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• Pierce County libraries introduce sensory support kits to help children with noise, light, and overstimulation | The Cascadian7 hours ago
  The Pierce County Library System has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association, providing funding and resources to help small and rural libraries strengthen community engagement and expand accessibility for people with disabilities. The UW’s Autism Ready Libraries Toolkit is mentioned.
• FBI sets $25,000 minimum reward for missing cases in Indian Country | The Associated Press7 hours ago
  The Federal Bureau of Investigation has established a minimum reward of $25,000 in cases where people went missing or were killed in Indian Country, part of a broader effort to address high rates of violence affecting Native American communities. Luana Ross, associate professor emerita of American Indian studies and co-director of the Native Voices graduate program at the UW, is quoted.

  This story was picked up by multiple outlets.

• 911 calls from Bite of Seattle shooting illustrate chaos, fear | The Seattle Times7 hours ago
  Victims and witnesses of the shooting at Seattle Center, which left three people dead and four others injured, described chaos, panic and confusion as they fled the scene. More than 100 people called 911 or Seattle’s nonemergency line after the shooting, according to audio recordings of the calls obtained by The Seattle Times. The UW is mentioned.
• TwinStrand, UW win patent lawsuit against Guardant Health | Puget Sound Business Journal7 hours ago
  Seattle-based TwinStrand Biosciences and the UW have notched a major legal victory in their patent infringement suit against Guardant Health Inc.
• Best colleges in WA? UW Seattle, Gonzaga and WSU ranked | Tacoma News Tribune7 hours ago
  The UW campus at 1410 NE Campus Pkwy in Seattle was the No. 1 college in Washington state in 2026, according to U.S. News & World Report.

  This story was picked up by multiple news outlets.

• Fall weather outlook likely bringing higher temperatures and less rain | Kitsap Sun1 day ago
  A new forecast from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center estimates that Washington will likely see higher temperatures and lower precipitation levels through November this year. The UW is mentioned.
• How TPS changes are affecting families in Pierce County | Tacoma News Tribune1 day ago
  Darvi Rivas is a Venezuelan national who was protected under Temporary Protected Status, a humanitarian immigration designation allowing nationals from specific countries to stay in the United States. Rivas lost his status in November. Over the past month, he has been detained after ICE officers picked him up on Interstate 5 on July 3 in the Lacey area. A report by the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced.
• US court orders Guardant to pay $245 million in DNA sequencing patent dispute | Reuters1 day ago
  A U.S. court has ordered Guardant Health to pay more than $245.2 million to TwinStrand Biosciences and the UW after finding that the company infringed ‌patents covering DNA sequencing technology, TwinStrand said on Monday.

  This story was picked up by multiple outlets.

• Tuberculosis testing enters a new era of access to innovation | Forbes1 day ago
  After struggling for decades with either suboptimal, slow or expensive molecular tools, the field of tuberculosis is finally entering a new era. Gerard Cangelosi, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• This Hits Home: News that impacts Seattle-area families | Seattle's Child1 day ago
  Which animals are gendered in kids’ books? And why are so many of them boys? Those are questions a Massachusetts data-journalist dad and researchers at the UW set out to answer. Melanie Walsh, assistant professor in the Informiaton School, is quoted. Imani Finkley and Yuanxi Li both doctoral students in the Information School are mentioned.
• Browne and Main buildings cleared for seven-story housing project | The Spokesman Review1 day ago
  Millennium Northwest began demolition of buildings on four parcels of downtown land at Browne Street and Main Avenue. The Spokane-based real estate development firm has built apartments in the Garland District and north Spokane. The UW is mentioned.

  This story was picked up by multiple outlets.

• In Washington, tribe releases lab-raised sunflower stars to help save kelp forests | The Cool Down1 day ago
  A Washington State tribe and UW researchers have taken a rare step to help restore a damaged ocean ecosystem, releasing 20 lab-raised endangered sunflower stars into the Salish Sea off Decatur Island. Jason Hodin, a research scientist at the UW Friday Harbor Laboratories, is quoted.
• With new tariffs, WA braces for another cold shoulder from Canada | The Seattle Times1 day ago
  A new round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports kicked in early Saturday after talks between the two countries broke down, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suggesting Canada was in an "economic war" with its neighbor. Apurva Jain, associate professor of operations management at the UW, is quoted.

  This story was picked up by multiple outlets.

• Firefighters warned about a supplement for smoke exposure | Associated Press1 day ago
  Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals while battling some of the country’s biggest blazes. Dr. Coralynn Sack, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of internal medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.

  This story was picked up by multiple outlets.

• AI-generated children's stories contain bizarre patterns | Futurism1 day ago
  AI-generated children’s books are exhibiting a weird pattern: a pronounced bias against female animal characters — which, to be fair, is also present in human-authored ones, except the AI is making it even worse. The UW’s Melanie Walsh, assistant professor; Michelle Martin, professor; and Imani Finkley, doctoral student — all in the Information School — are quoted.
• New Olympia restaurants, top patios and KGY building plan | The Olympian1 day ago
  Olympia’s dining scene is shifting this summer with a national chicken chain arriving, a popular food truck eyeing a bigger footprint and patio season in full swing. Nora Yao, an architecture student at the UW, is also pitching a way to preserve a historic waterfront building at the Port of Olympia.
• Olympic Medical Center is closer to becoming a UW Medicine affiliate | Peninsula Daily News1 day ago
  Olympic Medical Center and UW Medicine are inching closer to a formal affiliation after the OMC Board of Commissioners voted to authorize an ad hoc committee to continue negotiations with the Seattle-based health system.
• ‘Reading Rainbow’ host Mychal Threets praised for seeking help | Mercury News1 day ago
  Solano County-based literacy advocate’s openness about mental health struggles helpful to others, physician says. Trauma in the Library, a UW project, is mentioned.
• Despite recent struggles, U.S. universities dominate in latest world ranking | Forbes1 day ago
  Despite a recent history of governmental intrusion, political pressure and public criticism, all of which has captured extensive media attention, U.S. universities continue to dominate the Academic Ranking of World Universities. The UW is mentioned.
• For early grade reading gains, states look to Mississippi and consider holding students back | The 741 day ago
  More than two dozen states now have laws requiring or allowing schools to retain third grade students who are not reading at grade level. Dan Goldhaber, director of the UW Center for Education Data & Research, is quoted.

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• How LGBTQ+ leaders are navigating the political moment | Inside Higher Ed1 week ago
  A group for LGBTQ+ higher ed administrators has been hit hard by an increasingly hostile policy landscape. But members are working to support each other. UW Bothell Chancellor Kristin Esterberg is quoted.
• CrowdScience: Why can't I concentrate? | BBC1 week ago
  Why is it hard to concentrate, and why does it feel like such hard work? The CrowdScience inbox is full of questions like that, so for this show we’re concentrating on concentration and focusing on how we focus. Sophie Leroy, dean of the UW Bothell School of Business, is interviewed.
• This stunning NASA map tracks our summer of wildfire smoke | Fast Company1 week ago
  Welcome to the new normal: When the sky in New York City or Detroit turns a sickly shade of orange, your first thought might be to wonder what part of Canada is burning now. 2026 is the fourth consecutive year that smoke from Canadian fires has caused severe air pollution in cities hundreds or even thousands of miles away. Dan Jaffe, professor of atmospheric and climate science at the UW and of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• UW Bothell to replace Husky Hall | Daily Journal of Commerce2 weeks ago
  The UW has issued advanced notice that it will be seeking a design-build team this fall to replace the Husky Hall building at its UW Bothell Campus.
• Washington clemency board members say Gov. Ferguson is sidelining their work | KUOW3 weeks ago
  The Washington state Clemency and Pardons Board hears cases of people currently incarcerated and makes recommendations to the governor for commutations. These recommendations can allow someone to leave prison before their sentence is completed. In Washington state law, someone’s case would need to be “extraordinary” in order to qualify. Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert across multiple Washington counties | KOMO 43 weeks ago
  The Washington State Department of Ecology issued an air quality alert through 5 p.m. Wednesday for King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston counties due to wildfire smoke. Dan Jaffe, professor of atmospheric and climate science at the UW and of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Bothell's famous crows have a new home in Redmond | Axios Seattle1 month ago
  Bothell’s famous crows have moved to Redmond. Doug Wacker, associate professor of biological sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Gov. Ferguson looks to make FAFSA form a high school graduation requirement | KIRO 71 month ago
  Washington Governor Bob Ferguson plans to propose a requirement for all graduating high school students in Washington to fill out financial aid forms. The initiative aims to help students access funds for college or job training programs. Sienna Jarrard, a student at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Opinion: We need a better conversation on AI, affordability and economic resilience | Cascadia Daily News1 month ago
  "Washington’s economy has long benefited from its willingness to embrace change. Artificial intelligence may represent the next major shift, but it is arriving while businesses and families are already confronting high costs, workforce uncertainty and growing financial risks. These issues are connected. They should be discussed that way," writes Adam Wright. UW Bothell is mentioned.
• Most, least educated US cities: Seattle, Tacoma WA ranked | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
  Once you’ve earned a college education, it’s only natural to want to use it. Where you live can affect your ability to put your degree to work, according to WalletHub. UW, UW Tacoma and UW Bothell are mentioned.
• USA Men's Soccer spotlights patriotism in Seattle | KUOW2 months ago
  USA Men’s Soccer returns to Seattle for a second stop, right after the 4th of July. As Seattle feels the joy of an international gathering, how do sports intersect with our city’s politics, and our national identity, in the current political moment? Ron Krabill, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell and director of the UW Global Sport Lab, is interviewed.
• Opinion: Governor's disrespect for clemency process extends mass incarceration | Cascadia Daily News2 months ago
  "More than a year into his term as governor, Bob Ferguson has not granted any clemencies. His refusal to do so is a dangerous continuation of mass incarceration and disrespects the state’s own process for acknowledging rehabilitation. And a growing number of people are sounding the alarm," writes Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell.
• As World Cup visitors arrive in Seattle, Black businesses see both gains and challenges | Seattle Medium2 months ago
  As hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Seattle for World Cup events, local businesses are seeing both new opportunities and new questions about who benefits from the tournament’s economic impact. Ron Krabill, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell and director of the UW Global Sport Lab, is quoted.
• Friday’s World Cup match in Seattle draws conversations about politics and Pride | KIRO 72 months ago
  Egypt and Iran play in the city’s fourth and final group stage World Cup game — one that will make history. Iran and the United States have made a dubious kind of history already, according to Ron Krabill, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell and director of the UW Global Sport Lab, who says never has a nation at war been hosted by the nation it is in conflict with during an international sports competition.
• Is Seattle really excited for the World Cup? | Northwest News Radio2 months ago
  The World Cup is underway. Is the Puget Sound region really excited for it to come here? Ron Krabill, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell and director of the UW Global Sport Lab, is interviewed.
• Seattle knows it’s a soccer city, but the World Cup offers validation | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  The FIFA Men’s World Cup is here, adding to Seattle’s history of big sporting moments, from All-Star Games to Final Fours to championship contests, to now the largest global sporting event. Ron Krabill, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell and director of the UW Global Sport Lab, is quoted.
• Tackling big challenges? Get out of the office | Fast Company2 months ago
  The biggest obstacle to strategic thinking isn’t a lack of talent or ideas. It’s the workplace environment that keeps leaders stuck in reaction mode. Sophie Leroy, professor of business at UW Bothell, is mentioned.
• These record-breaking black hole winds could create a category 79 hurricane on Earth | Space3 months ago
  Astronomers have discovered a distant quasar — or active nucleus of a galaxy — that’s powered by a feeding supermassive black hole blasting out winds at record-breaking speeds of 30% the speed of light, around 201 million miles (323 million kilometers) per hour. Paola Rodríguez Hidalgo, associate professor of physical sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• 14 high-achiever habits that lead straight to burnout | Fast Company3 months ago
  High achievers often mistake their most productive habits for the very behaviors driving them toward burnout. This article draws on insights from workplace psychology experts and organizational leaders to identify 14 common patterns that can create unsustainable work practices. Understanding these patterns is the first step toward building a healthier, more sustainable approach to professional success. Sophie Leroy, professor of business at UW Bothell, is mentioned.
• UW Bothell students' immersive 'schooling' searches for struggling kokanee salmon | KOMO3 months ago
  With other nearby streams showing even higher numbers, researchers hope that that unlike some populations of kokanee that have gone extinct, there’s potential for recent preservation efforts to help this group come back. Jeff Jensen, teaching professor of biology at UW Bothell, and students Isabel Rodriguez, Alex Wachter and Cisco Jimenez are quoted.

