sea level rise, climate scientists swoop in to extract ice from Antarctica’s remote west coast. Gemma O’Connor, research associate of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - UW researchers hoping to save a sea star population nearly wiped out 10 years ago | KING 54 days ago
Disease nearly wiped out sunflower sea stars about 10 years ago, and UW scientists are using the lingering population to save the species. Jason Hodin, a research scientist at the UW’s Friday Harbor Laboratories, is quoted. - Goodbye cod, hello herring: why putting a different fish on your dish will help the planet | The Guardian5 days ago
In the first of a new series, we look at why people reject so much of the bountiful catches from our seas in favour of the same few species, mostly imported – and how to change that. Jessica Gephart, assistant professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: Saturn’s ocean moon Enceladus is able to support life − my research team is working out how to detect extraterrestrial cells there | The Conversation6 days ago
"Saturn has 146 confirmed moons – more than any other planet in the solar system – but one called Enceladus stands out. It appears to have the ingredients for life," writes Fabian Klenner, postdoctoral scholar of Earth and space sciences. - What to do if you see a bear, cougar or coyote on a WA trail | The Seattle Times6 days ago
The statewide map reflects citizen-reported carnivore sightings; it’s mostly coyotes, but bears, bobcats and cougars show up, too. Sam Kreling, doctoral student of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Seattleites escape clouds, chase solar eclipse across the continent | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
Perhaps the Seattleites who had the foresight to get out of Dodge to see the total solar eclipse Monday had the right idea. The cloud-choked skies of Western Washington stole the show from the moon, hiding the eclipse behind a wall of gray. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted. - East Bay experiment studies marine cloud brightening | KCBS Radio San Francisco2 weeks ago
A first-of-its kind study is now underway in Alameda, Calif. Sarah Doherty, senior research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, is interviewed. - Marine cloud brightening — what to know | NBC Bay Area2 weeks ago
In Alameda, Calif., a group is using the first technology in the country to test ways to brighten clouds in an effort to cool the globe. Sarah Doherty, senior research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, is interviewed. - UW studies a drastic way to cool a warming planet — cloud ‘brightening’ | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
Aboard the deck of a World War II-era aircraft carrier, UW scientists flicked the switch on a glorified snow-making machine, blasting a plume of saline spray off the coast of Alameda, Calif. They’re trying to perfect a shot of salty particles that would make clouds better at reflecting sunlight back toward space, and help cool the Earth. It’s called marine cloud brightening. The UW’s Nicholas Bond, a research scientist and the emeritus Washington state climatologist; Rob Wood, a professor of atmospheric sciences; and Sarah Doherty, senior research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, are quoted. - Blue, mysterious and arriving by the millions: the alien-like creatures blanketing US beaches | Environment | The Guardian3 weeks ago
Masses of ephemeral organisms known as ‘by-the-wind sailors’ wash up in a ‘blue tide’ on the west coast most years, but warmer winter seas could be increasing their numbers. Julia Parrish, UW professor of biology and of aquatic and fishery sciences and director of COASST, is quoted. - Decades-old cans of salmon reveal changes in ocean health | Scientific American3 weeks ago
Researchers used tinned fish to reconstruct parasitic population change, giving new meaning to the phrase “opening a can of worms.” Chelsea Wood, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - UW scientist, grad students head to full solar eclipse | MyNorthwest3 weeks ago
On Monday, a momentous event will unfold across large parts of the U.S. — the total solar eclipse of 2024. This celestial phenomenon is anticipated to surpass the 2017 eclipse in significance, and it won’t grace American skies again until 2044. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Taiwan earthquake showed it was well prepared — perhaps more so than US | NBC News3 weeks ago
Following a devastating earthquake in 1999, Taiwan upgraded its seismic infrastructure. Experts said it offers lessons for the U.S. West Coast. The UW’s Larry Syu-Heng Lai, postdoctoral scholar of Earth and space sciences, and Harold Tobin, director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and professor of Earth and space sciences, are quoted. - Bay Area hosts first-in-nation experiment to slow global warming | San Francisco Chronicle3 weeks ago
Cloud brightening has been simulated by computer models, but the field work is the first of its kind in North America and only the second of its kind in the world. The foggy climate of the Bay Area, the researchers say, is ideal for these experiments. Rob Wood, a professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, and Sarah Doherty, senior research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, are quoted. - Warming is getting worse — so they just tested a way to deflect the sun | The New York Times3 weeks ago
As humans continue to burn fossil fuels and pump increasing amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, the goal of holding global warming to a relatively safe level is slipping away. That has pushed the idea of deliberately intervening in climate systems closer to reality. Rob Wood, a professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, and Sarah Doherty, senior research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, are quoted. - Did you enjoy the cherry blossoms' early peak bloom? It was a warning sign | National Geographic3 weeks ago
A 1,200-year record of cherry blossom timing in Japan shows our current climate is historically unprecedented. Soo-Hyung Kim, professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - A NASA mission might have the tools to detect life on Europa from space | CBC4 weeks ago
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, due to launch this fall, is set to explore the jewel of our solar system: Jupiter’s moon, Europa. The mission’s focus is to determine if the icy moon, thought to harbour an ocean with more water than all of the water on Earth, is amenable to life. Fabian Klenner, postdoctoral scholar of Earth and space sciences and co-author of the study, is interviewed. - Tweeting your research paper boosts engagement but not citations | Nature4 weeks ago
Analysis of a random selection of papers shared on social media showed no causative link between posting and citations. Trevor Branch, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - NASA's Europa Clipper will probe for life in the plumes of icy moons | Discover Magazine4 weeks ago
NASA’s Europa Clipper is set to look for signs of life on the icy moons of Enceladus and Europa. Learn about the development of tools that led us here. Fabian Klenner, postdoctoral scholar of Earth and spaces sciences and co-author of the study, is quoted. - UW’s $340M finance upgrade is still struggling, despite progress | The Seattle Times4 weeks ago
Nearly nine months after its rollout, the UW’s $340 million finance system upgrade is still getting mixed reviews. The UW’s Olivia Bermingham-McDonogh, professor of biological structure; Sarah Norris Hall, vice provost for planning and budgeting; Chris Mercer, executive director of UW Finance Transformation; Robert Wood, professor of atmospheric sciences; Rick Keil, professor and director of the School of Oceanography; Tricia Serio, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs; and Eric Steig, professor and chair of Earth and space sciences, are quoted.
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- Inside the cheating scandal rocking D.C.’s trivia scene | The Washington Post1 week ago
Q: Why would someone cheat at pub trivia? A: Oh boy… Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - California fast-food workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting Monday | NPR3 weeks ago
California fast-food workers cooking Big Macs or whipping Frappuccinos will start making a minimum wage of $20 an hour on Monday. For many, this means a 25% raise. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Struggle over minimum wage law tests the economics of food delivery in Seattle | GeekWire2 months ago
A new minimum wage law for gig workers in Seattle — and the subsequent response from tech companies — is changing the dynamics of food delivery in the city. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Dartmouth reinstates SAT/ACT scores, drawing attention to role of standardized tests | ABC News3 months ago
Schools nationwide got rid of SATs and ACTs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle now has highest minimum wage of any major city in the US | KUOW4 months ago
As of Jan. 1, Seattle hiked its minimum wage to $19.97 an hour for workers at larger companies like Starbucks. That’s the highest minimum wage of any major city in the U.S. A study from UW’s Evans School is mentioned. - Three things we learned from Sound Transit’s CEO exit deal | The Seattle Times4 months ago
A week after Sound Transit’s governing board approved a $375,000 payout to departing CEO Julie Timm, the agency last Friday was still keeping the full document from public view. Stephen Page, associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: Why George Santos' lies are even worse than the usual political lies — a moral philosopher explains | The Conversation5 months ago
"Santos may be exceptional in how many lies he has told, but politicians seeking election have incentives to tell voters what they want to hear – and there is some empirical evidence that a willingness to lie may be helpful in the process of getting elected. Voters may not appreciate candidates who are unwilling or unable to mislead others from time to time," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW. - Opinion: Our civic health in WA needs first aid | The Seattle Times5 months ago
"Our civic health isn’t good. If you’re feeling that way, you’re not alone. We all know it," co-writes Jodi Sandfort, dean of the UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. - WA ballot rejections more likely for young voters, people of color | Crosscut5 months ago
Black, Asian and Latino voters in Washington are much more likely than white voters to have their ballots rejected. But the biggest group, by far, who failed to have their votes counted during elections over the past decade were younger voters. Scott Allard, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Vermont may be the face of a long-term US labor shortage | The New York Times5 months ago
Employers are pulling out all the stops to attract workers as the state’s population grows older, offering a likely glimpse of the country’s future. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - UW research shows why ballots get rejected | KUOW6 months ago
Researchers say approximately 1% of ballots submitted in Tuesday’s election could be rejected. Calista Jahn, doctoral student of public policy and governance at the UW, is interviewed. - Study finds voters of color in WA get their ballots rejected more often | KNKX6 months ago
