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- Endometriosis often misunderstood, misdiagnosed | FOX 1321 hours ago
Endometriosis is a condition that causes pain and can affect fertility for millions of women, but it’s often misunderstood, misdiagnosed and mistreated. Dr. Keemi Ereme, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UW Medicine, is interviewed. - Study shows how different types of alcohol may affect your health | KTVU21 hours ago
A new study is shedding light on how different types of alcohol may affect your health. Researchers analyzed data from more than 340,000 adults and found moderate wine drinkers had a lower risk of dying from heart disease compared to nondrinkers or occasional drinkers. Dr. Eugene Yang, clinical professor of cardiology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - Fireball spotted over western Washington | KING 522 hours ago
A fireball lit up western Washington skies on Saturday night, traveling across Pierce County. The American Meteor Society said over 100 people submitted reports that they saw the meteor at 8:34 p.m. The sightings were reported across Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. Chris Laws, teaching professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - UW Medicine surgeon-engineer helps build eye sensor to track chronic disease in tears | KOMO22 hours ago
A UW Medicine surgeon-engineer is helping design a tiny wireless sensor that could sit inside a tear drain and continuously monitor the body for signs of disease. Dr. Tueng Shen, professor of ophthalmology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Ferguson signs bill that could oust decertified sheriffs — here’s how it works | The Seattle Times23 hours ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law Senate Bill 5974, with the promise from supporters that it would even the playing field between rank-and-file officers and those tasked with leading them. It will take effect April 30, with some parts delayed until 2027. Hugh Spitzer, associate dean emeritus and retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted. - OR earthquake: Fluid in the Cascadia Subduction Zone impacts earthquake response | KOIN23 hours ago
The Cascadia Subduction Zone is “unusually quiet” for a megathrust fault, making it more difficult for scientists to understand its behavior and structure. The UW’s Marine Denolle, associate professor of Earth and space sciences, and Maleen Kidiwela, doctoral student of oceanography, are quoted. - 7 ways to recharge when you’re living with obesity | EveryDay Health23 hours ago
Obesity can feel like a tax on your energy reserves. As many as 60% of people with obesity experience fatigue for a wide variety of reasons, some more obvious than others. Dr. Lisa Erlanger, professor of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - WA cities ban new ICE detention centers amid Trump push to expand | The Seattle Times24 hours ago
As the Trump administration continues its mass immigrant detention and deportation effort, city and county officials across the Seattle region have approved various bans on new or expanded immigration detention centers. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - Have seniors become the new screenagers? | CBC1 day ago
In 2014, just 13% of adults 65 and older owned a smartphone. Now, recent estimates place that figure closer to 55% in Canada. Patrick Raue, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - New federal loan caps could worsen doctor shortages | Kansas City Star2 days ago
Changes to federal student loan regulations have raised concerns across the country about how medical students entering school in the coming academic year will be able to cover a medical degree’s daunting price tag. Dr. William Phillips, clinical professor emeritus of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.This story was republished in numerous outlets, including the Kansas City Star.
- WA Gov. Ferguson signs law regulating automated license plate readers | The Seattle Times2 days ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday afternoon signed into law Washington state’s first regulations of automated license plate readers — legislation that drew bipartisan support but some civil rights advocates say falls short on its promises. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is mentioned. - Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras | Washington State Standard2 days ago
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed into law new guardrails for the use of automated license plate readers, amid concerns federal immigration authorities are tapping them to aid in their searches. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. - Survey: More than half of Washington clinicians cite mental-health risks from cannabis use | KOMO2 days ago
More than a decade after Washington legalized recreational cannabis, a new survey suggests many clinicians are increasingly worried about the mental-health risks tied to its use — and some say they are regularly treating patients for cannabis-related health problems. Beatriz Carlini, research associate professor at the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Soccer tournament provides refuge for girls to counter ICE fears | Associated Press2 days ago
Community advocate Som Subedi, an immigrant from Bhutan, created an event — dubbed the World Cup for immigrant and refugee girls — to help provide a sense of joy and unity amid federal immigration enforcement operations that have affected players’ families. Data from the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. - Mental, physical issues growing from pot use | KFLD2 days ago
UW Medicine reported findings from a survey of Washington state medical providers that sheds light on growing concerns of physical and mental effects from recreational pot use. - How a strange crocodile relative learned to walk on two legs | Earth.com2 days ago
A strange crocodile relative once grew up in a very surprising way. As a young animal, it walked on four legs. As it became an adult, it stood on two legs like a bird. Research from the UW is referenced. - AI agents are increasingly evading safeguards, according to UK researchers | CNET3 days ago
Social media users have reported that their AI agents and chatbots lied, cheated, schemed — and even manipulated other AI bots — in ways that could spiral out of control and have catastrophic results, according to a study from the UK. Bill Howe, associate professor in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Link light rail opens across Lake Washington | KING 53 days ago
The light rail expansion across Lake Washington, the first train to go over a floating bridge, is major moment for engineering. Yinhai Wang, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - UW study shows how rising temperatures are impact avalanche risk | KNKX3 days ago
New research from the University of Washington has found that climate change is making avalanches riskier in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Clinton Alden, a doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - 'Alarming' report reveals number of UK meningitis deaths — with warning over falling vaccination rates | Sky News3 days ago
An "alarming" report has linked meningitis to 159 deaths in the UK in one year — as pharmacists warn that childhood vaccination rates are falling. The World Health Organization has set a goal to reduce cases of vaccine-preventable bacterial meningitis by 50% and deaths by 70% by 2030, compared to 2015 numbers. Researchers, led by those from the UW, said though meningitis deaths and cases have declined since 1990, progress was still "insufficient" to meet this goal.
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- 7 ways to recharge when you’re living with obesity | EveryDay Health23 hours ago
Obesity can feel like a tax on your energy reserves. As many as 60% of people with obesity experience fatigue for a wide variety of reasons, some more obvious than others. Dr. Lisa Erlanger, professor of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - Have seniors become the new screenagers? | CBC1 day ago
In 2014, just 13% of adults 65 and older owned a smartphone. Now, recent estimates place that figure closer to 55% in Canada. Patrick Raue, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - New federal loan caps could worsen doctor shortages | Kansas City Star2 days ago
Changes to federal student loan regulations have raised concerns across the country about how medical students entering school in the coming academic year will be able to cover a medical degree’s daunting price tag. Dr. William Phillips, clinical professor emeritus of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.This story was republished in numerous outlets, including the Kansas City Star.
- Soccer tournament provides refuge for girls to counter ICE fears | Associated Press2 days ago
Community advocate Som Subedi, an immigrant from Bhutan, created an event — dubbed the World Cup for immigrant and refugee girls — to help provide a sense of joy and unity amid federal immigration enforcement operations that have affected players’ families. Data from the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. - How a strange crocodile relative learned to walk on two legs | Earth.com2 days ago
A strange crocodile relative once grew up in a very surprising way. As a young animal, it walked on four legs. As it became an adult, it stood on two legs like a bird. Research from the UW is referenced. - AI agents are increasingly evading safeguards, according to UK researchers | CNET3 days ago
Social media users have reported that their AI agents and chatbots lied, cheated, schemed — and even manipulated other AI bots — in ways that could spiral out of control and have catastrophic results, according to a study from the UK. Bill Howe, associate professor in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - 'Alarming' report reveals number of UK meningitis deaths — with warning over falling vaccination rates | Sky News3 days ago
An "alarming" report has linked meningitis to 159 deaths in the UK in one year — as pharmacists warn that childhood vaccination rates are falling. The World Health Organization has set a goal to reduce cases of vaccine-preventable bacterial meningitis by 50% and deaths by 70% by 2030, compared to 2015 numbers. Researchers, led by those from the UW, said though meningitis deaths and cases have declined since 1990, progress was still "insufficient" to meet this goal. - CERN finds a new particle — plus news alerts for the cosmos | NPR3 days ago
An astronomical alert system developed at the UW could flag potentially significant changes in the southern night sky in real time. On its first night of testing at the Rubin Observatory in Chile, the system fired off 800,000 alerts. Eric Bellm, research associate professor of astronomy at the UW, is interviewed. - In South Sudan, a prophet's sacred stick figures in a struggle for power | Associated Press3 days ago
The dang has emerged as a contentious relic in the quarrel between South Sudan President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar, who took ownership of the stick years ago. Machar is believed by his followers to be the gap-toothed, left-handed man who would become president in fulfillment of Ngundeng’s prophecy. Christopher Tounsel, associate professor of history at the UW, is quoted. - Looking to limit birthright citizenship, Trump turns to an 1884 Supreme Court ruling against a Native American man | NBC News3 days ago
In 1884, the Supreme Court ruled that Native Americans born within the territory of the United States did not have birthright citizenship. President Donald Trump’s administration is now citing that case as it defends his plan to end automatic birthright citizenship. Monte Mills, professor of law and director of the Native American Law Center at the UW, is quoted. - When should you get your IUD removed? | US News3 days ago
Despite their effectiveness, there are times when you may want or need to have an IUD removed. Here’s when IUD removal may be the right option for you. Dr. Priyal Fadadu, a fellow in obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Is drinking seltzer bad for my teeth? | The New York Times6 days ago
Most acidic drinks can damage your enamel, but we asked experts whether this carbonated beverage is really an issue. André Ritter, dean of the UW School of Dentistry, is quoted. - Dolores Huerta stayed silent on Cesar Chavez — farmworkers understand | The 19th6 days ago
Every survivor of sexual assault is forced to make a calculation: What are the repercussions if they speak out? Dolores Huerta felt the weight of the entire labor rights movement, which she feared would crumble if she accused civil rights leader Cesar Chavez of sexual abuse. Jody Early, professor of nursing and health studies at UW Bothell, is quoted. - What a nutrition and microbiome expert eats in a day | The Washington Post6 days ago
Almost everything you eat passes through your gut microbiome: the community of trillions of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that live in your intestines. Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - The frantic, high-tech fight to stop climate-fueled dengue fever | Grist1 week ago
Now, the number of dengue fever cases reported globally has been growing for decades, from 500,000 cases reported to the World Health Organization in 2000 to over 5 million in 2019. A UW report is mentioned. - How to build an AI scientist: First peer-reviewed paper spills the secrets | Nature1 week ago
In August 2024, a team of machine-learning researchers launched the first ever artificial-intelligence tool that aims to fully automate the scientific process. ‘AI scientist’, created by Sakana AI, a company based in Tokyo, can perform the full cycle of scientific discovery, from idea generation to testing its ideas to writing them up in a scientific paper. Almost two years on, there are many different AI research assistants available for researchers to use, and a few of them are designed to do autonomous research in the same way that AI Scientist does. Jevin West, a UW professor in the Information School, is quoted. - Opinion: Over 400 million barrels will be added to the oil market soon – what are strategic reserves and what can they do? | The Conversation1 week ago
"In the second week of the Iran war – with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, cutting off shipping of 20% of the world’s oil supply – the International Energy Agency announced the largest release of strategic oil reserves in history. Thirty-two countries will sell a combined 412 million barrels from their reserves into the global market over four months, beginning in late March 2026," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - The system that decides what science gets published is breaking down | Forbes1 week ago
Every published scientific finding rests on a foundation most people never think about: a judgment, made before publication, that the work is sound. Every drug approval, every climate projection, every economic forecast that shapes policy depends on it. That judgment is now under serious strain. Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted. - Fiber optic cables reveal a big problem at the heart of farming | Grist1 week ago
Fiber optic cables, of all things, have exposed just how badly tilling messes with a farm’s ability to retain moisture. David Montgomery, professor, and Marine Denolle, associate professor, both of Earth and space sciences at the UW, are quoted. - Warmer winters are making avalanches more dangerous | Earth.com1 week ago
Winter in the mountains is no longer as predictable as it once was. In many regions, snowstorms are increasingly being replaced by rain, even during the coldest months of the year. Jessica Lundquist, professor, and Clinton Alden, graduate student, both of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, are quoted.
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- Endometriosis often misunderstood, misdiagnosed | FOX 1321 hours ago
Endometriosis is a condition that causes pain and can affect fertility for millions of women, but it’s often misunderstood, misdiagnosed and mistreated. Dr. Keemi Ereme, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UW Medicine, is interviewed. - Study shows how different types of alcohol may affect your health | KTVU21 hours ago
A new study is shedding light on how different types of alcohol may affect your health. Researchers analyzed data from more than 340,000 adults and found moderate wine drinkers had a lower risk of dying from heart disease compared to nondrinkers or occasional drinkers. Dr. Eugene Yang, clinical professor of cardiology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - Fireball spotted over western Washington | KING 522 hours ago
A fireball lit up western Washington skies on Saturday night, traveling across Pierce County. The American Meteor Society said over 100 people submitted reports that they saw the meteor at 8:34 p.m. The sightings were reported across Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. Chris Laws, teaching professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - UW Medicine surgeon-engineer helps build eye sensor to track chronic disease in tears | KOMO22 hours ago
A UW Medicine surgeon-engineer is helping design a tiny wireless sensor that could sit inside a tear drain and continuously monitor the body for signs of disease. Dr. Tueng Shen, professor of ophthalmology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Ferguson signs bill that could oust decertified sheriffs — here’s how it works | The Seattle Times23 hours ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law Senate Bill 5974, with the promise from supporters that it would even the playing field between rank-and-file officers and those tasked with leading them. It will take effect April 30, with some parts delayed until 2027. Hugh Spitzer, associate dean emeritus and retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted. - OR earthquake: Fluid in the Cascadia Subduction Zone impacts earthquake response | KOIN23 hours ago
The Cascadia Subduction Zone is “unusually quiet” for a megathrust fault, making it more difficult for scientists to understand its behavior and structure. The UW’s Marine Denolle, associate professor of Earth and space sciences, and Maleen Kidiwela, doctoral student of oceanography, are quoted. - WA cities ban new ICE detention centers amid Trump push to expand | The Seattle Times24 hours ago
As the Trump administration continues its mass immigrant detention and deportation effort, city and county officials across the Seattle region have approved various bans on new or expanded immigration detention centers. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - WA Gov. Ferguson signs law regulating automated license plate readers | The Seattle Times2 days ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday afternoon signed into law Washington state’s first regulations of automated license plate readers — legislation that drew bipartisan support but some civil rights advocates say falls short on its promises. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is mentioned. - Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras | Washington State Standard2 days ago
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed into law new guardrails for the use of automated license plate readers, amid concerns federal immigration authorities are tapping them to aid in their searches. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. - Survey: More than half of Washington clinicians cite mental-health risks from cannabis use | KOMO2 days ago
More than a decade after Washington legalized recreational cannabis, a new survey suggests many clinicians are increasingly worried about the mental-health risks tied to its use — and some say they are regularly treating patients for cannabis-related health problems. Beatriz Carlini, research associate professor at the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Mental, physical issues growing from pot use | KFLD2 days ago
UW Medicine reported findings from a survey of Washington state medical providers that sheds light on growing concerns of physical and mental effects from recreational pot use. - Link light rail opens across Lake Washington | KING 53 days ago
The light rail expansion across Lake Washington, the first train to go over a floating bridge, is major moment for engineering. Yinhai Wang, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - UW study shows how rising temperatures are impact avalanche risk | KNKX3 days ago
New research from the University of Washington has found that climate change is making avalanches riskier in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Clinton Alden, a doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - It took years to float a train over Lake Washington — here's how it works | KUOW3 days ago
Opening the light rail across Lake Washington over the weekend was an historic moment. Trains go across bridges regularly, but never before has there been a train over a floating bridge. Engineers worked on the challenge for years. Travis Thonstad, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted. - Vancouver protesters join millions nationwide in No Kings demonstrations Saturday | The Columbian3 days ago
Thousands of people gathered at Marshall Park for Vancouver’s No Kings protest, one of 3,300 demonstrations across 50 states on Saturday. About 9 million people nationwide participated to protest President Donald Trump’s policies, surpassing October’s protest of an estimated 7 million participants, according to organizers. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is mentioned. - Opinion: Judge made right call in striking down RFK Jr.’s vaccine plan | The Seattle Times6 days ago
"I was in graduate school studying infectious diseases in the early 2000s, just before rotavirus vaccines became available. When we learned about pathogens that cause diarrhea, I wrote in my notes, ‘Rotavirus: the democratic diarrhea.’ It earned that nickname because it infected children across the social order — rich and poor, in both low- and high-income countries. Nearly every child was infected with rotavirus by the time they reached their fifth birthday," writes Karen Levy, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW. - Is it unusual for WA justices to lack judge experience? | The Olympian6 days ago
When Gov. Bob Ferguson revealed his picks for the Washington Supreme Court, he lauded the two appointees, Colleen Melody and Theo Angelis, as exceedingly qualified. Hugh Spitzer, associate dean emeritus and retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted. - Walgreens store in Seattle’s Central District is slated to close | The Seattle Times6 days ago
A Walgreens store in Seattle’s Central District is set to shutter permanently this spring, marking another pharmacy loss for the city. A UW study is mentioned. - New UW study looks at how rising temperatures affect avalanche risk | Oregon Public Broadcasting6 days ago
The Pacific Northwest has had an unusually warm winter. This year, Portland saw one of the warmest winters it has seen in the last 88 years. In fact, this February was one of the warmest and driest months in the nation’s records. But what do these warmer winters mean for snow? Clinton Alden, a doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - Washington's e-bike rebate program reopens for applications March 30 | The Urbanist6 days ago
Washington residents still hoping to snag a discounted e-bike after last year’s initial rebate lottery will have another chance starting March 30. This time, the WE-Bike program will award rebates on a rolling basis every single month through spring of 2027, offering multiple opportunities for hopeful e-bike purchasers to score one. A UW study is mentioned.
