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November 21, 2002

SoHo to soil: Brown has come a long way

Ask Sally Brown to compare her former career as a chef with her current career as a soils scientist and one can expect a simple answer: “The cooking smells better.

Understanding how magnesium moves

Man doth not live by bread alone, but also by sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.

Sylvia Mathews named to AMC Board

Sylvia M.

November 20, 2002

Vaccine against HPV-16, a virus linked to cervical cancer, appears effective

A study involving almost 2,400 women has shown that a vaccine that prevents infection with one of the viruses linked to cervical cancer is generally safe and effective.

November 19, 2002

Nisqually quake damaged nearly 300,000 Puget Sound area households

Even though it wasn’t the “big one,” last year’s Nisqually earthquake caused damage to nearly 300,000 residences or almost one out of every four households in the Puget Sound area, according to a new University of Washington study.

Minority business award winners evade impacts of slowing economy

Demonstrating the amount of wealth minority-owned firms contribute to the state even in a sluggish economy, winners of the University of Washington Minority Business Awards saw their revenues grow in 2001.

November 18, 2002

UW chooses vice provost of intellectual property and tech transfer

James Severson, current president of the Cornell Research Foundation, has been selected to become vice provost for intellectual property and technology transfer at the University of Washington.

November 15, 2002

National program expands to educate campus leaders and encourage students with disabilities to enter science-oriented careers

A national UW-led program that teaches students with disabilities to use technology as a prominent ingredient in their recipes for success is celebrating a landmark birthday with new programs to reach out to university administrators and encourage students to pursue careers in science and engineering.

November 14, 2002

Secretin fails to reduce symptoms of autism

Secretin, touted as a possible cure for autism just three years ago, is not a magic bullet that relieves the symptoms of the developmental disorder, report researchers at the UW and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Career paths one key to evaluating, improving doctoral education

The University of Washington is now home to the only center for the study of graduate education in the United States.

Applicants choose programs leading quickly to jobs

This year’s applicants for UW Educational Outreach (UWEO) certificates seem to be favoring professional, short-term programs that allow them to find work quickly, possibly because of the continuing weak economy in the Puget Sound.

McCormick years draw to a close

This week the University of Washington says goodbye to President Richard L.

UW professor studies cultural clues to aid in fostering technological savvy

Contrary to what most Americans seem to think, a computer with an on-line connection does not always equal Internet access.

Crack up at Eggonaut Competition Friday

Humpty Dumpty’s trip from wall to ground is nothing compared to the perilous voyage facing passengers in the First Annual “Eggonaut” Competition for Earth and Space Sciences.

Denman Forestry Issues Series considers sustainability

Everybody from scientists to citizens is contemplating how to manage natural resources in a sustainable way.

UW Photography Group opens show

A show opening Friday, Nov.

Panel to discuss Nickel and Dimed in Seattle

The Campus Business & Professional Women will present a panel on Nickel & Dimed in Seattle at noon on Friday, Nov.

E-Learning subscriptions available Dec. 2

UW Training and Development (T&D) is providing another way for staff and faculty to access professional and personal development.

Native American Arts part of Burke Family Day

The Burke Museum will hold its annual Family Day from 10 a.

1912 pole features fearsome cannibal woman

The Burke Museum raised two totem poles this week in conjunction with the current exhibition, Out of the Silence: The Enduring Power of Totem Poles.

Teachers who write prove best for student writers

Pam Forbush remembers well that day in 1996 when she was given 45 minutes to write about anything she wished.

UW gets World Citizen Award

The UW received the 2002 World Citizen Award from the World Affairs Council of Seattle this week in recognition of the University’s “longstanding leadership in research and education on global issues.

Mystery Photo

Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.

Understanding hormones that regulate body weight

A baseball pitcher warming up in the bullpen, an actress’ understudy and an airplane copilot, are all back-ups capable of performing an essential function when needed.

Science Groove

Do Peterson’s biostatistics dissertation starts out with folk, progresses to bluegrass and continues on through funk, disco, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll.

November 12, 2002

Natural or synthetic secretin does not reduce symptoms of autism, study shows

Secretin, touted as a possible cure for autism just three years ago, is not a magic bullet that relieves the symptoms of the developmental disorder, report researchers at the University of Washington and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Half of older adults with high blood pressure don’t have it under control, and face significant risks

At least half of older adults with hypertension do not have their blood pressure controlled to normal levels, according to a survey of 5,888 patients around the country.

November 9, 2002

Association of American Medical Colleges honors University of Washington medical school for community service

The University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine is the recipient of the Association of American Medical Colleges 2002 Award for Outstanding Community Service. The award, given annually to just one medical school in the country, was presented here tonight at the association’s annual meeting.

Association of American Medical Colleges honors University of Washington medical school for community service

The University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine is the recipient of the Association of American Medical Colleges 2002 Award for Outstanding Community Service.

November 7, 2002

150 preschoolers sought for study exploring link between self-control, pretend play

University of Washington researchers exploring how preschool-age children develop self-control and possible links to the way youngsters use pretend play are looking for 150 Puget Sound 3- and 4-year-olds to participate in a new study.

Grant funds educational opportunity center

A five-year grant of just over $1 million from the U.

USER project team working on Web-based record keeping

With a promising new Web-based record-keeping system nearing completion, some areas of the UW campus are planning to eighty-six the unwieldy form 220 in the near future.

Etc.

FOOTBALL HARVEST: If you’re going to the Huskies’ last home football game of the season Nov.

Repatriation of remains is topic of confab

The ongoing Kennewick Man dispute and proposed rules covering the disposition of culturally unidentifiable human remains are the agenda for the first Seattle meeting of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee this week.