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- Opinion: Navy must turn down the volume on Whidbey ‘Growler’ operations | The Seattle Times1 day ago
"We urge the Navy to build greater trust with affected communities and embrace the growing body of modern science to inform their understanding of the public health implications of training operations, and devise actions for mitigation," write graduate student Giordano Jacuzzi; Julian Olden, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW; and Edmund Seto, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW. - Navy Growler jets' noise reaches levels that affect health | KNKX1 day ago
New research from the University of Washington shows the noise that Navy jets make while flying over Whidbey Island could present substantial health impacts for people living in the area. - Alameda officials stop cloud brightening study aimed at cooling planet | The New York Times1 day ago
Researchers had been testing a sprayer that could one day be used to push a salty mist skyward, cooling the Earth. Officials stopped the work, citing health questions. Sarah Doherty, a senior research scientist at the UW Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, is quoted. - This pioneering study tells us how snow disappears into thin air | KUNC1 day ago
A team of researchers has been hard at work in the Rocky Mountains to solve a mystery. Snow is vanishing into thin air. Jessica Lundquist, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Southeast Alaska not ready for a hatchery-only king fishery, study finds | Alaska Public Media1 day ago
In theory, a hatchery-only fishery in southeast Alaska could provide more sport fishing opportunities. But a study found that a lot would have to be in place for such a fishery to work. Anne Beaudreau, associate professor of marine and environmental affairs at the UW, is quoted. - UW urges peaceful dismantling of protest camp for safety | KOMO1 day ago
The UW released a statement Friday evening noting they’ve been in contact with members of the encampment to find common ground that would lead to them voluntarily removing the camp. UW students and a UW statement are quoted. - What is cold water shock? | KING 51 day ago
People around Puget Sound hear the warnings at this time of year: Avoid swimming in the lakes and rivers if you can, as the water is still very cold despite warmer temperatures. Dr. Stephen Morris, assistant professor of emergency medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Q&A: What to know about a strong solar storm and aurora in Western WA | The Seattle Times1 day ago
One of the biggest solar storms in recent memory is hitting Earth this weekend. The storm could lead to some breathtaking views of the red and green glow of an aurora borealis, visible to many in Western Washington given the region’s clear night skies forecast. Michael McCarthy, research associate professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is interviewed. - Opinion: Americans’ evolving relationship with local news, in charts | The Seattle Times1 day ago
"I wrote Thursday about some of (a new report’s) findings, like 85% of U.S. adults believe that local media is important to their community. But I can’t stop thinking about the rest of Pew’s survey, released last week, which found people are paying less attention to news and turning to non-journalism sources to get informed," writes Seattle Times editor Brier Dudley. Jevin West, associate professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - UW asks protesters to dismantle encampment, cites safety concerns | The Seattle Times1 day ago
The UW called on protesters Friday night to dismantle the encampment set up on campus, saying the university’s response to calls for change will “not be based on an encampment.” - In defense of parasitic worms | Wired1 day ago
Nature can’t run without parasites, and climate change is driving some to extinction. What happens when they start to disappear? Chelsea Wood, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - What's happening with the UW protests? | Washington State Standard1 day ago
UW’s is not the only pro-Palestinian encampment that’s appeared in Washington to protest Israel’s actions in its war against Hamas in Gaza and the treatment of Palestinians over the past 75 years: Evergreen State College in Olympia and Puget Sound University in Tacoma have also seen encampments. UW students and UW spokesperson Victor Balta are quoted. - Despite global climate change, Earth is surprisingly carbon poor | Forbes1 day ago
Despite problems with humanity’s use of carbon-based fossil fuels, our whole existence is based on this element’s ability to create rich chemistry. Don Brownlee, professor of astronomy at the UW, is mentioned. - Where are Seattle’s first-time homebuyers? Some are leaving town | The Seattle Times1 day ago
Seattle’s sky-high home prices may not be news, but since the pandemic, a combination of heavy demand, flagging supply and sharp interest rate hikes have fueled a market that frustrates even well-off buyers. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Counter protest planned Sunday in support of Israel at UW campus | FOX 131 day ago
A counter protest in support of Israel is planned for Sunday afternoon at the UW Quad. UW officials plan to barricade the Quad to limit interactions between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel supporters. - Counterprotest remains peaceful as pro-Israel group marches near encampment on UW campus | KOMO1 day ago
There seemed to be no physical violence as a pro-Israel counterprotest on the UW campus marched near the pro-Palestinian encampment at the Quad on Sunday afternoon. A UW statement is quoted. - Pro-Israel counter-protest at UW remains peaceful | FOX 131 day ago
In response to the pro-Israel rally, UW police barricaded entrances to the pro-Palestine encampment at the Quad, which has been there for two weeks. UW’s Vice President of Public Safety said the hope was to limit interactions between the opposing groups. - Pro-Israel march at UW comes face-to-face with liberated zone encampment on campus | MyNorthwest1 day ago
A pro-Israel march, dubbed “United for Israel,” happened at the UW Sunday afternoon, with its route going through the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. A UW statement is referenced. - Seattle church leads counterprotest in support of Israel on UW campus | The Seattle Times1 day ago
With tensions rising between the UW and an encampment protesting the school’s ties with Israel and Boeing, counterprotesters descended on the campus Sunday. UW spokesperson Victor Balta is quoted. - Pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protestors clash at UW, protests remain peaceful | KIRO 71 day ago
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli supporters clashed at the UW on Sunday afternoon. The only two things keeping the groups from truly getting in each other’s faces were a group of security guards in riot gear and the barriers placed around the quad where the pro-Palestinian encampment was set up. UW students are quoted.