In local elections across the state this week, Washington voters will decide on mayors, city and county councilmembers, sheriffs, elections directors and county auditors. But even if you’ve already voted, there’s a chance your ballot could get rejected: around 1% of ballots in most elections are challenged and thrown out, often because they were turned in late, lack a signature, or the signature provided doesn’t match what’s on file. Scott Allard, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - How you can help prevent your ballot from getting rejected | Washington State Standard6 months ago
There are three basic ways Washington voters can prevent their ballots from being rejected in the upcoming Nov. 7 election: mail your ballot early, sign it with the same signature used on your driver’s license and use your legal name. That’s according to a new study from the UW on the most common reasons ballots are rejected in the state. Scott Allard, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Simultaneous megafires will increasingly plague the Western US | Scientific American6 months ago
The Western U.S. faces a future of fighting multiple large wildfires at once—a situation that is more difficult than handling a single blaze, even if the total acreage is similar. Alison Cullen, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Filson to begin outsourcing production | KING 57 months ago
Filson clothing company, founded in Seattle in 1897, is moving its production to California. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Filson to outsource most of remaining Seattle production to California | The Seattle Times7 months ago
Filson, the Seattle-based maker of durable, high-end outdoor wear, is preparing to cut most of its already shrunken Seattle-area manufacturing operations. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: Paying for hostages' release involves moral risks — a political philosopher explains | The Conversation7 months ago
"Hostage-taking has been frequently used by both states and insurgent groups as a means to extract funds or concessions from more powerful states," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW. - EarthCorps moves to center environmental justice while confronting tight budget | The Seattle Times7 months ago
Environmental restoration projects fill a typical day for the AmeriCorps and international participants who work with EarthCorps, an environmental nonprofit that operates in Washington. What’s more unusual for the organization is that their crew partnered up with local youth to complete the work. Erica Barnhart, associate teaching professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Recycling and other myths about tackling climate change | The Washington Post8 months ago
A slim majority of Americans think their individual actions can reduce the effects of climate change, according to a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll. But do they know which actions are the most effective? Not quite. Ann Bostrom, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - In a hot job market, the minimum wage becomes an afterthought | The New York Times8 months ago
The federal wage floor of $7.25 is increasingly irrelevant when even most teenagers are earning twice that. But what happens when the economy cools? Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
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- Free speech: ‘True, meaningful democracy is messy’ | The Seattle Times2 months ago
"The University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies has sponsored a “War in the Middle East” lecture series, and Tuesday’s lecture by Daniel Kurtzer, retired U.S. Ambassador to Israel and Egypt, was interrupted by protesters who might have been forcibly removed like the protesters at City Hall. The audience certainly was frustrated by their behavior," writes Muraco Kyashna-tocha, in a letter to the editor. Daniel Hoffman, director of the UW’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, is mentioned. - Analysis: Supreme Court shocker? Here’s what happens if Trump gets kicked off the ballot | Politico3 months ago
"This is a vexing and necessary question. Section 3 of the 14th Amendment plainly bars Donald Trump from becoming president again. From a strictly legal standpoint, it should be a no-brainer even for this Supreme Court to apply it to preclude his candidacy. But the political landscape is dry tinder, and the consequences of Trump’s exclusion from the presidential race could be incendiary," cowrites Steven Simon, visiting professor of practice in Middle East Studies at the UW. - Japan prepares for moon landing by smart lander after string of space disasters | Bloomberg3 months ago
Japan said its probe reached the moon after a year of setbacks to the nation’s space program, but it wasn’t immediately clear if the lander was intact or functioning. Saadia Pekkanen, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Nvidia is quietly ramping up for a delicate dance in Washington | Forbes3 months ago
As the trillion-dollar chipmaker faces more scrutiny, Nvidia may be looking to flex its muscles in government affairs. James Lin, assistant professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Students flock to courses on Israeli-Palestinian conflict | Inside Higher Ed4 months ago
Professors who teach about the Middle East report increased interest in their spring courses — though not necessarily from the biggest activists on campus. Smadar Ben-Natan, affiliate faculty at the Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted. - License plate readers being used by Pierce County law enforcement agencies | Tacoma News Tribune4 months ago
On an increasing number of streets in Pierce County, pole-mounted cameras capture the rear of every passing vehicle, storing photographs and automotive details such as license plate information for 30 days in a database accessible by law enforcement. A study from the UW Center for Human Rights is mentioned. - Discussions of alternative energy sources at COP 28 | KNX5 months ago
Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW, discusses the prospect of nuclear, wind and solar energy in light of discussions at COP 28. [This story ran in multiple outlets.] - Experts say US support for Hamas office in Qatar has backfired, policy must end immediately | Fox News5 months ago
The U.S. played a direct role in helping set up the Hamas office in Qatar during the Obama administration, seeking appeasement and soft diplomacy but ultimately failing to control the terrorist group as it festered in Gaza. Steven Simon, visiting professor of practice in Middle East Studies at the UW, is quoted. - UW professor discusses Israel-Hamas hostage negotiations, combat operations and more | KING 55 months ago
Steven Simon, professor of Middle East Studies at the UW, has also worked in counterterrorism under the Clinton and Obama administrations. - Opinion: Social media and mental health — seeing through the fog in the midst of conflict | South Seattle Emerald6 months ago
"Often, we use social media as a link — this incredible resource to connect us to the people and places we love. As disinformation, decontextualization, and propaganda increase across X, TikTok, and other sites, users need to assess what the sources are for the information they are consuming," writes Danielle Marie Holland. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies, is quoted. - In Benin, Voodoo's birthplace, believers bemoan steady shrinkage of forests they revere as sacred | Associated Press6 months ago
In Benin, Voodoo’s birthplace, practitioners of the faith believe the country’s forests are home to the spirits they seek guidance from and pray to. But those woodlands in the West African nation are disappearing because of development and other factors. Daniel Hoffman, director of the UW’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted. - How a baseless claim about Putin’s health spread from an unreliable Telegram account to TV news | Associated Press6 months ago
An explosive claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin had suffered a heart attack spread across the globe this week, amplified by news outlets and social media users. The news didn’t come from the Kremlin, which dismissed it as a “hoax,” nor verified reporting in Russia. It came from a single anonymous account on the messaging service Telegram that provided no evidence, yet was viewed hundreds of thousands of times. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Kremlin denies 'absurd' claim Vladimir Putin has died | New York Post6 months ago
The Kremlin was forced to issue an astonishing denial Friday after a widely shared report claimed President Vladimir Putin had died at home — and that a body double was being used as part of an attempted coup. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: The Conversation US Senior Editor Kalpana Jain explores Indigenous communities in Indonesia — and learns about their struggles to reclaim land | The Conversation6 months ago
"Once isolated from the rest of the world, the Kasepuhan Cisungsang — an Indigenous community in Indonesia – has been inviting outsiders to get a glimpse into their lives," co-write editors Beth Daley and Kalpana Jain. Rebakah Daro Minarchek, assistant teaching professor of integrated social sciences at the UW, is quoted. - FAA warns Sen. Patty Murray of potentially deadly space debris falling back to Earth | FOX 136 months ago
The Federal Aviation Administration sent a letter to Senator Patty Murray, warning her about "the risk from reentering space debris." Saadia Pekkanen, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Understanding the Hamas-Israel war through history and human rights | KUOW6 months ago
Israeli strikes on Gaza continue as the conflict between Hamas militants and Israel enters its eleventh day. The Israeli Defense Force now says more than 1,400 people were killed in the Oct. 7 massacre, where Hamas fighters targeted families in their homes, young people at a dance music festival and several Israeli military border bases. Hamas also captured nearly 200 hostages. The dead include Hayim Katsman, who studied at the UW Jackson School of International Studies. The UW’s Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies, and Smadar Ben-Natan, postdoctoral fellow in Israel studies, are quoted. - What we know about Americans killed or missing in Israel | The Washington Post6 months ago
On Saturday, Hayim Katsman, a former UW graduate student, was one of at least 14 Americans killed in a wave of unprecedented attacks by Hamas militants that plunged Israel into war. He died at the commune, or kibbutz, that he loved, located at the edge of Israel near where the Gaza Strip borders Egypt. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies, is quoted. - Hayim Katsman, PhD academic from US, killed by Hamas | New York Post7 months ago
One of the 11 Americans who were killed in the Hamas attack on Israel has been identified as 32-year-old Hayim Katsman, who received his Ph.D. from the UW’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies in 2021. The UW’s James Wellman, professor of comparative religion, and Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies, are quoted. - Former Washington Ph.D. student killed by Hamas militants inside Israel apartment | KOMO7 months ago
At least 11 Americans, including Hayim Katsman, Ph.D., a former UW graduate, are among the more than 900 who have died in Israel after surprise attacks by Hamas. The UW’s James Wellman, professor of comparative religion, and Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies, are quoted. - UW alum among those killed in Israel by Hamas | The Seattle Times7 months ago
When Hayim Katsman received a doctorate from the UW, his dissertation, which focused on religious Zionism in Israel, was dedicated to “all life forms that exist between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.” On Saturday, Katsman was killed by Hamas militants in his home in Israel, according to friends and family. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies at the UW, is quoted.