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• Bumble tried to change dating, but the dating market forced it to change instead | WIRED5 days ago
  Bumble, which hit the market in December 2014, staked its brand on challenging traditional heterosexual dating dynamics. But the app’s sudden reversal last week suggests its women-first positioning has become a liability to the company’s sustainability. Riki Thompson, associate professor of writing studies and digital rhetoric at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• UW Tacoma aspires to double enrollment, become city’s largest park | The Urbanist6 days ago
  The university’s plan includes space for 5,000 more students in a growing green campus. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange, Joe Lawless, the UW Tacoma Chief Strategy Officer, and Elizabeth Metcalf, director of communications for UW Tacoma’s marketing and communications department, are quoted.
• UW Tacoma plans major expansion, including first dorm and dining hall | KING 53 weeks ago
  The UW’s Tacoma campus is preparing for significant growth, with plans for a 500-bed dormitory and the school’s first dining hall aimed at students who want a residential college experience rather than a commuter one. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted.
• Buy now, pay later programs come with risks | KIRO 73 weeks ago
  Apple’s Buy Now, Pay Later programs let you you pay less each month so you can get the new iPhone or the new Apple Watch. But Hui Suk So, assistant teaching professor at UW Tacoma, says not so fast. You’re taking on risk without ownership.
• WA shellfish growers worry for future after Hood Canal closure | The Seattle Times4 weeks ago
  Shellfish growers Nate Wight and Amber Taulbee should have been out on the tidelands this month harvesting Pacific oysters for grocery stores, restaurants and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Cheryl Greengrove, associate professor of geoscience at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• New Husky Landing dorm, dining hall at UW Tacoma unveiled | Tacoma News Tribune4 weeks ago
  The first filings for a new dormitory for the University of Washington Tacoma have been submitted one month after the development partner was announced. Elizabeth Metcalf, director of communications for UW Tacoma’s marketing and communications department, is quoted.
• Ferguson proposes new graduation requirement | KNKX1 month ago
  The proposal would require graduating students to fill out FAFSA forms. Heba Qatrani, a UW Tacoma student and president of the Washington Student Association, is quoted.
• Washington governor proposes all graduating students fill out financial aid paperwork | OPB1 month ago
  Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is proposing a new graduation requirement for high school seniors in order to get a diploma. Heba Qatrani, a UW Tacoma student and president of the Washington Student Association, is quoted.
• Kennedy allies sour on Trump's EPA over missing MAHA agenda | Associated Press2 months ago
  Eight months after the first mention of Make America Healthy Again and after repeated promises it was being drafted, the so-called MAHA agenda is nowhere to be found. When asked for a status update this week, an EPA spokesperson said MAHA is an ongoing effort, not a single report. The UW Tacoma environmental science program is mentioned. This Associated Press story was republished in multiple outlets across the country.
• University of Washington Tacoma files lawsuit | Northwest News Radio2 months ago
  The UW Tacoma campus is looking to hold the city of Tacoma responsible for cleanup costs of sewer contamination. The university filed a lawsuit earlier this week in Pierce County Superior Court and claims that sewage leaks onto the campus have caused financial burdens on the university for years.
• Most, least educated US cities: Seattle, Tacoma WA ranked | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
  Once you’ve earned a college education, it’s only natural to want to use it. Where you live can affect your ability to put your degree to work, according to WalletHub. UW, UW Tacoma and UW Bothell are mentioned.
• UW sues Tacoma over campus contamination cleanup costs | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
  The UW is seeking to hold Tacoma legally responsible for the cleanup costs of historical contamination leaking from the city’s sewer system onto portions of the university’s Tacoma branch campus, a court filing shows. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted.
• People all over Washington are using this planting method to adapt to a changing climate | Northwest Public Broadcasting2 months ago
  Tiny, pocket forests are sprouting up all around Washington state: on old, abandoned fields and in people’s backyards. They’re meant to mimic nature – and to grow quickly and increase biodiversity. The Yakama Nation planted this forest in a very specific way: the Miyawaki Method. It was the brainchild of Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. UW Tacoma’s Rubén Casas, associate professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences, and Michael Dorner, a student, are quoted.
• Washington college grads adapt to AI-era job market | Public News Service2 months ago
  Software development consistently ranks among the jobs that artificial intelligence is most likely to displace over the next decade, with customer service, graphic design, accounting and data entry also topping the vulnerability lists. Entry-level workers and those in Generation Z — people in their teens and 20s today — also could be hit hard, as experts predict AI will most easily automate the type of repetitive work they tend to do starting out. Noah Herd, Ibadat Sandhu, Laura Cortez and Monika Rani, all students at UW Tacoma; and Amanda Figueroa, associate vice chancellor for social mobility at UW Tacoma, are quoted.
• What it’s like to enter the job market in the middle of an AI revolution | The Hechinger Report3 months ago
  Software development consistently ranks among the jobs that artificial intelligence is most likely to displace over the next decade, with customer service, graphic design, accounting and data entry also topping the vulnerability lists. Noah Herd, Ibadat Sandhu, Laura Cortez and Monika Rani, all students at UW Tacoma; and Amanda Figueroa, associate vice chancellor for social mobility at UW Tacoma, are quoted.
• UW Tacoma selects developer for new on-campus housing | Tacoma News Tribune3 months ago
  UW Tacoma’s campus has chosen a development partner for its onsite housing and dining project: Maslow’s Campus Communities, an Austin, Texas-based real estate developer. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted. Elizabeth Metcalf, director of communications for UW Tacoma’s marketing and communications department, is mentioned.
• Longview crews work to flush pollution away from drinking water wells | OPB3 months ago
  Officials in Longview on Thursday urged residents to stay away from ditches as workers flush these channels with clean water to dilute caustic chemicals released during a deadly paper mill disaster earlier this week. Joel Baker, professor of environmental science at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• They went viral online as dancing prodigies, here’s what they’re up to now | The New York Times4 months ago
  There was a moment in the 2010s when talented young dancers seemed to own the internet. Pamela Krayenbuhl, assistant professor of film and media studies at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• Is democracy a human right? Prof. Angel Cabrera argues before the Inter-American Court | The Cascadian5 months ago
  The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) is an international court with binding jurisdiction over most of Latin America. Besides playing a central role in shaping regional human rights standards, its rulings often influence the evolution of international law more broadly. Angel Cabrera Silva, assistant professor of international law and human rights at UW Tacoma, is featured.
• Pierce College administrator chosen for Tacoma board seat | Tacoma News Tribune5 months 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.

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• FBI sets $25,000 minimum reward for missing cases in Indian Country | The Associated Press7 hours ago
  The Federal Bureau of Investigation has established a minimum reward of $25,000 in cases where people went missing or were killed in Indian Country, part of a broader effort to address high rates of violence affecting Native American communities. Luana Ross, associate professor emerita of American Indian studies and co-director of the Native Voices graduate program at the UW, is quoted.

  This story was picked up by multiple outlets.

• In Washington, tribe releases lab-raised sunflower stars to help save kelp forests | The Cool Down1 day ago
  A Washington State tribe and UW researchers have taken a rare step to help restore a damaged ocean ecosystem, releasing 20 lab-raised endangered sunflower stars into the Salish Sea off Decatur Island. Jason Hodin, a research scientist at the UW Friday Harbor Laboratories, is quoted.
• Former Microsoft product manager launches bid to end clock change in Washington, Congress or not | GeekWire4 days ago
  Scott Thurlow isn’t a morning person. So much so, he wants to change state law. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. The UW’s Horacio de la Iglesia, professor of biology, and Laura Prugh, professor of environmental and forest sciences, are mentioned.
• UW report says federal immigration agents using WA's driver records | KGMI5 days ago
  A new report out of the UW says federal immigration agents have used Washington’s driver and vehicle records to identify people for immigration enforcement. 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.
• Scientists scramble for private cash in response to fresh funding turbulence | WSJ1 week ago
  University researchers are navigating more turbulence in federal funding. After last year’s cuts and disruptions, new policies brewing in Washington threaten to upend grants again. Erin Ingvalson, research associate professor of speech and hearing sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• As Seattle sees surge in ICE arrests, residents, advocates on edge | The Seattle Times1 week ago
  A growing number of Seattle residents, along with immigrant advocacy groups and researchers, have documented a surge in arrests this summer across the city. Many of the videos and photos of nearly a dozen arrests since June show masked agents emerging from unmarked vehicles and arresting a person in broad daylight. 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.
• "Quite frustrating:" What it’s like to have a treaty with the United States | High Country News2 weeks ago
  Heirs to the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott explain their ancestors’ wisdom and how they defend it today. Joshua Reid, associate professor of history and of American Indian studies at the UW, is quoted.
• What does Trump mean when he says the US is 'low-keying' negotiations with Iran? | CNN2 weeks ago
  After Iran intensified its demands over the weekend before it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump didn’t threaten new strikes but instead indicated that he planned to choke Iran economically. Jamaal Muwwakkil, assistant professor of anthropology at the UW, is quoted.
• Echoes of Minidoka: The past, the people and the lessons that remain | KTVB2 weeks ago
  More than 13,000 Japanese Americans passed through the Minidoka War Relocation Center during World War II. Most were American citizens – none had been convicted of a crime. The story of Minidoka is a reminder that history still matters today. Vincent Schleitwiler, assistant teaching professor of American ethnic studies at the UW, is quoted.
• UW astronomers help create a 10-year movie of the universe | Axios2 weeks ago
  A decade-long mission to capture the universe in cinematic motion has begun with UW astronomers helping lead the way. Eric Bellm, research associate professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. Željko Ivezić, professor of astronomy at the UW, is mentioned.
• The Andromeda galaxy may be getting bullied by a smaller galactic neighbor, scientists find | Space2 weeks ago
  Using Hubble Space Telescope observations of Andromeda’s stars, a research team showed that the spiral galaxy’s rate of making new stars has dramatically slowed down in the last 40 million years. Tobin Wainer, graduate student in astronomy at the UW, is quoted.
• UW: ICE used Washington driver's license database in at least 90 immigration arrests over the past year | KING 53 weeks ago
  Federal immigration agents have used Washington state’s driver database to help make at least 90 immigration arrests over the past year, according to new data from the University of Washington Center for Human Rights. 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.
• UW researchers work to spark girls’ interest in STEM | FOX 133 weeks ago
  There were an estimated 1.4 million computer specialist job openings in 2020. Unfortunately, only about 0.4% of high school girls currently select computer science as a college major. Researchers at the UW Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences hope to help meet future technology workforce demands by sparking girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, including computer science, at a young age.
• How do newborns react to the smell of their fathers? | KNKX3 weeks ago
  Babies can begin to learn their mother’s scent while still in utero. New research in the journal Science Advances examines how infants may also be taking to new dad smell. Yaara Endevelt-Shapira, a research scientist at the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is interviewed.
• Andromeda galaxy is not making as many stars as it used to | Earth.com3 weeks ago
  Andromeda is one of the only galaxies you can see without a telescope. A new study found that Andromeda’s star formation has been declining for 500 million years. Ben Williams, research professor, and Tobin Wainer, graduate student, both in astronomy at the UW, are quoted.
• I befriended my neighborhood crow — you can, too |The Washington Post3 weeks ago
  Within the burgeoning realm of bird enthusiasts, fans of corvids (the family that includes crows, ravens, jays and magpies) are their own passionate and growing cohort, fueled by trending news stories and viral videos on social media. The UW’s Kaeli Swift, a postdoctoral researcher of environmental and forest sciences; Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology; and John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences, are quoted.
• OpenAI's first luxury influencer trip draws online backlash | Mashable3 weeks ago
  The company behind ChatGPT treated influencers to a nature-filled brand trip. The internet was quick to point out the irony. Margaret O’Mara, professor of history at the UW, is mentioned.
• WA driver data still used in ICE arrests, UW report shows | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
  Earlier this year, state officials said they would take further action to block federal immigration agencies from tapping Washington drivers’ data, but arrests made using driver data have been steadily climbing, a report shows. 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.
• ‘Difficult’ to be hopeful: How people survive under one of the worst inflation rates in the country | CNN3 weeks ago
  Inflation is still hurting many working families nationwide, but in metro areas like Seattle, the pain is even more acute. The inflation rate in the Emerald City is one of the highest in the country – 4.5% in June, a whole percentage point higher than the national rate and second only to Philadelphia. Victor Menaldo, professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.
• Hubble telescope takes one of the most detailed looks at neighboring Andromeda galaxy ever | Live Science3 weeks ago
  The most famous giant spiral galaxy in the universe has been revealed not to be the star factory it once was, just as NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to unlock even more breathtaking cosmic insights. Ben Williams, research associate professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted.