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- Alameda officials stop cloud brightening study aimed at cooling planet | The New York Times1 day ago
Researchers had been testing a sprayer that could one day be used to push a salty mist skyward, cooling the Earth. Officials stopped the work, citing health questions. Sarah Doherty, a senior research scientist at the UW Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, is quoted. - In defense of parasitic worms | Wired1 day ago
Nature can’t run without parasites, and climate change is driving some to extinction. What happens when they start to disappear? Chelsea Wood, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Despite global climate change, Earth is surprisingly carbon poor | Forbes1 day ago
Despite problems with humanity’s use of carbon-based fossil fuels, our whole existence is based on this element’s ability to create rich chemistry. Don Brownlee, professor of astronomy at the UW, is mentioned. - Fake fentanyl pills skyrocket in U.S. police seizures, study finds | NPR1 day ago
A new study shows a dramatic spike in the number of counterfeit fentanyl pills being seized by law enforcement, an indication of the growing illicit drug supply driving the country’s historic opioid crisis. 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. - America can’t quit intermittent fasting | The Atlantic1 day ago
There isn’t much evidence that intermittent fasting leads to lasting weight loss. Why is it still so popular? Kima Cargill, professor of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Election 2024: Chinese migrants' stories are stark contrast to Trump's statements | Associated Press1 day ago
The daily struggle of Chinese immigrants in New York is a far cry from the picture former President Donald Trump and other Republicans have sought to paint of them as a coordinated group of “military-age” men who have come to the United States to build an “army” and attack America. Sapna Cheryan, professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle to open short-term recovery center for people after a fentanyl overdose | Associated Press4 days ago
Seattle will open a new space for people to recover and receive treatment for nearly 24 hours after they have overdosed on fentanyl or other drugs, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Thursday. 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. - Please, Google, for the good of humanity add this to YouTube | New Atlas4 days ago
These days, more people are getting their news from YouTube, which is known for being a hub of misinformation. But UW researchers have developed a browser extension that allows people to thumbs up (or down) a video’s credibility by adding their own citations. Amy Zhang, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Nature can’t run without parasites — what happens when they start to disappear? | Grist4 days ago
Proof of Concept is a video series profiling the science and scientists behind some of the environment’s most unexpected research. This article and video profiles Chelsea Wood, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW. - Powerful new AI software maps virtually any protein interaction in minutes | Science5 days ago
Predicting how proteins bind to other molecules could revolutionize biochemistry, drug discovery. David Baker, professor of biochemistry and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted. - New US AI network aims to make supercomputers available to more researchers | Science5 days ago
Pilot grants will help scientists train software to tackle societal problems. David Baker, professor of biochemistry and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted. - Journalist attacked on campus by Antifa recognizes attackers from 2020 BLM riots: 'These are professionals' | Fox News5 days ago
A journalist who was attacked by alleged Antifa members this week at the UW warned Wednesday that trained "militants" have infiltrated college campuses across the country, adding that he recognized some of his attackers from the Black Lives Matter riots four years ago. - Analysis: Everyday life and its variability influenced human evolution at least as much as rare activities like big-game hunting | The Conversation6 days ago
"In my research as an anthropologist, I’ve focused on the evolution of human walking and running because I love the flexibility people bring to these behaviors. Humans in all kinds of environments across space and time vary how far they go, when they go and what they go for – whether food, water or friends – based on a multitude of factors, including season, daylight, rituals and family," writes Cara Wall-Scheffler, affiliate assistant professor of anthropology at the UW. - In millions of homes, high fluoride in tap water may be a concern | Salon6 days ago
Consumer notices rarely, if ever, mention the possibility that fluoride could affect brain development. David Eaton, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - New Putin term as Russian president lasts until 2036 | CBS News6 days ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in Tuesday for his fifth term after a reelection process that many Western observers have called unfair and undemocratic. If Putin serves out the full term, he will have had a longer reign than Joseph Stalin. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, joined CBS News to discuss what an extended Putin rule means for the world. - Is fluoride in drinking water safe? What to know as some cities ban it | NBC News6 days ago
Misinformation campaigns increasingly target the cavity-fighting mineral, prompting communities to reverse mandates. Dentists are enraged. Parents are caught in the middle. Dr. Charlotte Lewis, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Turning Point USA reporter, protesters clash in bloody campus melee | Newsweek6 days ago
Videos shared on social media show chaos erupting when a reporter for a conservative organization clashed with protesters near a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the UW in Seattle. - Opinion: The world is relying on the United States to get value-based drug pricing right | STAT1 week ago
"With the U.S. becoming increasingly sensitive to the idea that it may be overpaying for medicines, and with value and cost-effectiveness influencing drug pricing policy, all Americans — and, in fact, people around the world — have a stake in making sure that the U.S. gets it right," co-writes Louis Garrison, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW. - New animal dads often kill their stepchildren — these parrots adopt them instead | Science1 week ago
A new study fond that green-rumped parrotlet stepdads are as likely to adopt the mother’s chicks as to kill them. Surprisingly, these adoptive fathers wind up having as many offspring of their own over their lifetimes as do infanticidal males. Sievert Rohwer, professor emeritus of biology at the UW, is quoted. - Lead in Beethoven’s hair offers new clues to mystery of his deafness | The New York Times1 week ago
Using powerful technologies, scientists found staggering amounts of lead and other toxic substances in the composer’s hair that may have come from wine or other sources. David Eaton, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
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- Opinion: Navy must turn down the volume on Whidbey ‘Growler’ operations | The Seattle Times1 day ago
"We urge the Navy to build greater trust with affected communities and embrace the growing body of modern science to inform their understanding of the public health implications of training operations, and devise actions for mitigation," write graduate student Giordano Jacuzzi; Julian Olden, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW; and Edmund Seto, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW. - Navy Growler jets' noise reaches levels that affect health | KNKX1 day ago
New research from the University of Washington shows the noise that Navy jets make while flying over Whidbey Island could present substantial health impacts for people living in the area. - This pioneering study tells us how snow disappears into thin air | KUNC1 day ago
A team of researchers has been hard at work in the Rocky Mountains to solve a mystery. Snow is vanishing into thin air. Jessica Lundquist, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Southeast Alaska not ready for a hatchery-only king fishery, study finds | Alaska Public Media1 day ago
In theory, a hatchery-only fishery in southeast Alaska could provide more sport fishing opportunities. But a study found that a lot would have to be in place for such a fishery to work. Anne Beaudreau, associate professor of marine and environmental affairs at the UW, is quoted. - UW urges peaceful dismantling of protest camp for safety | KOMO1 day ago
The UW released a statement Friday evening noting they’ve been in contact with members of the encampment to find common ground that would lead to them voluntarily removing the camp. UW students and a UW statement are quoted. - What is cold water shock? | KING 51 day ago
People around Puget Sound hear the warnings at this time of year: Avoid swimming in the lakes and rivers if you can, as the water is still very cold despite warmer temperatures. Dr. Stephen Morris, assistant professor of emergency medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Q&A: What to know about a strong solar storm and aurora in Western WA | The Seattle Times1 day ago