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- A psychologist explains the rise of ‘popcorn brain’ | Forbes3 weeks ago
"Popcorn Brain," a term introduced in 2011 by David Levy, a professor in the UW Information School, refers to a mental state typified by scattered thoughts, fragmented attention and a propensity for the mind to swiftly transition from one topic to another, resembling the rapid popping of popcorn kernels in a heated pot. - NYC's AI chatbot was caught telling businesses to break the law — the city isn't taking it down | Associated Press3 weeks ago
An artificial intelligence-powered chatbot created by New York City to help small business owners is under criticism for dispensing bizarre advice that misstates local policies and advises companies to violate the law. Jevin West, associate professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Defense in a Des Moines triple homicide case attempted to submit AI-enhanced video as evidence — a judge said no | KING 53 weeks ago
According to court documents, accepted forensic analysis of the video would be impossible because of the changes made by artificial intelligence. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - In rural Washington, patients travel hours for basic healthcare | Crosscut4 weeks ago
Local physicians and researchers say long-term solutions like new training programs could help bridge the access gap. Anna Fiastro, research scientist of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. A study from the UW Information School is referenced. - Deepfakes and conspiracy theories drive push for media literacy | NPR1 month ago
Since its founding in 2019, MisInfo Day has grown into one of the nation’s best known media literacy events for high school students. The UW’s Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, is quoted. Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, is mentioned. - UW study reveals how social media influencers profit from spreading misinformation | Oregon Public Broadcasting1 month ago
According to a recent Pew Research Center report, nearly half of adults in the U.S. use Instagram. The social media platform is also popular with influencers who amass a large online following around a particular interest, like health and wellness. They can then leverage that popularity to profit from the sale of products and services they promote through their accounts. Rachel Moran, a senior research scientist at the UW Center for an Informed Public and staff researcher in the Information School, is interviewed. - Princess Kate’s altered photo: What experts say happened and how to spot manipulated content online | PolitiFact1 month ago
Princess Kate had not been seen in public for weeks when Kensington Palace marked the United Kingdom’s Mother’s Day by releasing a photo of the princess of Wales surrounded by her three smiling children. The new image sent the rumor mill into overdrive. Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, is quoted. - UW launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges | GeekWire2 months ago
There aren’t enough computer science teachers. There aren’t enough programs for training new or existing teachers in the subject. The UW wants to help solve some of these difficult and urgent issues, and its professors have created the UW Center for Learning, Computing and Imagination to tackle them. The UW’s Amy Ko, a professor in the Information School; Ben Shapiro, associate professor of computer science and engineering; and Min Sun, professor of education, are quoted. - 'Deepfakes' want to sway your vote — here’s how to spot them | KUOW2 months ago
Thousands of voters in New Hampshire received voicemails last month with a recorded message from President Joe Biden. It’s nothing out of the ordinary in a big election year. There’s just one problem: The audio they heard was fake. Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, is quoted. - Lawyer of student tracking Taylor Swift's jet says client won't 'buckle' after star orders him to stop | Fox News2 months ago
‘This is just another string in an effort by a rich and powerful person to try to silence public criticism and free speech,’ the student’s attorney told ‘GMA.’ Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - They’re in your group chat —but are they really your friends? | WSJ2 months ago
The internet changed friendship. Here are nine terms that explain what the people in our lives mean to us. Katie Davis, associate professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - There's AI, and then there's AGI: What you need to know to tell the difference | CNET2 months ago
Imagine an AI that doesn’t just answer questions like ChatGPT, but can make your morning coffee, do the dishes and care for your elderly parent while you’re at work. It’s the future first envisioned by The Jetsons in 1962, and thanks to developments in AI, it finally seems feasible within the next decade. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Lawyer of student who tracks Taylor Swift's private jet says his client is 'not going to buckle' | ABC News2 months ago
The lawyer of a college student who runs social media accounts to track Taylor Swift’s and other celebrities’ private jet spoke out to defend his client. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - 'Popcorn brain' explained — how social media can ruin attention spans | New York Post2 months ago
This may seem corny — but if you are feeling overwhelmed by the non-stop pace of digital media and find yourself struggling to concentrate on a single task or thought, you may have “popcorn brain.” David Levy, professor in the UW Information School, is referenced. - Unmasking AI stereotypes — how bias creeps into content | Northwest Asian Weekly2 months ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a while—since the early days of home computers, in fact—but only recently has the technology evolved enough to become a familiar mainstay of the casual netizen’s life. The UW’s Chirag Shah, professor in the Information School, and Sourojit Ghosh, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, are quoted, and Aylin Caliskan, assistant professor in the Information School, is mentioned. - Standards matter for cars, plugs, WiFi — and AI? | IEEE Spectrum2 months ago
Artificial intelligence holds much promise for innovation and progress, but it also has the potential to cause harm. To enable the responsible development and use of AI, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recently released ISO/IEC 42001, a new standard for AI management systems. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Algorithms, bias and hallucinations: 20 important AI terms to know | CNBC2 months ago
Generative artificial intelligence has been topic that’s impossible to avoid on Wall Street for more than a year — and it’s unlikely to fade away anytime soon. We put together a list of 20 artificial intelligence terms that are important for investors to understand. Chirag Shah, professor at the UW Information School, is quoted. - The impact of AI and deepfakes on politics is worrying misinformation researchers | GeekWire3 months ago
A robocall created with artificial intelligence that impersonated President Joe Biden and targeted voters in New Hampshire earlier this month is just the latest example of how rapidly advancing AI tools are a growing threat to elections — and more broadly to society. The UW’s Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School, and Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, are quoted. - The creator economy is facing a perfect storm of AI-generated content and piracy | Forbes3 months ago
Shadowy operations have been pirating copyrighted footage and repackaging it into clickbait on social media platforms, running under hundreds of cutout accounts in dozens of languages, using the power of generative AI at a scale that threatens to overwhelm human-generated content. Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, is quoted. - Analysis: Mac at 40: User experience was the innovation that launched a technology revolution | The Conversation3 months ago
"Technology innovation requires solving hard technical problems, right? Well, yes. And no. As the Apple Macintosh turns 40, what began as Apple prioritizing the squishy concept of ‘user experience’ in its 1984 flagship product is, today, clearly vindicated by its blockbuster products since," writes Jacob Wobbrock, professor in the UW Information School.
Michael G. Foster School of Business
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- Best large cities to start a business | WalletHub15 hours ago
Americans are born with an entrepreneurial streak. It’s in our DNA. From the Gold Rush to the Industrial Revolution to the Internet Age, intense periods of innovation have molded our economy and sparked important societal advancements. That said, recent years have been some of the toughest ever for business owners in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation and high inflation. Valerie Trask, affiliate instructor of management and organization at the UW, is quoted. - Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical or 'adult gap year' can be rejuvenating | Associated Press2 weeks ago
If you daydream about getting a break from stress, you might picture a restful week of vacation or a long weekend away. But some people opt for something bigger, finding ways to take longer or more varied time away from the routine. Kira Schabram, assistant professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - Embattled Harvard honesty professor accused of plagiarism | Science2 weeks ago
Academic chapter and two books authored by Francesca Gino appear to copy from sources including student theses, blogs, and news reports. Elizabeth Umphress, professor of management at the UW, is mentioned. - How Boeing put Wall Street first, safety second ahead of Alaska Air blowout | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
The intense backlash against Boeing after the near catastrophe aboard an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX in January wasn’t a reaction to an isolated manufacturing error but to a yearslong decline of safety standards. Tod Bergstrom, assistant teaching professor of management and organization at the UW, is quoted. - Best money market accounts of April 2024 – up to 5.25% | WalletHub4 weeks ago
The best money market accounts can save you over $500 compared to the average offer. To help people get the most for their money, WalletHub compared over 150 money market accounts from 148 financial institutions, both online-only and branch-based. Below, you can find the best money market accounts from financial institutions anyone can apply for. Thomas Gilbert, associate professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - From unicorn to bust: Inside the fall of Seattle online retailer Zulily | The Seattle Times2 months ago
More than a decade ago, when online retailer Zulily was getting off the ground, it had the culture, chaos and capital of a high-flying startup. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is mentioned. - Transplant organ freezing and rewarming technique wins UW health innovation challenge | GeekWire2 months ago
A team working on prolonging the lifespan of transplant organs took home the top prize in the 9th annual Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge at the UW. BioLegacy, made up of Seattle University and UW finance, mechanical engineering, and chemistry students, was awarded the $15,000 WRF Capital Grand Prize for its organ cryopreservation and rewarming innovation. The team was one of 22 that competed in this year’s final round of competition at the UW Foster School’s Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship. Other UW projects are mentioned. - Western states among biggest skeptics of Kroger-Albertsons tie-up | Reuters2 months ago
rocery store chain Kroger’s, opens new tab bid to buy its close rival Albertsons, opens new tab has caused alarm in the U.S. West, where officials fear its potential dominance – controlling more than half the market in some states – will hurt consumers. Kevin Boeh, associate teaching professor of finance at the UW, is quoted. - Why widespread tech layoffs keep happening despite strong US economy | CNBC2 months ago
The number of tech sector layoffs in 2024 has been outpacing the number of terminations in 2023. So far, about 42,324 tech employees were let go in 2024, according to Layoffs.fyi, which tracks layoffs in the tech industry. That averages out to more than 780 layoffs each day in 2024. In 2023, nearly 263,000 tech employees got laid off, averaging to about 720 layoffs each day that year. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - What's behind the tech industry's mass layoffs in 2024? | NPR3 months ago
In the first four weeks of this year, nearly 100 tech companies, including Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, TikTok and Salesforce have collectively let go of about 25,000 employees, according to layoffs.fyi, which tracks the technology sector. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - Why do some people feel tired all the time? | BBC3 months ago
For some people, no matter how much sleep they get, they still feel tired and low in energy. Why? Christopher Barnes, professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - Zulily's downfall: How the high-flying online retailer soared, sank, and shut down | GeekWire3 months ago
For hundreds of people once associated with Zulily, their time at the Seattle-based online retailer was meaningful and formidable — which is why many are bemoaning the tech company’s recent evaporation. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - Biden's climate law enriches middlemen, clean energy investor says | Fortune3 months ago
One of the world’s biggest green investment managers is voicing frustration over some key features of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law. Charlie Donovan, visiting professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - Dating apps are pushing forward more popular people: study | New York Post5 months ago
A new study analyzed 3-month data from 240,000 users on an unidentified major dating app in Asia, finding that its algorithm substantially boosted profiles with a high so-called “attractiveness score.” Elina Hwang, associate professor of information systems at the UW, is quoted. - Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon | The Seattle Times5 months ago
As Amazon continues to add perks for Prime members, it says it’s increasing the value to customers. But the Federal Trade Commission sees a threat to fair competition — one that has actually led to higher prices. Philip Bond, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - Wireless companies push for debit and bank transfers over credit card payments | KOMO6 months ago
Autopay arrangements are convenient and can lower the risk of late fees, but companies also push autopay because it discourages customers from switching to another service — what the industry calls “stickiness.” But within the last few years, the three largest wireless services have begun to push their customers to pay via automatic electronic checks or debit cards, rather than credit cards. Philip Bond, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - Months after WA employers required to share pay info, a flood of lawsuits | The Seattle Times6 months ago
Dozens of Washington state employers are facing proposed class action lawsuits accusing them of failing to disclose salary information on job postings, in violation of a new state regulation that went into effect in January. David Tan, associate professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - Cheapest car insurance in Washington | WalletHub7 months ago
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive car insurance in Washington is $2,815 per year, so it pays to compare quotes. Shailendra Pratap Jain, professor of marketing at the UW, is interviewed. - Kroger, Albertsons say merger preserves WA stores — history says otherwise | The Seattle Times7 months ago
When Kroger and Albertsons announced plans this month to sell 413 grocery stores, including 104 in Washington, as part of their proposed merger, the two retailers offered reassuring words for workers, shoppers and regulators. Kevin Boeh, associate teaching professor of finance at the UW, is quoted. - Alaska's two biggest grocery chains to sell stores as part of merger — this business professor explains why | Alaska Public Media7 months ago
The two biggest grocery store chains in the country, and Alaska, are moving forward with their multibillion-dollar merger, and they’ve announced a plan to sell more than a dozen stores in Alaska to a third company. Jarrad Harford, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is interviewed.
