University of Washington professor Devin Naar is building the world’s first digital library of books, letters and other materials in Ladino, with materials donated from Seattle’s large Sephardic Jewish community.
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Husky Presidential Ambassadors mentor international students in China
This summer, the University of Washington is bringing freshman mentorship to China for the first time. The Husky Presidential Ambassadors is a 5-month mentorship program. Twenty carefully selected UW student leaders are in Beijing and Shanghai this August to serve as mentors to our incoming international freshmen. The program continues on campus with an academic seminar and a chance to meet UW leaders. The events in China also include a special program for parents, with translation.
Information School podcast explores ‘Documents that Changed the World”
Easing the worldwide burden of depression
Researchers from the UW Global Mental Health program are working to offer better treatment options to depression sufferers in developing countries.
East Asia Library collects oral histories of Seattle immigrants
The project documents the life and experiences of Seattle’s Chinese immigrant community from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and beyond. It aims to create an archive for use by future scholars.
‘Global innovator’ UW alumna raised $1.2 million with a speech
When she learned that the usual science funding channels weren’t open to her, UW alumna Cindy Wu turned to crowd funding. Her leadership might just change the world.
International team of scientists fighting malaria with a new drug
UW scientists, along with researchers from two other institutions, led an international team which has just announced the development of a new malaria drug ready for clinical testing with humans.
Key facts about GIX from Geekwire
Vice Provost for Innovation Vikram Jandhyala offers more details on the pathbreaking new partnership between the University of Washington, Tsinghua University and Microsoft.
DNA evidence uncovers African poaching hotspots
UW researchers are discovering the origin of illegal ivory and helping police an international trade that is decimating African elephant populations.
[PHOTOS] Leaders from the UW and Tsinghua University sign historic agreement
UW Interim President Ana Mari Cauce, Tsinghua University President Qiu Yong, and additional leaders from both institutions met on the UW campus to sign an agreement launching the Global Innovation Exchange.