One of the biggest solar storms in recent memory is hitting Earth this weekend. The storm could lead to some breathtaking views of the red and green glow of an aurora borealis, visible to many in Western Washington given the region’s clear night skies forecast. Michael McCarthy, research associate professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is interviewed. - Opinion: Americans’ evolving relationship with local news, in charts | The Seattle Times1 day ago
"I wrote Thursday about some of (a new report’s) findings, like 85% of U.S. adults believe that local media is important to their community. But I can’t stop thinking about the rest of Pew’s survey, released last week, which found people are paying less attention to news and turning to non-journalism sources to get informed," writes Seattle Times editor Brier Dudley. Jevin West, associate professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - UW asks protesters to dismantle encampment, cites safety concerns | The Seattle Times1 day ago
The UW called on protesters Friday night to dismantle the encampment set up on campus, saying the university’s response to calls for change will “not be based on an encampment.” - What's happening with the UW protests? | Washington State Standard1 day ago
UW’s is not the only pro-Palestinian encampment that’s appeared in Washington to protest Israel’s actions in its war against Hamas in Gaza and the treatment of Palestinians over the past 75 years: Evergreen State College in Olympia and Puget Sound University in Tacoma have also seen encampments. UW students and UW spokesperson Victor Balta are quoted. - Where are Seattle’s first-time homebuyers? Some are leaving town | The Seattle Times1 day ago
Seattle’s sky-high home prices may not be news, but since the pandemic, a combination of heavy demand, flagging supply and sharp interest rate hikes have fueled a market that frustrates even well-off buyers. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Counter protest planned Sunday in support of Israel at UW campus | FOX 131 day ago
A counter protest in support of Israel is planned for Sunday afternoon at the UW Quad. UW officials plan to barricade the Quad to limit interactions between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel supporters. - Counterprotest remains peaceful as pro-Israel group marches near encampment on UW campus | KOMO1 day ago
There seemed to be no physical violence as a pro-Israel counterprotest on the UW campus marched near the pro-Palestinian encampment at the Quad on Sunday afternoon. A UW statement is quoted. - Pro-Israel counter-protest at UW remains peaceful | FOX 131 day ago
In response to the pro-Israel rally, UW police barricaded entrances to the pro-Palestine encampment at the Quad, which has been there for two weeks. UW’s Vice President of Public Safety said the hope was to limit interactions between the opposing groups. - Pro-Israel march at UW comes face-to-face with liberated zone encampment on campus | MyNorthwest1 day ago
A pro-Israel march, dubbed “United for Israel,” happened at the UW Sunday afternoon, with its route going through the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. A UW statement is referenced. - Seattle church leads counterprotest in support of Israel on UW campus | The Seattle Times1 day ago
With tensions rising between the UW and an encampment protesting the school’s ties with Israel and Boeing, counterprotesters descended on the campus Sunday. UW spokesperson Victor Balta is quoted. - Pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protestors clash at UW, protests remain peaceful | KIRO 71 day ago
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli supporters clashed at the UW on Sunday afternoon. The only two things keeping the groups from truly getting in each other’s faces were a group of security guards in riot gear and the barriers placed around the quad where the pro-Palestinian encampment was set up. UW students are quoted. - Brace for another a cold, wet winter in Whatcom County | Bellingham Herald1 day ago
El Niño is over, and another La Niña weather pattern is expected to develop heading into winter, meteorologists from the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center said last week. Nicholas Bond, a research scientist at the UW and the Washington state climatologist, is quoted. - Pro-Israeli counterprotest marches in front of UW encampment | KING 51 day ago
In response to a pro-Palestinian student encampment that started quickly growing more than a week ago, a planned counter-protest called "United for Israel" began in the campus’ Red Square and lasted for about three hours. UW students are quoted. - Can overcast Seattle be a solar-powered city? Is it even worth trying? | The Seattle Times1 day ago
Despite growth and cash, solar power accounts for less than 1% of Washington’s total electricity demand. That begs the question, are solar panels worth it in Western Washington? Don MacKenzie, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is mentioned.
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UW Bothell
- UW regents met with chants to ‘free, free Palestine’ | The Seattle Times4 days ago
Protesters packed the UW’s Board of Regents meeting Thursday, demanding the university cut ties with Israel and Boeing and turning the normally staid meeting into a boisterous affair punctuated by chants to “free, free Palestine.” UW President Ana Mari Cauce; Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell; and students at the UW, are quoted. - UW pro-Palestinian activists take their demands to the university's Board of Regents | KUOW4 days ago
After more than a week of rallies, chants, and a growing tent encampment, student protesters at the UW spoke directly to the school’s Board of Regents on Thursday to emphasize their demands surrounding Israel’s war in Gaza. Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Seattle-founded REI struggles to adapt to changing retail — what’s next? | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
Since its start decades ago, REI has billed itself as a company with a heart, putting its environmental activism and social causes out front. Its stances — along with outdoors-expert employees and unique store experience — have garnered the loyalty of millions of members and turned the Seattle brand into a national retailer. But REI has not been immune to retail woes. P.V. (Sundar) Balakrishnan, professor of marketing at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Only murders in the roost: What springtime means for Seattle-area crow 'slumber party' | KUOW1 month 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.com1 month 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 | PBS2 months 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 Times3 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 | KHQ3 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 Broadcasting5 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 Messenger5 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 Conversation6 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 Commerce6 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 Herald6 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 | GeekWire6 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 Times6 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 Conversation7 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 Guardian7 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.
UW Tacoma
- America can’t quit intermittent fasting | The Atlantic1 day ago
There isn’t much evidence that intermittent fasting leads to lasting weight loss. Why is it still so popular? Kima Cargill, professor of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - UWT prof puts US gun deaths, school shootings in spotlight | Tacoma News Tribune5 days ago
Eric Madfis, associate professor of social work and criminal justice at UW Tacoma, studies one of contemporary American life’s most terrifying phenomena: mass shootings. - Seismic shake-up at City Hall? Tacoma’s form of government could shift under proposal | Bellingham Herald1 week ago
Critics of Tacoma’s current form of government have argued that it gives an unelected bureaucrat – the city manager – too much power without accountability. If a recommendation before the City Council holds, that gripe might soon be moot. Mark Pendras, an associate professor of urban studies at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - 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 Tribune3 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 | KHQ3 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 Magazine3 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 Tribune4 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 | Newsweek4 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 Times5 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 News5 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 Business5 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 News5 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 | WalletHub6 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 | KUOW9 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 | KUOW9 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 Tribune10 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 | Crosscut10 months ago
Partnering with UW Tacoma, the leadership program for educators working with Native nations celebrated its cohort of 10 students.