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• New Olympia restaurants, top patios and KGY building plan | The Olympian1 day ago
  Olympia’s dining scene is shifting this summer with a national chicken chain arriving, a popular food truck eyeing a bigger footprint and patio season in full swing. Nora Yao, an architecture student at the UW, is also pitching a way to preserve a historic waterfront building at the Port of Olympia.
• Wildfires threaten to further strain Spokane area's housing market: 'It's going to have a huge impact' | The Spokesman-Review2 weeks ago
  Lee McIntyre, president of the Spokane Association of Realtors, said that even before the fires, the Spokane area had 20,000 to 30,000 fewer homes than would have been ideal to stabilize the local housing market. Families who have lost their homes to the fires and have the means to buy another home now, he said, are likely to do that while new homes are built on the land scorched by the fires. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted.
• First floating wetland in Seattle aims to turn the tide for salmon | KING 51 month ago
  A first-of-its-kind project in Seattle is trying a new way to help struggling salmon populations: floating wetlands built in saltwater at Shilshole Bay Marina. Nancy Rottle, professor emeritus of landscape architecture at the UW, is quoted.
• Did the US Congress just save affordable housing? | KUOW1 month ago
  Statewide, Washington needs to build 55,000 new homes per year to house new residents. The state is currently producing just 75% of that. That makes housing expensive — and it’s not just Washington state facing a long-term housing shortage. For years, Americans have been begging politicians to do something about the high cost of housing buying an adequate place to live. In late June, something happened that almost never happens in Washington, D.C. — Republicans and Democrats came together to pass a major bill aimed at unlocking the housing supply. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is interviewed.
• How this UW prof’s father predicted urban architecture's future | KUOW1 month ago
  By pure chance, UW architecture professor Vikram Prakash was in his home city of Chandigarh, when his father passed away. His father was the architect Aditya Prakash, one of India’s most notable modern architects. He worked on Chandigarh’s futuristic design with architect Le Corbusier. The city is now considered a living laboratory for modernism, climate responsiveness and post-independence social transformation. Vikram Prakash wrote about the death of his father in a new book called "Death of a Modernist." Prakash is interviewed.
• What will Congress's biggest housing reforms in 30 years mean for Seattle? | KUOW1 month ago
  Seattle has been one of the fastest growing metro areas in the nation for a long time. Construction of new homes hasn’t kept up with demand. That’s the main reason why housing is very expensive here. But a new federal housing law could help. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act will quietly become law at midnight on Saturday unless President Trump vetoes it Friday. So what’s it mean for Washington state? Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• What should be done about homelessness in America? | NPR2 months ago
  At last check, roughly three quarters of a million people in America were considered homeless. The reasons are complicated and varied, from mental health and addiction issues, to the rising cost of living and lack of affordable housing. The solutions are wide-ranging as well, and, like everything, they’ve gotten political. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is interviewed. This NPR podcast aired on many NPR stations across the country.
• Bipartisan housing bill set to become law | KUOW2 months ago
  A bipartisan housing bill that lawmakers say will reduce housing costs and put more homes on the market is poised to become law. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• 10 new startups emerge from the UW, with healthcare dominating the lineup | GeekWire2 months ago
  The UW’s CoMotion program announced 10 startups that secured UW-licensed intellectual property over the past year. Eight are in healthcare, spanning diagnostic tools, medical devices and new therapeutics. The other two focus on K-12 education or climate change. The UW’s Michael Malone, doctoral student in mechanical engineering, Jan Whittington, associate professor of urban design and planning, Min Sun, professor of education, Scott Kennedy, associate professor of pathology in the UW School of Medicine, Dr. Ian Bennett, professor of family medicine and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, Dr. Misbah Keen, professor of family medicine at the UW School of Medicine, Larry Mauksch, clinical professor emeritus of family medicine, Jae-Hyun Chung, associate professor of mechanical engineering, Andrea Stocco, associate professor of psychology, and David Baker, professor of biochemistry in the UW School of Medicine and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, are mentioned.
• As downtown Seattle offices empty, city facing years of ‘zombie’ towers | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  Downtown Seattle may be sending strong “we’re back” vibes during its World Cup star turn. But downtown’s economic engine is still stuck on the sidelines. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted.
• A son’s reflection on the death of his beloved father, 'Death of A Modernist' is a compact gem of a book | International Examiner2 months ago
  This slender book, barely 54 pages long, is a son’s tribute and reflection upon the death of his famous father, Aditya Prakash, the modernist architect who worked with Le Corbusier to design Chandigarh. Vikramaditya Prakash, the author, is an architect, architectural historian, and professor of architecture at the UW.
• More Seattle homes hit market, but sales lag: 'Not great for buyers or sellers' | KING 52 months ago
  Seattle-area home prices fell for the third consecutive month in March as elevated mortgage rates continued to weigh on buyers and sellers, a trend highlighted by state economic analysts last week. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted.
• Puget Sound region loses jobs as housing permits hit decade low | KING 52 months ago
  In 2025, the Puget Sound region permitted its lowest annual total of housing units in a decade, as regional leaders grapple with a slowing economy, unusual job loss, and growing uncertainty about the future of housing affordability. 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 and Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, are quoted.
• Housing inventory up, sales down in Washington | Columbia Basin Herald2 months ago
  Housing inventory continued to increase in Washington in May, 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.
• County home sales, prices surged in May | Chinook Observer3 months ago
  Pacific County’s relatively affordable real estate market saw a 41% increase in home sales this May compared to a year earlier, dramatically better than the region-wide decrease of 4%. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted.
• NWMLS May 2026 housing report | South Sound Business3 months ago
  Housing inventory continued to expand in May across the 27-county service area covered by Kirkland-based Northwest Multiple Listing Service, giving buyers more choices as the market moved into the summer season, according to NWMLS’s latest monthly report today. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted.
• UW students resurrect Seattle cityscape that I-5 erased | The Seattle Times3 months ago
  Buried ghosts beckon from beneath the concrete of the Interstate 5 corridor. The homes and businesses it displaced in the early 1960s contained the stories of all who lived there — families, laborers and shopkeepers, yes, along with rogues, miscreants and scofflaws. The UW’s Elisa Renouard, a lecturer, and Leslie Diaz de Leon Flores, a student, both in architecture, are quoted.
• County house prices up 2.4% | Chinook Observer4 months ago
  South Pacific County’s real estate market began heating up in April, with 22 completed house and condo sales — up from 19 a year before — and a median price of $389,000, a 2.4% year-over-year gain. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted.
• King and Snohomish counties see home prices dip as inventory climbs | KING 54 months ago
  Housing prices in King and Snohomish counties declined over the past year as inventory surged, according to new data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. King County’s median home price in April 2026 was $859,000, down from $907,000 in April 2025, a 5.3% decrease. Active inventory rose from 4,472 listings to 6,163, an increase of nearly 30%. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted.
• Four Seattle DADUs reflect variety of ways Seattleites like to live | The Seattle Times4 months ago
  Walk through any Seattle neighborhood and you’ll start to notice them: Some are bold, some are more discreet; some are tall, some are low-lying; but they all share a compact footprint. New tiny homes are popping up next to existing houses on lots across the city. Ken Tadashi Oshima, professor of architecture at the UW, and Robert Hutchison, an affiliate professor of architecture, are quoted.

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• 10 new startups emerge from the UW, with healthcare dominating the lineup | GeekWire2 months ago
  The UW’s CoMotion program announced 10 startups that secured UW-licensed intellectual property over the past year. Eight are in healthcare, spanning diagnostic tools, medical devices and new therapeutics. The other two focus on K-12 education or climate change. The UW’s Michael Malone, doctoral student in mechanical engineering, Jan Whittington, associate professor of urban design and planning, Min Sun, professor of education, Scott Kennedy, associate professor of pathology in the UW School of Medicine, Dr. Ian Bennett, professor of family medicine and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, Dr. Misbah Keen, professor of family medicine at the UW School of Medicine, Larry Mauksch, clinical professor emeritus of family medicine, Jae-Hyun Chung, associate professor of mechanical engineering, Andrea Stocco, associate professor of psychology, and David Baker, professor of biochemistry in the UW School of Medicine and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, are mentioned.
• Handwriting still matters for young readers | KIRO Newsradio2 months ago
  Being able to type plays a huge role in our productivity, so it’s easy to forget just how important learning and practicing handwriting is. It seems quaint and outdated, but research shows that handwriting is important in helping young students read and spell. Virginia Berninger, professor emeritus of education at the UW, is quoted.
• Baltimore County expands cursive instruction to all 2nd, 3rd grade classrooms | Bellingham Herald3 months ago
  Baltimore County Public Schools will bring cursive writing back to all second- and third-grade classrooms next school year following a pilot program launched this fall, Superintendent Myriam Rogers announced Wednesday. A UW study is mentioned.
• Parents explode in fury at school's plan to constantly film their children to train AI | Futurism3 months ago
  A planned UW study would’ve had preschool teachers wear cameras to record first-person footage of everything in the classroom, including the young children they were instructing, and use that footage to train AI models. A UW spokesperson is quoted.
• Researchers wanted preschool teachers to wear cameras to train AI | 404 Media3 months ago
  University of Washington researchers planned to have preschool teachers wear cameras that would record everything they saw from a first-person perspective, including the children they were teaching, then use that footage to develop AI models. Jackson Holtz, public information officer at the UW, is quoted. Gail Joseph, professor of education at the UW, is mentioned.
• The school choice tax credit may mean fewer students in public schools — but not necessarily less money | Chalkbeat4 months ago
  Public education associations are urging states to stay away from a new school choice program funded by federal tax credit. They say that offering this voucher-like credit will drain students, and thus resources, away from public schools. That could happen, especially if political support for funding education falls. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted.
• Most HISD students at closing schools to move to lower-rated campuses | Houston Chronicle6 months 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? | OPB7 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 Conversation8 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 Herald10 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-Republic10 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-Republic11 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 | GeekWire11 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 News1 year 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 Times1 year 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 Tribune1 year 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 PBS1 year 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 Times1 year 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 | TIME2 years 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.