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Stories by campuses and major units
- Dolores Huerta stayed silent on Cesar Chavez — farmworkers understand | The 19th6 days ago
Every survivor of sexual assault is forced to make a calculation: What are the repercussions if they speak out? Dolores Huerta felt the weight of the entire labor rights movement, which she feared would crumble if she accused civil rights leader Cesar Chavez of sexual abuse. Jody Early, professor of nursing and health studies at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Why did thousands of crows abandon their roost in Bothell? | KUOW1 week ago
After roosting for years on the University of Washington Bothell campus, thousands of crows recently moved to Redmond. Doug Wacker, associate professor of biological sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Where did UW Bothell’s crows go? It’s a ‘murder’ mystery | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
The din of cars on Highway 522 reverberates across the UW Bothell campus. In the wetlands on the east side of the college, the trill of red-winged blackbirds fills the air as a full moon rises behind the trees. Doug Wacker, associate professor of biological sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Inside the fight to save Texas’s Native American history course | The Hechinger Report1 month ago
The anti-DEI movement put the future of the high school class in question, but it ultimately survived state board review. Its supporters say that offers a lesson for other states. Sarah Shear, associate professor of educational studies at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Bill aims to expand support for homeless students at university campuses | KIMA2 months ago
A new legislative proposal, Bill 1316, seeks to expand the Supporting Students’ Experiencing Homelessness Program to additional university campuses. The UW’s food pantry, UW Bothell and UW Tacoma are mentioned. - What is 'house burping' — and why are Americans co-opting this German tradition as a trend? | NPR2 months ago
Airing out your house has become a trend on social media, labeled by American wellness influencers as "house burping." But the origins of this practice go way back: "lüften" is the German tradition of periodically opening the windows and doors of your house to cross-ventilate and circulate fresh air through your living space. Dan Jaffe, professor of atmospheric and climate science at the UW and of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted. - UW requires civil rights training after federal antisemitism probe | KUOW2 months ago
University of Washington staff and students are required to take a new civil rights training as part of a voluntary agreement with the federal government after allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus in 2023 and 2024. James Long, professor of political science at the UW, and Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, are quoted. - What is house burping? How the practice reduces air stagnation | Outside2 months ago
Think of your house as a body: how often does it truly get to take a deep breath? Dubbed “house burping” by fans on social media this winter, the German practice of lüften is all about inviting fresh air inside to reinvigorate your indoor world. Dan Jaffe, professor of atmospheric and climate science at the UW and of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted. - How to spot fake videos online | KUOW4 months ago
If you feel there’s something weird about that cute cat video your aunt sent you, you may be right. Mike Caulfield, an academic and collaborative technology manager at UW Bothell, is quoted. - AI simulation connects deceased WA grandpa with grandchildren | FOX 134 months ago
Most of us have probably heard about artificial intelligence being used in health care, banking, or maybe you use it in aspects of your job. Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, research scientist at Harborview Medical Center and affiliate assistant professor of computer science at UW Bothell, has now created an AI chatbot that’s keeping his dad’s memory alive and helping foster a connection between his dad and his children. - Studying the secret sounds of whales | Scripps News4 months ago
Scientists in Washington state are trying to protect some of the ocean’s most endangered animals, including orcas, by listening to them more closely than ever. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is interviewed. - How much power should we give AI in end-of-life decisions? | Forbes4 months ago
Ready or not, AI predictions are quietly set to become part of care decisions at the end of life. However, what role they’ll play in relation to human intelligence and values, and whether there can be a “moral” AI that takes those into account, remain wide-open questions. Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, research scientist at Harborview Medical Center and affiliate assistant professor of computer science at UW Bothell, is mentioned. - Fiber-optic cable tracks orcas off San Juan Islands | KING 55 months ago
A two-kilometer fiber-optic cable now resting on the seafloor off the San Juan Islands could revolutionize how scientists track and protect endangered orcas, offering what researchers describe as "thousands of ears in the water" listening all at once. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - Underwater fiber-optic cables might help save endangered orcas | FOX 135 months ago
New research is investigating whehter fiber-optic cables that carry internet signals can be transformed into a continuous underwater microphone to capture the sounds of whales. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is interviewed. - Editorial: Seattleite’s Nobel Prize-winning work benefits all humanity | The Seattle Times5 months ago
Seattleite Mary Brunkow said she was astonished when she learned she and two scientist colleagues had won the 2025 Nobel Prize for medicine or physiology. But based on her career accomplishments in medical research, she shouldn’t have been. Brunkow earned a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology from the UW. - Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas | Associated Press6 months ago
A new experiment tests whether the fiber-optic cables that carry internet signals can be transformed into a continuous underwater microphone to capture the clicks, calls and whistles of passing whales — information that could reveal how they respond to ship traffic, food scarcity and climate change. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. Isabelle Brandicourt, a graduate student of oceanography, is mentioned. - At colleges, diversity training is out — dialogue workshops are in | The Chronicle of Higher Education8 months ago
As colleges across the nation phase out diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, many have started to phase in programs with a new focus: “dialogue.” UW Bothell chancellor Kristin Esterberg is quoted. - Santhi Perumal named UW Bothell vice chancellor for Planning & Administration | Northwest Asian Weekly8 months ago
UW Bothell announced on Tuesday that it has selected Santhi Perumal as its new vice chancellor for Planning & Administration, effective Sept. 1, 2025. - Methow Valley residents take their concerns to the nation’s capital | Methow Valley News10 months ago
Dan Jaffe, a part-time Winthrop resident and professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, knows firsthand how vital scientific research is. Jaffe is currently looking at the effects of wildfire smoke on health and air quality. So Jaffe recently joined more than a hundred colleagues from the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in Washington, DC, to share concerns about the critical impacts of federal funding for health and science. - Opinion: Education: Teacher training | The Seattle Times10 months ago
"The Seattle Times editorial board misrepresents educational research and promotes a deeply flawed evaluation of teacher preparation," co-write Wayne Au, professor of educational studies and acting dean of diversity and equity at UW Bothell; Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education; and Rachel Endo, professor and dean of education at UW Tacoma, in a letter to the editor.
- Pierce College administrator chosen for Tacoma board seat | Tacoma News Tribune2 weeks ago
The Tacoma Public Schools board selected an administrator at Pierce College to serve as its fifth board member at its March 12 meeting. Shawna Freeman Lane is the vice president of equity, engagement and belonging at Pierce College and a part-time business lecturer at the UW Tacoma. - UW Tacoma promotes financial literacy | FOX 132 months ago
Studies consistently show that about half of Americans lack financial literacy, and that ends up costing you more in the long run. The University of Washington Tacoma is tackling this with the Center for Financial Wellness. Hui Suk So, assistant teaching professor at UW Tacoma, is interviewed. - Bill aims to expand support for homeless students at university campuses | KIMA2 months ago
A new legislative proposal, Bill 1316, seeks to expand the Supporting Students’ Experiencing Homelessness Program to additional university campuses. The UW’s food pantry, UW Bothell and UW Tacoma are mentioned. - Becoming a '15-minute city' could be within reach for Tacoma | The Urbanist2 months ago
Rubén Casas, associate professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Tacoma, spoke at a Jan. 30 forum hosted by Tacoma on the Go. Casas believes that the lack of connected, walkable neighborhoods may be helping to spur the “epidemic of loneliness.” - Tacoma Armory redevelopment: Examples from other cities | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
The Tacoma Armory faces an unknown future later this year, just a few years after a careful handoff meant to ensure its place in perpetuity. University of Washington Tacoma students are mentioned. - This exhibit challenges how museums portray Native Americans | KUOW2 months ago
When you visit the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, you’ll see a red circular structure with a four-letter phrase written across the top: “This Is Native Land.” It’s the name of the museum’s permanent exhibit that opened in October. Danica Sterud Miller, an associate professor at UW Tacoma, is interviewed. - UWT power outage closed downtown restaurants in January | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
A stretch of restaurants and cafes went without power for almost six days after a transformer failed on the UW Tacoma campus, a spokesperson confirmed Friday. Elizabeth Metcalf, UW Tacoma director of communications director, is quoted. - ICE violence against women is increasingly visible and largely untracked | The 19th2 months ago
A mother shoved to the ground in front of her children in the hallways of a immigration courthouse in New York. A young woman pulled from her car and handcuffed on a busy street in Key Largo, Florida. A child care worker dragged out of her workplace in Chicago, in front of parents and children. There is no database tracking when ICE agents use force against women. Carolyn West, professor of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - The Station co-owner faces multiple allegations of harassment and unwanted touching | The South Seattle Emerald4 months ago
Multiple women allege that interactions with Jose Luis Rodriguez, co-owner of The Station coffee shops in the South End, resulted in verbal harassment and unwanted touching. Some of the allegations come from one of his family members. Carolyn West, professor of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - US mass killings drop to 20-year low. Some policy shifts might be helping | Christian Science Monitor4 months ago
In a respite from years with nation-wrenching mass killing incidents, the United States is on track to record the lowest level of such deadly events in two decades, according to one group of researchers tracking the data. There have been 17 mass killings, 14 of which involved guns, recorded this year, according to a database maintained by Northeastern University, in partnership with the Associated Press and USA Today. Eric Madfis, professor of social work and criminal justice at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - US mass killings down, experts warn against expecting trend | Associated Press4 months ago
A shooting last weekend at a children’s birthday party in California that left four dead was the 17th mass killing this year — the lowest number recorded since 2006. Experts warn that the drop doesn’t necessarily mean safer days are here to stay and that it could simply represent a return to average levels. Eric Madfis, professor of social work and criminal justice at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - New UW Tacoma project | Northwest News Radio4 months ago
The University of Washington Tacoma campus is primarily a commuter school, but the Board of Regents hopes to change that in the coming years. - UW Tacoma plans residential, dining hall project | KOMO 44 months ago
UW Tacoma is seeking a developer to help the campus expand with student housing and a dining development project. Joe Lawless, the UW Tacoma Chief Strategy Officer, and Michael Ramsey, a UW Tacoma student, are quoted. - New UWT dining hall and residence will reshape campus life | Tacoma News Tribune4 months ago
The University of Washington Tacoma’s newly approved housing and dining development will house about 500 students by late 2029, officials say. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted. Elizabeth Metcalf, director of communications for UW Tacoma’s marketing and communications department, is mentioned. - Explore UW Tacoma: A leading hub for education & innovation | Tacoma News Tribune4 months ago
Discover the University of Washington Tacoma, a vibrant campus in downtown Tacoma. - UW Tacoma expanding student housing | KNKX4 months ago
UW Tacoma has plans to grow. The school is accepting proposals from contractors to build new student housing and new dining hall. - UW Tacoma is expanding student housing | South Sound Business4 months ago
The University of Washington Tacoma is moving forward with a new student housing and dining project after receiving approval from the UW Board of Regents last week — and it’s looking for a developer. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted. - UW Tacoma art professor honors community via dumpling art | Tacoma News Tribune5 months ago
In today’s society that increasingly relies on outsourced food, the dedication and community that goes into cooking your favorite dishes can go unrecognized. Yixuan Pan, assistant professor of culture, arts and communication at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - UW Tacoma seeks developer for major campus housing expansion | Puget Sound Business Journal5 months ago
UW Tacoma is offering developers a chance to acquire its existing student housing building and construct new facilities on two neighboring sites. - UW Tacoma takes first step toward building new student housing and dining facility | KING 55 months ago
The University of Washington is officially accepting proposals from contractors as it moves to build a new student housing and dining facility near its downtown Tacoma campus.
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- Fireball spotted over western Washington | KING 522 hours ago
A fireball lit up western Washington skies on Saturday night, traveling across Pierce County. The American Meteor Society said over 100 people submitted reports that they saw the meteor at 8:34 p.m. The sightings were reported across Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. Chris Laws, teaching professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - WA cities ban new ICE detention centers amid Trump push to expand | The Seattle Times24 hours ago
As the Trump administration continues its mass immigrant detention and deportation effort, city and county officials across the Seattle region have approved various bans on new or expanded immigration detention centers. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - How a strange crocodile relative learned to walk on two legs | Earth.com2 days ago
A strange crocodile relative once grew up in a very surprising way. As a young animal, it walked on four legs. As it became an adult, it stood on two legs like a bird. Research from the UW is referenced. - CERN finds a new particle — plus news alerts for the cosmos | NPR3 days ago
An astronomical alert system developed at the UW could flag potentially significant changes in the southern night sky in real time. On its first night of testing at the Rubin Observatory in Chile, the system fired off 800,000 alerts. Eric Bellm, research associate professor of astronomy at the UW, is interviewed. - In South Sudan, a prophet's sacred stick figures in a struggle for power | Associated Press3 days ago
The dang has emerged as a contentious relic in the quarrel between South Sudan President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar, who took ownership of the stick years ago. Machar is believed by his followers to be the gap-toothed, left-handed man who would become president in fulfillment of Ngundeng’s prophecy. Christopher Tounsel, associate professor of history at the UW, is quoted. - The system that decides what science gets published is breaking down | Forbes1 week ago
Every published scientific finding rests on a foundation most people never think about: a judgment, made before publication, that the work is sound. Every drug approval, every climate projection, every economic forecast that shapes policy depends on it. That judgment is now under serious strain. Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted. - The lowly frog rises to heights in bug control | Goldendale Sentinel1 week ago
Ron Falter, owner of Dandy Valley Farms & Nursery, was talking inside his greenhouse about how his approach to growing plants mirrors nature when a frog suddenly burst into song. Falter welcomes the frogs as part of his pest control solution. Peter Miller, herpetology collections manager at the Burke Museum, is quoted. - How plants know when to bloom | Popular Science1 week ago
As spring weather settles over the Northern Hemisphere, those barren branches will soon be bursting with color. Just like humans, plants have a circadian clock which helps them tell time. Takato Imaizumi, a professor of biology at the UW, is mentioned. - Non-Earth News: Fossil stars, an asteroid dripping with DNA, and two dueling planets | Jezebel2 weeks ago
A “wildly” flickering star and floating mystery debris can, of course, only mean one thing: the planets were fighting. Some 11,000 light-years away, astronomers at the UW, while browsing telescope data from 2016, spotted a “catastrophic collision” between two planets. Anastasios Tzanidaki, a doctoral student of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - AI enters the chat: New Seattle dating app relies on tech to facilitate meaningful human connections | GeekWire2 weeks ago
Lamu, a Seattle-based digital matchmaking service, relies on artificial intelligence to learn about users and help facilitate conversations and meaningful dates between matches. Georgiy Lapin, a student at the UW and co-founder of Lamu, is mentioned. - Why Skagit Valley tulips and UW cherry blossoms are blooming early | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
Months of warm temperatures and a lack of rain mean early blooms for tulips and cherry blossoms in Western Washington, according to experts. Blooms are moving targets, impacted by weather each year. Takato Imaizumi, a professor of biology at the UW, is mentioned. - 'It went completely bonkers…': Astronomers witness two planets colliding around a distant star | BBC2 weeks ago
Astronomers say they’ve likely witnessed the collision of two planets orbiting a distant star. The star in question is Gaia20ehk, which is located 11,000 lightyears from Earth. Anastasios Tzanidakis, a doctoral student, and James Davenport, research assistant professor, both of astronomy at the UW, are quoted. - Debris from a violent planetary collision dimmed a distant star | Earth.com2 weeks ago
Astronomers expect most stars like our sun to act in a calm, predictable way. Their brightness rises and falls a little over time, but the changes are small and steady. That is why one quiet-looking star in our galaxy caught scientists off guard. Its light suddenly started behaving in ways no one expected. Anastasios Tzanidakis, a doctoral student, and James Davenport, research assistant professor, both of astronomy at the UW, are quoted. - Exceptionally rare sighting of planets colliding may shed light on the crash that formed the moon | Live Science2 weeks ago
Astronomers think they’ve glimpsed one of the rarest sights in space: two planets smashing into each other around a distant star. Anastasios Tzanidakis, a doctoral student, and James Davenport, research assistant professor, both of astronomy at the UW, are quoted. - 'Dramatic' collision of two planets hints at moon origins | New York Post2 weeks ago
Astronomers have witnessed a rare and violent cosmic crash between two planets, and they say the fallout could teach us about the formation of our world. Anastasios Tzanidakis, a doctoral student, and James Davenport, research assistant professor, both of astronomy at the UW, are quoted. - We may have just seen a planet across the galaxy get its own version of our moon | IFLScience2 weeks ago
Strange variations in the light from a distant star have been attributed to the dust thrown up by a giant collision remarkably similar to the one that produced the moon. Anastasios Tzanidakis, a doctoral student, and James Davenport, research assistant professor, both of astronomy at the UW, are quoted. - ‘Completely bonkers’ collision of two exoplanets observed | EarthSky2 weeks ago
Anastasios Tzanidaki, a doctoral student of astronomy at the UW, was looking through old telescope data when he noticed something odd. It was a seemingly ordinary star, called Gaia20ehk, flickering wildly in brightness. Intrigued, he and his colleagues concluded the flickering of the star must indicate a catastrophic collision between two of its planets, 11,000 light-years away. Tzanidakis and James Davenport, a research assistant professor of astronomy at the UW, are quoted. - King County faces Seattle World Cup safety plan deadline | FOX 13 Seattle2 weeks ago
Last month, the King County executive announced that he wanted to have a plan from the King County Sheriff’s Office about how it would deal with any issues related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. He also laid out steps he wants to take to protect refugees and immigrants. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - The math that explains why bell curves are everywhere | Quanta Magazine2 weeks ago
The central limit theorem started as a bar trick for 18th-century gamblers. Now scientists rely on it every day. Daniela Witten, professor of statistics and of biostatistics at the UW, is quoted. - Scientists spot two planets that collided, resulting in carnage that will send prickles through your scalp | Futurism2 weeks ago
Astronomers say they’ve spotted evidence of a cataclysmic collision between two distant planets. In addition to sending a shiver up our spine, the resulting study published in the journal The Astrophysical Journal Letters could also provide new insight into the evolution of our own solar system — and perhaps even how the Earth got its Moon. Anastasios Tzanidakis, a doctoral student of astronomy at the UW, is quoted.