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- Despite global climate change, Earth is surprisingly carbon poor | Forbes1 day ago
Despite problems with humanity’s use of carbon-based fossil fuels, our whole existence is based on this element’s ability to create rich chemistry. Don Brownlee, professor of astronomy at the UW, is mentioned. - Election 2024: Chinese migrants' stories are stark contrast to Trump's statements | Associated Press1 day ago
The daily struggle of Chinese immigrants in New York is a far cry from the picture former President Donald Trump and other Republicans have sought to paint of them as a coordinated group of “military-age” men who have come to the United States to build an “army” and attack America. Sapna Cheryan, professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: Everyday life and its variability influenced human evolution at least as much as rare activities like big-game hunting | The Conversation6 days ago
"In my research as an anthropologist, I’ve focused on the evolution of human walking and running because I love the flexibility people bring to these behaviors. Humans in all kinds of environments across space and time vary how far they go, when they go and what they go for – whether food, water or friends – based on a multitude of factors, including season, daylight, rituals and family," writes Cara Wall-Scheffler, affiliate assistant professor of anthropology at the UW. - New animal dads often kill their stepchildren — these parrots adopt them instead | Science1 week ago
A new study fond that green-rumped parrotlet stepdads are as likely to adopt the mother’s chicks as to kill them. Surprisingly, these adoptive fathers wind up having as many offspring of their own over their lifetimes as do infanticidal males. Sievert Rohwer, professor emeritus of biology at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: As humans, we all want self-respect – and keeping that in mind might be the missing ingredient when you try to change someone’s mind | The Conversation2 weeks ago
"Why is persuasion so hard, even when you have facts on your side? As a philosopher, I’m especially interested in persuasion – not just how to convince someone, but how to do it ethically, without manipulation," writes Colin Marshall, associate professor of philosophy at the UW. - Should WA's public schools ban students from using cell phones? | Washington State Standard2 weeks ago
Restrictions are on the rise amid concerns about distraction, bullying and mental health. But finding the right balance can be tricky for educators. Lucía Magis-Weinberg, assistant professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted. - Asteroid hunters make 27,500 discoveries in search for space rocks | GeekWire2 weeks ago
A team of asteroid hunters that includes researchers at the University of Washington says it has identified 27,500 new, high-confidence asteroid discovery candidates — not by making fresh observations of the night sky, but by sifting through archives of astronomical data. Željko Ivezić, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - Are robots the solution to the crisis in older-person care? | Nature2 weeks ago
Social robots that promise companionship and stimulation for older people and those with dementia are attracting investment, but some question their benefits. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Killer asteroid hunters spot 27,500 overlooked space rocks | The New York Times2 weeks ago
With the help of Google Cloud, scientists churned through hundreds of thousands of images of the night sky to reveal that the solar system is filled with unseen objects. Željko Ivezić, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - Do dying people have a 'right to try' psilocybin or magic mushrooms? | Los Angeles Times2 weeks ago
Do dying patients have a “right to try” illegal drugs such as psilocybin and MDMA if they might alleviate end-of-life suffering from anxiety and depression? Dr. Sunil Aggarwal, clinical assistant professor in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Justin Bieber broke down crying on Instagram — men should pay attention | USA Today2 weeks ago
Justin Bieber is sharing his tears for the world to see — and, by doing so, he’s sending an important message to men. That message is that it’s OK to cry — something experts in psychology have said is crucial for men to understand, especially as it pertains to forming lasting relationships and boosting their overall wellbeing. Sapna Cheryan, professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted. - Washington seeks to fix discrimination from racially restrictive property deeds | Washington State Standard2 weeks ago
A program set to launch in July will enable families affected by housing discrimination to get financial assistance for home purchases. James Gregory, professor and associate chair of history at the UW, is quoted. - 5 reasons we’ll never encounter octopus-like space aliens | Forbes2 weeks ago
Often vilified by Hollywood as potential competitors and even threats to humans, both sea dwelling and fictional off world octopuses have made many a filmgoer squirm in horror. Aside from their piercing eyes, their brains and morphologies are as different from humans as any species could be. Peter Ward, professor of Earth and space sciences and of biology at the UW, is quoted. - How streaming, mergers and other major changes are upending Hollywood | NPR3 weeks ago
Nearly a year after the Hollywood writers’ strike started, the entertainment industry remains in flux. Daniel Bessner, assistant professor of international studies at the UW, says TV and film writers are feeling the brunt of the changes. - ICE releases report on Tacoma detainee death but leaves out key detail | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
More than a month after a man died at an immigrant detention center in Tacoma, federal officials released a report, as required by Congress. The report lacked one key detail: a cause of death. The UW’s Phil Neff, project coordinator at the Center for Human Rights, and Angelina Godoy, professor of both international studies and law, societies and justice and the director of the Center for Human Rights, are mentioned. - Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi gets her own Barbie doll | Associated Press3 weeks ago
Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. With a schedule packed with ice skating practices, her Barbie dolls became her “best friends.” So, it’s surreal for the decorated Olympian figure skater to now be a Barbie girl herself. Sapna Cheryan, professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted. - Rotary panel delves into PNW’s growing relationship with South Asia | Northwest Asian Weekly3 weeks ago
Rotarians gathered in April for an insightful panel discussion on the deepening connections between the Pacific Northwest and South Asia. The event boasted a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Radhika Govindrajan, associate professor of anthropology at the UW. - Angry birds: Hummingbirds are cute, but they’re primed to fight | KUOW3 weeks 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 weeks 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 | KUOW4 weeks 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.
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- Where are Seattle’s first-time homebuyers? Some are leaving town | The Seattle Times1 day ago
Seattle’s sky-high home prices may not be news, but since the pandemic, a combination of heavy demand, flagging supply and sharp interest rate hikes have fueled a market that frustrates even well-off buyers. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Is Seattle a walkable city? Pedestrian death rates show otherwise | Crosscut1 day ago
In 2000, Washington was the first state to commit to zero traffic fatalities. But 24 years later, deaths are at an all-time high and officials are reevaluating. Anne Vernez Moudon, professor emeritus of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted. - Will new developments help ease area home prices? Pierce County median: $565K in April | Bellingham Herald6 days ago
Pierce County saw its anemic real estate inventory improve a bit in April compared with the same time last year, but more so among condominiums than existing homes. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is mentioned. - Seattle-area housing market picks up, but buyers feel the squeeze | The Seattle Times1 week ago
The Seattle area’s spring housing market continued to heat up in April, with more activity and higher home prices across the region, particularly in King County. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is quoted. - WA real estate market surges despite rate constraints | FOX 131 week ago
The Seattle real estate market is aligning with typical seasonal trends, anticipating further upticks in activity as spring transitions into summer. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is quoted. - Home prices up in Pierce County; new homes coming to Kitsap | Tacoma News Tribune1 week ago
Pierce County saw its anemic real estate inventory improve a bit in April compared with the same time last year, but more so among condominiums than existing homes. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is mentioned. - Analysis: Can tech help cities plan for disasters? 7 ideas from an urban resilience hackathon | GeekWire1 week ago
"The UW last month hosted an atypical urban planning and policy gathering called an ‘Urban Resilience Hackathon.’ For a day, the event showcased collaborative problem solving and innovative thinking in addressing urban challenges," writes Chuck Wolfe, affiliate associate professor of urban design and planning at the UW. The UW’s Branden Born, chair of urban design and planning, and Dan Abramson, associate professor of urban design and planning, are quoted. - Big bill comes due for Martin Selig, giant of Seattle office real estate | The Seattle Times3 weeks 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 Scientist3 weeks 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 Hill1 month 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 Standard1 month 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 | GeekWire2 months 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 Herald2 months 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 72 months 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 Times3 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 | KUOW3 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 Times3 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 Olympian3 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 | Bloomberg4 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.