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• From geothermal energy to tidal power, these bold projects could change our clean-energy future | Scientific American1 week ago
  Companies are making big bets on technology to solve lingering challenges in the clean-energy rollout. Here are four of the most ambitious projects. Brian Polagye, professor of mechanical engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Geoffrey Hinton told CNN rogue AI hacked three firms: Kill switch law can't stop it | Tech Times2 weeks ago
  Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton warned on CNN’s The Lead on Wednesday that the U.S. government is dangerously unprepared for rogue AI — and the past seven weeks of congressional, executive, and regulatory records confirm he is not predicting a future failure but describing a current one. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted.
• The global web of subsea cables that connects the world can now detect whales—even when they're silent | Smithsonian Magazine2 weeks ago
  A diving whale revealed how existing technology makes it possible to monitor cetaceans swimming quietly across the seabed. Shima Abadi, associate professor of oceanography and adjunct professor of electrical and computer engineering the UW, and William Wilcock, professor of oceanography at the UW, are quoted.
• West Coast is especially vulnerable to landslides according to new University of Washington database | OPB2 weeks ago
  Roughly 6.5 million people in the U.S. live in areas that are highly susceptible to landslides. UW research is mentioned.
• Seattle's Overland AI opens Bay Area outpost, flipping the regional tech talent script | GeekWire2 weeks ago
  Silicon Valley companies have spent decades coming to Seattle for engineering talent. Now Seattle-based Overland AI is returning the favor. The UW is mentioned.
• Mapped: The US landslide hazard zones now threatening 6.5 million Americans | BBC Science Focus Magazine2 weeks ago
  Landslides threaten the lives and homes of 6.5 million Americans living in danger zones, experts warn, and new research reveals where people are most at risk. The study, published in Earth’s Future journal, is the first to explore the human geography of landslides in the United States and provides a map of hotspots around the country. Joseph Wartman, professor, and Daniel Acosta-Reyes, doctoral student, both in civil and environmental engineering at the UW, are quoted.
• Researchers mapped 128 million US buildings for landslide exposure | The Times of India2 weeks ago
  An estimated 6.5 million Americans live in homes built on or next to landslide-prone land, according to a major national study by the UW. Joseph Wartman, professor, and Daniel Acosta-Reyes, doctoral student, both in civil and environmental engineering at the UW, are quoted.
• Students test engineering, bridge-building skills at annual UW STEM camp at W.F. West | The Daily Chronicle2 weeks ago
  Dozens of students gathered at W.F. West High School for the UW’s annual science, math and engineering (STEM) Camp. The engineering section, a yearly staple of the camp, is led by students, staff and faculty from the university’s College of Engineering. Alex Prybutok, assistant teaching professor of chemical engineering at the UW, and Eli Williams, staff member at the college of engineering at the UW, are quoted.
• 'A concern to all': Should you worry about autonomous AI hacks? Experts explain | ABC News2 weeks ago
  Artificial intelligence disguises itself as human, attempts to dupe a web developer and mounts a malicious cyberattack — all on its own. Anthropic’s Mythos 5 tricked humans with a fake identity, hacked into an unauthorized system and attempted to conceal what it had done. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted.
• Psilocybin's lasting brain changes match Wrong Girls telepathy premise | Tech Times2 weeks ago
  Landmark neuroscience research published in 2024 suggests that the idea behind the film "The Wrong Girls" — that a psychedelic compound could produce lasting, structural changes in how the brain communicates with the world — is grounded in real science, even if the extrapolation to actual telepathy remains firmly in the realm of science fiction. Rajesh Rao, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is mentioned.
• AI isn’t the biggest cybersecurity problem – people are | CNN2 weeks ago
  AI isn’t the mastermind behind today’s most widespread cyber threats; it’s people who can use AI nefariously – and for nefarious purposes. AI has given bad actors massive power, allowing them to create malicious software, research targets, create convincing schemes and automate attacks at an unprecedented pace. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted.
• Chilling map reveals where ground could give way beneath 6.5 million Americans — is your home at risk? | Daily Mail2 weeks ago
  Scientists have issued a dire warning after discovering 6.5 million Americans live on terrain highly susceptible to potentially deadly landslides. The first nationwide building-level assessment found that 3.8 million properties worth an estimated $1.2 trillion are located in the country’s most landslide-prone areas. Joseph Wartman, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Loss of ‘most Google’ engineer Jeff Dean jolts morale inside the company’s AI ranks | Los Angeles Times3 weeks ago
  Days after Google unveiled its first Gemini chatbot in 2023 to compete with ChatGPT, Jeff Dean went to an AI conference where he was promptly swarmed by attendees. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted.
• Google just put one executive in charge of Gemini after eight prominent researchers left in two months | Inc.3 weeks ago
  Demis Hassabis is giving up day-to-day control of Google DeepMind as the company puts one executive in charge of developing — and shipping — Gemini amid eight prominent departures in roughly two months. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted.
• First nationwide map reveals who faces the greatest landslide risk | Earth.com3 weeks ago
  Landslides quietly cause billions of dollars in damage and claim multiple lives across the United States every year. Yet until now, nobody had systematically mapped who is actually most at risk. Joseph Wartman, professor, and Daniel Acosta-Reyes, doctoral student, both in civil and environmental engineering at the UW, are quoted.
• UW’s Allen School names Dan Grossman interim director as Magdalena Balazinska shifts gears | GeekWire3 weeks ago
  Top leadership is shifting at the UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, as Director Magdalena Balazinska‘s term concludes after nearly seven years. Dan Grossman, professor of computer science and engineering and vice director, will take over as interim director.
• College computer science majors are down. AI for everyone else is up | Associated Press3 weeks ago
  Hiring has cooled for entry-level software developers — work increasingly done by AI agents — and college enrollment in computer and information science programs has been declining. Yet at campuses across the country, many professors are finding themselves busier than ever teaching students from a range of majors about artificial intelligence. Murtaza Ali, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, is quoted.
• Opinion: Math’s World Cup reminded me why we need public scholars | Inside Higher Ed3 weeks ago
  "The public needs scholars willing to say that, as the Trump administration politicizes and cuts funding in university math and science research, countries like China are accelerating investment in this domain. That undermines U.S. university life today, and it will likely weaken the U.S. economy and innovation for years to come," writes Susan D’Agostino. Shayan Oveis Gharan, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• New U.S. map shows 6.5 million live in landslide hot spots, and Appalachia faces the steepest burden | The Cool Down3 weeks ago
  A new nationwide map is giving Americans a clearer picture of a danger that often goes unnoticed until disaster strikes. Researchers revealed in a press release how they found that 6.5 million people in the U.S. live in homes on or next to slopes vulnerable to landslides, with Appalachia standing out as the most affected region. Joe Wartman, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• About 6.5 million Americans live in landslide hazard zones | Earth.com4 weeks ago
  Landslides do not behave like hurricanes. One slope fails and takes a house with it, and the hillside next door is untouched. That makes them hard to count. A new study puts a number on it anyway: 6.5 million Americans sleep in buildings inside landslide hazard zones. Joe Wartman, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted.

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• Fall weather outlook likely bringing higher temperatures and less rain | Kitsap Sun1 day ago
  A new forecast from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center estimates that Washington will likely see higher temperatures and lower precipitation levels through November this year. The UW is mentioned.
• In Washington, tribe releases lab-raised sunflower stars to help save kelp forests | The Cool Down1 day ago
  A Washington State tribe and UW researchers have taken a rare step to help restore a damaged ocean ecosystem, releasing 20 lab-raised endangered sunflower stars into the Salish Sea off Decatur Island. Jason Hodin, a research scientist at the UW Friday Harbor Laboratories, is quoted.
• How to see Pacific salmon make their epic annual migration | National Geographic4 days ago
  Every year, millions of salmon return from the Pacific Ocean to their natal rivers and streams in one of North America’s most remarkable wildlife events: the salmon run. Thomas Quinn, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Former Microsoft product manager launches bid to end clock change in Washington, Congress or not | GeekWire4 days ago
  Scott Thurlow isn’t a morning person. So much so, he wants to change state law. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. The UW’s Horacio de la Iglesia, professor of biology, and Laura Prugh, professor of environmental and forest sciences, are mentioned.
• Seattle is full of ‘blue spaces’ — here’s the science behind it | The Seattle Times4 days ago
  Being around bodies of water, or “blue spaces,” can have positive effects on our well-being. Gregory Bratman, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Avoiders, adapters, exploiters: How Seattle birds respond to urban growth | A-Z Animals6 days ago
  Between 2010 and 2020, Seattle’s growth rate was 21.1%, making it one of the fastest-growing large cities in the country. In turn, wide swaths of undeveloped wilderness were transformed into housing developments and urban infrastructure. John Marzluff, professor emeritus, and John DeLap, doctoral graduate, both in environmental and forest sciences at the UW, are quoted.
• Crows learn facial features of dangerous humans and pass the details along to their friends | Earth.com6 days ago
  Crows memorize facial features of dangerous humans and pass the information along to their friends, remembering the person for up to 17 years. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Super El Niño could devastate Whatcom County coasts | Bellingham Herald1 week ago
  This year’s “super El Niño” could be bad news for Whatcom County and the rest of Western Washington in several ways, meteorologists and climate researchers said in a new report on the seasonal weather phenomenon. Guillaume Mauger, Washington’s state climatologist; and Nicholas Bond, a senior research scientist at the Climate Impacts Group, are quoted.
• This stunning NASA map tracks our summer of wildfire smoke | Fast Company1 week ago
  Welcome to the new normal: When the sky in New York City or Detroit turns a sickly shade of orange, your first thought might be to wonder what part of Canada is burning now. 2026 is the fourth consecutive year that smoke from Canadian fires has caused severe air pollution in cities hundreds or even thousands of miles away. Dan Jaffe, professor of atmospheric and climate science at the UW and of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• The global web of subsea cables that connects the world can now detect whales—even when they're silent | Smithsonian Magazine2 weeks ago
  A diving whale revealed how existing technology makes it possible to monitor cetaceans swimming quietly across the seabed. Shima Abadi, associate professor of oceanography and adjunct professor of electrical and computer engineering the UW, and William Wilcock, professor of oceanography at the UW, are quoted.
• Trump administration will end support for key Arctic climate report | The Washington Post2 weeks ago
  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is cutting direct support for the annual Arctic Report Card, a flagship assessment of the changing climate in the fastest-warming region on Earth. Melinda Webster, a research scientist at the UW Applied Physics Laboratory, is quoted.
• As Singapore culls ‘nuisance’ birds, rapid urbanization continues to fuel an avian boom | Mongabay2 weeks ago
  A campaign to shoot crows has resumed in Singapore in response to a surge in public complaints about attacks, with authorities saying “pest” birds pose a public health risk and outcompete native species. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• ‘Unprecedented, dangerous territory’: US Northwest reckons with a summer of historic wildfires | Washington state | The Guardian2 weeks ago
  Extreme conditions in Washington and Oregon have fueled fast-moving fires, leaving the region draped in toxic plumes – and the danger isn’t over. Susan Prichard, research scientist in environmental and forest sciences, is quoted.
• Map shows states where drinking water protections face change | Newsweek2 weeks ago
  A new study says federal roadless-area protections help support drinking water supplies for at least 25 million Americans, adding a new public-health dimension to the Trump administration’s push to rescind the long-running forest rule. Julian Olden, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Experts say Western Washington can’t escape wildfire risk | Tacoma News Tribune2 weeks ago
  For Western Washington, it’s not a matter of if a wildfire will strike, but when. Wildfires may seem like a disaster reserved for the drier climates east of the Cascades, where they occur more frequently. But experts say the west side of the state isn’t off the hook. Brian Harvey, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• 'Fire climate': Hot, dry, windy days are becoming common, making wildfires harder to control | Democracy Now!3 weeks ago
  The Pacific Northwest is facing its worst fire season in more than 30 years. Scientists say drought, extreme heat and climate change are making wildfire seasons longer, more frequent and more destructive across the western United States. “The homes, the communities, they’re just not simply prepared for fire,” says Paul Hessburg, affiliate professor in environmental and forest sciences at the UW.
• UW geologist David R. Montgomery Q&A on new book 'ReGen' | USA Today3 weeks ago
  "ReGen: A New Future for Farming, Food, and Health" (out Aug. 4 from Norton) is a synopsis of all that David Montgomery, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, has learned in the past twenty years of looking at soil through a geologist’s lens. Soil health, Montgomery argues, is one of the key pieces many farmers and consumers (including those in conventional agriculture systems) have disregarded for years.
• 'Those fires might rev up': Cliff Mass warns of rising winds stoking Spokane Complex Fires | My Northwest3 weeks ago
  As a series of Spokane Complex Fires continues to burn through roughly a quarter million acres of land, at least 65,000 people have been evacuated, and more than 700 homes have been destroyed. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Climate change is fueling wildfire risk — and anxiety | Axios3 weeks ago
  Wildfire smoke blanketing this coastal city and much of the West is bringing an ominous reminder that the reach of destructive fires is growing. Susan Prichard, research scientist in environmental and forest sciences, is quoted.
• As Spokane burns, a record northwestern fire season shows no signs of slowing | Inside Climate News3 weeks ago
  Firefighters in Washington state are bracing for dangerous fire weather to return to the Pacific Northwest this week and it could continue until the fall. Brian Harvey, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.

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• States introduce bills addressing technology in schools | CBS2 months ago
  Emily Cherkin, affiliate associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, recently testified before the U.S. Senate. She wants more school districts to reduce laptops in classrooms.
• Opinion: WA’s rich are leaving? Another tax on wealth smashes records | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  "That conundrum that keeps happening with the rich is happening again. They are said to be leaving this state. Yet collections for a tax on wealth have smashed records — again," writes columnist Danny Westneat. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Some teachers returning to pen and paper | KOIN2 months ago
  As many yearn for throwback technology, a school in New Jersey is taking things back to the basics. In 2012, only 5% of U.S. school districts used laptops. This year, 93% of school districts plan to purchase them. One teacher decided to break the mold by returning to pen and paper. Emily Cherkin, affiliate associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Meeting new Huskies: UW faculty members take the bus to visit new students across the state | Spokane Public Radio2 months ago
  Every summer, a few dozen University of Washington faculty members climb aboard a bus and get away from the I-5 corridor. For many, it’s their first chance to visit rural communities. This year’s tour included several eastern Washington stops, including Spokane. Samantha Reznik, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, and Philip Womble, assistant professor of public policy and governance at the UW, are quoted. UW President Robert J. Jones and UW Provost Tricia Serio are mentioned.
• H-1B visas help fuel Washington's international migration, experts say | KING 52 months ago
  International migration continues to drive population growth in King County, and experts say employment-based visas for specialized workers are an important part of that trend. 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.
• Puget Sound region loses jobs as housing permits hit decade low | KING 52 months ago
  In 2025, the Puget Sound region permitted its lowest annual total of housing units in a decade, as regional leaders grapple with a slowing economy, unusual job loss, and growing uncertainty about the future of housing affordability. 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 and Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, are quoted.
• Seattle posts nation's fifth-largest population gain | KING 53 months ago
  Seattle posted one of the nation’s largest population gains last year even as King County continued to lose residents to other parts of the United States, according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau estimates. 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.
• Higher pay, fewer jobs: $15 minimum wage in Twin Cities brings mixed results | Minnesota Star Tribune4 months ago
  Workers are making more but businesses are cutting back, research shows. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Should schools ban generative AI? | Fortune4 months ago
  A coalition of more than 250 experts and organizations are calling for a five-year moratorium on all student-facing generative AI products in schools. “It’s an unproven, untested product, and we’re giving it to children in the name of improving education or equity or cognition, when none of those things have been proven,” says Emily Cherkin, affiliate associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW.
• Child marriages plunged when girls stayed in school in Nigeria | Nature6 months 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 Times6 months 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 | Nature6 months 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 Now6 months 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 Sun6 months 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 Child7 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 Conversation7 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 Times7 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 Radio7 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 Herald8 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 Oregonian10 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.