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- 2025 sees slight real estate market improvement | The Columbian3 weeks ago
The real estate market in Washington improved in 2025 compared to the year before, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Affordable housing coming to Skyway-West Hill community | Renton Reporter4 weeks ago
The King County Council approved a King County Housing Authority project to build 30 manufactured houses on a 2.89-acre property off S. 129th Street near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. S to address the affordable housing crisis. The median home price in King County nearly doubled from 2015 to 2024, according to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW. - Could fewer shops lead to lower housing costs in Washington? | KUOW2 months ago
Housing in Washington state is expensive. Now, Gov. Bob Ferguson wants to ease rules to bring costs down. The result could mean fewer ground floor businesses in new apartment buildings. Rick Mohler, professor of architecture at the UW, is quoted. - An idea for balancing safety and art at Gas Works Park | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Debate continues about the future of Gas Works Park. Richard Haag, who died in 2018 and was the founder of the architecture department at the UW, is mentioned. - Lower mortgage rates boost Thurston County buyer activity | The Olympian3 months ago
Thurston County home sales rose in December, likely helped by a corresponding drop in mortgage interest rates over the month, according to new housing data. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - More Seattle homes hit market as prices cool again | FOX 133 months ago
Washington’s housing market ended 2025 with a familiar pattern: more homes for sale, slightly lower prices and buyers still constrained by affordability, according to new data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - NWMLS: Inventory Continues to Rise | South Sound Business3 months ago
The housing market in December closely mirrored conditions seen in October and November, continuing a pattern of rising inventory and softening prices, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported late Tuesday for the 27 Washington counties in its service area. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Opinion: Homelessness in Seattle: We can’t unsee it | The Seattle Times3 months ago
"Visible homelessness, like a car wreck, both horrifies and transfixes us. Or many of us. We hate to witness the “squalor” of disheveled, desperate people. And then we crane our necks to see it more closely," writes Walter Hatch, affiliate professor of international studies at the UW. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is mentioned. - WA housing market has more homes for sale as prices dip | My Northwest4 months ago
In November, Washington saw a 24% increase in active listings through a year-over-year comparison. The state also had a 21.7% decline in closed sales compared to October and a 10.6% decline in closed sales compared to November 2024. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Bainbridge Island struggles to update growth plan, months behind state deadline | The Urbanist4 months ago
Not only has the Bainbridge Island City Council not yet started to review a draft of the city’s updated Comprehensive Plan, which lays out the zoning changes needed to accommodate anticipated housing growth through 2044, the city’s Planning Commission has spent most of this year spinning its wheels. The UW’s Joe Tovar, affiliate associate professor of urban design and planning, is quoted. - Interest down, inventory up in Basin housing market | Columbia Basin Herald5 months ago
The prospects for home buyers in Washington are looking up, according to data released last week by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Another piece of Selig’s Seattle office empire sold at fire sale discount | The Seattle Times5 months ago
Seattle office mogul Martin Selig has lost a large portion of his real estate portfolio over unpaid debts, including a point-topped office building at Fourth and Blanchard in Downtown Seattle. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - McCleary initiates annexation review process on 43 acres | The Daily World5 months ago
During the McCleary City Council meeting on Nov. 5, the council approved Resolution 786, initiating the annexation review process for Ranch at Camp Creek LLC’s property. Located behind the subdivisions on Summit , the 43-acre Ranch at Camp Creek parcel is owned by Mark Studer, a Montesano resident and developer. Richard Sepler, affiliate instructor of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted. - Report: More homes on the market in King, Snohomish Counties | 425 Business5 months ago
King and Snohomish counties both posted sharply higher increases in single-family homes and condominiums for sale in October versus the same month last year, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service data. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Nine families, one roof: urban cohousing in Seattle | KUOW5 months ago
Seattle’s housing scene is defined by high prices and shrinking apartments, leaving many people feeling both financially squeezed and socially disconnected. Cohousing offers an alternative. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Home prices dip slightly statewide, but up in the Basin | Columbia Basin Herald6 months ago
Inventory is climbing and home prices slipped in the housing market in September, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Seattle home prices drop amid high interest rates | KING 56 months ago
The median home price in the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett region fell in September as housing inventory grew modestly and high interest rates continued to dissuade buyers. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Housing inventory rises, prices ease across WA in September | South Sound Business6 months ago
Housing inventory is climbing, giving buyers more options. Home prices are showing signs of moderation after years of rapid growth, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported in its September market report. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Homelessness in WA is growing, but at a slower rate — why? | The Seattle Times7 months ago
The number of people who are sleeping outside or in emergency shelters in Washington increased about 2.2% from January 2024 to January 2025, according to the state. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Renting in Seattle area to get harder as supply of new apartments drops | The Seattle Times7 months ago
A perfect storm of still-high interest rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty has hit the building industry, keeping developers from taking on new apartment projects at a time when the need for all types of housing is critical. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
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- Most HISD students at closing schools to move to lower-rated campuses | Houston Chronicle1 month ago
Houston ISD may decide to close 12 schools as soon as next week. Many of the students forced to move would end up at lower-rated campuses. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - What is the purpose — and the future — of public education? | OPB3 months ago
We’ve gathered a group of big thinkers for a conversation about public education — what it is designed to do, who it is for and how it might be changing for a new generation of students. Ann Ishimaru, professor of education at the UW, is interviewed. - Analysis: The ‘one chatbot per child’ model for AI in classrooms conflicts with what research shows: Learning is a social process | The Conversation4 months ago
"As a public school teacher, I was often the first to bring technology into my classroom. I was dazzled by the promise of a digital future in education. Now as a social scientist who studies how people learn, I believe K-12 schools need to question predominant visions of AI for education," writes Niral Shah, associate professor of education at the UW. - Yakima forum highlights K-12 education funding gaps and what can be done about it | Bellingham Herald5 months ago
The Yakima School District had its second annual school funding forum last week to highlight Washington’s K-12 formula, inadequacies and disparities among students and districts. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Yakima forum highlights K-12 education funding gaps and what can be done about it | Yakima Herald-Republic5 months ago
The Yakima School District had its second annual school funding forum last week to highlight Washington’s K-12 formula, as well as inadequacies and disparities among students and districts. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Meet the Washington superintendents who want to make K-12 education funding more equitable | Yakima Herald-Republic6 months ago
Many Washington school districts, wealthy and low-income, are struggling financially. Superintendents from around the state are coming together to advocate for more equitable funding. Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education, is mentioned and David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - The next chapter for AI in schools: Navigating a new era with caution and curiosity | GeekWire7 months ago
Across the Seattle region, student leaders say they appreciate the personalized feedback and guidance AI can provide, even as they wonder whether it shortcuts the very struggle that makes learning meaningful. And south of the city, a math teacher has watched her students more than double their annual growth benchmarks with the support of AI tools developed by a UW team. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted. Alex Liu, UW doctoral student in education, and Lief Esbenshade, a research coordinator in the College of Education, are mentioned. - 20 WA superintendents are reenvisioning state's 'broken' K-12 funding model | Cascadia Daily News7 months ago
A group of education leaders is working to reshape Washington’s system of funding for K-12 education after years of financial challenges plaguing school districts. Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education; Anthony Craig, professor of practice in the UW College of Education; and David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, are mentioned. - Opinion: Education: Teacher training | The Seattle Times10 months ago
"The Seattle Times editorial board misrepresents educational research and promotes a deeply flawed evaluation of teacher preparation," co-write Wayne Au, professor of educational studies and acting dean of diversity and equity at UW Bothell; Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education; and Rachel Endo, professor and dean of education at UW Tacoma, in a letter to the editor. - TPS warns of ongoing cuts unless funding model reforms | Tacoma News Tribune10 months ago
Tacoma Public Schools officials say the district will continue to make staff and program cuts “indefinitely” in the years to come unless the state changes the way it funds public education. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Title IX federal investigation clashes with WA gender identity laws | Cascade PBS10 months ago
In a departure from previous cases, the Department of Education publicly announced investigations against Washington and Maine for presumed violations. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - New WA education budget brings wins and disappointments | The Seattle Times11 months ago
Washington’s new education budget brought some wins — namely, a long-awaited increase in funding for special education students — but still leaves school districts across the state in a challenging financial position weighing harmful cuts. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Trump’s cuts to Education Department threaten money for schools | NPR1 year ago
President Trump’s efforts to shutter the U.S. Department of Education are in full swing. Matthew Gardner Kelly, assistant professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: The Department of Education's history shows it is essential | TIME1 year ago
"Why has support for federal education become such a political target? The Department of Education was created primarily to distribute funding — particularly for disadvantaged students — and enforce civil rights laws in schools," writes Mallory Hutchings-Tryon, instructor of education at the UW. - Why more WA students are learning math on laptops | The Seattle Times1 year ago
As middle school students across Washington struggle with math, Seattle’s new approach incorporating digital educational tools is an example of districts searching for solutions to a problem that could have long-term consequences. The latest results from the biannual National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the Nation’s Report Card, show that less than 30% of the state’s eighth-grade students are proficient in math. In 2013, about 42% of Washington’s eighth graders were proficient. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - Why more WA students are learning math on laptops | Bellingham Herald1 year ago
David Evans’ Hamilton International Middle School classroom stands out in Seattle’s public schools, where screen-free learning is becoming increasingly rare in math classes. After 16 years of using the same math lessons, the district adopted a new digital curriculum for geometry and algebra classes this fall. George Robertson, a University of Washington’s College of Education graduate student, is quoted. - SPS seeing encouraging enrollment data amid closure proposals | KING 51 year ago
October numbers suggest the enrollment crisis, that’s been blamed on a drop in school funding, may be turning around. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Summit Olympus charter school in Tacoma plans to shut down | Tacoma News Tribune1 year ago
Summit Olympus, a Tacoma charter school, recently announced plans to close after the school year, citing chronic low enrollment and ensuing fiscal issues. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - UW lands $10M grant to launch a new center developing gen AI teaching tools | GeekWire2 years ago
A UW College of Education program that uses AI and chatbots to assist K-12 teachers was selected this week as a national center for research and development into the use of generative artificial intelligence as a teaching tool. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - South Seattle school closures raise concerns for marginalized students and education quality | South Seattle Emerald2 years ago
In the South End, parents, students, and educators are coming to grips with proposed massive school closures and their effects on children — especially marginalized and vulnerable students. After several months of trepidation about school closures from parents and educators, Seattle Public Schools announced two proposals for the shuttering of 17 or 21 elementary and K–8 schools. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted.
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- Link light rail opens across Lake Washington | KING 53 days ago
The light rail expansion across Lake Washington, the first train to go over a floating bridge, is major moment for engineering. Yinhai Wang, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - UW study shows how rising temperatures are impact avalanche risk | KNKX3 days ago
New research from the University of Washington has found that climate change is making avalanches riskier in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Clinton Alden, a doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - It took years to float a train over Lake Washington — here's how it works | KUOW3 days ago
Opening the light rail across Lake Washington over the weekend was an historic moment. Trains go across bridges regularly, but never before has there been a train over a floating bridge. Engineers worked on the challenge for years. Travis Thonstad, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted. - New UW study looks at how rising temperatures affect avalanche risk | Oregon Public Broadcasting6 days ago
The Pacific Northwest has had an unusually warm winter. This year, Portland saw one of the warmest winters it has seen in the last 88 years. In fact, this February was one of the warmest and driest months in the nation’s records. But what do these warmer winters mean for snow? Clinton Alden, a doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - Warmer winters are making avalanches more dangerous | Earth.com1 week ago
Winter in the mountains is no longer as predictable as it once was. In many regions, snowstorms are increasingly being replaced by rain, even during the coldest months of the year. Jessica Lundquist, professor, and Clinton Alden, graduate student, both of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, are quoted. - Seattle scientists test phone app as fetal heart rate monitor | KNKX1 week ago
Computer scientists at the University of Washington are engineering a phone app that pregnant patients could someday use to monitor their fetuses’ heart rates from home. Poojita Garg, a doctoral student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Why more WA utilities want to remotely control your thermostat | The Seattle Times1 week ago
In recent years, utilities across the state — including Seattle City Light, PSE, Snohomish County PUD and Tacoma Power — have introduced one or more “demand response” programs like this that incentivize customers to shift their electricity use by a few hours. Daniel Kirschen, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted. - AI is changing the style and substance of human writing, study finds | NBC News2 weeks ago
Does money lead to happiness? Researchers from a coalition of West Coast universities were curious how 100 human participants would respond to the age-old question, but not because of their own pursuit of happiness. Instead, the researchers wanted to know how participants’ use of AI systems might sway their (written) answers. Natasha Jaques, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - AI enters the chat: New Seattle dating app relies on tech to facilitate meaningful human connections | GeekWire2 weeks ago
Lamu, a Seattle-based digital matchmaking service, relies on artificial intelligence to learn about users and help facilitate conversations and meaningful dates between matches. Georgiy Lapin, a student at the UW and co-founder of Lamu, is mentioned. - Lab at UW studying and developing AI programs for people with disabilities | KOMO 42 weeks ago
Every day, we hear more ways artificial intelligence is being integrated into our lives. And a lab at the UW is looking at new ways to use or improve the technology. Jazette Johnson, a postdoctoral scholar at Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences at the UW, and Kate Glazko, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering, are quoted. - Will the Indus Valley script ever be deciphered? | Live Science2 weeks ago
The Indus Valley script dates back around 4,000 years but has yet to be deciphered. Can AI help decode it? Rajesh Rao, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Smartphone app study shows promise in monitoring fetal heart rate | KING 52 weeks ago
What if pregnant women could monitor their baby’s heart rate using their mobile phone? The idea is not so far-fetched. A UW doctoral student is helping develop a smartphone app that could let expecting mothers monitor fetal heart rate at home. Poojita Garg, a doctoral student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Weekend Listen: UW researchers are testing a phone app to monitor fetal heart rates | KUOW2 weeks ago
Computer science researchers at the UW are testing if a phone app can accurately monitor a fetus’ heart rate during pregnancy. Poojita Garg, a doctoral student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - UW researchers testing app-based fetal heartbeat tracker | Oregon Public Broadcasting3 weeks ago
UW researchers are testing if a phone app can accurately monitor a fetus’s heart rate during pregnancy. Poojita Garg, a doctoral student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. This story was also aired on KNKX. - How fighting fires can accidentally solve the water crisis | Deseret News3 weeks ago
Forests are essential to regulating snowmelt. That’s according to the latest study from the UW. - Made in Washington: It's no puzzle why this Port Townsend business is popular | KING 54 weeks ago
It’s not that puzzling why Maya Gupta, a former UW associate professor of electrical engineering, started a puzzle business. "I enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles. I felt like they were just such a great break from the stress of daily life,” Gupta said. - How Grayson Shor is energizing the Pacific Northwest battery boom | GeekWire4 weeks ago
Grayson Shor, founder and executive director of the Pacific Northwest Battery Collaborative, is the driving force that’s uniting and energizing the region’s battery community. Dan Schwartz, director of the UW’s Clean Energy Institute, is quoted. - Seattle tech industry leaders split over proposed income tax | KUOW4 weeks ago
Representatives from Washington’s tech industry are lining up on both sides of the debate over a proposed 9.9% tax on incomes over a million dollars. Pedro Domingos, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - New research from the University of Washington finds forest thinning as wildfire management can also protect water supply | OPB4 weeks ago
Snowpack in the West is facing a historic drought, and new UW research shows that forest thinning with modern tools cannot only reduce wildfire risk, but it can also increase the snowpack in winter by up to 30%. The researchers suggest this could help recover lost water and safeguard future water supply. - Forest thinning boosts mountain snowpack and water supplies | Earth.com4 weeks ago
As winters grow warmer, snowpack is declining, and forests are becoming more vulnerable to wildfire. A new study shows that careful forest thinning can reduce wildfire risk and help more snow reach the ground. Jessica Lundquist, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted.