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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 | KNKX3 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 Standard4 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? | BBC4 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? | Time4 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 Standard6 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 | Axios6 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 Times7 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 Times7 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 Portland7 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 Times8 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 78 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 Seattle8 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 Times9 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 News10 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 Times11 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 Times11 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 | KOMO11 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 Child11 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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- This pioneering study tells us how snow disappears into thin air | KUNC1 day ago
A team of researchers has been hard at work in the Rocky Mountains to solve a mystery. Snow is vanishing into thin air. Jessica Lundquist, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Can overcast Seattle be a solar-powered city? Is it even worth trying? | The Seattle Times1 day ago
Despite growth and cash, solar power accounts for less than 1% of Washington’s total electricity demand. That begs the question, are solar panels worth it in Western Washington? Don MacKenzie, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - Please, Google, for the good of humanity add this to YouTube | New Atlas4 days ago
These days, more people are getting their news from YouTube, which is known for being a hub of misinformation. But UW researchers have developed a browser extension that allows people to thumbs up (or down) a video’s credibility by adding their own citations. Amy Zhang, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Pervasive and harmful, understanding PFAS and how you can limit exposure | KRCB5 days ago
It repels water, prevents wrinkles, resists stains and makes cooking an egg over easy, well easy….But there’s also a dark side to this modern marvel that is now, just about everywhere on the planet. It’s a class of chemicals called PFAS. Jessica Ray, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is interviewed. - Judge tosses suit by UW professor who protested land acknowledgment | The Seattle Times1 week ago
A lawsuit against the UW by Stuart Reges, a UW teaching professor of computer science who sued over the UW’s response to his parody land acknowledgment, has been dismissed. UW spokesperson Victor Balta is quoted. - Testing the waters: Scotland surges ahead on ocean power | Popular Science1 week ago
Tidal and wave energy may be the largest untapped resources of renewable energy on the planet. But will they work? Brian Polagye, professor of mechanical engineering at the UW, is quoted. - VR could help teens' mental health | KVAL2 weeks ago
Scientists at the University of Washington created a virtual world where participants could paint or stack rocks. Teens who used it over three weeks reported lower stress and improved mood. - These recyclable circuit boards could stem e-waste | IEEE Spectrum2 weeks ago
A printed circuit board made of materials that can be repeatedly recycled could help alleviate the world’s growing electronic-waste problem. The recyclable PCBs, described in a paper published 26 April in the journal Nature Sustainability, perform as well as conventional boards. But unlike conventional PCBs they can be readily repaired. Additionally, the materials used to make recyclable PCBs can be recovered and reused. Vikram Iyer, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. Aniruddh Vashisth, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - Almost 100%-recyclable circuit board turns to jelly for disassembly | New Atlas2 weeks ago
A new type of printed circuit board could drastically reduce the amount of electronic waste that ends up in landfills. Although most PCBs are difficult to recycle, such is not the case with this one, which partially turns into a reusable jelly when necessary. Vikram Iyer, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - ‘Without these tools, I’d be lost’: how generative AI aids in accessibility | Nature2 weeks ago
A rush to place barriers around the use of artificial intelligence in academia could disproportionately affect those who stand to benefit most. The UW’s Jennifer Mankoff, professor of computer science and engineering, and Kate Glazko, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering, are quoted. - Meta's big, expensive AI bet hinges on giving its models away for free | NBC News3 weeks ago
Meta recently announced the rollout of Llama 3, the open-code large language model that underpins the Meta AI assistant tool widely accessible on its flagship social media platforms. Alex Ratner, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - What worsening floods mean for superfund sites | Science Friday3 weeks ago
Superfund sites are some of the most polluted areas in the country, containing highly toxic waste such as asbestos, lead and dioxin. Cleaning them up, which follows a systematic, science-based process as required by law, can take decades. Rebecca Neumann, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is interviewed. [interview starts at 6:56] - Why animals run faster than their robot doppelgängers… for now | Popular Science3 weeks ago
Modern robotics is awash with human-made machines mimicking the animal world. From stadium-surveying robot dogs to daddy-longlegs inspired exploration bots and just about everything in between, there’s no shortage of mechanized animal doppelgängers roaming the world. Sam Burden, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Researchers seek to unravel secrets of TikTok’s addictive ‘black box’ algorithm | The Independent3 weeks ago
New studies to be presented next month claim to have decoded recommendation algorithm driving app’s success. Franziska Roesner, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Methane-eating microbes — a novel solution for greenhouse gas mitigation | Forbes3 weeks ago
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and a significant contributor to human-driven climate change. It is emitted from a wide variety of sources. Some of them are fossil fuel-related, but many involve microbes. Fortunately many of these are being addressed. Mary Lidstrom, professor of chemical engineering at the UW, is quoted. - UW working to build semiconductor workforce and advance technology | KOMO 43 weeks ago
The UW is training people to understand how microchips are made. Right now only 10% of global semiconductor production is based here in the U.S. Nancy Allbritton, professor of bioengineering and dean of the College of Engineering, is quoted. - Looks like Microsoft's ex-Bing boss threw shade at Mustafa Suleyman | Business Insider3 weeks ago
Former Bing chief Mikhail Parakhin appeared to subtly criticize Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. Parakhin wrote it’s "hard to disagree" when an X user said "we need you." The comment was in response to a post quoting Suleyman’s recent TED Talk that was blasted by VCs. Pedro Domingos, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - 10 important questions about the promise and pitfalls of AI | GeekWire3 weeks 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 Times3 weeks 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 | KUOW4 weeks 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.
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- Opinion: Navy must turn down the volume on Whidbey ‘Growler’ operations | The Seattle Times1 day ago
"We urge the Navy to build greater trust with affected communities and embrace the growing body of modern science to inform their understanding of the public health implications of training operations, and devise actions for mitigation," write graduate student Giordano Jacuzzi; Julian Olden, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW; and Edmund Seto, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW. - Alameda officials stop cloud brightening study aimed at cooling planet | The New York Times1 day ago
Researchers had been testing a sprayer that could one day be used to push a salty mist skyward, cooling the Earth. Officials stopped the work, citing health questions. Sarah Doherty, a senior research scientist at the UW Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, is quoted. - Southeast Alaska not ready for a hatchery-only king fishery, study finds | Alaska Public Media1 day ago
In theory, a hatchery-only fishery in southeast Alaska could provide more sport fishing opportunities. But a study found that a lot would have to be in place for such a fishery to work. Anne Beaudreau, associate professor of marine and environmental affairs at the UW, is quoted. - Q&A: What to know about a strong solar storm and aurora in Western WA | The Seattle Times1 day ago
One of the biggest solar storms in recent memory is hitting Earth this weekend. The storm could lead to some breathtaking views of the red and green glow of an aurora borealis, visible to many in Western Washington given the region’s clear night skies forecast. Michael McCarthy, research associate professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is interviewed. - In defense of parasitic worms | Wired1 day ago
Nature can’t run without parasites, and climate change is driving some to extinction. What happens when they start to disappear? Chelsea Wood, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Brace for another a cold, wet winter in Whatcom County | Bellingham Herald1 day ago
El Niño is over, and another La Niña weather pattern is expected to develop heading into winter, meteorologists from the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center said last week. Nicholas Bond, a research scientist at the UW and the Washington state climatologist, is quoted. - Nature can’t run without parasites — what happens when they start to disappear? | Grist4 days ago
Proof of Concept is a video series profiling the science and scientists behind some of the environment’s most unexpected research. This article and video profiles Chelsea Wood, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW. - Climate science mission led by UW wins backing from NASA | GeekWire6 days ago
NASA has selected four proposals for climate science missions, including an effort led by a University of Washington researcher, to go forward for further study with millions of dollars in funding. The UW-led STRIVE project would focus on interactions between the stratosphere and the troposphere. Lyatt Jaeglé, professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Grizzlies are returning to WA’s North Cascades — how will that work? | The Seattle Times1 week ago