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• Analysis: White House releases its vision for science: What role for energy? | Forbes3 weeks ago
  "More than any time in American history, the White House has sought direct political control over the scientific enterprise—a move associated with authoritarian regimes and profound damage to national systems of research," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW.
• USA Men's Soccer spotlights patriotism in Seattle | KUOW2 months ago
  USA Men’s Soccer returns to Seattle for a second stop, right after the 4th of July. As Seattle feels the joy of an international gathering, how do sports intersect with our city’s politics, and our national identity, in the current political moment? Ron Krabill, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell and director of the UW Global Sport Lab, is interviewed.
• As World Cup visitors arrive in Seattle, Black businesses see both gains and challenges | Seattle Medium2 months ago
  As hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Seattle for World Cup events, local businesses are seeing both new opportunities and new questions about who benefits from the tournament’s economic impact. Ron Krabill, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell and director of the UW Global Sport Lab, is quoted.
• Friday’s World Cup match in Seattle draws conversations about politics and Pride | KIRO 72 months ago
  Egypt and Iran play in the city’s fourth and final group stage World Cup game — one that will make history. Iran and the United States have made a dubious kind of history already, according to Ron Krabill, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell and director of the UW Global Sport Lab, who says never has a nation at war been hosted by the nation it is in conflict with during an international sports competition.
• H-1B visas help fuel Washington's international migration, experts say | KING 52 months ago
  International migration continues to drive population growth in King County, and experts say employment-based visas for specialized workers are an important part of that trend. 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.
• Is Seattle really excited for the World Cup? | Northwest News Radio2 months ago
  The World Cup is underway. Is the Puget Sound region really excited for it to come here? Ron Krabill, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell and director of the UW Global Sport Lab, is interviewed.
• Seattle knows it’s a soccer city, but the World Cup offers validation | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  The FIFA Men’s World Cup is here, adding to Seattle’s history of big sporting moments, from All-Star Games to Final Fours to championship contests, to now the largest global sporting event. Ron Krabill, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell and director of the UW Global Sport Lab, is quoted.
• Puget Sound region loses jobs as housing permits hit decade low | KING 52 months ago
  In 2025, the Puget Sound region permitted its lowest annual total of housing units in a decade, as regional leaders grapple with a slowing economy, unusual job loss, and growing uncertainty about the future of housing affordability. 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 and Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, are quoted.
• Seattle posts nation's fifth-largest population gain | KING 53 months ago
  Seattle posted one of the nation’s largest population gains last year even as King County continued to lose residents to other parts of the United States, according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau estimates. 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.
• How and where global 2 billion barrels of strategic oil reserves are stockpiled | The Conversation3 months ago
  Globally, at the end of 2025, global strategic oil stockpiles were estimated at 2.5 billion barrels, with China holding the most. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we speak to Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW, about why these oil stockpiles were built up in the first place, and how they work.
• Why gas prices are so high in Washington state right now | KUOW3 months ago
  Washington’s gasoline prices are some of the nation’s highest. The average for a gallon of gas is $5.75, significantly higher than records set in previous years. Only California has more expensive fuel. Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW, is quoted. This story was published as a partnership between KUOW and KNKX.
• Press dinner shooting conspiracy theories spread in era of fractured politics | The Guardian4 months ago
  After an armed man attempted to breach the ballroom where Donald Trump was set to speak to White House journalists on Saturday, conspiracies immediately spread about whether the event was staged. The rhetoric has become a common refrain from both sides of the aisle in an era of deeply fractured politics and intense distrust in political institutions and media, and in the president himself. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted.
• Analysis: Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth | The Conversation5 months ago
  "It has been said that Persian Gulf countries are both blessed and cursed by their vast oil and gas reserves. Geologic forces over millions of years have meant the region is an energy-rich global flash point, as it is now with a war underway that’s causing a global energy crisis," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW.
• Opinion: Over 400 million barrels will be added to the oil market soon – what are strategic reserves and what can they do? | The Conversation5 months 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 136 months 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? | Forbes6 months 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 | KUOW6 months 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 | KUOW6 months 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 Herald6 months 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? | Marketplace7 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.

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• Pierce County libraries introduce sensory support kits to help children with noise, light, and overstimulation | The Cascadian7 hours ago
  The Pierce County Library System has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association, providing funding and resources to help small and rural libraries strengthen community engagement and expand accessibility for people with disabilities. The UW’s Autism Ready Libraries Toolkit is mentioned.
• This Hits Home: News that impacts Seattle-area families | Seattle's Child1 day ago
  Which animals are gendered in kids’ books? And why are so many of them boys? Those are questions a Massachusetts data-journalist dad and researchers at the UW set out to answer. Melanie Walsh, assistant professor in the Informiaton School, is quoted. Imani Finkley and Yuanxi Li both doctoral students in the Information School are mentioned.
• AI-generated children's stories contain bizarre patterns | Futurism1 day ago
  AI-generated children’s books are exhibiting a weird pattern: a pronounced bias against female animal characters — which, to be fair, is also present in human-authored ones, except the AI is making it even worse. The UW’s Melanie Walsh, assistant professor; Michelle Martin, professor; and Imani Finkley, doctoral student — all in the Information School — are quoted.
• ‘Reading Rainbow’ host Mychal Threets praised for seeking help | Mercury News1 day ago
  Solano County-based literacy advocate’s openness about mental health struggles helpful to others, physician says. Trauma in the Library, a UW project, is mentioned.
• AI carries old gender bias into children's stories | KIRO Newsradio1 week ago
  Researchers tested six AI models and generated about 24,000 stories involving animals. Melanie Walsh, assistant professor in the UW Information School, is quoted.
• A step-by-step tech guide for parents who live in the real world | The New York Times1 week ago
  Families are doing a lot of fighting about technology. And how could they not? From the crib to the classroom, raising kids today involves navigating the endless ways they’ll interact with a screen. 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.
• UW researchers say AI is coming for kids’ books, but it’s biased | The Seattle Times1 week ago
  Books with AI-generated content have flooded the self-publishing market on platforms like Amazon. Features like Gemini’s Storybook also allow users to generate children’s stories for AI to read aloud. The UW’s Melanie Walsh, assistant professor; Michelle Martin, professor; and Imani Finkley, doctoral student — all in the Information School — are quoted. Yuanxi Li, doctoral student in the Information School, is mentioned.
• Hugging Face sparks AI liability questions for OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta | Axios2 weeks ago
  Forcing companies to pay up when powerful AI systems cause harm may be one of the strongest incentives for preventing that harm in the first place. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Google's AI overviews are causing chaos for small businesses | Business Insider2 weeks ago
  Google’s AI Overviews are rapidly becoming consumers’ first impression of businesses. Instead of scanning reviews and websites, many users see a single synopsis that purports to blend information from across the internet into a comprehensive digest. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted.
• As Washington state’s AI task force winds down, the debate over how much to regulate is far from settled | GeekWire2 weeks ago
  Members of Washington’s AI task force point to the state’s new AI regulations as evidence that regulation and innovation can coexist, but a panel discussion this week marking the end of their two-year effort showed just how unsettled the core issues remain. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Study finds AI-generated animal stories rarely have a female lead | Digital Trends3 weeks ago
  A recent study has found that major AI models mostly skip gender for animal characters, but when they don’t, the protagonist is almost always male. Melanie Walsh, assistant professor in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• He, it, but rarely she: When AI models write kids' stories about animals, female characters vanish | GeekWire3 weeks ago
  A new UW study testing leading AI models across nearly 24,000 story completions found that AI guardrails designed to reduce bias have accidentally erased female characters — defaulting overwhelmingly to male animals or ungendered “it” pronouns. The UW’s Melanie Walsh, assistant professor, and Imani Finkley, doctoral student, both in the Information School, are quoted.
• When rogue AI launches a cyberattack, who is legally responsible? | KMVU3 weeks ago
  Cyberattacks carried out by two OpenAI artificial intelligence models acting autonomously raise a novel legal question: who is responsible when AI goes rogue? In mid-July, two OpenAI models undergoing testing left their confined environment — a scenario the developers had not anticipated — and ventured out onto the internet, attacking Hugging Face, an AI model-hosting platform. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Anthropeum is the new online game for art history lovers | NPR4 weeks ago
  If you are an art history lover and also enjoy online games like Wordle or GeoGuesser, then Anthropeum is for you. Host Indira Lakshmanan speaks to creator Matthew Chu, a student at the UW.
• One ChatGPT user generated nearly 28,000 pregnancy fanfic stories and it gets even worse from there | ZME Science2 months ago
  Somewhere on the internet, one anonymous person spent months asking ChatGPT to thousands of variations of the same fanfiction. Normally, we’d chalk this up to the “weird corners of the internet” aisle. But now, it’s part of a remarkable new study. Research from the Information School and English department at the UW is referenced.
• AI, drones, and salmon: What new technology could mean for Bristol Bay sockeye counts | Alaska Public Media2 months ago
  For over 70 years, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has used counting towers in Bristol Bay to track salmon escapement. That means techs hand count each fish that swims by. But new technology is on its way to the Bay. The UW’s Joel Tibbs, research assistant and undergraduate student in aquatic and fishery sciences; and Ian Chiu, research assistant and undergraduate student in the Information School, are quoted.
• Scientists tap AI tools in effort to battle online misinformation | Knowable Magazine2 months ago
  With so much AI-generated rubbish threatening to blur the line between reality and fiction, it may seem counterintuitive that scientists are exploring ways to use the very same technology to combat online misinformation. But researchers are finding that AI’s ability to parse human language, summarize text and verify claims could be harnessed to help people identify and understand fake news. Jevin West, a professor in the Information School and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, is quoted.
• Seattle uses AI to help triage, divert 911 medical calls | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  For more than two years, a Denmark-based company’s artificial intelligence technology has been listening to Seattle residents’ 911 medical calls without their knowledge. The UW’s Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School; Jevan Hutson, acting assistant professor of law; Franziska Roesner, professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering; and Soham Gadgil, a doctoral student of computer science and engineering, are quoted.
• The latest toys for millennial-parent guilt | The Atlantic3 months ago
  Commerce is to anxiety as mosquitos are to standing water. So here we have a new class of “anti-screen-time” electronic devices that purport to entertain your kid just as much as a screen, without rotting their brain. Among them is a teddy bear that tells AI-generated bedtime stories; a saucer-eyed blue thing that employs “interactive AI features that make it feel more alive than a traditional stuffed animal”; an alien that can supposedly comfort a kid through a nightmare; and a plush rocket ship whose chatbot is voiced by the musician Grimes, a self-proclaimed busy mom. Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted.
• Opinion: AI is about to do all our thinking for us — here’s why that’s bad | The Seattle Times3 months ago
  "From auto-generated news articles to social media posts to entire websites, AI already produces more online articles than humans, and much of it is low-quality and misleading. This is a problem. Not just for humans in discerning what is true or not. But also for the machines auto-generating this synthetic information that’s sometimes disconnected from the real world," write the UW’s Jevin West, a professor in the Information School and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, and Damian Hodel, a doctoral student in the Information School and research assistant in the CIP.

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• With new tariffs, WA braces for another cold shoulder from Canada | The Seattle Times1 day ago
  A new round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports kicked in early Saturday after talks between the two countries broke down, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suggesting Canada was in an "economic war" with its neighbor. Apurva Jain, associate professor of operations management at the UW, is quoted.

  This story was picked up by multiple outlets.