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- OR earthquake: Fluid in the Cascadia Subduction Zone impacts earthquake response | KOIN23 hours ago
The Cascadia Subduction Zone is “unusually quiet” for a megathrust fault, making it more difficult for scientists to understand its behavior and structure. The UW’s Marine Denolle, associate professor of Earth and space sciences, and Maleen Kidiwela, doctoral student of oceanography, are quoted. - Fiber optic cables reveal a big problem at the heart of farming | Grist1 week ago
Fiber optic cables, of all things, have exposed just how badly tilling messes with a farm’s ability to retain moisture. David Montgomery, professor, and Marine Denolle, associate professor, both of Earth and space sciences at the UW, are quoted. - Study finds Pacific Northwest officials need better heat wave planning after deadly 2021 event | KHQ1 week ago
A new study says state and local officials in Washington and the Pacific Northwest could do more to plan their responses to major heat waves. Eva Colberg, a research scientist at the UW Northwest Climate Adaption Science Center, is quoted. - Crowds gather for ‘Night Blossoms’ cherry tree event at UW Quad | KING 51 week ago
The University of Washington Quad glowed pink Saturday evening as crowds gathered for a special cherry blossom event in the U District. Marlee Theil, a master’s student of environmental and forest sciences and part of the grounds maintenance team at the UW, is quoted. - Flying into the unknown: Inside NASA’s mission from Labrador | CBC News1 week ago
In hangar 8 at the 5 Wing Goose Bay base in central Labrador, a team is getting a NASA aircraft ready to do that — head directly into the atmosphere’s most unpredictable regions. It’s a major research mission led by NASA, called the North American Upstream Feature-Resolving and Tropopause Uncertainty Reconnaissance Experiment (or the welcomed abbreviation NURTURE for anyone who’s not a weather scientist). Lynn McMurdie, research professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, and Valeria Garcia, a graduate student of atmospheric sciences, are quoted. - Scientists open tin of salmon after 50 years, make unexpected discovery | Newsweek1 week ago
Scientists have been able to get snapshots of Alaska’s changing marine ecosystems, which have been well-preserved in canned salmon for nearly 50 years. Researchers at the University of Washington investigated old cans of salmon that contained four salmon species caught over a 42-year period between 1979 and 2021 in the Gulf of Alaska and Bristol Bay. Chelsea Wood, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, and Natalie Mastick, who earned her doctorate in aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, are quoted. - Weather whiplash delays UW cherry blossom tree bloom | KING 51 week ago
Changes in weather impact the timing of the UW’s cherry trees. Marlee Theil, a master’s student in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and part of the grounds maintenance team at the UW, is quoted. - Scavenging ravens memorize vast tracts of wolf hunting grounds | Yahoo! News2 weeks ago
A new study finds that ravens are doing more than just tracking wolves: They’re using navigation and spatial memory techniques to scavenge with sophistication. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. This story was originally published in the AFP. - Snow, rain delay peak bloom of UW cherry trees | KING 52 weeks ago
A warmer winter was indicating a slightly earlier peak bloom, but the cold snap that brought snow to The Quad has now delayed the timing. Marlee Theil, a master’s student in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and part of the grounds maintenance team at the UW, is quoted. - UW cherry blossom peak bloom may be delayed by fluctuating weather | KIRO2 weeks ago
Recent temperature swings have slowed bud development for the UW Quad cherry trees. Researchers predicted the famous cherry blossoms would reach peak bloom on March 20. The UW’s Marlee Theil, a master’s student in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and part of the grounds maintenance team, and Autumn Maust, a recent doctoral graduate of environmental and forest sciences, are quoted. - Seattle cherry blossoms near peak bloom across city | Axios Seattle2 weeks ago
One of Seattle’s most photogenic seasons is here — and if you time it right, you can catch cherry blossoms in bloom across much of the city over the next few weeks. Marlee Theil, a master’s student in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and part of the grounds maintenance team at the UW, is quoted. - Scientists discover skyscraper-sized underwater waves beneath Greenland that speed up glacier melt | Daily Galaxy2 weeks ago
These hidden waves under Greenland’s glaciers are doing something no one could see before. Researchers have finally captured the phenomenon. Dominik Gräff, postdoctoral scholar of Earth and space sciences at UW, is quoted. - Dog detective hunts for whale scat to help understand health of Southern Resident killer whales | My Edmonds News2 weeks ago
With the Salish Sea visible to the west, more than 200 people packed the Edmonds Waterfront Center auditorium March 12 to learn about how a well-trained dog nose and killer whale feces are unlocking crucial data about the health of Southern Resident killer whales. Deborah Giles, research scientist at the UW Friday Harbor Labs, was the featured speaker at “Tracking the Health of Endangered Orcas: Science, Scat and the Future of our Southern Residents.” - UW cherry blossoms to reach peak bloom this week | MyNorthwest2 weeks ago
Seattle’s most beloved sign of spring is just days away. Researchers predict the UW’s famous cherry blossoms will reach peak bloom on March 20. The 29 pink trees reach peak bloom when 70% of the blossoms have opened, but the week before and after are still great times to visit. The UW’s Marlee Theil, a master’s student in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and part of the grounds maintenance team, and Autumn Maust, a recent doctoral graduate of environmental and forest sciences, are quoted. - New study reveals variability of Cascadia Subduction Zone | FOX 133 weeks ago
The Cascadia Subduction Zone stretches more than 600 miles off the Pacific Northwest coast and is capable of producing massive earthquakes. But unlike many major faults, it’s been unusually quiet, making it difficult for scientists to understand what’s happening beneath the ocean floor. Marine Denolle, associate professor of Earth and space sciences, and Maleen Kidiwela, doctoral student of oceanography, are interviewed. - Ravens remember where wolves hunt and return for easy meals | Earth.com3 weeks ago
Ravens often circle the sky above wolves in Yellowstone National Park. For years, people believed these birds simply followed wolves to get leftover meat. Since ravens are scavengers, this idea seemed logical. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is interviewed. - When are UW's cherry blossoms peak? | FOX 133 weeks ago
The University of Washington’s iconic cherry trees are expected to reach peak bloom this month on the Seattle campus, according to university researchers. The UW’s Marlee Theil, a master’s student in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and part of the grounds maintenance team, and Autumn Maust, a recent doctoral graduate of environmental and forest sciences, are quoted. - Relic of long-vanished ice sheet holds clues to ancient climate | Science3 weeks ago
Clues frozen into the Alaskan ice could answer questions that Antarctic cores cannot: What temperatures allowed ice to flourish in the Arctic? When did Alaska’s ice reach its greatest extent? T.J. Fudge, research assistant professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted. - White House plan to break up iconic US climate lab moves forward | Science3 weeks ago
In January, the U.S. National Weather Service made a surprising announcement: It would change the computational heart of its premier forecast model, which divides the atmosphere into virtual parcels and solves the physical equations that describe how heat and moisture move around the globe. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted. - University of Washington cherry blossoms: Where to park, see webcams and more | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
Each spring, thousands of visitors flock to the University of Washington to see its famous cherry blossoms. Marlee Theil, a graduated student in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, is quoted.
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- Child marriages plunged when girls stayed in school in Nigeria | Nature3 weeks ago
An educational programme for young girls in northern Nigeria that involved local religious leaders massively reduced the number of child marriages, a study reported in Nature today has found. Isabelle Cohen, assistant professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Behind every ‘study rat,’ a struggling international student | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
"What looks like quirky internet humor to outsiders is, for many of us, a coping mechanism for deeper realities: intense academic pressure, cultural distance and an education system that demands constant performance without offering equal emotional support," writes Yvette Tian, graduate student of public policy and governance at the UW. - Uncharted: Understanding women’s health across the body | Nature4 weeks ago
Disaggregating data by sex is a powerful way to help develop better diagnostics and treatments for women — but researchers say it’s not used enough. Vedavati Patwardhan, a postdoctoral researcher of public policy and governance at the UW, is mentioned. - 2025 saw more evictions than ever in Washington state | Gig Harbor Now1 month ago
Washington saw another record level of eviction filings in 2025, a sign that many tenants across the state are struggling to afford housing costs. A study from the UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance is referenced. - Evictions grow in Washington but slow from pace in recent years | Kitsap Sun1 month ago
Washington saw another record level of eviction filings in 2025, a sign that many tenants across the state are struggling to afford housing costs. Will von Geldern, a doctoral student of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle screen time consultant testifies before US Senate | Seattle's Child2 months ago
Emily Cherkin, affiliate associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, recently took her fight against overuse of technology in education to Congress. - Analysis: How Trump’s Greenland threats amount to an implicit rejection of the legal principles of Nuremberg | The Conversation2 months ago
"U.S. President Donald Trump has, for the moment, indicated a willingness to abandon his threat to take over Greenland through military force – saying that he prefers negotiation to invasion. He is, however, continuing to assert that the United States ought to acquire ownership of the self-governing territory," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW. - Opinion: Why WA’s tenant right-to-counsel law isn’t working | The Seattle Times2 months ago
"In 2021, Washington lawmakers transformed the legal process of eviction when they passed a groundbreaking ‘right-to-counsel’ law meant to ensure legal representation for tenants who receive public assistance or who have very low incomes. But nearly five years later, eviction court in King County and other parts of the state remains deeply inaccessible — and thousands of tenants are still losing their homes without ever speaking to a lawyer," writes Will von Geldern, a doctoral student in public policy and governance at the UW. Rachel Fyall, associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, and Karin Martin, assistant professor of public policy and governance at the UW, are mentioned. - UW professor testifies about children's screen time before Senate | Northwest News Radio3 months ago
Emily Cherkin, affiliate associate professor of public policy and governance, warned a Senate committee of the dangers of screen time for young children. - Kalama closes community building, cancels July Fourth event to balance budget | Bellingham Herald3 months ago
The Kalama City Council passed an austere budget and facilities plan that will halt all events and rentals at the city’s money-losing community building and cancel the city’s Fourth of July event later this summer. The UW’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is mentioned.This story was originally published in The Daily News of Longview, Wash.
- Oregon lawmakers quietly hire their family members with taxpayer money — and little oversight | The Oregonian5 months ago
Oregon largely allows lawmakers to run offices and oversee staff however they see fit. There are virtually no policies to require tracking of what tasks legislative aides accomplish or oversight of where or how they spend time. The vast majority of the state’s 90 lawmakers don’t list their aides on official websites. Benjamin Brunjes, associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Ethics concerns surface from Bruce Harrell’s time as Seattle City Council president | KUOW5 months ago
Emails recently obtained by KUOW show that Bruce Harrell directed his staff to perform administrative tasks for the Royal Esquire Club from 2016 to 2018, which could violate city ethics rules. Harrell said through a spokesperson that he did nothing unethical, as the club was in his district and council members are supposed to help constituents. Benjamin Brunjes, associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - The real child support story: How the middle class got left out | Forbes5 months ago
From 2003 to 2022, slightly fewer women were working or even looking for work. Yet even during the 2020s (when many mothers stepped back from the workforce to care for children during the pandemic) far fewer had formal child-support agreements than mothers two decades earlier. Heather Hill, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Rebuilding civic trust takes us all | The Columbian7 months ago
"When elected officials see themselves as public servants first, they can develop a shared purpose and work across differences to solve challenges that affect us all," writes Jodi Sandfort, dean of the UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. - Opinion: Building civic health starts in Washington’s cities and towns | The Spokesman-Review8 months ago
Something important is happening in Washington state. Quietly but powerfully, communities across our state are working to rebuild trust in one another and in the institutions that serve us. We are rebuilding civic health, and one of the clearest signs of progress is the way local leaders are coming together to learn how to govern differently. The UW’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance is mentioned. - Opinion: Efforts in this Washington offer hope for civic health | Everett Herald8 months ago
"Despite the political turmoil and decline of respectful public discourse in the nation, there are glimmers of hope in Washington state," writes Katy Terry. The UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is mentioned. - Housing Research Center coming to UW | KING 58 months ago
The Puget Sound Regional Council is spearheading an effort to establish Washington state’s first Housing Research Center at the UW. The proposed "Housing Futures Center" would be a collaboration between UW’s College of Built Environments and the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, with plans to launch later this year. The center aims to address housing affordability challenges through research and policy analysis that will extend beyond the university campus to inform statewide housing decisions. - Seattle-area suburbs try to keep up as population trends shift | KNKX8 months ago
Seattle’s population growth has brought its own frustrations for both new and longtime residents. Housing prices, traffic congestion and overall cost of living are among the growing pains. Sara Curran, director of the UW’s Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology and professor of international studies, of sociology and of public policy and governance, is quoted. - It's not just you: What data shows about Seattle's transplants | KNKX8 months ago
Transplants now make up a higher share of Seattle metropolitan area residents than Washington locals. For example, 40% of King County residents were born in Washington state. Pierce and Snohomish counties are about 50/50. Sara Curran, director of the UW’s Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology and professor of international studies, of sociology and of public policy and governance, is quoted. - Microsoft layoffs a reminder — WA’s job market can melt down | The Seattle Times9 months ago
With Microsoft’s latest layoffs, the quickening contraction of Seattle-area tech is starting to feel like previous industry meltdowns, when mounting job losses signaled deep disruptions in the regional economy. The UW’s Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance, and Yael Midnight, assistant teaching professor of economics, are quoted.