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- How to stop your data from being used to train AI | Wired2 weeks ago
Some companies let you opt out of allowing your content to be used for generative AI. Here’s how to take back (at least a little) control from ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and more. Niloofar Mireshghallah, a postdoctoral scholar of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - An AI researcher takes on election deepfakes | The New York Times3 weeks ago
For nearly 30 years, Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, was among the most optimistic of artificial intelligence researchers. By the middle of last year, he was distressed that A.I.-generated deepfakes would swing a major election. - With elections looming, TrueMedia,org releases AI deepfake detector | GeekWire3 weeks ago
Seattle-based nonprofit TrueMedia.org released a free AI-powered media verification tool Tuesday to help journalists and fact-checkers detect deepfakes and combat misinformation ahead of upcoming U.S. and international elections. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - The future of noise-canceling headphones and iPhone keyboards | The Verge4 weeks ago
The world is a noisy place. High-end headphones are getting better at shutting it out. But there are already people working on a giant leap in active noise cancellation. The next generation of headphones might block all the sound you don’t want — but let in all the things you do want to hear. The UW’s Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering, and Malek Itani, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering, are quoted. - Geeks Give Back at the GeekWire Awards: Meet three groups wielding tech for good causes | GeekWire4 weeks ago
Technology can transform lives and strengthen communities when wielded for good. And the Pacific Northwest is home to an impressive share of organizations and individuals leading the charge to make the world a better place through tech-driven initiatives. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is mentioned. - How does TikTok’s algorithm actually work? | Fast Company1 month ago
Between 30% and 50% of videos TikTok users see are recommended based on their prior engagement, according to a new study. Franziska Roesner, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Vote for Startup of the Year: Kevala, Overland AI, Pictory, Shipium, SingleFile | GeekWire1 month ago
Amid a shaky venture capital market last year, there were still plenty of startups that gained momentum and reached new heights. That’s true for the five finalists up for the Startup of the Year category at the GeekWire Awards: Kevala, Overland AI, Pictory, Shipium, and SingleFile. Byron Boots, UW associate professor of computer science and engineering, and the CEO and co-founder of Overland AI, is mentioned. - Welcome to Nvidia's super chip era | Business Insider1 month ago
Jensen Huang declared the start of the "super-chip" era on Monday. The Nvidia CEO ushered in a new phase for his sector by unveiling a new breed of chips to power AI. His company’s B200 GPUs have been praised by everyone from Mark Zuckerberg to Sam Altman. Pedro Domingos, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Why Nvidia is Silicon Valley’s hottest stock, surpassing Google | The Washington Post1 month ago
Nvidia used to be a gaming company. Now it’s getting rich selling the picks and shovels of the AI gold rush. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - AI deepfakes are endangering democracy — here are 4 ways to fight back | Fox News1 month ago
2024 will see the first elections in which sophisticated deepfake tech is readily accessible to anyone in the world. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - UW launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges | GeekWire2 months ago
There aren’t enough computer science teachers. There aren’t enough programs for training new or existing teachers in the subject. The UW wants to help solve some of these difficult and urgent issues, and its professors have created the UW Center for Learning, Computing and Imagination to tackle them. The UW’s Amy Ko, a professor in the Information School; Ben Shapiro, associate professor of computer science and engineering; and Min Sun, professor of education, are quoted. - Researchers approach new speed limit for seminal problem | Quanta Magazine2 months ago
The traveling salesperson problem is one of the oldest known computational questions. Despite seeming simple, the problem is notoriously difficult. Recent work using geometric tools has created a new, faster algorithm, making the biggest runtime leap in decades. Co-developer Thomas Rothvoss, professor of mathematics and of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: The quest for a DNA data drive | IEEE Spectrum2 months ago
"Data is piling up exponentially, and the rate of information production is increasing faster than the storage density of tape, which will only be able to keep up with the deluge of data for a few more years," writes Rob Carlson, affiliate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW. - Stretch 3 brings us closer to realistic home robots | IEEE Spectrum2 months ago
Today, Hello Robot is announcing Stretch 3, which provides a suite of upgrades to what they (quite accurately) call “the world’s only lightweight, capable, developer-friendly mobile manipulator.” And impressively, they’ve managed to do it without forgetting about that whole “affordable” part. Maya Cakmak, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - OpenAI unveils Sora, an AI that generates eye-popping videos | The New York Times2 months ago
The San Francisco start-up OpenAI has unveiled a system that creates videos that look as if they were lifted from a Hollywood movie. A demonstration included short videos — created in minutes — of woolly mammoths trotting through a snowy meadow, a monster gazing at a melting candle and a Tokyo street scene seemingly shot by a camera swooping across the city. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Video Friday: Medusai | IEEE Spectrum3 months ago
A team including UW researchers is working to deploy an assistive robot called Stretch. A video describing the project is included in IEEE Spectrum’s weekly video roundup. Vinitha Ranganeni, a doctoral student in computer science & engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - AI2's new large-language model brings new transparency to AI | GeekWire3 months ago
The Allen Institute for AI (AI2) on Thursday released a highly anticipated open-source large language model, along with the underlying data and code meant to significantly improve understanding of how generative AI actually works. Hanna Hajishirzi, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - New AI nonprofit TrueMedia to release political deepfake detector | GeekWire3 months ago
A new nonprofit, nonpartisan technology organization called TrueMedia is developing an AI-powered tool to detect deepfake videos, photos and audio, aiming to combat political disinformation in the leadup to the 2024 elections. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - "Terrifying": Expert outlines "endless" ways AI could "further fracture" elections and our democracy | Salon3 months ago
Misinformation and disinformation have always posed a threat to elections, fostering distrust in the voting process and endangering election workers. But this year’s elections are poised to be immensely more challenging with the production of AI-generated content now introducing a new complex dimension. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Fake explicit Taylor Swift images swamp social media | The New York Times3 months ago
Fans of the star and lawmakers condemned the images, probably generated by artificial intelligence, after they were shared with millions of social media users. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
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- UW dental students participate in training to help underserved communities | KXLY2 months ago
Two universities in Washington are helping bring dental care to underserved communities. The program is called Rural Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE), and is the product of a partnership between the UW and Eastern Washington University. - UW scientists use stem cells to regenerate tooth enamel | KING 57 months ago
A group of UW Medicine researchers has found a way to coax stem cells to help build tooth enamel. The UW’s Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry; Thomas Dodson, professor and chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery; and Hannele Ruohola-Baker, associate director of the UW Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, are quoted. - Tooth regeneration breakthrough could lead to "living fillings" | IFL Science8 months ago
Scientists are saying they’ve made first step toward a treatment that could allow people to regenerate their lost or broken teeth. Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry at the UW, and Hannele Ruohola-Baker, associate director of the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, are quoted. - Scientists just made intriguing progress toward regenerating human teeth | Futursim8 months ago
An international, multidisciplinary team of researchers has taken a fascinating step toward a possible future in which we could regenerate human teeth with the use of stem cells. Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry at the UW, and Hannele Ruohola-Baker, associate director of the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, are quoted. - Stem cells might someday create new tooth enamel or 'living fillings' | HealthDay8 months ago
Damaged teeth could one day be repaired with "living fillings" created from stem cells, a new study reports. Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry at the UW and co-author of the study, is quoted. - Tooth enamel stem cells could patch up cavities with "living fillings" | New Atlas8 months ago
A new study has shown how new tooth enamel could be grown on demand for "living fillings" or replacements. Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry at the UW and co-author of the study, is quoted. - Mineral-building lozenge offers long-term fix for tooth sensitivity | New Atlas9 months ago
There are few things worse than having to avoid eating your favorite ice cream because you don’t want to experience the pain caused by sensitive teeth. That may soon be a thing of the past, with researchers developing a novel way of rebuilding lost tooth minerals, offering a long-term solution to the problem. The UW’s Sami Dogan, associate professor of restorative dentistry, and Hanson Fong, assistant teaching professor of materials science and engineering, are quoted. - How to stop grinding your teeth | Time2 years ago
Since 2020, dentists and other oral health professionals around the world have recorded a sharp uptick in the number of patients seeking treatment for issues caused by bruxism, a fancy word for grinding and clenching your teeth together with force. While bruxism is fairly common, with pre-pandemic data suggesting that as many as 31% of adults were chronic chompers to some degree, some major clinics saw nearly three times as many bruxers as usual when lockdowns began. Dr. Mark Drangsholt, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Dietitians say vitamin c supplements, drinks are a waste of money | Insider2 years ago
Supplement sales skyrocketed in 2020, and analysts expect the trend to continue into the decade. But data and expert interviews suggest very few Americans need to take vitamin C supplements, particularly those that have far more milligrams than the daily recommendation. Even in cases where a diet could result in low vitamin C, experts told Insider not to rush to the supplement aisle, but rather eat more fruits and veggies. Dr. Philippe Hujoel, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Fact check: Image shows silicone model of a dolphin fetus in the womb | USA Today2 years ago
An image circulating online that depicts a dolphin fetus has drawn the attention of Facebook users. Similar posts have been shared on Facebook since at least 2012. But the image of an unborn dolphin is a computer graphic. Rachel Roston, a postdoctoral researcher in dentistry at the UW, is quoted. - New test maps acidity in the mouth to spot cavities before they form | ZME Science2 years ago
Scientists at the UW have now developed an optical-based method that can identify the most at-risk teeth by mapping high acidity in the dental plaque that covers the teeth. Manuja Sharma, a doctoral student in dentistr at the UW, is quoted. - New LED tool developed by scientists that spots dental cavities before they even start | The Independent2 years ago
Scientists have developed a new tool that uses LED light to detect and measure specific chemical changes that lead to dental cavities, an advance that may lead to better ways of preventing the condition before it even starts. Manuja Sharma, a doctoral student in dentistr at the UW, is quoted. - Acidity sensor creates a heat map of teeth at risk of decay | New Atlas2 years ago