Federal officials decided last month to reintroduce grizzlies in the North Cascades, where there hasn’t been a confirmed sighting of the species in nearly three decades. It’s a hopeful story of recovery blooming in the North Cascades. Meade Krosby, senior scientist at the UW Climate Impacts Group, is quoted. - Opinion: Ecologists, don’t lose touch with the joy of fieldwork | Nature2 weeks ago
"The more time we spend analyzing at the bench, not the beach, the less connected we are to the ecosystems we are trying to protect. In an age of data abundance, I urge myself and other ecologists not to lose touch with the joy of the field," writes Chris Mantegna, a graduate student in aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW. - Can we combat climate change by brightening clouds? | KUOW2 weeks ago
A group of scientists gathered on an aircraft carrier flight deck this month to test a technology designed for a solar geoengineering method called "cloud brightening." Rob Wood, a professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is interviewed. - 5 reasons we’ll never encounter octopus-like space aliens | Forbes2 weeks ago
Often vilified by Hollywood as potential competitors and even threats to humans, both sea dwelling and fictional off world octopuses have made many a filmgoer squirm in horror. Aside from their piercing eyes, their brains and morphologies are as different from humans as any species could be. Peter Ward, professor of Earth and space sciences and of biology at the UW, is quoted. - Author and 'diehard biology wannabe' Eileen Garvin weaves her love of nature and writing in newest novel Crow Talk | The Spokesman-Review2 weeks ago
Like for many, pandemic-era closures were hard on author Eileen Garvin. In particular, the Oregon-based, Spokane-born author yearned for fresh air, going stir crazy with the closure of national forests and state parks near her home of Hood River. John Marzluff, professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is mentioned. - Is there life on… Saturn? A small moon orbiting the sixth planet has scientists' attention | KUOW3 weeks ago
One of Saturn’s 146 moons is at the center of newly energized interest in the search for life in space. Fabian Klenner, postdoctoral scholar of Earth and spaces sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Controversial methods to cool earth by reflecting sunlight gain traction as global temperatures rise | ABC News3 weeks ago
Different types of solar geoengineering are seeing a push for more research. Sarah Doherty, a senior research scientist at the UW Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, is quoted. - Tribal leaders host summit to share climate change stories, solutions | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
About 500 people representing at least 120 tribal nations, environmental organizations, researchers, energy developers and government agencies converged in Muckleshoot for the sixth climate summit hosted by the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians. A UW tool is mentioned, and Meade Krosby, senior scientist at the UW Climate Impacts Group, is quoted. - Analysis: What is geoengineering? | The Economist3 weeks ago
On April 2 a contraption resembling a snow machine on the deck of the USS Hornet, a defunct aircraft-carrier moored in San Francisco Bay, began producing a mist of salty aerosol particles. The scientific collaboration behind the project, the Marine Cloud Brightening Program, led by the University of Washington, is investigating whether such aerosols might help to slow climate change. - Leave the imported shrimp, take the local bivalves — navigating sustainable seafood choices | KUOW3 weeks ago
Seafood and the Pacific Northwest go hand in hand. Maybe you’re one of those people out fishing, clamming and crabbing during the season. But if you’re more of a shopper, your options aren’t all local and sustainable. Jessica Gephart, assistant professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is interviewed. - Richland earthquake an outlier for Tri-Cities area | Tri-City Herald3 weeks ago
The Friday night earthquake that lightly rattled southern areas of the Tri-Cities was a bit of an outlier for the area. Earthquakes already are not common in the Tri-Cities area, but most recent ones have been either much shallower or much deeper. Stephen Malone, a research professor emeritus of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted. - What tiny worms found in decades-old cans of salmon reveal about marine ecosystems | Oregon Public Broadcasting3 weeks ago
In the spring of 2021, Natalie Mastick, then a doctoral student in aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, opened more than 200 cans of tinned fish to look for the presence of a parasitic roundworm embedded inside the filets. The parasite requires multiple hosts, including salmon, to complete its life cycle. Its abundance can serve as an indicator of the health of the marine food web, and how infections are changing over time for species like salmon and killer whales. Mastick is interviewed.
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- Inside the cheating scandal rocking D.C.’s trivia scene | The Washington Post4 weeks 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 | NPR2 months 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 | GeekWire3 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 Times5 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 Conversation6 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 Times6 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 | Crosscut6 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 Times6 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 American7 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 Conversation8 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 Times8 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 Post9 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 Times9 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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- New Putin term as Russian president lasts until 2036 | CBS News6 days ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in Tuesday for his fifth term after a reelection process that many Western observers have called unfair and undemocratic. If Putin serves out the full term, he will have had a longer reign than Joseph Stalin. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, joined CBS News to discuss what an extended Putin rule means for the world. - How streaming, mergers and other major changes are upending Hollywood | NPR3 weeks ago
Nearly a year after the Hollywood writers’ strike started, the entertainment industry remains in flux. Daniel Bessner, assistant professor of international studies at the UW, says TV and film writers are feeling the brunt of the changes. - ICE releases report on Tacoma detainee death but leaves out key detail | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
More than a month after a man died at an immigrant detention center in Tacoma, federal officials released a report, as required by Congress. The report lacked one key detail: a cause of death. The UW’s Phil Neff, project coordinator at the Center for Human Rights, and Angelina Godoy, professor of both international studies and law, societies and justice and the director of the Center for Human Rights, are mentioned. - 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 | Bloomberg4 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 | Forbes4 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 Tribune5 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 News6 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 56 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 Press7 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 Press7 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 Post7 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 Conversation7 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 137 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 | KUOW7 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 Post7 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.
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- Opinion: Americans’ evolving relationship with local news, in charts | The Seattle Times1 day ago
"I wrote Thursday about some of (a new report’s) findings, like 85% of U.S. adults believe that local media is important to their community. But I can’t stop thinking about the rest of Pew’s survey, released last week, which found people are paying less attention to news and turning to non-journalism sources to get informed," writes Seattle Times editor Brier Dudley. Jevin West, associate professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - UW student workers hold sit-in protests | FOX 132 weeks ago
A strike is on the table for those who serve an essential part in the labs and classrooms at the UW. The UW’s Levin Kim, a doctoral student at the Information School, and Tricia Serio, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, are quoted. - Investigation into fatal Tesla crash examines driver distraction, technical faults | KOMO2 weeks ago
The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash where the driver claims his Tesla was on autopilot when it fatally struck a motorcyclist. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Tesla facing federal probe days after fatal Autopilot crash in Monroe | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
Federal auto regulators announced Friday they are opening an investigation into the safety of Tesla’s Autopilot feature, less than a week after a Tesla driver believed to be using it allegedly struck and killed a motorcyclist in Monroe. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - How I explained AI and deepfakes using only basic Vietnamese | The Markup3 weeks ago
Using slides, hand gestures, and the Vietnamese vocabulary of a five-year-old, we talked about fake faces. Sarah Nguyen, a doctoral student in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Professor discusses potential US TikTok ban | CNBC3 weeks ago
Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW and co-director of the Tech Policy Lab, discusses the legality and impact of a potential TikTok ban. - A psychologist explains the rise of ‘popcorn brain’ | Forbes1 month 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 Press1 month 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 51 month 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 | Crosscut2 months 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 | NPR2 months 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 Broadcasting2 months 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 | PolitiFact2 months 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 | KUOW3 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 News3 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? | WSJ3 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 | CNET3 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 News3 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 Post3 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.