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- Opinion: Over 400 million barrels will be added to the oil market soon – what are strategic reserves and what can they do? | The Conversation1 week ago
"In the second week of the Iran war – with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, cutting off shipping of 20% of the world’s oil supply – the International Energy Agency announced the largest release of strategic oil reserves in history. Thirty-two countries will sell a combined 412 million barrels from their reserves into the global market over four months, beginning in late March 2026," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - UW professor weighs in on war in the Middle East | FOX 134 weeks ago
Reşat Kasaba, professor of international studies at the UW, joins hosts on Good Day Seattle to discuss the war in Iran, its global impact and who might step in as the new leader. - Analysis: War in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz — are there winners and losers? | Forbes4 weeks ago
"To say that investors are nervous about what lies ahead would be an underestimation. No one expected such a sudden and intense attack from the U.S. and Israel, let alone one that would succeed in killing Iran’s Supreme Leader, Khameini, plus key military leaders," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - Experts are concerned by US tactics as conflict with Iran widens | KUOW1 month ago
The war with Iran has now impacted countries across the Persian Gulf. Reşat Kasaba, professor of international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - A view from Mexico's capital, and the politics behind the country's battle with drug cartels | KUOW1 month ago
On Sunday a Mexican military raid killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, more commonly known as El Mencho. In response, members of his Jalisco New Generation Cartel created havoc throughout the nation — lighting cars and buildings on fire, ransacking businesses and setting up blockades along major roadways throughout the country. Vanessa Freije, associate professor of international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - WA lawmakers push for state to embrace nuclear energy | Columbia Basin Herald1 month ago
Many nuclear energy-related bills introduced in Washington’s Legislature this session have not made it out of committee, including HB 2090, HB 1249, and HB 1481. Nuclear energy is a point of contention in the Washington Legislature. Most Republicans are pro-nuclear energy, while majority Democrats are more wary. Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Is the moon (and its resources) up for grabs? | Marketplace2 months ago
NASA’s Artemis II mission, which will send humans around the moon for the first time in over five decades, could launch as early as March. Meanwhile, China also has a goal of landing humans on the moon by 2030, setting up a kind of modern space race. Saadia Pekkanen, professor of international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - The great data center space race | KUOW2 months ago
Various companies from Google to Blue Origin to smaller startups are looking to Earth’s orbit as the next data center frontier. And companies in Seattle are leading the charge. Today, how close are we to actually putting data centers in space? And why would you want to? Saadia Pekkanen, professor of international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - Analysis: How Venezuelan oil, Hugo Chávez and geopolitics led to Maduro’s capture | Forbes2 months ago
"Venezuela has long played a part in the global history of oil and its geopolitics, and the capture of its former president, Nicolás Maduro, should be viewed in this context," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - U.S. removal of Venezuela’s leader raises complex legal questions | KING 53 months ago
Experts say the capture of Nicolás Maduro is forcing a global reckoning over sovereignty, legitimacy and how far nations can go to hold leaders accountable. Roberto Dondisch, lecturer of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Trump’s bid to commandeer Venezuela’s oil sector faces hurdles, experts say | Al Jazeera3 months ago
Exploiting the Latin American country’s reserves faces hurdles from decrepit infrastructure to leadership uncertainty. Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: What ending atmospheric research would really cost The US | Forbes3 months ago
"NCAR is a legendary institution in the global scientific community. That it is now threatened with liquidation by the Trump Administration marks a blunt repudiation of its long history of support and denial of the recognized status it has earned over many decades of fundamental contribution," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies. - Opinion: Homelessness in Seattle: We can’t unsee it | The Seattle Times3 months ago
"Visible homelessness, like a car wreck, both horrifies and transfixes us. Or many of us. We hate to witness the “squalor” of disheveled, desperate people. And then we crane our necks to see it more closely," writes Walter Hatch, affiliate professor of international studies at the UW. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is mentioned. - Some UW graduate programs suspend admissions, with funding in flux | The Seattle Times4 months ago
Faced with funding worries, the astronomy department has paused its graduate admissions for the 2026-2027 year. The small department’s decision is part of a wave of painful choices among the 300-plus graduate programs spread across UW’s three campuses. With funding in flux, around 20 master’s and doctoral programs have suspended admissions for the upcoming cycle. Jessica Werk, professor and chair of astronomy; Emily Levesque, associate professor of astronomy; Julie Kientz, professor and chair of human centered design and engineering; Jesús Hidalgo, graduate program advisor in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies; and Lauryn Williams, a doctoral student in astronomy, are quoted. - Can the power of a star lower our electric bills? | KUOW4 months ago
Experts expect demand for electricity in the Pacific Northwest to grow 30% over the next 10 years. We’re running out of capacity to generate more power. But big tech is betting on a solution straight out of science fiction: nuclear fusion. The UW’s Bhuvana Srinivasan, professor of aeronautics and astronautics, and Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies, are quoted. - Trump’s path to peace in Sudan lies with his Arab influence — and pressure | Newsweek5 months ago
As US President Donald Trump touts a record of securing peace deals across the globe, the White House is mobilizing efforts to quell a bloody African conflict that the United Nations considers to be the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today. Yasir Zaidan, doctoral candidate at the UW Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted. - Amid Gaza ceasefire, Seattle Palestinians and Jews hope for peace | The Seattle Times6 months ago
Seattle-area residents are setting their sights on the future in light of the precarious ceasefire announced between Israel and Hamas this week. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies at the UW, is quoted. - How Oct. 7 transformed Israeli politics | KUOW6 months ago
Tuesday marked two years since Hamas and several other Palestinian militant groups carried out multiple coordinated attacks in Israel – killing over a thousand people. Around 250 Israelis were taken hostage. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - Oregon sues Trump administration over deployment of National Guard to Portland | KUOW6 months ago
Portland and Oregon are suing to stop federal troops from being deployed there. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - Analysis: Can violent extremists be deradicalized? I spoke with 24 former terrorists in Indonesia to find out | The Conversation7 months ago
"Can a person who once embraced terrorism and violence truly change? As a researcher who studies soft power and ideological violence, I set out to answer that question by asking 24 Indonesian former terrorists and holding focus group discussion with ex-jihadists," writes Bernard Loesi, a doctoral student in international relations at the UW.
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- AI agents are increasingly evading safeguards, according to UK researchers | CNET3 days ago
Social media users have reported that their AI agents and chatbots lied, cheated, schemed — and even manipulated other AI bots — in ways that could spiral out of control and have catastrophic results, according to a study from the UK. Bill Howe, associate professor in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Washington enacts first AI chatbot safety law | KING 51 week ago
A first-in-the-nation law regulating artificial intelligence chatbots is now on the books in Washington, as Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 2225 this week to add new safeguards for young users. Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - How to build an AI scientist: First peer-reviewed paper spills the secrets | Nature1 week ago
In August 2024, a team of machine-learning researchers launched the first ever artificial-intelligence tool that aims to fully automate the scientific process. ‘AI scientist’, created by Sakana AI, a company based in Tokyo, can perform the full cycle of scientific discovery, from idea generation to testing its ideas to writing them up in a scientific paper. Almost two years on, there are many different AI research assistants available for researchers to use, and a few of them are designed to do autonomous research in the same way that AI Scientist does. Jevin West, a UW professor in the Information School, is quoted. - Opinion: Tech firms should have to take charge of AI, not the teens who use it | The Seattle Times1 week ago
"Who bears ultimate responsibility for enabling a young person’s healthy relationship with technology? There has been no meaningful headway in convincing tech companies that the onus is on them. As a result, children and their families have become de facto regulators," write the UW’s Katie Davis, professor in the Information School, and Alexis Hiniker, associate professor in the Information School. Davis and Hiniker are co-directors of the UW Center for Digital Youth. - AI companions can befriend teens and affect their development | KUOW3 weeks ago
The popularity of AI companion chatbots is on a meteoric rise, especially among young people, who are increasingly engaging with chatbots consistently and for hours at a time. The state legislature is taking notice, and is currently considering two different bills that could regulate the way chatbots interact with minors. The UW’s Katie Davis, professor in the Information School, and Alexis Hiniker, associate professor in the Information School, are interviewed. Davis and Hiniker are co-directors of the UW Center for Digital Youth. - Anthropic–Pentagon contract dispute raises questions about AI's use in the military | KUOW4 weeks ago
Hours before the United States launched strikes on Iran, there was another big story at the Pentagon: The Department of Defense designated Anthropic, the U.S.-based AI company, a supply chain risk. This was shortly after President Trump ordered all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic technology. Bill Howe, associate professor in the Information School at the UW, is interviewed. - Everything feels more glitchy right now and everyone is blaming vibe coding — the real story is more complicated | Inc.4 weeks ago
You’re not imagining it: your software, tools and services are getting glitchier. From Windows 11’s multiple glitches to vibe-coded platforms permeating social media and OpenClaw instances that run wild and end up deleting half your inbox, glitches, errors and snafus are becoming a common part of our digital lives. Amy J Ko, professor in the UW’s Information School, is quoted. - When chatbots are used to plan violence, is there a duty to warn? | The New York Times1 month ago
Balancing user privacy with public safety has always been a subject of debate. It has become even more complicated with the rapid adoption of AI chatbots, which raise new questions about how the companies behind them should monitor for and report harm. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Driverless cars aren’t much of a revolution | The Seattle Times1 month ago
"In late January, one of Waymo’s self‑driving vehicles struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, Calif. Although the company, which recently announced its plan to come to Seattle, has framed this as an isolated incident, the broader narrative that treats the machine as inherently superior and places blame on citizens is anything but accidental," writes Nassim Parvin, professor in the UW Information School. - AI tool decreased political polarization from social media algorithms | Scientific American2 months ago
People often blame social media algorithms that prioritize extreme content for increasing political polarization, but this effect has been difficult to prove. Only the platform owners have access to their algorithms, so researchers can’t identify possible tweaks to the products’ behavior without the platforms’ cooperation. A study in Science not only provides compelling evidence that these algorithms cause polarization but also shows the trend can be mitigated without getting a platform’s approval or removing posts. Martin Saveski, assistant professor in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Why MAGA-boosting comedy bros are turning on Trump | The Hollywood Reporter2 months ago
From Joe Rogan to Andrew Schulz, the bromance between right-coded comics and the president is quickly cooling off. Sydney DeMets, a doctoral student in the Information School and graduate research assistant in the Center for an Informed Public, both at the UW, is quoted. - WA considers requiring AI companies to add mental health safeguards | The Seattle Times2 months ago
As artificial intelligence chatbots become better at mimicking human conversations, the potential for damage has grown, particularly for people who turn to them for mental health advice and to discuss plans to harm themselves. State lawmakers and Gov. Bob Ferguson are seeking to add mental health safeguards to AI chatbots through new legislation. Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School, and Alexis Hiniker, associate professor in the Information School, are quoted. - Open-source AI program can answer science questions better than humans | Science2 months ago
Developed by and for academics, OpenScholar aims to improve searches of the ballooning scientific literature. Jevin West, a UW professor in the Information School, is quoted. - Vehicle touchscreen frustration & safety concerns | KOMO2 months ago
Research shows 97% of new cars since 2023 have at least one touchscreen, handling a growing number of functions. And while touchscreens look sleek and modern, Spotlight on America discovered they’re also the source of growing driver frustration and increasingly, safety concerns. A UW study is mentioned. This story appeared in multiple outlets across the country. - Tech Moves: Amazon Leo VP departs, more | GeekWire2 months ago
Tech Moves covers notable hires, promotions and personnel changes in the Pacific NW tech community. Hrvoje Benko, affiliate professor in the Information School, is quoted. - Job applicants find worrying new paradigm with AI hiring | SF Gate2 months ago
Newly popular artificial intelligence tools are sowing yet more discontent and uncertainty for job seekers. Companies use AI avatars to conduct screening calls. They scrape data from across the internet to hunt for candidates. They use software to scan application materials. And, according to allegations in a new and high-profile Bay Area lawsuit, they violate federal and state privacy laws. Kyra Wilson, a doctoral student in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Why hiring systems will be stress-tested In 2026 | Forbes2 months ago
In slowed hiring cycles, narrowed job requirements and AI screening intensify as organizations seek faster ways to differentiate among a growing pool of applicants. Early hiring decisions often use tighter role definitions and stricter experience criteria than the work itself demands. Research from the UW is mentioned. - Why Apple and OpenAI are reportedly betting on AI hardware in 2026 | Scientific American2 months ago
If you’ve spent the past decade watching the parade of tech wearables (pins, pendants, rings, clips, glasses), it’s reasonable to ask whether people will use ones powered by AI—not just for a TikTok video but on the subway, in a meeting or at dinner with a spouse. And if so, a bigger question remains: What level of social tolerance will such devices have? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - How these elementary schools are teaching students good digital habits | EducationWeek2 months ago
As the digital media landscape grows and changes—especially with the introduction of generative artificial intelligence—and students gain access to technology at increasingly younger ages, it’s vital to teach them how to use digital tools safely and appropriately, educators and experts say. Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - ChatGPT's first hardware product could be an ear-worn device | CNET2 months ago
OpenAI executive says the company is on schedule to launch a device in late 2026. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted.
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- Spiking diesel prices force WA businesses to make tough choices | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
For all the pain motorists are feeling at the gasoline pump these days, it’s a lot worse for diesel drivers. Since late February, when the war in Iran upset global oil markets, diesel prices in Washington have jumped by around $1.40 a gallon, to an average of $6.20, according to AAA. By comparison, regular gasoline is up around 97 cents, to $5.15. Apurva Jain, associate professor of operations management at the UW, is quoted. - The ‘Bad Apples’ Blinders — What Happens When Inaction Becomes An Endorsement | Forbes4 weeks ago
When wrongdoing occurs, some organizations choose to isolate the issue as a one-off. Or they stay silent and hope the attention quickly dies down. Yet, the ‘bad apple’ narrative is rarely about one person. It comes from a system that tolerates, ignores, or enables negligence. When leaders fail to act, inaction itself becomes an endorsement. Here’s what happens when organizations turn a blind eye to misconduct. A UW report is referenced. - Adult gap years gain support as an antidote to burnout and the blahs | Associated Press1 month ago
If you daydream about getting a break from work, you might picture two weeks of vacation or a long weekend getaway. But some people dare to imagine something bigger and find ways to get a substantial breather from stress or their day-to-day routines. Kira Schabram, assistant professor of management at the UW, is quoted.This study was republished in numerous outlets, including the Los Angeles Times.
- One WA CEO makes 1,794 times his average employee — here’s why | The Seattle Times1 month ago
Starbucks, like most of Seattle’s corporate titans, has taken fire from workers and observers for the yawning pay gap between executives and rank-and-file employees. Abhinav Gupta, professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - UW expert discusses the current state of the economy | Northwest News Radio2 months ago
This week, Amazon announced cuts to 16% of its workforce, almost 9% of the company, and they’re not alone. Meta, Pinterest and Expedia all recently announcing job cuts. Northwest News Radio spoke about it with Thomas Gilbert, associate professor of finance and business economics at the UW. - Tech boom turns to gloom in Seattle as economic fears swirl amid layoffs | GeekWire2 months ago
A cloud hanging over Seattle is usually a good thing, if you’re here for the rain, or if you work in that aspect of the tech industry. But the cloud of economic uncertainty is a less welcome occurrence. The tech boom is showing more signs of tech gloom this week following layoffs at some of the region’s biggest employers. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - ‘Scariest time economically since Great Recession’: Layoffs hit struggling Seattle region | KIRO2 months ago
“Scary,” “nervous,” “sad,” are all words used by experts, analysts, and realtors to describe recent rounds of layoffs at tech companies like Amazon and Meta, combined with reporting that more could be on the way. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - UW students launch Seattle Seasoning Co. with all proceeds benefiting future entrepreneurs | KING 52 months ago
A passion for entrepreneurship and all-night brainstorming sessions led six UW students to the idea for their business venture. Seattle Seasoning Co. now has a website equipped with online orders, an Instagram, and in-person pop-up shop sales. Hannah Yi and Kelen Tamurian, both students in the Foster School of Business, are quoted. - Seattle small businesses in ‘state of invisible crisis,’ survey finds | The Seattle Times3 months ago
Small brick-and-mortar businesses in the Seattle area say they’re under more financial stress today than they were during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey. Michael Verchot, director of the UW Consulting and Business Development Center in the Foster School of Business, is quoted. - Griffin writes checks to spur Citadel employees’ nonprofit work | Bloomberg4 months ago
A new perk at Citadel and Citadel Securities has founder Ken Griffin personally writing checks for as much as $20,000 to nonprofit groups where his employees are serving in a board or committee role. Ming zhu Wang, assistant professor of management and organization at UW, is mentioned. - How managers use AI to make decisions | Fast Company4 months ago
AI is quickly moving beyond rote tasks and into the realm of bigger-picture decisions that once relied only on human judgment. As companies treat AI as a thinking partner, the technology also introduces new risks. But the efficiency gains are hard to ignore, and companies are going headfirst into adoption. Léonard Boussioux, assistant professor of information systems at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle’s small businesses are snared in an affordability trap | The Seattle Times4 months ago
There is frequent talk in Seattle about the affordability crisis. The cost of rent, groceries, dining out, ride share for Seattle residents are all some of the highest in the country. But also caught in the affordability trap are small businesses, particularly ones owned by Black, Indigenous and other people of color. Michael Verchot, director of the UW Consulting and Business Development Center in the Foster School of Business, is quoted. - The rise of the AI gut check | Reuters5 months ago
Most people are accustomed to turning to friends, family or a therapist for advice on major life decisions like breakups, career changes, or moving to a different country. But now, some people are turning to AI for on-demand, judgment-free gut checks. Léonard Boussioux, assistant professor of information systems at the UW, is quoted. - Amazon ties massive job cuts to rise of artificial intelligence | KING 55 months ago
Seattle-based tech giant Amazon is making its largest round of corporate layoffs in years — cutting roughly 14,000 jobs — and directly linking the decision to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is interviewed. - Seattle businesses brace for impact as Amazon cuts 14K jobs amid AI shift | KOMO News5 months ago
Amazon has confirmed it will cut 14,000 corporate jobs as part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence, raising concerns about the broader economic impact. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is interviewed. - Amazon layoffs impacting Bellevue businesses | KIRO 75 months ago
On Tuesday, Amazon officials confirmed 14,000 corporate employees are losing their jobs. Reuters is reporting this could just be the first round of layoffs, saying up to 30,000 people may soon be laid off. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - Culture is contagious: The overlooked habit that shapes organizations | Forbes6 months ago
One person with the wrong attitude can infect an entire culture. And unlike technical errors, this kind of damage rarely stays contained. Research refers to it as behavioral contagion: the invisible transfer of emotions, habits and mindsets that quietly influence a team’s performance and culture. A UW study is referenced. - WA’s law requiring pay rates on job ads is changing — no one is happy | The Seattle Times6 months ago
Roughly two and a half years after Washington’s pay transparency law took effect, lawmakers, state courts, employers and job seekers are still trying to make sense of it. David Tan, professor of management at the UW, is mentioned. - Keurig Dr Pepper buys Peet's Coffee for $18B | KUOW7 months ago
The soda and coffee giant Keurig Dr Pepper will spend $18 billion to buy the Dutch company JDE Peet’s, also known as Peet’s coffee. Once that deal closes, the company is going to split itself in two: soft drinks in one part, coffee in the other. Jarrad Harford, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is interviewed. - Booms, busts and Seattle's place in the AI era | GeekWire7 months ago
What’s at stake for Seattle in times of dramatic change? University of Washington Foster School of Business marketing professor Jeff Shulman has spent years studying that question. On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, Shulman joins GeekWire to talk about Seattle’s place in the global AI boom, why the city has struggled to produce superstar startups, what AI means for marketing and education, and how civic identity, tech, business and sports have fueled the region in the past.