A cavity is a pretty clear sign of tooth trouble, but there are warnings to be seen before these tiny openings start to appear. A newly developed optical device is designed to reveal at-risk areas of our teeth by detecting hotspots of high acidity in dental plaque, where conditions are ripe for decay to take hold. The UW’s Manuja Sharma, a doctoral student in dentistry, and Eric Seibel, research professor of mechanical engineering, are quoted. - David Giuliani, co-inventor of Sonicare toothbrush and a climate change activist, dies at 75 | The Seattle Times2 years ago
David Giuliani, an entrepreneurial engineer who co-invented the Sonicare toothbrush and helped forge landmark Washington state law to combat climate change, has died. He was 75. In the late 1980s, Giuliani teamed up with Dr. David Engel, affiliate professor of periodontics at the UW, and Roy Martin, professor emeritus of bioengineering at the UW, to develop a better electric toothbrush, which became the first Sonicare model. - Interesting ways to boost your vitamin C intake – as a study suggests doubling our dose | The Independent3 years ago
Scientists have suggested we double our vitamin C intake, after arguing current recommendations – the NHS is in favour of 40mg per day – are partly informed by a Second World War study that’s now outdated. Dr. Philippe Hujoel, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Fears about going to the dentist | KUOW3 years ago
KUOW interviews a clinical psychologist about dental phobias. The Dental Fears Research Clinic at the UW School of Dentistry is mentioned. - Opinion: Adding dental benefits to Medicare | The Hill3 years ago
"Comprehensive dental care is the most important benefit expansion to Medicare since prescription drugs were added in 2006. It is important we get it right. Medicare is our nation’s health insurance program for older adults. The current problem is that Medicare covers only ‘medically necessary’ care," writes Dr. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW. - Vitamin C | BYU Radio3 years ago
Most think of Vitamin C as an immunity booster during cold and flu season. But the most well-documented benefit of Vitamin C in the human body is actually for healing wounds, creating scar tissue, and keeping the walls of blood vessels intact. Dr. Philippe Hujoel, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, says the global standard for how much Vitamin C a person should consume needs an update. - Washington State University to limit exemptions when FDA approves COVID vaccine; University of Washington reinstates mask mandate | The Seattle Times3 years ago
Washington State University will no longer allow students to claim personal or philosophical exemptions from its COVID-19 vaccination requirement, the school announced Thursday, citing the “increasing threat of the delta variant for those who are unvaccinated.” The UW’s policies on vaccines and masks are mentioned. - How to stop putting off a trip to the dentist | VICE3 years ago
People feel anxious about the dentist for all kinds of reasons: because they’re worried they’ll get shamed for not coming in sooner, because they don’t have insurance right now and fear they can’t afford the care they need, or because dental procedures can be painful. Cameron Randall, acting assistant professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
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- Turning down the noise around you improves health in many ways | Scientific American7 days ago
Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect harmful noise levels. Sanne Knudsen, professor of environmental law at the UW, is quoted. - How data privacy united a Washington Democrat and Republican | KUOW2 weeks ago
What could bring Republicans and Democrats together? An unlikely political duo from Washington state has teamed up in the name of data privacy. Alex Alben, affiliate instructor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Defense in a Des Moines triple homicide case attempted to submit AI-enhanced video as evidence — a judge said no | KING 53 weeks ago
According to court documents, accepted forensic analysis of the video would be impossible because of the changes made by artificial intelligence. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Baltimore bridge collapse: Who will pay for the destroyed bridge, lost lives? | Associated Press3 weeks ago
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland is a multi-layered tragedy: For the families and friends of those killed or presumed dead, it’s a profound and personal loss. For businesses that rely on the Port of Baltimore, it’s an economic nightmare. Thomas Schoenbaum, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - New online collection seeks to foster Native co-stewardship of public lands | Wyoming Public Media4 weeks ago
In recent years, the federal government has tried to work more closely with tribal nations on land management, and a new online collection of such agreements seeks to facilitate that collaboration. An online collection of cooperative agreements that is hosted at the UW and Monte Mills, professor of law and director of the Native American Law Center at the UW, are mentioned. - Opinion: Ph.D. students shouldn’t focus only on dissertation | Inside Higher Ed4 weeks ago
While key, completing a thesis is the least important aspect of your Ph.D., writes María P. Ángel, a doctoral student at the UW, and you should also focus on three other areas. - Man in the middle: Ferguson tries to strike a balance on policing | Washington State Standard4 weeks ago
Hiring more state and local law enforcement officers is central to a campaign plan that Bob Ferguson rolled out on public safety in this year’s governor’s race. Will it be enough to stanch criticism from Republicans? And will members of his party go along? David B. Owens, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed | Reuters1 month ago
The U.S. government’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple opens new tab draws on the watershed 1998 case that broke Microsoft’s stranglehold on desktop software, but that may prove to be an imperfect blueprint for addressing smartphone competition. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Daylight saving begins soon — when will it ever end? | The Seattle Times2 months ago
As you open your eyes Sunday morning, have a big stretch and yawn the sleep away, the clocks will have sprung forward in the night, pulling the daylight into the evening for one hour longer. Dr. Nathaniel Watson, co-director of the UW Medicine Sleep Center and professor of neurology, is quoted. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is mentioned. - How states make money off tribal lands | High Country News2 months ago
Ten states own 1.6 million acres of land within 83 tribal nations’ reservations. How did they get there? Monte Mills, professor of law and director of the Native American Law Center at the UW, is quoted. - The FTC sued to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger — now what? | KUOW2 months ago
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general for eight states and the District of Columbia are suing in an attempt to stop the merger of Kroger and Albertsons, the country’s two largest grocery store companies. Federal and state officials argue the merger would "eliminate fierce competition" for both shoppers and workers, and lead to higher grocery prices. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle shoppers cheer FTC action on Kroger-Albertsons merger | The Seattle Times2 months ago
After months of speculation and delay, the Federal Trade Commission moved Monday to prevent the proposed $25 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons, claiming that the largest grocery merger in U.S. history would raise prices and hurt workers. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - The US is suing to block the $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger | Marketplace2 months ago
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit to prevent a proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, two of the largest grocery chains in the country. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - How a bill could affect health care consolidations, patient care in WA | The Seattle Times2 months ago
The boom of health care mergers and acquisitions in Washington state has offered a way for many smaller, financially struggling hospitals and clinics to stay afloat, industry leaders say. But when those larger health systems start to make cuts they think are necessary, is patient access to care really being protected? Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Lawyer of student tracking Taylor Swift's jet says client won't 'buckle' after star orders him to stop | Fox News2 months ago
‘This is just another string in an effort by a rich and powerful person to try to silence public criticism and free speech,’ the student’s attorney told ‘GMA.’ Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Inside Kroger-Albertson’s would-be merger: ‘Do we have to say that we won’t close stores?’ | The Seattle Times2 months ago
When Kroger and Albertsons promised to preserve competition under their proposed merger by selling 413 stores, including 104 in Washington, some wondered whether the buyer would be required to keep those stores open. Apparently, so did the buyer, C&S Wholesale Grocers. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Oregon bill to end daylight saving time fails to clear state Senate | Oregon Public Broadcasting2 months ago
Oregon senators have rejected a bill that would make Oregon the only state on the West Coast to switch permanently to standard time. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Lawyer of student who tracks Taylor Swift's private jet says his client is 'not going to buckle' | ABC News2 months ago
The lawyer of a college student who runs social media accounts to track Taylor Swift’s and other celebrities’ private jet spoke out to defend his client. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - From ‘Fish Wars’ to legal triumph: The Boldt Decision, 50 years later | FOX 132 months ago
Fifty years ago, a U.S. District Court judge in Washington issued one of the most consequential legal rulings in modern case law. The Boldt Decision marked the culmination of seven decades of protests, arrests, and violence in the infamous ‘Fish Wars.’ Eric Eberhard, affiliate assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later | Crosscut2 months ago
The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. Eric Eberhard, affiliate assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
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- How a Seattle doctor and patient transformed the treatment of kidney disease | The Seattle Times4 days ago
The Northwest Kidney Centers, founded in 1962, celebrated its 62nd anniversary with the opening of the Dialysis Museum in Burien. Dr. Belding Scribner, a former nephrologist in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - Healthier Together: Breast cancer vaccine trials | KIRO 74 days ago
Within the next ten years, we could see a vaccine that can prevent and do away with cancer. This new treatment could help eradicate breast cancer and maybe other cancers pretty soon — a situation that was unimaginable decades ago. Dr. Mary "Nora" Disis, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Heat-related ER visits rose in 2023, CDC study finds | The New York Times4 days ago
The rate of emergency room visits caused by heat illness increased significantly last year in large swaths of the country compared with the previous five years, according to a study published on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - The unexpected health benefits of Ozempic and Mounjaro | National Geographic4 days ago
Research is showing that these new weight-loss drugs can help treat conditions from addiction to kidney disease—and may even be contributing to a boom of “Ozempic babies.” Dr. Katherine Tuttle, clinical professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Long-acting drugs may revolutionize HIV prevention and treatment | The New York Times5 days ago
New regimens in development, including once-weekly pills and semiannual shots, could help control the virus in hard-to-reach populations. Dr. Rachel Bender Ignacio, adjunct assistant professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - A sliver of hope in a record-setting year of deaths of homeless people | The Seattle Times6 days ago
Fentanyl-related fatal overdoses continue to devastate King County’s homeless population. In 2023, it was the No. 1 cause of reported deaths — 67% — leading to a staggering new record of people who died on the street, in shelters or without permanent housing. Methamphetamine is often involved as well. Caleb Banta-Green, director of the UW’s Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology and Research in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Shrimp and lobster found to have high levels of PFAS | Everyday Health6 days ago
Shellfish and fish from the ocean can contain toxic chemicals known as PFAS, a new study found. Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Pollen count for this weekend | KING 51 week ago