• UW professor says Starbucks layoffs are sign of shift to Nashville | KIRO Newsradio4 days ago
  Starbucks is cutting more than 200 jobs. UW professor of marketing Jeffrey Shulman says that if the company concentrates even more of its power in Nashville, the Seattle area could see more layoffs.
• The Starbucks CEO is paid $31M a year — why does he make double most of his competitors? | The Independent3 weeks ago
  Starbucks has paid its CEO more than $120 million since he joined in late 2024. What makes him worth it? Abhinav Gupta, professor of management at the UW, is quoted.
• Anthropeum is the new online game for art history lovers | NPR4 weeks ago
  If you are an art history lover and also enjoy online games like Wordle or GeoGuesser, then Anthropeum is for you. Host Indira Lakshmanan speaks to creator Matthew Chu, a student at the UW.
• Fed decision redline: Here's what changed in the second statement under Warsh | CNBC4 weeks ago
  Economists and investors got their latest look at the Federal Reserve’s new era of communication with Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee statement. Peter Fisher, UW professor of practice of finance, is mentioned.
• Meta is royally screwing up its smart glasses rollout  | The Verge4 weeks ago
  Across New York City, London, and Washington, D.C., ads for Meta’s smart glasses have been plastered over with satirical posters from activist groups. One guerrilla ad calls these “the biggest advancement in pervert technology since the trenchcoat.” Another transposes the words “mass surveillance predator glasses” over influencer Kylie Jenner’s face, calling her out for partnering with the company as a glasses ambassador. The message of these ads is clear. These glasses may violate your privacy — and would you trust Meta? Uttara M. Ananthakrishnan, assistant professor of information systems and operations management at the UW, is quoted.
• Who is on Fed chief Warsh's review taskforces? | Reuters2 months ago
  Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday announced those he has tapped to lead a sweeping review of how the U.S. central bank conducts its policy operations. Peter Fisher, UW professor of practice of finance, is mentioned.
• Meet the 17 startups that took part in Creative Destruction Lab's latest Seattle accelerator | GeekWire2 months ago
  Startups innovating across advanced manufacturing and computational health made up the latest cohort of the Seattle accelerator run by Creative Destruction Lab. The nine-month, nonprofit program based at the UW’s Foster School of Business graduated 17 early stage companies. It’s the fifth cohort since CDL launched its Seattle hub in 2021.
• UW grad's startup idea comes into focus with a digital marketplace for photographers | GeekWire2 months ago
  In an age when everyone seems to have their phone out at every imaginable event, Sky Yang still envisions a need for real photographers to capture the moment. Yang is the founder of SnapMatePhoto, a Seattle-based digital marketplace connecting customers with photographers for graduation portraits, weddings, maternity shoots, and more. An amateur photographer himself, Yang created his idea while a senior at the UW. The UW’s Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship is mentioned.
• How do pharmaceutical companies come up with drug names? | Marketplace2 months ago
  What’s in a drug brand name? Consultations with healthcare providers and attorneys, approval from regulatory agencies and potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars. Natalie Mizik, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted.
• Liberty Bank's name lives on in Seattle's Central District | KNKX2 months ago
  At the height of the Civil Rights Movement in 1968, the first minority-owned bank west of the Mississippi opened in Seattle’s Central District. It was called Liberty Bank. The bank itself is long gone. But a building bearing its name now provides affordable housing. Michelle Purnell-Hepburn, associate dean for inclusion and diversity in the UW Foster School of Business, is quoted.
• Why it's so hard to know if you’re really making progress | Psychology Today3 months ago
  We are poor judges of our own progress, and during periods of active change, we tend to get worse. Terence Mitchell, professor emeritus of management at the UW, is mentioned.
• Lumiére: Scenting identity and culture at UW | The Seattle Medium3 months ago
  Created through a Foster School of Business entrepreneurship course, Lumiére was founded by four women of color from different cultural backgrounds who transformed personal stories into products. Jehan Hashi, Mia Pino, Rhea Wanga and Aditi Rana, all students at the UW, are quoted.
• UW ag tech startup BioBead wins 2026 Dempsey Startup Competition | GeekWire3 months ago
  The big winner at the University of Washington’s 29th annual Dempsey Startup Competition was BioBead, a startup launched by a UW team with an ag tech solution for boosting soil health and crop production. Korena Mafune, postdoctoral researcher in civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. Renee Davis, doctoral student of environmental engineering, Mari Winkler, professor of civil and environmental engineering and Jared Espinosa, recent masters graduate from the Foster School of Business, all from the UW, are mentioned.
• When IPOs go wrong: SpaceX, AI firms face a delicate process | Reuters3 months ago
  SpaceX and Anthropic are preparing for what may be the biggest public-market launches in U.S. history, with OpenAI rumored to be close behind. Elizabeth Blankespoor, professor of accounting at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle student entrepreneur launches latte company touting Asian dessert inspired drinks without a caffeine crash | KING 53 months ago
  Mia McDunnah is finishing her senior year at the University of Washington, but she’s just getting started as an entrepreneur. Through the UW’s "Creating a Company" course offered in the Arthur W. Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship within the Foster School of Business, McDunnah wanted to create a "better latte" and one that shared their cherished culture.
• Meta’s layoffs starting this week underscore Zuckerberg's AI reality | CNBC3 months ago
  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has changed his tone dramatically when it comes to layoffs since the company implemented widespread cuts starting in late 2022, after the COVID boom. Léonard Boussioux, assistant professor of information systems at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle-area prices jump nearly 5% from a year ago | The Seattle Times3 months ago
  The war in Iran has hit Seattle-area consumers’ pockets as higher energy prices have pushed costs up across the board. In the Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue region, prices for goods and services rose 4.9% in April from a year ago. Thomas Gilbert, associate professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
• New research examines the use of AI in financial reporting | Forbes4 months ago
  Generative artificial intelligence is expected to impact many corporate financial reporting tasks. Given its core ability in natural language creation, a team of researchers set out to examine the role of AI in the writing of 10-K annual reports, prepared remarks in conference calls and earnings press releases. Elizabeth Blankespoor, professor of accounting at the UW, is quoted.
• Is big business souring on Seattle? | KUOW4 months ago
  There’s a lot of debate in Seattle right now over whether it’s still a good place to do business. It’s hard to tell whether recent high profile moves by companies are signs of a wider exodus, or if they’re outliers — but there may be lessons from the past that provide clues to what the future will hold. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is interviewed.

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• Geoffrey Hinton told CNN rogue AI hacked three firms: Kill switch law can't stop it | Tech Times2 weeks ago
  Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton warned on CNN’s The Lead on Wednesday that the U.S. government is dangerously unprepared for rogue AI — and the past seven weeks of congressional, executive, and regulatory records confirm he is not predicting a future failure but describing a current one. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted.
• Seattle's Overland AI opens Bay Area outpost, flipping the regional tech talent script | GeekWire2 weeks ago
  Silicon Valley companies have spent decades coming to Seattle for engineering talent. Now Seattle-based Overland AI is returning the favor. The UW is mentioned.
• 'A concern to all': Should you worry about autonomous AI hacks? Experts explain | ABC News2 weeks ago
  Artificial intelligence disguises itself as human, attempts to dupe a web developer and mounts a malicious cyberattack — all on its own. Anthropic’s Mythos 5 tricked humans with a fake identity, hacked into an unauthorized system and attempted to conceal what it had done. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted.
• Psilocybin's lasting brain changes match Wrong Girls telepathy premise | Tech Times2 weeks ago
  Landmark neuroscience research published in 2024 suggests that the idea behind the film "The Wrong Girls" — that a psychedelic compound could produce lasting, structural changes in how the brain communicates with the world — is grounded in real science, even if the extrapolation to actual telepathy remains firmly in the realm of science fiction. Rajesh Rao, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is mentioned.
• AI isn’t the biggest cybersecurity problem – people are | CNN2 weeks ago
  AI isn’t the mastermind behind today’s most widespread cyber threats; it’s people who can use AI nefariously – and for nefarious purposes. AI has given bad actors massive power, allowing them to create malicious software, research targets, create convincing schemes and automate attacks at an unprecedented pace. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted.
• Loss of ‘most Google’ engineer Jeff Dean jolts morale inside the company’s AI ranks | Los Angeles Times3 weeks ago
  Days after Google unveiled its first Gemini chatbot in 2023 to compete with ChatGPT, Jeff Dean went to an AI conference where he was promptly swarmed by attendees. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted.
• Google just put one executive in charge of Gemini after eight prominent researchers left in two months | Inc.3 weeks ago
  Demis Hassabis is giving up day-to-day control of Google DeepMind as the company puts one executive in charge of developing — and shipping — Gemini amid eight prominent departures in roughly two months. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted.
• UW’s Allen School names Dan Grossman interim director as Magdalena Balazinska shifts gears | GeekWire3 weeks ago
  Top leadership is shifting at the UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, as Director Magdalena Balazinska‘s term concludes after nearly seven years. Dan Grossman, professor of computer science and engineering and vice director, will take over as interim director.
• Opinion: Math’s World Cup reminded me why we need public scholars | Inside Higher Ed3 weeks ago
  "The public needs scholars willing to say that, as the Trump administration politicizes and cuts funding in university math and science research, countries like China are accelerating investment in this domain. That undermines U.S. university life today, and it will likely weaken the U.S. economy and innovation for years to come," writes Susan D’Agostino. Shayan Oveis Gharan, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Silicon Valley splits over closing the borders to Chinese A.I. | The New York Times4 weeks ago
  Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing with the rest of the tech industry over whether “open-source” models from China should be freely available or restricted. Pedro Domingos, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• AI web browsers 'aren't ready for the public,' scientists warn as they highlight massive security red flags | Live Science4 weeks ago
  Researchers have discovered a security flaw in AI web browsers that could result in users having their data exposed by malicious websites. Browsers equipped with AI agents, such as ChatGPT’s Atlas, are like ordinary internet browsers but with additional chatbot functionality baked into the software. Using AI, agentic browsers can summarize websites, search for specific information, and even automate repetitive tasks. The UW’s Franziska Roesner, professor, and David Kohlbrenner, assistant professor, both of computer science and engineering, are quoted.
• Shayan Oveis Gharan wins 2026 IMU Abacus Medal | Quanta Magazine1 month ago
  Shayan Oveis Gharan, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, has received the International Mathematical Union’s Abacus Medal, awarded every four years to a theoretical computer scientist under 40. The award committee cited his use of novel tools from far-flung reaches of mathematics that appear unrelated to computer science. It’s as if a creative carpenter discovered that for some tasks a stethoscope works better than a saw.
• In a first, Chinese woman wins the prestigious Fields Medal | NPR1 month ago
  For the first time, a Chinese woman has been awarded the world’s most prestigious mathematics prize, the Fields Medal, bringing the total count of Chinese-born medalists to three, as two mathematicians from the country clinched medals this year. Shayan Oveis Gharan, a professor of computer science and engineering, is named as the winner of the Abacus Medal.
• UW researchers make AI tool to help measure devices’ carbon footprints | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  Artificial intelligence for sustainability? When you think about the energy and water these systems need, the idea might sound antithetical, but researchers at the UW say a new AI agent can produce accurate and lasting results with energy spared. Zhihan Zhang, a doctoral student, and Vikram Iyer, assistant professor, both in computer science and engineering, are quoted.
• How an army of digital sleuths are using AI to fix America’s crumbling sidewalks | Fast Company1 month ago
  Project Sidewalk pairs machine learning and community engagement to map—and improve—sidewalk accessibility. Jon Froehlich, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• How UW scientists built an archiving technology as old as life itself | KUOW2 months ago
  How do you store a ton of data in a very small package for 250 years? That’s a question that the Library of Congress considered when it put together a time capsule meant to be opened in the year 2251. To give the time capsule the best chance of being understood by future generations, the Library of Congress turned to an archiving technology that is as old as life itself: DNA. And they did it with the help of a team from the University of Washington. Chris Takahashi, UW principal research scientist in computer science and engineering, is interviewed.
• Experts say AI isn't directly replacing workers as Microsoft cuts hundreds of jobs in Washington | KING 52 months ago
  As Microsoft cuts roughly 600 jobs in Washington state as part of broader layoffs affecting its Xbox and sales divisions, some workers and families are wondering whether artificial intelligence is taking human jobs. Experts say the answer is more complicated. The Allen School director is referenced.
• Researchers reveal the power of ‘quantum proofs’ | Quanta Magazine2 months ago
  Researchers want to understand whether exotic quantum proofs are necessary. In those cases where a problem appears to require a quantum proof, is it really impossible to come up with an ordinary classical proof? Or is there some clever way to replace the quantum proof with a classical one, and researchers just haven’t discovered it? Chinmay Nirkhe, UW assistant professor of computer science and engineering, is quoted.
• OpenAI hire breaks down her 57-interview job hunt | Business Insider2 months ago
  Before landing a coveted AI researcher role at ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, one recent new hire says she went through an exhaustive job search that included 57 interviews across 11 companies. Alisa Liu, doctoral student in computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Overland AI lands Marine Corps deal worth nearly $20M to build self-driving military vehicles | GeekWire2 months ago
  Seattle-based Overland AI has landed a U.S. Marine Corps contract to produce autonomous ground vehicles, a milestone the defense-tech startup says makes it the first ground autonomy company to serve as the prime contractor on a military production deal. Byron Boots, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.