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- How the noncompete ban could impact Seattle | Axios Seattle2 weeks ago
A nationwide ban on noncompete agreements might not have as much of an impact in Seattle as other cities, a UW employment expert says, noting there’s a high percentage of tech and other workers who may make too much to be affected. David Tan, associate professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - How working for Big Tech lost 'dream job' status | CNBC2 weeks ago
Despite blockbuster earnings from giants such as Alphabet and Microsoft, layoffs continue to ripple through the tech industry. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - Best large cities to start a business | WalletHub3 weeks 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 Press1 month 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 | Science1 month 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 Times1 month 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% | WalletHub2 months 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 | Reuters3 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 | CNBC3 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? | NPR4 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? | BBC4 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 | GeekWire4 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 | Fortune4 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 Post6 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 Times6 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 | KOMO7 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 Times7 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.
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- Please, Google, for the good of humanity add this to YouTube | New Atlas4 days ago
These days, more people are getting their news from YouTube, which is known for being a hub of misinformation. But UW researchers have developed a browser extension that allows people to thumbs up (or down) a video’s credibility by adding their own citations. Amy Zhang, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Judge tosses suit by UW professor who protested land acknowledgment | The Seattle Times1 week ago
A lawsuit against the UW by Stuart Reges, a UW teaching professor of computer science who sued over the UW’s response to his parody land acknowledgment, has been dismissed. UW spokesperson Victor Balta is quoted. - These recyclable circuit boards could stem e-waste | IEEE Spectrum2 weeks ago
A printed circuit board made of materials that can be repeatedly recycled could help alleviate the world’s growing electronic-waste problem. The recyclable PCBs, described in a paper published 26 April in the journal Nature Sustainability, perform as well as conventional boards. But unlike conventional PCBs they can be readily repaired. Additionally, the materials used to make recyclable PCBs can be recovered and reused. Vikram Iyer, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. Aniruddh Vashisth, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - Almost 100%-recyclable circuit board turns to jelly for disassembly | New Atlas2 weeks ago
A new type of printed circuit board could drastically reduce the amount of electronic waste that ends up in landfills. Although most PCBs are difficult to recycle, such is not the case with this one, which partially turns into a reusable jelly when necessary. Vikram Iyer, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - ‘Without these tools, I’d be lost’: how generative AI aids in accessibility | Nature2 weeks ago
A rush to place barriers around the use of artificial intelligence in academia could disproportionately affect those who stand to benefit most. The UW’s Jennifer Mankoff, professor of computer science and engineering, and Kate Glazko, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering, are quoted. - Meta's big, expensive AI bet hinges on giving its models away for free | NBC News3 weeks ago
Meta recently announced the rollout of Llama 3, the open-code large language model that underpins the Meta AI assistant tool widely accessible on its flagship social media platforms. Alex Ratner, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Researchers seek to unravel secrets of TikTok’s addictive ‘black box’ algorithm | The Independent3 weeks ago
New studies to be presented next month claim to have decoded recommendation algorithm driving app’s success. Franziska Roesner, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Looks like Microsoft's ex-Bing boss threw shade at Mustafa Suleyman | Business Insider3 weeks ago
Former Bing chief Mikhail Parakhin appeared to subtly criticize Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. Parakhin wrote it’s "hard to disagree" when an X user said "we need you." The comment was in response to a post quoting Suleyman’s recent TED Talk that was blasted by VCs. Pedro Domingos, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - How to stop your data from being used to train AI | Wired1 month 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 Times1 month 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 | GeekWire1 month 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 Verge2 months 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 | GeekWire2 months 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 Company2 months 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 | GeekWire2 months 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 Insider2 months 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 Post2 months 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 News2 months 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 Magazine3 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.
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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 58 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 Science9 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 | Futursim9 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' | HealthDay9 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 Atlas9 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 Atlas10 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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- Investigation into fatal Tesla crash examines driver distraction, technical faults | KOMO2 weeks ago
The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash where the driver claims his Tesla was on autopilot when it fatally struck a motorcyclist. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Tesla facing federal probe days after fatal Autopilot crash in Monroe | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
Federal auto regulators announced Friday they are opening an investigation into the safety of Tesla’s Autopilot feature, less than a week after a Tesla driver believed to be using it allegedly struck and killed a motorcyclist in Monroe. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Professor discusses potential US TikTok ban | CNBC3 weeks ago
Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW and co-director of the Tech Policy Lab, discusses the legality and impact of a potential TikTok ban. - Turning down the noise around you improves health in many ways | Scientific American4 weeks 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 | KUOW1 month 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 51 month 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 Press2 months 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 Media2 months 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 Ed2 months 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 Standard2 months 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 | Reuters2 months 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 News3 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? | KUOW3 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 Times3 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 | Marketplace3 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 Times3 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 News3 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 Times3 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 Broadcasting3 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.
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- What is cold water shock? | KING 51 day ago
People around Puget Sound hear the warnings at this time of year: Avoid swimming in the lakes and rivers if you can, as the water is still very cold despite warmer temperatures. Dr. Stephen Morris, assistant professor of emergency medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Fake fentanyl pills skyrocket in U.S. police seizures, study finds | NPR1 day ago
A new study shows a dramatic spike in the number of counterfeit fentanyl pills being seized by law enforcement, an indication of the growing illicit drug supply driving the country’s historic opioid crisis. 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. - Healthier Together: Staffing remains a major issue within health care industry | KIRO 74 days ago
Nurses who went on strike last year sounded the alarm on staffing at area hospitals and medical facilities. Bianca Frogner, professor of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Seattle to open post-overdose recovery center | The Seattle Times4 days ago
The Downtown Emergency Service Center will soon open a new space for people to recover and receive treatment after they’ve overdosed on drugs — mostly fentanyl — at its Morrison Hotel near Pioneer Square, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced at a news conference Thursday. 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. - Seattle to open short-term recovery center for people after a fentanyl overdose | Associated Press4 days ago
Seattle will open a new space for people to recover and receive treatment for nearly 24 hours after they have overdosed on fentanyl or other drugs, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Thursday. 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. - Powerful new AI software maps virtually any protein interaction in minutes | Science5 days ago
Predicting how proteins bind to other molecules could revolutionize biochemistry, drug discovery. David Baker, professor of biochemistry and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted. - New US AI network aims to make supercomputers available to more researchers | Science5 days ago
Pilot grants will help scientists train software to tackle societal problems. David Baker, professor of biochemistry and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted. - Is fluoride in drinking water safe? What to know as some cities ban it | NBC News6 days ago
Misinformation campaigns increasingly target the cavity-fighting mineral, prompting communities to reverse mandates. Dentists are enraged. Parents are caught in the middle. Dr. Charlotte Lewis, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Bird flu found in six Washington counties | Axios Seattle1 week ago
Washington is among the states with wild animals that have contracted the highly pathogenic bird flu, including a bobcat in King County, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - The health hazards of legalizing marijuana | TIME2 weeks ago
In a dramatic example of government yielding to public opinion, the Senate has introduced legislation to legalize cannabis on the federal level. Beatriz Carlini, a research associate professor at the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - TIME100 Health: David Baker | TIME2 weeks ago