Pollen allergy season is in full force this spring and it is not expected to get better as we enter the summer months. Dr. Stacey Ma, clinical assistant professor of allergy and infectious diseases in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - With warmer springs, Washington could get longer allergy seasons | Axios Seattle2 weeks ago
While sunshine can bring smiles for some, it can bring suffering for others. Spring is not only the start of warmer weather but the beginning of allergy season, which has only become longer in recent years. Dr. Dilawar Khokhar, clinical assistant professor of allergy and immunology at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Fact check: Posts distort former Virginia governor’s comments on third trimester abortions | Associated Press2 weeks ago
Social media users are misrepresenting years old comments Virginia Governor Ralph Northam made about abortion in Virginia on WTOP, a news radio station serving the Washington Metropolitan area. Dr. Sarah Prager, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Post-surgery infections may mainly be caused by bacteria in the skin’s microbiome | New Scientist2 weeks ago
The skin microbiome may be a bigger cause of post-operative wound infections than bacteria contaminating hospital equipment. Dr. Dustin Long, associate professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine in the UW School of Medicine, and Dr. Stephen Salipante, professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted. - Analyisis: Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research | The Conversation2 weeks ago
"Health care providers and patients have traditionally thought that infections patients get while in the hospital are caused by superbugs they’re exposed to while they’re in a medical facility. Genetic data from the bacteria causing these infections – think CSI for E. coli – tells another story: Most health care-associated infections are caused by previously harmless bacteria that patients already had on their bodies before they even entered the hospital," writes Dr. Dustin Long, associate professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine in the UW School of Medicine, and Dr. Chloe Bryson-Cahn, associate professor of allergy and infectious diseases in the UW School of Medicine. - COVID-19 additional dose: Study reveals 2023 booster enhanced immune defense from previous year’s shots | Northwest Asian Weekly2 weeks ago
A recent study sheds light on the potential benefits of COVID-19 booster vaccines administered last year in shaping immune responses against the virus and its early variants. The research, conducted by experts at the UW School of Medicine, underscores the importance of increasing vaccination rates to combat the pandemic. David Veesler, professor of biochemistry in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Getting poor sleep potentially linked to dementia, cognitive impairment | KHQ2 weeks ago
Jeffrey Iliff, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and of neurology in the UW School of Medicine, will present at Gonzaga University on Tuesday. Iliff’s findings suggest that getting poor sleep could have negative cumulative effects on brain health. - Pregnant at 35: "Advanced maternal age" shouldn't be feared | Axios Seattle2 weeks ago
In the last few years, age 35 has gone from the start of "geriatric pregnancy" to a potential maternal-age sweet spot. Dr. Alisa Kachikis, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - ‘Lost Patients’ podcast Episode 5: Out of the hospital, into homelessness | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
Host of “Lost Patients,” the new podcast from The Seattle Times and KUOW, Will James and former Seattle Times mental health reporter Esmy Jimenez seek answers about why people are left with little support, after receiving treatment at the state’s biggest psychiatric hospital. Dr. Jennifer Piel, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral science in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - 'My eyes hurt' searches spike after solar eclipse — should you worry? | Patch2 weeks ago
Google searches for terms like "retina" and "photokeratitis" spiked after millions of Americans stared at the sun in Monday’s total eclipse. Dr. Russell Van Gelder, professor of ophthalmology at the UW, is quoted. - Why do my eyes hurt after watching the solar eclipse? | Today2 weeks ago
Did you watch the 2024 solar eclipse? Here are symptoms of eye damage to look out for and when to see a doctor. Dr. Russell Van Gelder, professor of ophthalmology at the UW, is quoted. - Apple cider vinegar benefits: Experts break down potential health claims | The New York Times2 weeks ago
It has been said to help with weight loss, blood sugar control, acne and more. But experts say the science is more nuanced. Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine, is mentione. - After solar eclipse, concerns about eye injuries appear to rise | NBC News2 weeks ago
Worried about your eyes after Monday’s eclipse? Though cases of long-term damage have been reported after past eclipses, they’re rare. Dr. Russell Van Gelder, professor of ophthalmology at the UW, is quoted.
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- Timing of pubertal development tied to adult cardiometabolic risk | HealthDay4 weeks ago
Pubertal development and its timing may be an important pathway through which early-life exposures shape adulthood cardiometabolic health and disease, according to a study published online March 27 in PLOS ONE. Maria Bleil, clinical assistant professor of family and child nursing at the UW, is mentioned. - Reduce risk of IBS with a healthy lifestyle, a new study suggests | CNN2 months ago
Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study found. Dr. Margaret Heitkemper, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season | Associated Press3 months ago
Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms — coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever — and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard. Jennifer Sonney, associate professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - STAT Summit: Ending the crisis of Black deaths in the US | STAT6 months ago
In the last two decades, Black Americans have suffered 1.63 million excess deaths compared to white Americans. Experts gathered at the STAT Summit in Boston last week to discuss the crisis of Black deaths in the U.S. and interventions that can help advance health equity. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Native doula birthing focused on parenting, community aspect | Native News Online7 months ago
Native American and Alaska Native women in the United States are three times more likely to die during childbirth than their white counterparts. A local doula practice provides culturally specific births and maternal health care. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Schools could be getting millions more from Medicaid | NPR8 months ago
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, better known as CHIP, covers over 42 million kids because of their family’s low income or due to disability. A lot of their health care is provided through clinics and hospitals, but for decades Medicaid has also allowed schools to bill for certain health services they provide. Mayumi Willgerodt, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Maternal mortality has more than doubled in the US in the last two decades | Northwest News Radio9 months ago
There has been an increase in maternal mortality across the board. But researchers with UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation say Black and Native American women were hit the hardest. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Here's how Black women are protecting their bodies, babies during pregnancy | KING 59 months ago
Data shows Black women are more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than white women. KING 5 spoke to Black women who are working to change that. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Cedars-Sinai faces federal probe into treatment of Black mothers | Yahoo News9 months ago
In 2021, maternal mortality rates in the U.S. rose, and Black women, who are three times more likely to die during childbirth, were affected the most. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - New survey shows racism is a huge problem in nursing | STAT11 months ago
In a new survey, 80% of nurses said they have seen or experienced racism from patients, and 60% from their own colleagues. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - UW School Of Nursing names center for anti-racism after two iconic black nurses | The Seattle Medium11 months ago
In observance of National Nurses Month and National Nurses Week, which was celebrated May 12, the UW School of Nursing announced the renaming of its Center for Anti-Racism in Nursing to the Manning Price Spratlen Center for Anti-Racism & Equity in Nursing. - Native, Black doulas say culturally specific birth care could help reduce high maternal death rates | KUOW1 year ago
In Washington state and nationwide, Black and Native American mothers and their babies are more likely to die during or after pregnancy than white moms and their babies. And the rates are getting worse. The state health department reported in February that discrimination contributed to 41% of preventable pregnancy-related deaths. Now, some birth workers in the Seattle area are trying to turn things around with help from some new government funding. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - New UW program aims to expand training for abortion providers | The Seattle Times1 year ago
Three UW reproductive health experts are nearly ready to unveil a unique program that will offer a clinical opportunity for advanced practice clinicians throughout the U.S. to learn how to provide abortions and other sexual and reproductive health care. Molly Altman, assistant professor of nursing at the UW, Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, and Meghan Eagen-Torkko, associate professor of nursing at UW Bothell, are quoted. - Louisiana's abortion law leaves some doctors afraid to provide miscarriage care | NPR1 year ago
Louisiana’s near-total abortion ban, which took effect on Aug. 1, has raised fears among physicians that they could potentially be investigated for treating a miscarriage, since the same treatments are also used for abortion. Since Louisiana’s ban took effect, some doctors have warned that the law’s language is vague, and that fear and confusion over the law would lead to delays in pregnancy care. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - A family’s mental health journey out of crisis | KUOW1 year ago
A family was ripped apart by drug addiction. Now, they’re picking up the pieces one day — and several mental health-focused strategies — at a time. Monica Oxford, research professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: #WomenWithoutBorders, march alongside your Iranian sisters | The Seattle Times1 year ago
"The time has come to summon ferocious courage to support the women of Iran. The oppression and violence against women must end and as women, and allies of women, we must heed the call to show up and demand change," write the UW’s Azita Emami, professor of nursing; Shahrzad Shams, assistant teaching professor of international studies; and Shiva Shafii, director for marketing and communications for the School of Public Health. - A Black mother's loss explains why US maternal health care is broken | Scientific American2 years ago
The U.S. has one of the highest infant and maternal mortality rates among developed countries. Researchers from North Carolina to the West Coast are working with parents like Vu-An Foster to understand why. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing, is quoted. - How nursing in WA is recovering from staff shortages and pandemic burnout | The Seattle Times2 years ago
As thousands of students finish their classes this summer, the state’s newest crop of registered nurses will start to bolster the strained health care systems throughout the region. Recent legislative action has boosted efforts to patch staffing holes within hospitals and long-term care facilities. But nationwide attrition rates among health care workers reveal a lot has been lost, leading to big questions over the future of an industry at a crossroads. Tatiana Sadak, associate professor of nursing at the UW, and UW nursing students Allan Kinyuna and Julie Trotter are quoted. - 'There's going to be a lack of honesty' – Two Washington doctors on the fallout of overturning Roe v Wade | KUOW2 years ago
Washington is among those states that has already reaffirmed its commitment to protect access to abortion and abortion-related services. And with the right to those services still intact locally, providers are preparing to care for not only Washingtonians but also patients from states that have chosen to outlaw abortion. Meghan Eagen-Torkko, associate professor of nursing at UW Bothell and Monica McLemore, a new faculty member joining the UW School of Nursing in the fall, are interviewed. - Former Yakima Valley College nursing instructor killed in hit and run | YakTriNews2 years ago
Yakima Valley College students, staff and faculty are mourning the death of former nursing program instructor Wendy Baker who was killed in a hit and run over the weekend. Baker was also a lecturer in nursing at the UW.