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• UW completes $64M upgrade project at Montlake medical campus, mulls more | Daily Journal of Commerce2 months ago
  Work was substantially completed last month on a 91,000-square-foot renovation of the T-Wing at the Warren G. Magnuson Health Sciences Center. T-Wing is home to the University of Washington School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, School of Pharmacy, School of Public Health and School of Social Work.
• Is drinking seltzer bad for my teeth? | The New York Times3 months ago
  For many people, seltzer is a bubbly treat — light, crisp and satisfying. But as the drink has grown more popular, so too have questions about what it’s doing to our teeth. André Ritter, the dean of the UW School of Dentistry, is referenced.
• Expanded UW oral health training center is sending more new dentists to rural Washington | The Spokesman-Review4 months ago
  The University of Washington is hoping to send more dentists to rural parts of the state as dentists-in-training at the school’s Spokane program have doubled in the past year. Since 2008, the Regional Initiatives in Dental Education has trained dentists to practice in rural areas where the number of dentists may be very low. André Ritter, the dean of the UW School of Dentistry, is quoted.
• UW Dentistry School aims to boost access to oral healthcare in rural Eastern WA | KREM4 months ago
  KREM 2’s Sydnee Scofield sat down with André Ritter, the dean of the UW School of Dentistry, to talk about expanding access to oral health care in Eastern Washington.
• UW Oral Health Training Center aims to boost dental care access in rural communities | KHQ4 months ago
  A unique program at the University of Washington in Spokane balances where dental students complete their training and covers rural towns. André Ritter, dean of the UW School of Dentistry, is quoted.
• Is drinking seltzer bad for my teeth? | The New York Times5 months 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-Review5 months 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 News6 months 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 Business6 months 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 | CNBC7 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 Scientist7 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 Radio11 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 | KREM11 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 | KHQ11 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 Review11 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 | KXLY11 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 Post1 year 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 Herald1 year 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 Geographic1 year 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 | KNDO1 year 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.

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• Former Microsoft product manager launches bid to end clock change in Washington, Congress or not | GeekWire4 days ago
  Scott Thurlow isn’t a morning person. So much so, he wants to change state law. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. The UW’s Horacio de la Iglesia, professor of biology, and Laura Prugh, professor of environmental and forest sciences, are mentioned.
• 'It is a high bar': Inside the petition to recall Mayor Katie Wilson | My Northwest5 days ago
  A judge is set to hear a recall petition against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. Hugh Spitzer, associate dean emeritus and retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted.
• 9th Circuit ruling could impact who serves as US attorney in Seattle | KUOW6 days ago
  This week the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected the Trump administration’s practice of bypassing Senate confirmation to install the president’s preferred top prosecutors. Elizabeth Porter, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Why did it take three months to charge Boston Harbor boater? | The Olympian1 week ago
  It took more than three months for Justin Erickson, 51, to be charged with a crime in connection to a May 3 boating wreck near Boston Harbor. The delay has prompted locals to raise questions about the charging process. David Garavito, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Recall petition filed against Mayor Wilson | KIRO2 weeks ago
  Two people have filed a recall petition against Mayor Katie Wilson eight months into the job. Hugh Spitzer, associate dean emeritus and retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted.
• Recall petition filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson faces ‘uphill’ battle | KUOW2 weeks ago
  Mayor Katie Wilson will be served with charges after two Seattle residents filed a recall petition alleging she’s “derelict in her duties for public safety of the city of Seattle.” Hugh Spitzer, associate dean emeritus and retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted.
• Hugging Face sparks AI liability questions for OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta | Axios2 weeks ago
  Forcing companies to pay up when powerful AI systems cause harm may be one of the strongest incentives for preventing that harm in the first place. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Ghost tribe of the Texas delta | Grist2 weeks ago
  The climate movement gave this Texas tribe millions and a global platform. No one checked its story. Monte Mills, professor of law and director of the Native American Law Center at the UW, is quoted.
• As Washington state’s AI task force winds down, the debate over how much to regulate is far from settled | GeekWire2 weeks ago
  Members of Washington’s AI task force point to the state’s new AI regulations as evidence that regulation and innovation can coexist, but a panel discussion this week marking the end of their two-year effort showed just how unsettled the core issues remain. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle contractor settles death lawsuit over 911 ambulance wait | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
  A lawsuit that blamed Seattle’s emergency medical service for a 911 caller’s nightmarish wait for an ambulance and her subsequent death has been settled out of public view and before the case could reach trial. Bitter Lake resident Pamela Hogan waited more than 10 hours for an ambulance in 2022 and died allegedly without ever receiving care. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• This civic activist used AI to assess how state Supreme Court candidates might rule on the millionaires' tax | GeekWire3 weeks ago
  Viet Nguyen, a veteran Seattle-based technology communications executive and former political campaign manager, built an interactive website using AI to give voters a sense of how each candidate for the state’s high court — starting with those in the Tuesday, Aug. 4, primary — might rule on the state’s new “millionaires’ tax.” Hugh Spitzer, associate dean emeritus and retired professor in the UW School of Law, is mentioned.
• When rogue AI launches a cyberattack, who is legally responsible? | KMVU3 weeks ago
  Cyberattacks carried out by two OpenAI artificial intelligence models acting autonomously raise a novel legal question: who is responsible when AI goes rogue? In mid-July, two OpenAI models undergoing testing left their confined environment — a scenario the developers had not anticipated — and ventured out onto the internet, attacking Hugging Face, an AI model-hosting platform. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• 'Catastrophic' tech issues postpone Washington bar exam | Inside Higher Ed4 weeks ago
  Hundreds of prospective lawyers in Washington State are in licensure limbo after technical issues canceled their plans to take the bar exam this week. The UW School of Law is mentioned.
• Sex discrimination verdict against Nike sets up possible appellate showdown | The Oregonian4 weeks ago
  Heather Hender prevailed last week in a sex discrimination trial against Nike at the federal courthouse in Portland. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• WA law schools ask court to admit bar exam takers after tech issues | The Seattle Times4 weeks ago
  All three law schools in Washington are asking the state Supreme Court to grant diploma privilege to the 645 graduates whose bar exams were canceled Tuesday, essentially giving them a pass and allowing them to practice law despite not taking the test. Tamara Lawson, dean and professor of law, is mentioned.
• AI streaming fraud sentencing tomorrow: Bot network stole $8M from all artists | Tech Times4 weeks ago
  Tomorrow, a North Carolina record producer will become the first person in U.S. history sentenced by a federal court for AI-assisted music streaming fraud — a distinction earned by stealing $8,091,843.64 from every songwriter and musician on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music over seven years. Peter Nicolas, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Should we make daylight saving time permanent? | The Seattle Times4 weeks ago
  The Sunshine Protection Act, passed by the House this month, promises an easy fix to an unpopular ritual: The bill would halt the twice-yearly changing of the clocks and make daylight saving time permanent. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, and Horacio de la Iglesia, professor of biology at the UW, are quoted.
• Expert weighs in on controversial Vancouver Police citation policy change | KATU1 month ago
  A policy change at the Vancouver Police Department continues to spark debate after an internal memo obtained by KATU News outlined new procedures for handling multiple low-level offenses. David Garavito, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• The Western District of Washington chose a new US attorney — Trump fired him an hour later | KUOW1 month ago
  Roger Rogoff is the new U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Washington. Or he was. He started this morning, but was fired by President Trump less than an hour after being sworn in. Elizabeth Porter, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Senator Patty Murray wants to make turning the clock back a thing of the past | MyNorthwest1 month ago
  Time changes could be a thing of the past if the Senate approves a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.

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• 911 calls from Bite of Seattle shooting illustrate chaos, fear | The Seattle Times7 hours ago
  Victims and witnesses of the shooting at Seattle Center, which left three people dead and four others injured, described chaos, panic and confusion as they fled the scene. More than 100 people called 911 or Seattle’s nonemergency line after the shooting, according to audio recordings of the calls obtained by The Seattle Times. The UW is mentioned.
• TwinStrand, UW win patent lawsuit against Guardant Health | Puget Sound Business Journal7 hours ago
  Seattle-based TwinStrand Biosciences and the UW have notched a major legal victory in their patent infringement suit against Guardant Health Inc.
• Firefighters warned about a supplement for smoke exposure | Associated Press1 day ago
  Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals while battling some of the country’s biggest blazes. Dr. Coralynn Sack, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of internal medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.

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• Olympic Medical Center is closer to becoming a UW Medicine affiliate | Peninsula Daily News1 day ago
  Olympic Medical Center and UW Medicine are inching closer to a formal affiliation after the OMC Board of Commissioners voted to authorize an ad hoc committee to continue negotiations with the Seattle-based health system.
• 5 science-backed health benefits of tea, from longevity to brain health | The Washington Post5 days ago
  After water, tea is the world’s most popular beverage, consumed by nearly two-thirds of people across the globe. Because of this, scientists have spent decades carrying out hundreds of studies on tea’s potential health benefits. Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• NIH proposes major revamp of how it scores research grant proposals | Nature6 days ago
  The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has proposed overhauling how it decides which research projects to fund, and how it reports the outcome of those deliberations. The new plan would instead see the agency report whether projects were ranked in one of three broad categories — a top, middle and bottom — based on their merit. Dr. Ferric C. Fang, a professor of laboratory medicine and pathology, and Dr. Erin Gillespie, associate professor of radiation oncology, both at the UW School of Medicine, are quoted.
• David Baker's GenBio AI unveils virtual model of entire cell system | STAT News1 week ago
  Imagine Google Earth, but for a human cell. Zoom in closely enough, and instead of streets and buildings, there are proteins and strands of RNA and DNA. Then knock out a gene, or drop in a drug, and you’d see the system predict how the cellular landscape changes. That’s the idea behind AIDO Cell. David Baker, professor of biochemistry in the UW School of Medicine and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted.
• Is motion sickness preventable? | The New York Times1 week ago
  While motion sickness is generally temporary, it can hold you back from traveling and other activities you enjoy, sometimes in life-changing ways. James Phillips, research professor of otolaryngology at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Why men are more likely to die from skin cancer and what can help | Us Weekly1 week ago
  Skin cancer deaths in men are climbing at roughly twice the rate seen in women, but the habits that raise their risk touch every member of a household. Here is how families can protect themselves together, from toddlers to grandparents. Dr. S. Max Vale, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Permanent Daylight Saving Time impacts on Washington State | KREM1 week ago
  Health experts say a switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time could have negative impacts. Dr. Vishesh Kapur, professor of medicine and director of sleep medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed.
• Doctors say changes to the MMR vaccine may cause confusion for parents | KIRO 71 week ago
  The Trump administration has proposed major changes to the federal childhood vaccination schedule, including breaking up the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into individual shots. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned.
• A false sense of security: Residents return to undamaged properties post-fires to find their homes contaminated with toxins | The Spokesman-Review1 week ago
  Because the Spokane Complex fires affected urban areas, what burned wasn’t just trees. It was everything found in the more than 900 homes reduced to rubble – things such as insulation, electronics, paint, pipes, batteries, plastic and refrigerators. Sarah Bliss Matousek, affiliate faculty in the UW School of Medicine’s Spokane campus, is quoted.
• Opinion: Recovery after fires requires robust public health resources | The Spokesman-Review1 week ago
  "The Spokane Complex fires have devastated homes, displaced families and harmed the landscape we share. The impact of this disaster will cause more than immediate destruction. It also illuminates pre-existing public health fault lines," write Sarah Bliss Matousek and Robin Pickering. Matousek is affiliate faculty at the UW School of Medicine’s Spokane campus.
• AI just designed new viruses from scratch — what could go wrong? | Popular Mechanics2 weeks ago
  “Scientists Create New Viruses Using AI” reads like the headline of a tattered newspaper, dirtied, ripped, and windswept across some post-apocalyptic landscape—a fitting epitaph for the technological hubris of the human race. But this isn’t science fiction. A new study in the journal Science details a breakthrough that could one day save millions—or lead to a new class of AI-designed bioweapons. To put it mildly: It’s complicated. David Baker, professor of biochemistry in the UW School of Medicine and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted.
• A meta-analysis uncovers genetic risk factors for fibromyalgia | The Scientist2 weeks ago
  People with fibromyalgia experience systemic muscular and skeletal pain, fatigue and poor sleep. Nasa Sinnott-Armstrong, affiliate assistant professor of genome sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• New AI tool analyzes sleep patterns | Northwest News Radio2 weeks ago
  Researchers at the UW developed an artificial intelligence model that can analyze information collected during an overnight sleep study to help doctors uncover hidden patterns linked to long-term health outcomes.
• Trump limits recommended vaccines | KOMO2 weeks ago
  President Trump signed an executive order to reduce the number of universally recommended vaccines. Dr. Beth Ebel, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• The difficulty of catching osteoporosis early | KGMI2 weeks ago
  The majority of adults here in the US aged 50 and older, either have osteoporosis or at increased risk of development. However, a lot of people don’t learn that they have the disease until they deal with a broken bone. Dr. Susan Ott, professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed.
• Black hair care drive expands support for Black youth experiencing homelessness | The Seattle Medium2 weeks ago
  Shampoo, conditioner and other hygiene products commonly donated to shelters are not always appropriate for Black hair. For young people already navigating homelessness, organizers say having access to culturally appropriate products is about more than appearance. Tiana Cole, equity specialist in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• A controversial Alzheimer’s surgery is said to reverse symptoms — here’s what scientists know | Nature2 weeks ago
  Jaw-dropping patient videos and miraculous testimonials ignited a frenzy in China over a technique that aims to improve drainage from the brain. Now it is entering trials worldwide. Jeff Iliff, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and neurology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.