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- Seattle scientists test phone app as fetal heart rate monitor | KNKX1 week ago
Computer scientists at the University of Washington are engineering a phone app that pregnant patients could someday use to monitor their fetuses’ heart rates from home. Poojita Garg, a doctoral student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - AI is changing the style and substance of human writing, study finds | NBC News2 weeks ago
Does money lead to happiness? Researchers from a coalition of West Coast universities were curious how 100 human participants would respond to the age-old question, but not because of their own pursuit of happiness. Instead, the researchers wanted to know how participants’ use of AI systems might sway their (written) answers. Natasha Jaques, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - AI enters the chat: New Seattle dating app relies on tech to facilitate meaningful human connections | GeekWire2 weeks ago
Lamu, a Seattle-based digital matchmaking service, relies on artificial intelligence to learn about users and help facilitate conversations and meaningful dates between matches. Georgiy Lapin, a student at the UW and co-founder of Lamu, is mentioned. - Lab at UW studying and developing AI programs for people with disabilities | KOMO 42 weeks ago
Every day, we hear more ways artificial intelligence is being integrated into our lives. And a lab at the UW is looking at new ways to use or improve the technology. Jazette Johnson, a postdoctoral scholar at Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences at the UW, and Kate Glazko, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering, are quoted. - Will the Indus Valley script ever be deciphered? | Live Science2 weeks ago
The Indus Valley script dates back around 4,000 years but has yet to be deciphered. Can AI help decode it? Rajesh Rao, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Smartphone app study shows promise in monitoring fetal heart rate | KING 52 weeks ago
What if pregnant women could monitor their baby’s heart rate using their mobile phone? The idea is not so far-fetched. A UW doctoral student is helping develop a smartphone app that could let expecting mothers monitor fetal heart rate at home. Poojita Garg, a doctoral student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Weekend Listen: UW researchers are testing a phone app to monitor fetal heart rates | KUOW2 weeks ago
Computer science researchers at the UW are testing if a phone app can accurately monitor a fetus’ heart rate during pregnancy. Poojita Garg, a doctoral student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - UW researchers testing app-based fetal heartbeat tracker | Oregon Public Broadcasting3 weeks ago
UW researchers are testing if a phone app can accurately monitor a fetus’s heart rate during pregnancy. Poojita Garg, a doctoral student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. This story was also aired on KNKX. - DopFone app can track fetal heart rate with a smartphone | Northwest News Radio3 weeks ago
For expectant parents, the first time they meet their baby is usually through a fetal ultrasound. Researchers at UW are preparing to package that experience into an app. Poojita Garg, a doctoral student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - Seattle tech industry leaders split over proposed income tax | KUOW4 weeks ago
Representatives from Washington’s tech industry are lining up on both sides of the debate over a proposed 9.9% tax on incomes over a million dollars. Pedro Domingos, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - In new letter to governor, Seattle tech leaders say income tax proposal will hurt region's AI innovation | GeekWire1 month ago
Seattle tech leaders are warning that a new income tax proposal could stall the region’s momentum in artificial intelligence. In a letter sent Monday to Gov. Bob Ferguson, a group of AI founders, investors and researchers, including Pedro Domingos, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, argue that higher taxes on high earners and investment gains would push top talent and future startups elsewhere. - As AI reshapes work, Microsoft and UW expand partnership for training, research and a looming jobs gap | GeekWire1 month ago
The UW and Microsoft are deepening their partnership with a new effort aimed at preparing Washington state residents for an AI-driven economy. UW President Robert J. Jones and Microsoft President Brad Smith announced the expanded collaboration Tuesday during an event at the UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. - Study says touch screen tasks while driving trigger 42% more swerving | KOMO1 month ago
In-vehicle touch screens are increasingly replacing buttons and knobs. While the touch screens may make it easier to perform some functions, it often means drivers have to take a hand off the wheel along with their eyes. James Fogarty, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Will AI take over jobs? Here’s why no one can agree | CNN1 month ago
AI is either your most helpful coworker, a glorified search engine or vastly overrated depending on who you ask. And no one seems to agree on which is right. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted. - OpenScholar, an AI tool for scientific literature search, outperforms ChatGPT and other LLMs | The Scientist2 months ago
Thousands of scientific papers are published every day and it can be hard for researchers to keep up with the latest advances. To help, Hanna Hajishirzi, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, and Akari Asai, computer scientists at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, recently developed OpenScholar, a large language model designed specifically to help researchers sift through scientific publications. - A conversation with AI veteran Oren Etzioni | GeekWire2 months ago
GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop sits down with computer scientist and entrepreneur Oren Etzioni to talk about AI agents, the startup landscape, the fight against deepfakes and what good AI leadership looks like. Etzioni is a professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI. - Overland AI raises $100M to meet military demand for autonomous ground vehicles | GeekWire2 months ago
Seattle-based Overland AI raised $100 million to meet demand for its autonomous ground vehicles used by the U.S. military. GeekWire first covered the company in 2022 when it was a small, stealthy group of researchers spinning out of the University of Washington. - Vehicle touchscreen frustration & safety concerns | KOMO2 months ago
Research shows 97% of new cars since 2023 have at least one touchscreen, handling a growing number of functions. And while touchscreens look sleek and modern, Spotlight on America discovered they’re also the source of growing driver frustration and increasingly, safety concerns. A UW study is mentioned. This story appeared in multiple outlets across the country. - Microsoft brings human-like coordination to robot design | Earth.com2 months ago
Two-armed robots now follow plain instructions while using touch to stay aligned when a grip or contact point slips. That pairing opens a path toward machines that handle everyday objects in real-world settings where fixed instructions often fail. The UW’s Abhishek Gupta, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, is quoted. - Seattle startup Overland AI partners with CAL FIRE to use self-driving 4-wheelers for wildfire response | GeekWire2 months ago
Overland AI, a Seattle-based startup that develops autonomous driving technology for rugged terrain, is expanding its reach beyond military applications. The company this week revealed a partnership with The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), which is testing the use of Overland’s technology for wildfire response. Byron Boots, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is mentioned.
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- Is drinking seltzer bad for my teeth? | The New York Times6 days ago
Most acidic drinks can damage your enamel, but we asked experts whether this carbonated beverage is really an issue. André Ritter, dean of the UW School of Dentistry, is quoted. - Opinion: Dr. André Ritter: A month in Spokane to advance oral health | The Spokesman-Review1 week ago
"Keeping your mouth healthy is one of the most important things you can do for your body and your mind," writes André Ritter, dean of the UW School of Dentistry. - More kids are in ERs for tooth pain — Trump cuts and RFK Jr.'s anti-fluoride fight aren't helping | CBS News3 weeks ago
Across the nation, more children are entering ERs for preventable tooth problems. Dentists, hygienists and researchers attribute that trend to a shortage of pediatric dental care professionals in rural areas and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: University of Washington is expanding access to health care, education for Eastern Washington | Spokane Journal of Business1 month ago
"At a time when the public is questioning the value of higher education, UW’s contributions in Eastern Washington offer some of the strongest examples of the power of our partnerships — and our commitment to improving the lives of all Washingtonians," writes UW Provost Tricia Serio. - Longevity researcher: My daily routine for wellness, health span | CNBC2 months ago
Matt Kaeberlein, affiliate professor of oral health sciences at the UW, got into studying the science of longevity “by accident,” he says. Kaeberlein is the founder and former director of the Healthy Aging and Longevity Research Institute at the UW, and the co-founder and CEO of a health tech startup called Optispan. Throughout his career, he’s published hundreds of research papers, including many about aging. - Grant writing training improves funding odds for faculty | The Scientist2 months ago
Grant writing is a core part of scientists’ careers. This skill shapes their funding ability and, in turn, their research capacity. However, many researchers find when they set out to write their first grant that they aren’t prepared for this particular task. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - UW's RIDE program expands dental education in Spokane | Spokane Public Radio6 months ago
The Regional Initiative in Dental Education (RIDE) program is doubling the number of students and the amount of time they can spend studying in Spokane. That’s good news for people and teeth — all over the state. UW President Robert J. Jones is quoted. - RIDE program trains students to work in rural and underserved areas | KREM6 months ago
Local leaders from UW, Gonzaga University and Eastern Washington University have partnered to establish a new 13,000-square-foot facility for regional initiatives in dental education. UW President Robert J. Jones is quoted. - UW partnerships address rural health | KHQ6 months ago
UW is reaffirming its health education work in Spokane, highlighting recent accomplishments through its partnership with Gonzaga University in rural healthcare access. This includes a collaboration with Gonzaga and Eastern Washington University to support medical professionals in rural communities. UW President Robert J. Jones and Jeremy Percival, UW dentistry student, are interviewed. - New UW oral health training center doubles number of Spokane dental students | The Spokesman Review7 months ago
The UW’s new oral health training center doubles the capacity for Spokane-based students training to bring access to dentistry to rural Washington. A partnership between UW and Eastern Washington University, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education has trained future dentists at the Spokane campus since 2008, but across several different buildings and campuses. The new facility brings all of Spokane dental training under one roof within the UW School of Medicine. The UW’s President Robert J. Jones; Natasha Flake, professor of endodontics; and Frank A. Roberts, professor of periodontics, are quoted. Jeremy Percival, UW dentistry student, is mentioned. - UW dental program expansion in Spokane aims to address rural healthcare shortage | KXLY7 months ago
The UW School of Dentistry has opened a remodeled training center in Spokane that will bring more dentists to rural and underserved communities across Washington. The upgraded facility features new technology that allows dental students to complete their second year of training in Spokane rather than moving to Seattle. The UW’s Ramanpreet Singh and Carter Martinez, dentistry students; President Robert J. Jones; Natasha Flake, professor of endodontics, are quoted. - Is human hair the new answer to better dental care? | The Washington Post8 months ago
The next major innovation in dental care just might be a new ingredient added to our toothpaste and mouthwash from an unlikely source: sheep’s wool or human hair. Sami Dogan, associate professor of restorative dentistry at the UW, is quoted. - Free Longview dental clinic available for low-income veterans, children | Bellingham Herald8 months ago
Community Health Partners of Longview is sponsoring a free dental clinic for low-income veterans and their dependent children 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 16 in Longview. The UW Community Dental Clinic will provide care and referrals for restorative care by the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Restorative care may take place the same day or be scheduled later, depending on the time available. - Humans used to have straighter teeth — what changed? | National Geographic9 months ago
New research explores how diet, evolution, and facial anatomy may have shaped our modern smiles. Susan Herring, professor of oral health sciences and professor emeritus of orthodontics at the UW, is quoted. - Free dental care offered at Yakama Nation community center | KNDO9 months ago
Volunteer dentists, mainly from the UW, are offering their expertise to those who lack access to routine dental checkups. Their goal is to help the community maintain oral hygiene and ensure everyone understands how to care for their teeth. - Free dental care and health screenings offered at clinic this weekend in Toppenish | Yakima Herald9 months ago
Dental care is provided as a volunteer service from local providers, UW dental students, UW faculty and dentists who travel from out of state. - 4 tongue scraping benefits and how to do it right, per dentists | Women's Health10 months ago
On TikTok, a bunch of people are promoting tongue scraping as a non-negotiable step in their morning and nightly routines—and the before and after videos are intriguing, to say the least. Whasun Oh Chung, research professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - What to do if fluoride is removed from your water | TIME11 months ago
Right now, it’s politically hot to spit out fluoride. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long railed against fluoride in public water supplies, claiming that it correlates to lower IQs in kids. (Research suggests that fluoride may be linked to lower IQ scores only at very high exposures.) Dozens of places in the U.S.—including Miami-Dade County, Fla., Peshtigo, Wis., and the entire state of Utah—have recently passed restrictions banning the fluoridation of public water supplies. Florida just announced plans to ban fluoride beginning July 1, 2025. Dr. Philippe Hujoel, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Learn about fluoride in Idaho water as RFK Jr. fights it | Idaho Statesman11 months ago
In 2010, a small city nestled between the Rocky Mountains and Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho voted to stop adding fluoride to its municipal water system. The decision came after over a dozen residents bemoaned the practice at a public meeting, blaming fluoride for bone deficiencies, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Is adding fluoride to the public tap water supply safe? | KING 512 months ago
For decades, communities in the U.S. have been adding fluoride to tap water to help prevent cavities. Last month, Utah became the first state in the U.S. to ban water fluoridation. Some cities in Washington state are considering doing the same. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
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- Ferguson signs bill that could oust decertified sheriffs — here’s how it works | The Seattle Times23 hours ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law Senate Bill 5974, with the promise from supporters that it would even the playing field between rank-and-file officers and those tasked with leading them. It will take effect April 30, with some parts delayed until 2027. Hugh Spitzer, associate dean emeritus and retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted. - Looking to limit birthright citizenship, Trump turns to an 1884 Supreme Court ruling against a Native American man | NBC News3 days ago
In 1884, the Supreme Court ruled that Native Americans born within the territory of the United States did not have birthright citizenship. President Donald Trump’s administration is now citing that case as it defends his plan to end automatic birthright citizenship. Monte Mills, professor of law and director of the Native American Law Center at the UW, is quoted. - Is it unusual for WA justices to lack judge experience? | The Olympian6 days ago
When Gov. Bob Ferguson revealed his picks for the Washington Supreme Court, he lauded the two appointees, Colleen Melody and Theo Angelis, as exceedingly qualified. Hugh Spitzer, associate dean emeritus and retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted. - Opinion: Trump’s threats to judicial independence in United States | Tacoma News Tribune2 weeks ago
"Although the phrase has not been used, the horror many Americans have felt over recent events is the breakdown in our rule of law. Warrantless searches, masked agents, the lack of independent investigations, the denial of court hearings, the defiance of court orders and the entire ‘justice’ process being carried out summarily on the street," writes Robert Harlan Henry, jurist-in-residence in law at the UW. - Editorial: Dems ignore shaky legality of millionaires tax | The Columbian3 weeks ago
"As of early Tuesday, the Legislature appeared poised to pass Senate Bill 6346, which would impose a 9.9 percent tax upon annual household earnings of more than $1 million. Washington is one of nine states that does not have an income tax, although the Legislature did pass a capital gains tax in 2021," writes The Columbian’s editorial board. Hugh Spitzer, associate dean emeritus and retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted. - WA ‘millionaires tax’ proposal haunted by 1933 court decision | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
The 1933 Culliton v. Chase decision still reverberates more than 90 years later. It spawned Washington’s often-criticized tax structure, which relies heavily on sales and business taxes. The tax code ranks as one of the nation’s most regressive, placing a high burden on poorer residents compared with the rich. Hugh Spitzer, associate dean emeritus and retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted. - Washington AG bills stir debate over agency’s authority | Bellingham Herald4 weeks ago
The Washington state attorney general this session requested legislation related to the agency’s general powers, arguing that it would simply help equip the office with a better set of tools. Terry Price, associate dean for student affairs and associate teaching professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted. - VOTE: Do you prefer daylight time or standard time? | KOMO4 weeks ago
If you feel like the weekend is already too short, it’s about to get even shorter. Daylight saving time begins this weekend, with clocks moving forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - WA bill to ban law enforcement from wearing masks advances | KNKX4 weeks ago
Senate Bill 5855 passed the House Tuesday evening after a passionate debate and will head to the governor’s desk if the Senate approves final changes. Jeremiah Chin, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Voters to decide five Washington Supreme Court seats | Axios Seattle4 weeks ago
Five of the nine seats on the Washington Supreme Court are turning over as major constitutional fights — including a proposed millionaire tax — head toward potential legal challenges. Hugh Spitzer, associate dean emeritus and retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted. - Controversial bill spelling out removal for decertified sheriffs advances in Washington legislature | KUOW1 month ago
When the bill requiring new eligibility standards for sheriffs and police chiefs passed the Washington state Senate on Feb. 12, Sen. Jeff Wilson said Pacific County may be the bill’s potential “first victim.” Hugh Spitzer, retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted. - Activists call on governor's office to block CBP access to DOL data | KING 51 month ago
Community activists are calling on Gov. Bob Ferguson to intervene after a report found federal immigration agents are still accessing Washington driver data despite state laws meant to prevent that cooperation. Angelina Godoy, professor of both international studies and law, societies and justice and the director of the Center for Human Rights and Angélica Cházaro, professor of law at the UW, are quoted. - When chatbots are used to plan violence, is there a duty to warn? | The New York Times1 month ago
Balancing user privacy with public safety has always been a subject of debate. It has become even more complicated with the rapid adoption of AI chatbots, which raise new questions about how the companies behind them should monitor for and report harm. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Tribal IDs for descendants in the age of Trump’s ICE | KNKX1 month ago
Native nations have stepped up to provide their tribal citizens with proper documentation through tribal ID pop-ups with the escalating immigration raids and more reports of Native people being questioned, detained or arrested. Jeremiah Chin, assistant professor of law at the UW, is mentioned. - Tribal IDs for descendants in the age of Trump’s ICE | Indian Country Today1 month ago
Native nations have stepped up to provide their tribal citizens with proper documentation through tribal ID pop-ups with escalating immigration raids and more reports of Native people being questioned, detained or arrested. However, it has many Native people asking if blood quantum should be a tribal citizenship criterion, as many Native people need it to obtain a tribal ID. Jeremiah Chin, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - As US abandons climate fight, Washington state feels the heat to do more | KUOW1 month ago
A Trump administration move Thursday to axe the centerpiece of federal climate policy jeopardizes state-level efforts to control pollution from motor vehicles as well. Sanne Knudsen, professor of environmental law at the UW, is quoted.This story was republished on OPB.