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- Could mini space-grown organs be our 'cancer moonshot'? | Live Science2 months ago
Scientists say they’re growing "organoids" in space to better understand cancer, neurological diseases and aging, and to hopefully uncover treatments. Cathy Yeung, associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Dementia care costs can quickly burn through people's savings | HealthDay2 months ago
Dementia care can eat through the savings of cash-strapped seniors, a new study warns. Jing Li, assistant professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted. - Gene therapy for sickle cell likely cost-effective at <$2M | HealthDay3 months ago
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) below $2 million is likely to be cost-effective, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is mentioned. - In Washington state, pharmacists may soon prescribe and dispense mifepristone | NPR3 months ago
Over the past several months, a handful of community pharmacies in states where abortion remains legal have begun to take advantage of a new rule that allows them to fill prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone. Don Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - More urban pharmacies are disappearing — what's driving the closures? | KUOW4 months ago
In 2020, chairman George D. Bartell said the sale of his 130-year-old family company was the only option. Regional operators like Bartell Drugs just couldn’t compete in the pharmacy business anymore. Since the acquisition, Rite Aid has closed 21 of 68 Bartell locations, along with some of its own stores. So why are pharmacies struggling to stay afloat? Donald Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is interviewed. - Medicare is overpaying for generic drugs, UC San Diego research finds | Patch5 months ago
A new study found that private health insurers that sponsor Medicare Part D are artificially inflating the costs of certain generic drugs by overpaying pharmacies. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW and co-author of the study, is quoted. - Dementia diagnosis takes huge toll on a family's finances | HealthDay6 months ago
Dementia can take a big bite out of an American’s bank account, robbing 60% of a patient’s net worth in the first eight years after a diagnosis, a new study says. Jing Li, assistant professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted. - An OTC contraceptive pill is coming soon, but who will pay for it? | HealthDay7 months ago
The first over-the-counter birth control pill is slated to hit drug stores in early 2024, but questions about cost and insurance coverage loom. Donald Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is mentioned. - Older Americans' finances decline in years prior to dementia diagnosis | HealthDay7 months ago
Perhaps succumbing to fraudsters or facing mounting bills, older Americans begin losing wealth in the years preceding a definitive dementia diagnosis, new research shows. Jing Li, assistant professor of health economics at the UW, is mentioned. - Analysis: Including race in clinical algorithms can both reduce and increase health inequities — it depends on what doctors use them for | The Conversation11 months ago
"Health practitioners are increasingly concerned that because race is a social construct, and the biological mechanisms of how race affects clinical outcomes are often unknown, including race in predictive algorithms for clinical decision-making may worsen inequities," writes Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW. - Population genomic screening for three conditions likely cost-effective | HealthDay12 months ago
Conducting screening tests for three common genetic disorders could be cost-effective at a population level for adults younger than 40 years of age, according to a study published online May 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Greg Guzauskas, senior research scientist of pharmacy at the UW, is mentioned. - Over 125 medications in short supply across the US | KING 51 year ago
Right now across America, there are approximately 125 medications or medical products in short supply, according to the FDA. The situation is impacting people across the nation, and in some cases endangering them, with no cure in sight. Steve Fijalka, UW Medicine’s chief pharmacy officer, is quoted. - Where to find emergency contraception now that Roe is gone | NPR2 years ago
With access to safe and legal abortions coming into question, emergency contraception will be more important than ever. However, finding that contraception at the local pharmacy is no easy task. Donald Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is interviewed. - The high cost of living with sickle cell disease | HealthDay2 years ago
Americans with sickle cell disease who have private insurance face average out-of-pocket costs of $1,300 a year and a lifetime total of $44,000, new research reveals. Kate Johnson, a postdoctoral researcher in pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Burden of medical costs for sickle cell disease quantified | HealthDay2 years ago
Sickle cell disease imposes a considerable burden in terms of overall and out-of-pocket medical costs, with the burden of costs peaking in young adulthood, according to a study published online May 16 in Blood Advances. Kate Johnson, a postdoctoral researcher in pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - How a game-changing transplant could treat dying organs | National Geographic2 years ago
Early success with a procedure called a mitochondrial transplant offers a glimmer of hope for people fighting for survival after cardiac arrest, stroke, and more. The UW’s Dr. Michael Levitt, associate professor of neurological surgery and of radiology; Dr. Melanie Walker, clinical professor of neurological surgery; and Yasemin Sancak, assistant professor of pharmacology, are quoted. - Nearly half a million Washingtonians live in pharmacy deserts | State of Reform2 years ago
Stretching above its foothills, the glacial crown of Mt. Rainier stands guard over Packwood, one of Washington’s dwindling lumber towns. The end of the line for medical services lies 15 miles west of Packwood, at a clinic in Randle. Reaching a pharmacy and hospital from Packwood demands a 40 minute drive to Morton. The UW’s Rachel Wittenauer, a doctoral student in the School of Pharmacy, and Jennifer Bacci, associate professor of innovative pharmacy practice, are quoted. - Americans avoiding health care in pandemic over cost concerns | ABC News2 years ago
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted Americans’ perceptions of health care, and not for the better, according to a new survey. Blythe Adamson, affiliate assistant professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Immigrants in US detention exposed to hazardous disinfectants every day | Scientific American3 years ago
Every day crowded cells holding people at an immigration detention facility in Florida have been doused with caustic disinfectants that have caused breathing problems and bleeding, according to reports from the detainees. The disinfectants contain two chemical compounds that scientific research has implicated in long-term damage to human cells and—in animals—to reproductive health. Libin Xu, associate professor of medicinal chemistry at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Big Pharma doesn't want Medicare negotiating drug prices | Los Angeles Times3 years ago
"The pharmaceutical industry, bizarrely, told the American people this week that allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices is tantamount to socialism … Nearly every other developed country worldwide allows its government insurance system to negotiate drug prices. And guess what? This reasonable use of market power allows people in other countries to pay roughly half what Americans pay for prescription meds," writes columnist David Lazarus. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted.