For decades, researchers have modified proteins to augment or alter their function. David Baker, professor of biochemistry and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, isn’t interested in tinkering, however. Rather than modifying the proteins that evolution bestowed upon us, Baker designs entirely new ones. - Maternal mortality declined in 2022 | HealthDay2 weeks ago
The number of American women who died at or soon after childbirth declined significantly in 2022, the latest government data shows, but the rate is still higher than pre-pandemic levels. Dr. Gregory Roth, associate professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Emily Oster on the emotional toll of miscarriages and difficult pregnancies | NPR2 weeks ago
Economist Emily Oster made a name for herself using data to tackle big questions about pregnancy in her 2013 blockbuster book "Expecting Better." Now, she’s returning to the topic with a book on how to navigate difficult pregnancies and serious medical issues. UW Medicine is referenced. - Opinion: What if I can't find a doctor? Physician shortage will change how Americans receive care | USA Today2 weeks ago
"We have to adapt to the shortage of doctors by making the health system more efficient and managing illness more proactively," writes Dr. Vin Gupta, affiliate assistant professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. - What marijuana reclassification means for the US | Associated Press2 weeks ago
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn’t legalize it for recreational use. Susan Ferguson, director of the Addictions, Drug and Alcohol Institute and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - America’s infectious-disease barometer is off | The Atlantic2 weeks ago
Somehow, the U.S. is both over- and under-reacting to bird flu and other pressing infectious threats. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - To boost your energy, add protein, nuts, leafy greens, fruit to your diet | The Washington Post2 weeks ago
Americans frequently vow to adopt better eating habits. But despite making a sincere effort, most don’t reach their goal. Why? Often it’s because they think that eating healthier means overhauling everything. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - "Magic mushroom" trial advancing in Washington | Axios Seattle2 weeks ago
A study on the therapeutic value of psychedelic mushrooms for treating addiction and trauma is on track to begin at the UW School of Medicine early next year. Nathan Sackett, acting assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Surge in fentanyl overdoses among infants sparks concern in Everett community | KOMO2 weeks ago
Doctors are reportedly seeing it more and more: fentanyl overdoses among babies. Dr. Beth Ebel, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - The UW's Institute for Protein Design keeps boosting startups, fueling AI-powered science | GeekWire3 weeks ago
The UW’s Institute for Protein Design is on a hot streak. New studies, companies and spinouts are emerging at a rapid clip from the research hub, propelled by advances in artificial intelligence. David Baker, professor of biochemistry and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is mentioned.
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- Seattle’s troubled past and present suggest a new approach to mental health | KUOW3 weeks ago
Many of the gaps in mental health care stem from the assumptions made about the capacity of people to cope with day to day activities once they are “cured.” Josephine Ensign, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Timing of pubertal development tied to adult cardiometabolic risk | HealthDay2 months 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 | CNN3 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 Press4 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 | STAT7 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 Online8 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 | NPR9 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 Radio10 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 510 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 News10 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 | STAT12 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 Medium12 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 Times2 years 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.
School of Pharmacy
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- Opinion: The world is relying on the United States to get value-based drug pricing right | STAT1 week ago
"With the U.S. becoming increasingly sensitive to the idea that it may be overpaying for medicines, and with value and cost-effectiveness influencing drug pricing policy, all Americans — and, in fact, people around the world — have a stake in making sure that the U.S. gets it right," co-writes Louis Garrison, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW. - Opinion: Creating the next wave of antibody therapies requires innovative collaboration | STAT2 weeks ago
"Next-generation broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) have the potential to transform the fight against global health threats like HIV, malaria and Ebola. The commercialization of these innovative antibody therapies could save millions of lives annually. But turning promise into reality requires foresight and commitment," writes Blythe Adamson, affiliate assistant professor of pharmacy at the UW. - How chemicals called quaternary ammonium compounds may affect the brain | The Washington Post3 weeks ago
A common ingredient in household disinfectants has been shown in lab studies to affect certain brain cells. Libin Xu, associate professor of medicinal chemistry at the UW, is quoted. - Could mini space-grown organs be our 'cancer moonshot'? | Live Science3 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 | HealthDay3 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 | HealthDay4 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 | NPR4 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? | KUOW5 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 | HealthDay7 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? | HealthDay8 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 | HealthDay8 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 Conversation12 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 | HealthDay1 year 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.
School of Public Health
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- Opinion: Navy must turn down the volume on Whidbey ‘Growler’ operations | The Seattle Times1 day ago
"We urge the Navy to build greater trust with affected communities and embrace the growing body of modern science to inform their understanding of the public health implications of training operations, and devise actions for mitigation," write graduate student Giordano Jacuzzi; Julian Olden, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW; and Edmund Seto, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW. - Navy Growler jets' noise reaches levels that affect health | KNKX1 day ago
New research from the University of Washington shows the noise that Navy jets make while flying over Whidbey Island could present substantial health impacts for people living in the area. - In millions of homes, high fluoride in tap water may be a concern | Salon6 days ago
Consumer notices rarely, if ever, mention the possibility that fluoride could affect brain development. David Eaton, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Lead in Beethoven’s hair offers new clues to mystery of his deafness | The New York Times1 week ago
Using powerful technologies, scientists found staggering amounts of lead and other toxic substances in the composer’s hair that may have come from wine or other sources. David Eaton, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - To boost your energy, add protein, nuts, leafy greens, fruit to your diet | The Washington Post2 weeks ago
Americans frequently vow to adopt better eating habits. But despite making a sincere effort, most don’t reach their goal. Why? Often it’s because they think that eating healthier means overhauling everything. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Heat-related ER visits rose in 2023, CDC study finds | The New York Times4 weeks 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 Guardian4 weeks 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 Medium4 weeks 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 Herald1 month 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 Times1 month 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 | HealthDay2 months 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 Conversation2 months 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 Hill2 months 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 Today2 months 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 Science2 months 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 News2 months 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 Times3 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 | KREM3 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 Magazine4 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.
School of Social Work
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- Immunocompromised and at-risk Americans feel left behind as COVID restrictions disappear | Scripps News2 weeks ago
Millions of Americans face higher risks than others if they contract COVID. Melissa Martinson, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Are robots the solution to the crisis in older-person care? | Nature2 weeks ago
Social robots that promise companionship and stimulation for older people and those with dementia are attracting investment, but some question their benefits. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Extended foster care for young adults up to 21 set to expand in WA | Washington State Standard2 months 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 Times5 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 Times5 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 Times6 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 | Crosscut6 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 | Crosscut6 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 Times7 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 Times7 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 Radio8 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 Scientist8 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 78 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 | KUOW8 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? | KUOW8 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 | Marketplace8 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 Times8 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 Tribune9 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.
Create customized alerts for your unit's stories
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In order to set up any customized alert for your unit’s stories, you first have to find the correct RSS feed URL. The video below walks you through how to do that using our Pinboard archive, which is searchable by keyword, unit name, people, etc. Stories are displayed in the order in which they were added to the archive (most recent at the top).
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Once you have your RSS feed URL from the previous step, open the Outlook app on your computer. Note: This is currently not available for Outlook for Mac.
On the left-hand pane of your Outlook screen there should be a folder in your email account called “RSS Subscriptions.” Right click on that folder and click “Add a New RSS Feed.”
Paste your RSS feed URL from the Pinboard archive into the field that Outlook offers, and click Add (see screenshot below).
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