- Trump overturns 'endangerment finding' on climate change | KUOW2 months ago
President Trump this morning announced the latest in his administration’s push to stop the country from fighting climate change. His administration has overturned an Obama-era Government finding that the gases that cause climate change are a danger to human welfare. Sanne Knudsen, professor of environmental law at the UW, is interviewed. - How Zillow changed every step of homebuying and selling in 20 years | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Twenty years ago this week, a Seattle startup called Zillow launched the first public website showing on- and off-market property values. Since then, and throughout waves of controversy and housing ups and downs, Zillow hasn’t just survived — it’s dominated. Douglas Ross, professor from practice of law at the UW, is quoted. - Trump admin uses familiar tactic to keep top prosecutor in Western WA | The Seattle Times2 months ago
The Trump administration is using a now-familiar tactic to keep its preferred choice for Western Washington’s U.S. attorney in the top job. Elizabeth Porter, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - The US government says it is falling short on its legal duties to tribal nations | Grist2 months ago
A new government report finds that federal agencies are unprepared to expand shared stewardship with tribes as climate pressures intensify. Monte Mills, professor of law and director of the Native American Law Center at the UW, is quoted.
- Endometriosis often misunderstood, misdiagnosed | FOX 1321 hours ago
Endometriosis is a condition that causes pain and can affect fertility for millions of women, but it’s often misunderstood, misdiagnosed and mistreated. Dr. Keemi Ereme, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UW Medicine, is interviewed. - Study shows how different types of alcohol may affect your health | KTVU21 hours ago
A new study is shedding light on how different types of alcohol may affect your health. Researchers analyzed data from more than 340,000 adults and found moderate wine drinkers had a lower risk of dying from heart disease compared to nondrinkers or occasional drinkers. Dr. Eugene Yang, clinical professor of cardiology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - UW Medicine surgeon-engineer helps build eye sensor to track chronic disease in tears | KOMO22 hours ago
A UW Medicine surgeon-engineer is helping design a tiny wireless sensor that could sit inside a tear drain and continuously monitor the body for signs of disease. Dr. Tueng Shen, professor of ophthalmology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - 7 ways to recharge when you’re living with obesity | EveryDay Health23 hours ago
Obesity can feel like a tax on your energy reserves. As many as 60% of people with obesity experience fatigue for a wide variety of reasons, some more obvious than others. Dr. Lisa Erlanger, professor of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - Have seniors become the new screenagers? | CBC1 day ago
In 2014, just 13% of adults 65 and older owned a smartphone. Now, recent estimates place that figure closer to 55% in Canada. Patrick Raue, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - New federal loan caps could worsen doctor shortages | Kansas City Star2 days ago
Changes to federal student loan regulations have raised concerns across the country about how medical students entering school in the coming academic year will be able to cover a medical degree’s daunting price tag. Dr. William Phillips, clinical professor emeritus of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.This story was republished in numerous outlets, including the Kansas City Star.
- Survey: More than half of Washington clinicians cite mental-health risks from cannabis use | KOMO2 days ago
More than a decade after Washington legalized recreational cannabis, a new survey suggests many clinicians are increasingly worried about the mental-health risks tied to its use — and some say they are regularly treating patients for cannabis-related health problems. Beatriz Carlini, research associate professor at the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Mental, physical issues growing from pot use | KFLD2 days ago
UW Medicine reported findings from a survey of Washington state medical providers that sheds light on growing concerns of physical and mental effects from recreational pot use. - When should you get your IUD removed? | US News3 days ago
Despite their effectiveness, there are times when you may want or need to have an IUD removed. Here’s when IUD removal may be the right option for you. Dr. Priyal Fadadu, a fellow in obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - What a nutrition and microbiome expert eats in a day | The Washington Post6 days ago
Almost everything you eat passes through your gut microbiome: the community of trillions of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that live in your intestines. Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - A Washington OB-GYN was repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct — the state medical board let him keep practicing | KUOW1 week ago
Four female patients complained to Washington’s medical commission about Dr. Mark Mulholland from 2022 through 2024, all describing irregularities in pelvic exams. Because the board waited until September 2025 to restrict Mulholland’s license, he kept practicing — and seeing more patients who would later file complaints. Dr. Alson Burke, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - MultiCare opens new adult primary care clinic in Spokane, teaching up to 24 student doctors by 2030 | The Spokesman-Review1 week ago
MultiCare has plans to double the number of primary care student doctors in Spokane within the next four years. Dr. Molly Gilbert, a professor of family medicine at UW Medicine, is quoted. - King County backs research, low enforcement of psychedelics as region rethinks approach | KING 51 week ago
King County leaders are formalizing a hands-off approach to naturally occurring psychedelics, aligning with a broader Pacific Northwest shift toward treating drugs like psilocybin as a potential remedy for some mental health conditions. UW Medicine is mentioned. - Research to help dogs live longer, healthier lives could unlock secrets for people to age better, too | CBS News1 week ago
Everyone knows the old adage about dogs being man’s best friend, but you may not know that dogs might also be one of man’s best hopes to treat age-related illnesses. That’s because our canines develop many of the same diseases we do, including dementia. Dr. C. Dirk Keene, professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - Fentanyl overdose prevention in WA has improved, but headwinds remain | The Seattle Times1 week ago
Statewide, opioid-related overdose deaths, ER visits and emergency responses continued bending downward last year, a hopeful shift that’s come at the same time as momentous progress in how treatment is delivered. Gold-standard opioid use disorder medications are more widely available and programs like the Pioneer Square clinic have begun filling significant gaps in Washington state’s fragmented system of care. Susan Collins, the co-director of the Harm Reduction Research & Treatment Center at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - 'A full, complete moment': Spokane UW medical students get matched to residencies | The Spokesman Review1 week ago
When matching with a residency, each soon-to-be doctor ranks a dozen or more programs, and each institution ranks the medical students they interviewed. Those lists are compared by an algorithm, which ultimately decided the placement of every graduating medical student across the country. Medical students from UW Medicine in Spokane are featured. - Stryker cyberattack: Iran-linked hackers wipe 200,000 devices in global disruption | MyNorthwest1 week ago
An Iran-linked hacking group launched a massive cyberattack on Stryker Corporation, wiping more than 200,000 devices worldwide by exploiting the company’s own system, cybersecurity experts say. A UW Medicine spokesperson is quoted. - Opinion: Iran is a $1.3M-a-minute war | The New York Times1 week ago
"Let’s ponder for a moment the vast sums that we’re pouring into the war with Iran," writes Nicholas Kristof, an opinion columnist. Dr. Linda Eckert, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - University of Washington medical students in Spokane learn where they'll complete residencies |KHQ1 week ago
The University of Washington School of Medicine in Spokane held its Match Day celebration, announcing where students will complete their residencies across the region and the country. - UW researchers make strides in a vaccine for colon cancer | KING 51 week ago
The UW Medicine Cancer Vaccine Institute is also developing vaccines that target breast, ovarian and lung cancers. Dr. Mary "Nora" Disis, director of the UW Institute of Translational Health Science and the Center for Translational Medicine in Women’s Health, is quoted.
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- A renowned classical quartet has moved into a Seattle retirement facility | Seattle Met2 weeks ago
While they’ve been in Seattle, the Balourdet Quartet has taken on a range of community events and educational initiatives, including one spearheaded by Sarah McKiddy, a doctoral student in the School of Nursing. She’s teamed up with the Memory Hub, a “dementia-friendly community” that’s part of the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, to create music programming that engages people living with memory loss. - Seattle woman’s 911 calls reveal gaps in ambulance service | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
Seattle no longer is capping ambulance wait times for certain 911 patients, tracking those waits or penalizing its ambulance contractor when they run long. Josephine Ensign, professor emeritus of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - How Seattle’s 911 ambulance system, nurse line stack up | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
A Seattle woman’s nightmarish ambulance wait in the days before her death might have played out differently in another community, because U.S. cities have set up their 911 systems and nurse lines in various ways. Josephine Ensign, professor emeritus of nursing at the UW; and Dr. Amber Sabbatini, assistant professor of emergency medicine in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted. - Music builds connections for Seattle residents facing memory loss | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Sarah McKiddy, a doctoral student of nursing in the UW School of Medicine, is leading an effort to better understand how music can help people living with dementia connect to others and the world around them. - Nurse practitioners could fill care gaps, but path to becoming one is stymied | Cascadia Daily News2 months ago
At a time when finding health care providers can take months, nurses say their ability to professionally develop and ease workforce shortages in Whatcom County is hindered by new — and existing — barriers. Lindsey Keane, clinical placement coordinator in the UW School of Nursing, is quoted. - WSU touts success of clinic that lets homeless youth, pets get medical care at same time | KOMO5 months ago
Youth experiencing homelessness are more likely to seek medical care if their pets can receive veterinary care at the same time, according to a recent study by researchers from Washington State University and the University of Washington. Natalie Rejto, a postdoctoral researcher in the UW School of Nursing, is interviewed. - Cranford, NJ, murders put spotlight on stalking, teen dating violence | My Central Jersey5 months ago
Vincent Battiloro, the self-professed "nice kid" from Garwood, N.J., charged with murdering two Cranford High School students by running them over, was allegedly driving 70 mph on a quiet residential street at the time of the crash. Avanti Adhia, assistant professor of child, family, and population health nursing at the UW, is interviewed. - School nurses a ‘critical bridge’: Health care pros are spread thin in Vancouver schools | The Columbian5 months ago
Research shows that school nurses are an integral aspect of the education system. They do far more than put bandages on knees skinned at recess. They support students with chronic conditions, manage health rooms and administer medication. A study from the UW School of Nursing is referenced. - UW nursing program among best in the US | Northwest News Radio6 months ago
The UW has one of the best bachelor of science nursing programs in the U.S., coming in at No. 17 in a recent U.S. News and World Report ranking. - What is perimenopause? Your brain may hold a clue | National Geographic7 months ago
Here’s what experts are learning about this chaotic period leading up to menopause — including what causes its symptoms, when it really begins, and how to treat it. Nancy Woods, professor emerita of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle health clinic provides care for people experiencing homelessness and their pets | Oregon Public Broadcasting8 months ago
A new study by UW researchers provides support for an integrated model of health care that could be especially effective in improving access to care for individuals experiencing homelessness and their pets. Vickie Ramirez, senior research coordinator in environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, and Natalie Rejto, postdoctoral researcher at the UW School of Nursing, are interviewed. - Anger management improves with age in women, study says | HealthDay9 months ago
Women get better at managing their anger as they age, starting in middle-age, researchers reported today in the journal Menopause. Nancy Woods, professor emerita of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Health care and economic security of Washingtonians at risk | The Spokesman-Review10 months ago
"Since the inception of the Affordable Care Act, state-based marketplaces, such as Washington Health Benefit Exchange (one of 21 nationwide), have provided access to health insurance coverage for millions of people who would not otherwise afford it or receive it through their employer. These ACA plans help ensure that Washingtonians have better overall health and economic security, which is good for everyone in our state and our economy. And it has made a difference," co-writes Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW. - Best & worst states to raise a family in 2025 | WalletHub1 year ago
WalletHub compared the 50 states across 50 key indicators of family-friendliness. The data set includes factors like the median annual family income, housing affordability, health care quality, crime rate, and school quality. Monica Oxford, research professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - How — and why — life for unsheltered youth on The Ave has shifted | The Seattle Times2 years ago
Unsheltered life around The Ave looks different now. It’s older, more atomized. The walls between people have become harder, less porous. Josephine Ensign, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - San Diego's Dr. George Delgado champions abortion pill 'reversal' | Los Angeles Times2 years ago
Two months before the U.S. Supreme Court shot down an attempt to ban abortion medication, a San Diego County doctor who was a plaintiff in the case stepped onto a stage in Texas and warned that another civil war is coming — this time over an issue “deeper than” slavery. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Husband and wife give historic donation to UW School of Nursing | The Seattle Times2 years ago
The UW School of Nursing received a $10 million donation from former chemistry professor Larry R. Dalton and his wife, Nicole A. Boand, the school announced last week. UW spokesperson Jackson Holtz is mentioned. - UW School of Nursing gets a little love with $10M gift | Chronicle of Philanthropy2 years ago
The donation from notable chemist Larry Dalton and his wife, Nicole A. Boand, a retired nurse, will support scholarships and clinical programs. - Seattle’s troubled past and present suggest a new approach to mental health | KUOW2 years 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 years 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.