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• UW completes $64M upgrade project at Montlake medical campus, mulls more | Daily Journal of Commerce2 months ago
  Work was substantially completed last month on a 91,000-square-foot renovation of the T-Wing at the Warren G. Magnuson Health Sciences Center. T-Wing is home to the University of Washington School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, School of Pharmacy, School of Public Health and School of Social Work.
• Hepatitis C elimination initiative expands access to testing and treatment, lowers cost | KNDO3 months ago
  A UW-led study shows a Washington state plan to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030 has led to a 45% decline costs per patient. Pamela Kohler, a professor of global health and of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is interviewed.
• Washington expands hepatitis C testing, cutting per-patient costs by more than 45% | MSN4 months ago
  Modern drugs are more than 95% effective at curing hepatitis C infection, yet the virus remains a critical public health problem. Ashley Tabah, a doctoral graduate from the UW and Pamela Kohler, professor of global health and of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, are quoted
• A renowned classical quartet has moved into a Seattle retirement facility | Seattle Met5 months 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 Times6 months 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 Times6 months 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 Times7 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 News7 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 | KOMO10 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 Jersey10 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 Columbian10 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 Radio11 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 Geographic11 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 Broadcasting1 year 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 | HealthDay1 year 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-Review1 year 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 | WalletHub2 years 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.

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• CBD vs. THC: The differences between these marijuana components | The Washington Post2 weeks ago
  More research is needed about the two most prominent compounds in marijuana. Here’s what we know so far. Nephi Stella, professor of pharmacology and of psychiatry and behavioral studies at the UW, is quoted.
• UW completes $64M upgrade project at Montlake medical campus, mulls more | Daily Journal of Commerce2 months ago
  Work was substantially completed last month on a 91,000-square-foot renovation of the T-Wing at the Warren G. Magnuson Health Sciences Center. T-Wing is home to the University of Washington School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, School of Pharmacy, School of Public Health and School of Social Work.
• Four medications that may increase dementia risk | The New York Times4 months ago
  A few common medications, like statins or drugs to treat high blood pressure, appear to help lower the risk for dementia. But others, including some you can buy over the counter, may increase the risk. Shelly Gray, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US — unless they have a deal | BBC5 months ago
  Patented medicines will face a 100% tariff entering the U.S. — but companies can still avoid the taxes by striking deals with the administration, the White House has said. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• The age of animal experiments may be waning | Scientific American6 months 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? | Nature6 months 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 Guardian7 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 Post7 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 | HealthDay7 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 Times7 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 Republic7 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 | NewsNation7 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 Company7 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 Times7 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 News7 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? | STAT7 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 | Bloomberg8 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 | STAT9 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 | Reuters9 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 59 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.

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• Tuberculosis testing enters a new era of access to innovation | Forbes1 day ago
  After struggling for decades with either suboptimal, slow or expensive molecular tools, the field of tuberculosis is finally entering a new era. Gerard Cangelosi, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Firefighters warned about a supplement for smoke exposure | Associated Press1 day ago
  Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals while battling some of the country’s biggest blazes. Dr. Coralynn Sack, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of internal medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.

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• New security video shows white liquor spread during Longview mill plant implosion | KIRO 75 days ago
  The video shows a rush of the chemical white liquor escaping the tank, followed by a white plume of a gaseous substance. The liquid white liquor spreads through the facility’s parking lot, while the gas emits from it over the course of the more-than-nine-minute video. Marissa Baker, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Why Crops Are Becoming Less Nutritious | Civil Eats5 days ago
  Rising CO2 is the likely culprit for fewer nutrients like zinc, protein and iron in our food, but experts say more research is needed. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Wildfire smoke poses greater health risks for Washington's most vulnerable communities | The Seattle Medium6 days ago
  As wildfire smoke continues to affect Washington, public health experts are warning that exposure to smoke, particularly during periods of poor air quality, can affect more than the lungs, with research linking it to respiratory and cardiovascular problems and emerging concerns about mental health. Anjum Hajat, associate professor of epidemiology at the UW, and Joan Casey, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, are quoted.
• Accrediting body pressed on standards for bias, inequities and racism | STAT6 days ago
  Aamid a national conversation about climate change as a public health issue, the accrediting body for the nation’s public health schools posted an article on its blog noting that its curriculum standards include many of the issues raised in the debate. India Ornelas, professor of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted.
• Doctors say changes to the MMR vaccine may cause confusion for parents | KIRO 71 week ago
  The Trump administration has proposed major changes to the federal childhood vaccination schedule, including breaking up the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into individual shots. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned.
• Why older pedestrians are more likely to die after being hit by a car | The New York Times2 weeks ago
  Older pedestrians aren’t injured by motor vehicles at a greater rate than younger ones, according to 2023 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But they’re more likely to die. The death rate for pedestrians over 65 is higher than the average for all ages. Steve Mooney, associate professor of epidemiology at the UW, is quoted.
• Heatwaves have killed millions — here’s how scientists tally lives lost | Nature3 weeks ago
  Extreme heat is killing hundreds of thousands of people every year — and the annual toll is growing. This week, extreme heat has once again blistered parts of the continent and East Asia. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Are e-bikes safer than motorcycles? | KUOW3 weeks ago
  Every year, millions of Americans choose to hop on e-bikes because of their affordability, convenience and speed. Motorcycles can take you farther, faster and have been around longer; so has their dangerous reputation. When you look at the numbers, which is actually more dangerous? Steve Mooney, associate professor of epidemiology at the UW, is quoted.
• Smoke, heat headed for Western Washington, as wildfires grow to the east and north | KUOW3 weeks ago
  Western Washington’s luck avoiding wildfire smoke so far this summer is running out. A wildfire smoke alert was issued Monday for most of the Puget Sound region, with air quality likely to deteriorate Monday afternoon and reach unhealthy levels Tuesday. Air quality will remain poor throughout the week before finally clearing Friday. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Heat action plans aim to protect vulnerable residents | KNDO4 weeks ago
  Spokane and King County already have heat action plans in place that include earlier emergency responses, expanded access to cooling centers and updated cooling requirements for rental housing. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, has studied the effects of extreme heat on health and well-being for decades. She said not everyone has easy access to air conditioning, and wildfire smoke can make the problem more complicated.
• Wildfires grow in Central and Eastern Washington | Northwest News Radio4 weeks ago
  Wildfires continue to grow in Central and Eastern Washington. Watch Duty reports the Kaiser Canyon Fire on the Colville Indian Reservation is now 17% contained. So far, it has burned more than 128,000 acres. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Extreme heat plans take shape across Washington | Public News Service4 weeks ago
  The Washington State Climate Office predicts warmer-than-normal temperatures will continue into the fall and experts said there is a lot state leaders can do to help residents find relief and save lives. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Interfaith partnership helps feed Tri-City families | Tri-City Herald4 weeks ago
  At a time when almost half of all households surveyed by Washington state are relying on some type of food assistance, a Tri-Cities interfaith effort is ensuring thousands of local families have someone to turn to for help. As inflation and SNAP cuts are driving record food insecurity, three Tri-City religious organizations have partnered to try to fill the gap. Marie Spiker, assistant professor of epidemiology at the UW, is quoted.
• The Post counted 70 deaths from July heat domes — the true toll may not be known | The Washington Post4 weeks ago
  Epidemiologists said the country’s slow, sometimes haphazard approach to assessing heat mortality makes that a dramatic undercount. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Air pollution from wildfire smoke set records for many, analysis shows | The New York Times1 month ago
  Across North America over the last week, as wildfires raging in Minnesota and Ontario released huge plumes of smoke, air quality readings soared far beyond the rating of above 300 that health experts considered hazardous. Marissa Childs, an assistant professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Heat wave hits Pacific Northwest | KUOW1 month ago
  The Puget Sound area is under a heat advisory today and tomorrow, and health-related risks are highest in areas east and south-east of Lake Washington and in Pierce County. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is interviewed.
• Heat wave smothering Southern California nears its peak | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  A heat wave that’s expected to rank among the hottest of the year so far will peak in Southern California on Thursday, with nights sultry enough to increase the risk of heat illness, as well as periods of critical fire weather, forecasters said. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• US cyclospora cases mount as authorities struggle to find source | Financial Times1 month ago
  A U.S. outbreak of a serious gastrointestinal illness caused by a food-borne parasite has continued to grow by hundreds of cases per day as authorities struggle to identify the source. Karen Levy, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.

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• Convocation of crows, sea-lebrity sea lions and what is that nasty smell? | High Country News2 weeks ago
  Mishaps and mayhem regarding animals around the region. Taryn Lindhorst, Behar professor of integrative oncology and palliative care social work at the UW, is quoted.
• UW completes $64M upgrade project at Montlake medical campus, mulls more | Daily Journal of Commerce2 months ago
  Work was substantially completed last month on a 91,000-square-foot renovation of the T-Wing at the Warren G. Magnuson Health Sciences Center. T-Wing is home to the University of Washington School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, School of Pharmacy, School of Public Health and School of Social Work.
• The AI device that's listening to my aging dad's every move | KUOW2 months ago
  As Americans age, they have a few options for care in their later years, like moving in with a family member or into an assisted-living facility. Or aging in place…. Increasingly, with the assistance of AI. Steven Blum published a piece about his aging father, who lives alone in Seattle and is being monitored through Sensi. It’s an AI device that’s constantly listening for signs of distress. It’s supposed to detect if Blum’s dad has fallen. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• This 3-foot-tall robot wants to be your kid's classroom buddy and your mom's new friend | GeekWire2 months ago
  Codey represents Mind Children Robotics answer to America’s most stubborn caregiving crises. It’s a social robot that can learn and adapt and will soon have a stronger memory for relationship building. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is mentioned.
• My father wants to age in place — AI will be watching | WIRED2 months ago
  Devices that monitor seniors for safety are appealing to worried loved ones and underresourced home care agencies. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• Finding purpose and opening doors: UW Dean Michael Spencer’s journey across identity, community and impact | Northwest Asian Weekly3 months ago
  For Michael Spencer, the path to becoming the first Kānaka Maoli or Native Hawaiian dean at the UW School of Social Work has been shaped by geography, identity and a deeply rooted sense of purpose.
• Walla Walla Fire Department gets new mascot: Wally | KNDO4 months ago
  The Walla Walla Fire Department is gaining a new furry friend, Wally, a cute golden retriever. He’s the the first station mascot in over 130 years. The UW School of Social Work is mentioned.
• Aging in place: How technology might help you grow old at home | The New York Times4 months ago
  The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• Aging in place: How technology might help you grow old at home | The New York Times4 months ago
  Industry experts say that age tech is making homes safer for older adults and is easing the minds of their caregivers, especially those who live far away or work outside the home. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• Educational report highlights needs and progress in Southeast Asian American educational journey | NW Asian Weekly5 months 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 Monitor9 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 Times9 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 News9 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 Business10 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 Imprint11 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 Weekly11 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 News12 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 | Forbes1 year 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 71 year 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 Times1 year 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.

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