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- Heat-related ER visits rose in 2023, CDC study finds | The New York Times4 days ago
The rate of emergency room visits caused by heat illness increased significantly last year in large swaths of the country compared with the previous five years, according to a study published on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - We found unhealthy pesticide levels in 20% of US produce – here’s what you need to know | The Guardian5 days ago
Consumer Reports recently conducted its most comprehensive review of pesticides in 59 US fruits and vegetables. Here the organization shares what it found. Chensheng (Alex) Lu, senior research scientist of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Advocates claim universal free meals are a critical tool to help combat childhood obesity | The Seattle Medium6 days ago
Childhood obesity is on the rise, but providing free meals universally may help decrease the trend. According to Helene Law, Seattle Children’s nurse practitioner in the Child Wellness Clinic, based on historical and current trends, childhood obesity is projected to increase, but she believes that providing students free meals is one angle that can help improve health outcomes. Anna Localio, a doctoral student of health systems and population health, is quoted. - Is it true that data shows WA has workplace injury problem? | Bellingham Herald2 weeks ago
At first glance, Washington’s workplace injury numbers are alarming. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, the state saw 3.9 injuries and illnesses for every 100 full-time workers, tied for the second highest rate of any state in the country. When you factor in government workers, that number rises to 4.3. Richard Gleason, associate teaching professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - New book ‘Getting to Baby’ offers advice for boosting fertility | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
An increasing number of women who want to become pregnant are struggling with infertility for a variety of reasons, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and the simple decision to delay starting a family. Whether a woman is trying to conceive “naturally” or with the help of in vitro fertilization (IVF) or other forms of assisted reproductive technology — the cost of which can further increase the pressure to successfully conceive — infertility is stressful and even heartbreaking. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Participation in free school meals program cuts obesity | HealthDay1 month ago
Participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) universal free school meals program reduces the prevalence of obesity among students, according to a study published online March 18 in Pediatrics. Anna Localio, a doctoral student of health systems and population health, is quoted. - Analysis: Free school meals for all may reduce childhood obesity, while easing financial and logistical burdens for families and schools | The Conversation1 month ago
"School meals are critical to child health. Research has shown that school meals can be more nutritious than meals from other sources, such as meals brought from home," write the UW’s Jessica Jones-Smith, associate professor of epidemiology and of health systems and population health, and Anna Localio, a doctoral student of health systems and population health. - Opinion: We know how important nutrition is for health — it’s time to fortify the Farm Bill | The Hill1 month ago
"Income-based health disparities in the United States are among the worst in the world, and poor nutrition is at the heart of the problem," co-writes Dr. Jim Krieger, clinical professor of health services at the UW. - Transgender people find a haven at Capital Tea safe house in Florida | USA Today1 month ago
Even as Florida and others impose restrictions, a safe house in Tallahassee is providing transgender people with shelter and more. Elle Lett, clinical instructor in health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - The long battle over fluoride comes to a head | Popular Science1 month ago
A court battle brings to the forefront a federal report on fluoride safety, which some say has been stymied by politics. David Eaton, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Olympic athletes could face a tough opponent: Brutal Paris heat | NBC News1 month ago
The Olympics are planned for the same stretch of days as a catastrophic 2003 heat wave. Continued global warming has only increased the odds of another heat wave. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - SeaTac federal detainees grow desperate amid lack of medical care | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Like state and county governments maintaining jails and prisons, the federal government is legally responsible for the health care of people in its custody. Violations of that duty can be deemed “cruel and unusual punishment” and therefore unconstitutional. Dr. Marc Stern, affiliate assistant professor of health services at the UW, is quoted. - Idaho attorney general asks US Supreme Court to allow ban of gender affirming care for minors | KREM2 months ago
Idaho’s attorney general is asking the highest court in the U.S. to allow the state to ban gender affirming care for minors. Diana Tordoff, a doctoral student in epidemiology at the UW, is quoted. - Why is there lead in Stanley cups or other reusable water bottles? | Wired3 months ago
Stanley says it uses some lead in its “industry-standard” manufacturing process, and Wired asked if other brands do the same. Marty Cohen, teaching professor and assistant chair of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - DNA from 2,000-year-old skeletons hints at the origins of syphilis | Smithsonian Magazine3 months ago
In contrast to a common theory, new findings suggest Columbus-led expeditions may not have transported syphilis to Europe from the Americas, though they cannot disprove the claim with certainty. Sheila Lukehart, professor emeritus of global health and medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - A cough away from clarity — UW researchers are developing new app to differentiate respiratory disease | Northwest Asian Weekly3 months ago
UW Medicine doctors and University of Washington engineers are on a mission to provide answers by developing a smartphone app designed to distinguish COVID-19 coughs, for instance, from other respiratory illnesses. Dr. David Horne, associate professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. The UW’s Manuja Sharma, a doctoral student in electrical and computer engineering, and Dr. Thomas Hawn, adjunct professor of global health and of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, are mentioned. - Syphilis microbe’s family has plagued humans for millennia | Nature3 months ago
Ancient DNA recovered from Brazilian remains shows that treponemal diseases originated some 10,000 years earlier than previously thought. Sheila Lukehart, professor emeritus of global health and medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Did syphilis originate in the Americas? Ancient DNA offers some insight | CNN3 months ago
The origins of syphilis — a sexually transmitted infection that devastated 15th century Europe and is still prevalent today — have remained murky, difficult to study and the subject of some debate. Sheila Lukehart, professor emeritus of global health and medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Gene therapy for sickle cell likely cost-effective at <$2M | HealthDay3 months ago
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) below $2 million is likely to be cost-effective, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is mentioned. - Risk of wildfire smoke in long-term care facilities is worse than you'd think | CBS News3 months ago
Every year, wildfires across the western U.S. and Canada send plumes of smoke into the sky. When that smoke blows into southwestern Idaho’s Treasure Valley, it blankets Boise-area residents in dirty air. Savannah D’Evelyn, a postdoctoral researcher at the UW’s Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, PNASH, is quoted.
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- Extended foster care for young adults up to 21 set to expand in WA | Washington State Standard1 month ago
A bill awaiting the governor’s signature will make requirements less strict for the program, which helps foster youth transition to adulthood. Emiko Tajima, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - UW expert weighs in on controversial proposed Renton minimum wage increase | KIRO 74 months ago
Minimum wage increases have become a polarizing topic in Renton. On one side, supporters of the increase argue the current minimum wage isn’t “livable” as the cost of living and inflation continue to increase. On the other side, those against the rise believe this is simply “breadcrumbing” a bigger problem. Jennifer Romich, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Why Seattle still needs LGBTQ+ spaces | The Seattle Times4 months ago
If Seattle was really the LGBTQ+ haven it’s reputed to be, the need to preserve Denny Blaine Park on Lake Washington would have been less dire. Karen Fredriksen Goldsen, a professor of social work at the UW, is mentioned. - Capitol Hill housing for older LGBTQ+ adults provides support, safety | The Seattle Times4 months ago
Pride Place, a new and first-of-its-kind affordable housing project for older LGBTQ+ adults in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, opened in September as a means to support older adults, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community. Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - It now takes at least 6 figures for a family to get by in Seattle | The Seattle Times5 months ago
The Seattle area ranks as the place with the fastest-growing prices in the U.S., according to one new analysis of the economies of the 50 largest U.S. cities. We’re not yet the most expensive place to live, but the cost of living is escalating faster here than anyplace else. A report from the UW School of Social Work is referenced. - Grocery costs make this Thanksgiving more expensive than ever | Crosscut5 months ago
Nearly 29,000 households in King County don’t have enough income to cover household basics, according to data from the UW. Anne Kucklick, research coordinator for the Center for Women’s Welfare at the UW School of Social Work, is quoted. - One Tulalip youth lobbies for change in tribal foster care system | Crosscut5 months ago
In the third installment about the experiences of youth in tribal foster care systems, a two-spirit 23-year-old emerges from adolescence in Child Protective Services to tackle the program’s longstanding issues. Angelique Day, associate professor of social work at the UW, is mentioned. - A Tulalip youth works to reconnect with family, tribe and identity | Crosscut6 months ago
The second in a three-part series explores the personal and systematic complications of foster care — especially for LGBTQ+ Indigenous kids. Angelique Day, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - WA colleges help transfer students chart a path to four-year degrees | The Seattle Times6 months ago
Path to UW is a program funded by the city of Seattle with the mission of supporting Seattle Colleges’ students in transferring to the UW. Allizon Bigornia, a sophomore in social work who participated in the Path to UW program, is featured. - UW is spending $340 million on an IT upgrade. It’s not going well | The Seattle Times6 months ago
More than three months after the launch of the UW’s $340 million cloud-based finance platform, many faculty, staff and others say the system is still wracked by disruptive bugs and flaws. The UW’s Arthur Nowell, professor of oceanography; Chris Mercer, executive director of UW Finance Transformation; Mari Ostendorf, professor of electrical and computer engineering; Jennie Romich, professor of social work; Rick Keil, professor of chemical oceanography, are quoted. - UW study shows 28% of WA households lack the income to meet their basic needs | Northwest News Radio7 months ago
The study conducted by the Center for Women’s Welfare at the UW School of Social Work is based on what’s called the Washington State Self Sufficiency Standard, which tracks the costs of housing, child care, health care, transportation and miscellaneous expenses and also takes into account taxes and tax credits. - Cannabis use disorder may raise the risk of a heart attack or stroke | New Scientist7 months ago
A study of nearly 60,000 people in Canada found that people with a cannabis use disorder are at greater risk of experiencing a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event than those without. Jennifer Bailey, assistant director and principal research scientist with the Social Development Research Group in the UW School of Social Work, is quoted. - ‘It’s definitely tough’: New study shows nearly third of WA households struggle to make ends meet | KIRO 77 months ago
Nearly a third of Washington households struggle to make ends meet, according to a newly published UW study. Anne Kucklick, research coordinator for the Center for Women’s Welfare at the UW School of Social Work and co-author of the study, is quoted. - 28% of families in Washington state can't afford basic needs, UW study finds | KUOW7 months ago
About 10% of households in Washington state meet the federal poverty threshold, but when researchers drilled into the data on what it actually takes to survive in the state, they found the number of families struggling to make ends meet is much larger. Anne Kucklick, research coordinator for the Center for Women’s Welfare at the UW School of Social Work and co-author of the study, is quoted. - Assistive tech for older adults is becoming increasingly automated — what are the privacy risks? | KUOW7 months ago
Over 30 years ago, LifeAlert was a mainstay on TV with the tagline "Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up." The system provided people with a wearable help button they could use when in trouble. About a decade ago, gerontologist Clara Berridge saw a move away from this type of technology. That move has spurred concerns about data privacy and user consent. Berridge, assistant professor of social work at the UW, is interviewed. - Census: Income fell, poverty increased in 2022 | Marketplace7 months ago
No matter how you slice new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday, real median income — the amount a household earns adjusted for inflation — fell last year. By one measure, it was down 2.3% last year. By another, it was down nearly 9%. Jennifer Romich, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Don’t ignore youth perspectives; research shows you benefit from them | The Seattle Times7 months ago
"In my youth mentoring research as well as in my personal and professional experience, I found young people are often ignored simply because of their age. Depending on the young person’s identities (race, gender, economic class), this dynamic can be even more complicated," writes Kristian Jones, assistant professor of social work at the UW. - New video technology at Chicago hospital offered to new mothers | Chicago Tribune8 months ago
The TV technology provides a hands-free method for patients — who may not be able to access a cellphone or tablet while undergoing care or holding a newborn — to connect with their family and friends across borders. St. Anthony is the first hospital in the city to market the technology. Jane Lee, assistant professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - After devastating Maui fires, let’s center people, not tourism | The Seattle Times8 months ago
As the world knows, a catastrophic fire ripped through Maui on Aug. 8, devastating the culturally significant town of Lāhainā and killing over 110 people and counting. But to see how we got here, you need to go back hundreds of years to the arrival of Europeans, who brought their deadly cocktail of disease and destruction, and to the U.S.-backed overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani — the leader of the independent kingdom of Hawaiʻi — and the land’s subsequent colonization. Michael Spencer, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - The power of a one-way phone call to cope with grief | The Seattle Times8 months ago
The Telephone of the Wind in Olympia’s Squaxin Park, is a place where users speak to the dead through an unconnected telephone. Known as “wind phones,” they are meant to carry the griever’s words to the wind in phone booths or isolated swaths of forests. Taryn Lindhorst, Behar professor of integrative oncology and palliative care social work at the UW, is quoted.
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