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- The age of animal experiments may be waning | Scientific American3 weeks ago
Ethical and animal-welfare concerns have long fueled efforts to curb animal use in research — and now rapid advances in alternative scientific methods are accelerating the shift. Edward Kelly, professor of pharmaceutics and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - The age of animal experiments is waning — where will science go next? | Nature1 month ago
Last November, the UK government announced a bold plan to phase out animal testing in some areas of research. Animal tests for skin irritation are scheduled for elimination this year, and some studies on dogs should be slashed by 2030. Edward Kelly, professor of pharmaceutics at the UW, is quoted. - Trump Rx prescription drug site ‘not a solution’ for many patients, experts say | The Guardian2 months ago
The Trump administration has launched TrumpRx, but there are other sites offering discounts on more medications. The new government site will appeal to a very limited group of patients, experts say. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - How TrumpRx promises to cut drug prices — and who actually benefits | New York Post2 months ago
The White House has rolled out TrumpRx, a new government website that promises sharply lower prices on dozens of prescription drugs — a move the White House is hailing as historic, though experts warn its reach may be limited. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - New TrumpRx site aims to cut drug costs for popular prescription drugs | HealthDay2 months ago
The Trump administration has rolled out a new website called TrumpRx, aimed at offering consumers lower prices on certain prescription drugs. But it’s unclear how much it will lower costs for most Americans. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Is your medicine cabinet a mess? | The New York Times2 months ago
Many people have half-used creams, expired pills and an eclectic mix of medicines hiding behind the bathroom mirror or in a musty cupboard somewhere. But having the right basics can make it easier to treat symptoms at home. Before you run out to your local pharmacy, though, take a quick inventory. Shelly Gray, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Trump’s prescription drug website exposed as a big fat scam | The New Republic2 months ago
TrumpRx, the website launched by the Trump administration Thursday to sell discounted prescription drugs directly to consumers, is offering a whole lot less than advertised. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - White House launches TrumpRx prescription website | NewsNation2 months ago
The White House launched the TrumpRx website on Thursday night, promising discounted prices on drugs. The UW’s Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy, and Ryan Hansen, professor and chair of pharmacy, are quoted. This story appeared in multiple outlets across the country. - TrumpRx vs GoodRx: Prescription discount websites are similar | Fast Company2 months ago
A new prescription discount website from the federal government is using GoodRx as an integration partner, says the company. Will patients be better off? Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - TrumpRx, the president’s online drugstore, opens for business | The New York Times2 months ago
TrumpRx is aimed at helping patients use their own money to buy medicines. But researchers who study drug pricing warned that many patients could pay too much if they use the site. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site | CBS News2 months ago
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push by President Trump to offer lower direct-to-consumer drug prices. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: Who does TrumpRx actually benefit? | STAT2 months ago
"The Trump administration is preparing to launch TrumpRx.com, an initiative aimed at lowering drug costs by aggregating direct-to-consumer access to branded prescription medications at discounted cash prices. The promise is seductive: lower prices on brand-name medications, available to anyone willing to bypass their insurance and pay out of pocket. But for most Americans, this initiative represents not a solution to our prescription drug price dilemma, but rather a distraction from it," write the UW’s Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy, and Ryan Hansen, professor and chair of pharmacy. - Japan's 'dementia money' problem puts trillions at risk | Bloomberg3 months ago
As cognitive decline spreads among older investors, nearly half of Japan’s GDP is increasingly vulnerable to mismanagement, fraud and inactivity. Jing Li, associate professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted. - Trump administration embraces Medicare drug negotiations | STAT4 months ago
On Tuesday, the Trump administration celebrated drug price cuts it had secured through a Democrat-created program — despite Republicans’ longstanding antipathy toward the policy. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - US negotiated Medicare prices for 15 more drugs to test cost savings promise | Reuters4 months ago
The U.S. government is expected this week to announce negotiated prices for 15 of the highest-cost prescription drugs under its Medicare health plan, a potential signal of the Trump administration’s commitment to bring down healthcare costs. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Providence Swedish layoffs are the latest in a wave of job cuts sweeping Puget Sound hospitals | KING 54 months ago
Several major hospital systems across the Puget Sound region are cutting hundreds of jobs, a wave of reductions that experts warn could soon lead to longer waits, fewer available services, and growing pressure on families seeking medical care. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted. - Drug companies’ price transparency reports paint murky picture | STAT8 months ago
Over the past decade, pharmaceutical companies have released carefully curated “price transparency” reports that make it appear the prices of their medicines are barely increasing — or even going down. But the reports disclose no pricing information about specific drugs, manipulating the reality of how much Americans spend on prescription drugs. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Pharmacies are sick — is there a cure? | KUOW10 months ago
Bartell Drugs is a Pacific Northwest icon. But its corporate owner, Rite Aid, is going belly-up — and that’s put the future of Bartell Drugs in jeopardy. On today’s episode, staying alive is not just a problem for Seattle’s oldest brick and mortar pharmacy. CVS, Walgreens and independent pharmacies everywhere are struggling to stay afloat. So, what’s making pharmacies sick — and is there a cure? Don Downing, clinical professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - CVS extends lifeline to Bartell, but local brand is unlikely to survive | KUOW10 months ago
CVS has extended a life line to Bartell Drugs by offering to buy the chain from Rite Aid as that company goes through bankruptcy proceedings, but experts say the beloved local pharmacy chain is unlikely to live on in its current form. Don Downing, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Reducing high blood pressure can cut risk of dementia | New Scientist12 months ago
Common medications for keeping blood pressure down, including ACE inhibitors, diuretics and calcium channel blockers, also lower the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment. Zachary Marcum, assistant professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
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- Opinion: Judge made right call in striking down RFK Jr.’s vaccine plan | The Seattle Times6 days ago
"I was in graduate school studying infectious diseases in the early 2000s, just before rotavirus vaccines became available. When we learned about pathogens that cause diarrhea, I wrote in my notes, ‘Rotavirus: the democratic diarrhea.’ It earned that nickname because it infected children across the social order — rich and poor, in both low- and high-income countries. Nearly every child was infected with rotavirus by the time they reached their fifth birthday," writes Karen Levy, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW. - PeaceHealth United General granted flexibility tool from state | Cascadia Daily News1 week ago
PeaceHealth United General Medical Center, the critical access hospital in Sedro-Woolley, is set to redesignate all of its 25 acute care beds under a federal program granting small hospitals more flexibility to meet patient demand. Neil Sehgal, associate professor of health systems and population health at the UW and program director for the health administration, health systems, and population health master’s programs, is quoted. - The weed-killer wars | The Week1 week ago
It’s the world’s most used herbicide, best known in the U.S. as Roundup. American farmers alone spray about 300 million pounds of it on fields annually. Lianne Sheppard, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of biostatistics at the UW, is quoted. - Carbon dioxide levels are higher than humans have ever experienced — it could be changing our blood chemistry | CNN2 weeks ago
As humans burn fossil fuels and pump carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, we are heating up the planet. But there is another alarming impact of this climate pollution: it may be changing the chemistry of our blood. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. Multiple outlets ran this story. - What disaster preparedness experts have packed in their go bags | National Geographic2 weeks ago
Climate change is making extreme weather events and natural hazards more frequent and intense. Here’s how to prepare before they hit. Nicole Errett, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is interviewed. - The math that explains why bell curves are everywhere | Quanta Magazine2 weeks ago
The central limit theorem started as a bar trick for 18th-century gamblers. Now scientists rely on it every day. Daniela Witten, professor of statistics and of biostatistics at the UW, is quoted. - WA has already doubled its measles cases from 2025 | KUOW3 weeks ago
Measles cases are on the rise. Washington state has had 26 confirmed cases this year. That’s more than double all of the cases in 2025. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - As heat rises, so do complaints about stuffy subway rides | Associated Press3 weeks ago
Commuters, residents and tourists who take to social media during warm months to complain about sweltering subway systems in New York, Boston and London should feel vindicated — new research says they aren’t alone. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. Multiple outlets ran this story. - The age of animal experiments may be waning | Scientific American3 weeks ago
Ethical and animal-welfare concerns have long fueled efforts to curb animal use in research — and now rapid advances in alternative scientific methods are accelerating the shift. Edward Kelly, professor of pharmaceutics and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle clinic gets homeless youth engaged in care by treating their pets | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
Research shows young people who are homeless are more likely to experience chronic illness and less likely to seek help, leading to issues that follow them well into adulthood. But at the One Health Clinic, veterinary and medical staff believe they can reach them through their pets. Dr. Peter Rabinowitz, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences, associate professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine and director of the Center for One Health Research at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Fix broken, profit-driven health care model | The Seattle Times4 weeks ago
"Kevin Nollette’s tortured effort to find a new doctor or new Medicare insurance plan reveals the sad truth about the U.S. health care system: It is perfectly designed to maximize profits and profit-seeking behavior but poorly designed to make it easy for people to get the care they need from the right care provider at the right time for an affordable price," writes Aaron Katz, a principal lecturer emeritus of health systems and population health at the UW. - Public health alert issued for beef jerky products | USA Today4 weeks ago
Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service have issued a public health alert for beef jerky products because they may contain allergens not listed on the snack’s packaging. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW, is referenced. - Glyphosate is driving a rift in MAHA — here’s what the science says about its effects on health | Scientific American1 month ago
The Trump administration wants to boost manufacturing of glyphosate, the world’s most common weed killer. Here’s what that could mean for health. Lianne Sheppard, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of biostatistics at the UW, is quoted. - One vaccine-schedule change that actually makes sense | The New Yorker1 month ago
The human-papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer, was previously given as a series of two or three vaccinations; now it will be just one. Laura Koutsky, professor emeritus of epidemiology at the UW, is mentioned. - Trump Administration dropped controversial climate report from its decision to rescind EPA endangerment finding | Inside Climate News1 month ago
When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rescinded its bedrock endangerment finding Thursday, it explicitly excluded a controversial report issued last year by the U.S. Department of Energy that argued the dangers of human-induced climate change were being overstated. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Kitsap Public Health names new health officer | Kitsap Sun2 months ago
The UW’s Dr. Herbie Duber, professor of emergency medicine, of global health and of health metrics sciences in the UW School of Medicine, became health officer for the Kitsap Public Health District on an interim basis in August. The health district’s board of directors agreed to extend the job to Duber on a permanent basis at its Feb. 3 meeting. - Duber appointed as KPHD’s new permanent health officer | Bainbridge Island Review2 months ago
The Kitsap Public Health District Board appointed Dr. Herbie Duber, professor of emergency medicine, of global health and of health metric sciences in the UW School of Medicine, as the agency’s permanent health officer at its Feb. 3 meeting. - Senator Warnick pushing to restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purchase unhealthy foods ahead of policy committee deadline | Columbia Basin Herald2 months ago
Washington state Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is working to restrict the use of benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to purchase unhealthy foods. Barbara Baquero, associate professor of health systems and population health at the UW, is referenced. - News roundup: Alzheimers, guinea worm, male birth control, more | STAT2 months ago
Included in this morning news roundup: The Department of Education proposed a rule Friday that would limit how large a federal loan a graduate student can take out based on whether they’re a “professional” student or not. The UW’s Hilary Godwin, dean of the School of Public Health, is quoted. - Everything to know about Nipah virus amid cases being detected in India | ABC News2 months ago
Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have increased their surveillance after cases of the deadly Nipah virus were detected in India. So far, just two cases have been confirmed among 25-year-old nurses, a woman and a man, in West Bengal, according to the World Health Organization. Dr. Peter Rabinowitz, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and director of the Center for One Health Research at the UW, is quoted.
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- Educational report highlights needs and progress in Southeast Asian American educational journey | NW Asian Weekly1 week ago
In the 1970s, refugees began arriving from Southeast Asia and and fleeing to the United States from the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia. Fifty years on, these original immigrants and refugees and their descendents still face many challenges, due to the complex and interwoven social and financial hardships they have faced for decades. A report from the UW School of Social Work is mentioned. - How a faith-based AI bot is helping one man rewrite retirement | Christian Science Monitor4 months ago
Shelley is a chatbot. Unlike open models such as ChatGPT, which draw on anything and everything available on the internet, Shelley is trained on a limited selection of writings compiled by Reverend Kim to generate answers that spring from Christian ideals. So, when users ask Shelley a question, they get a response more closely tailored to their value system. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Deaths of children in WA welfare system share a common pattern | The Seattle Times4 months ago
Child fatality reviews, court documents and public records obtained by The Seattle Times reveal a troubling pattern of warnings about caregivers being raised to the Department of Children, Youth and Families before a child’s death. Gregor Thomas, principal data scientist in the UW Center for Social Sector Analytics and Technology, is quoted. - Grant funds training for first responders | Peninsula Daily News4 months ago
Nearly two dozen emergency medical technicians and other first responders gathered at Field Arts & Events Hall for a daylong course aimed at strengthening their response to mental health and overdose incidents — and to their own and their fellow workers’ well-being. Port Angeles was one of nine agencies in the state awarded a behavioral health innovation grant funded through the state Health Care Authority and administered by the UW School of Social Work’s Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education. - WA experts concerned about growing income inequality | Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business5 months ago
The latest U.S. Census data shows Washington’s poverty rate declined slightly overall, but the wage gap continues to grow, leaving experts concerned about rising inequality in the state. The UW’s Self-Sufficiency Standard report is mentioned. - Tribes’ child welfare data now included in federal dashboard | The Imprint6 months ago
For the first time, tribal data is being included in a publicly available federal database that is essential to understanding the nation’s child welfare system. Angelique Day, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Data reveals serious mental health challenges amongst AANHPI students — but there is hope in cultural connection | Northwest Asian Weekly6 months ago
As a young student, researcher and educator Jenn Nguyen both witnessed and felt the pressure of the “model minority” myth that weighed so heavily on both her and her fellow Asian and Asian American classmates. She’s carried those experiences with her ever since — and it’s part of what inspires her work as a researcher and educator. The UW School of Social Work’s Max Halvorson, a research scientist, and Santino Camacho, a doctoral student, are quoted. - South County Fire honored for program working to break cycle of addiction | My Edmonds News7 months ago
Snohomish County EMS Agency recently recognized the team behind an innovative program working to break the cycle of addiction while saving taxpayer dollars. The CORE program is made possible by a generous grant from the Co-Responder Outreach Alliance, in collaboration with the University of Washington School of Social Work. - Anthropic is letting social workers from hundreds of government agencies use its AI for paperwork | Forbes7 months ago
The AI juggernaut is working with Founders Fund-backed startup Binti in its first foray into government social work. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - More Washington households store firearms securely | KIRO 79 months ago
From 2013 to 2022, the portion of Washington adults who reported storing their household firearms securely rose from 34.9% to 48.8%, according to a UW School of Medicine study. Kelsey Conrick, a doctoral student of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Federal education cuts hit WA schools hard | The Seattle Times9 months ago
Millions of dollars hang in the balance for Washington schools and students after the Trump administration abruptly withheld almost $7 billion from public schools Tuesday. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Hundreds of new laws take effect in Washington in July — here's what's changing | KING 59 months ago
Washington’s law designating clergy as mandatory reporters, increasing protections for immigrants, and new charges and fees are all taking effect in July. The UW School of Social Work is mentioned. - Dozens of bills were signed into WA state law this week — here's what they do | KING 511 months ago
The laws include unemployment benefits for workers on strike, and requiring permits for gun sales or transfers, among dozens more. The UW School of Social Work is mentioned. - Can “grief travel” help transform an aching heart? | Vogue11 months ago
For all of travel’s noted benefits, the scientific evidence around how it might help us cope with grief is shockingly limited. Still, anyone who has Eat Pray Love-d their way through a broken heart knows the transformative healing power of a well-timed trip. Alice Ryan, assistant teaching professor of social work, is quoted. - UW rolls out required suicide prevention training for student-athletes | The Seattle Times12 months ago
This winter, UW began rolling out a required suicide prevention training to its hundreds of student-athletes. More than 200 athletes have been trained as of mid-April, and the university plans to have all athletes trained by June. Bridget M. Whelan, research coordinator of sports medicine in the UW School of Medicine; Michael Dillon, senior associate athletic director for health and wellness; Larry Wright, assistant dean of innovation management at the School of Social Work; and Sophie Luescher, a student at the UW, are quoted. - Why cameras are popping up in eldercare facilities | The New York Times12 months ago
Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - New UW center focuses on behavioral health training for first responders | The Seattle Times1 year ago
A new University of Washington center is seeking to fill a training void for frontline responders in fire departments, better equipping them to respond to mental health and substance use calls. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - WA diverts federal benefits meant for foster youth — that practice may end | The Seattle Times1 year ago
Washington collects approximately $700,000 every month in federal benefits intended for about 750 eligible foster children to fund the agency overseeing their care. Laurie Lippold, director of public policy for UW-based research organization Partners for Our Children in the UW School of Social Work, is mentioned. - Firefighters attend state’s first behavioral health training | Everett Herald1 year ago
Washington state firefighters gathered at South County Fire’s headquarters in Everett on Friday morning for their first official behavioral health training. About 50 firefighters from 10 fire departments attended the training, which was the first-ever in Washington state. South County Fire and the director of the UW’s Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education program co-led the training. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - WA fire department receives first-ever behavioral health training | KIRO 71 year ago
South County Fire and the UW’s BHCORE program are co-leading the state’s first behavioral health response training for fire and EMS personnel, according to a news release. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
Create customized alerts for your unit’s stories
Create customized alerts for your unit's stories
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).
Once you have your unit’s RSS feed URL, you can use it in your favorite feed tracker tool (there are many options in the Chrome Web Store) or Outlook (for PC only).
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).
If prompted, click “Yes” when it asks you if you want to add this RSS Feed to Outlook.
Now you’ll start getting new stories that mention your unit in your inbox as they are added to the UW News Pinboard archive!