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May 18, 2010

Media alert: Presentation on the security of modern automobiles

A team of computer scientists led by Tadayoshi Kohno, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Washington, and Stefan Savage, an associate professor of computer science and engineering at the University of California San Diego, have conducted an experimental study of security in modern automobiles.

May 14, 2010

Francia Russell, Kent Stowell to receive honorary UW doctorates

The University of Washington Board of Regents approved May 13 the granting of honorary doctor of arts degrees to the founding creative directors of Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB).

May 12, 2010

University of Washington scores a triple-A grade from Moody’s

The university was rated based on its overall financial strength and sound management.

May 7, 2010

UW Tacoma Chancellor Spakes announces leadership transition

University of Washington Tacoma Chancellor Patricia Spakes announced this morning that she will step down as chancellor in July 2011.

May 6, 2010

Scrutinize arboretum’s plants, critters, crawlies as part of city’s first ‘bioblitz’

“BiobBlitz” volunteers will look for as many birds, plants, spiders and other species as possible in a 24-hour period in the arboretum.

May 3, 2010

University of Washington to dedicate study center in Leon, Spain

The city of Leon has lent 9,000 square feet, rent free, in El Palacio del Conde de Luna.

Experts list: Lessons from Mount St. Helens being applied today

May 18 marks the 30th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St.

April 30, 2010

Adult mortality trends reveal massive rise in global inequalities

High-income countries such as the United States trail countries that spend less on health care, including Costa Rica, Tunisia, and Albania

April 29, 2010

William H. Gates Sr. to be UW Commencement speaker

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April 28, 2010

Research shows part of Alaska inundated by ancient megafloods

New research shows one of the largest fresh-water megafloods in Earth’s history inundated an area now occupied in part by Wasilla, Alaska.

Comparative-effectiveness study confirms new treatment for diabetic macular edema

Ranibizumab injections plus laser therapy results in dramatic improvement in vision

April 27, 2010

Statement from UW Board of Regents Chair Herb Simon

Comments regarding UW President Mark Emmert’s selection as president of the NCAA.

April 26, 2010

William H. Gates Sr. to be UW Commencement speaker

Prominent lawyer, civil activist and philanthropist to speak at UW Commencement

Survey shows that among whites, tea party supporters more willing than others to curtail civil liberties

2010 Multi-State Survey of Race & Politics examines what Americans, including tea party supporters, think about race, public policy, nationa

April 22, 2010

UW energy- and water-sensing technology acquired by Belkin

Zensi, a research startup that uses simple technology to monitor home electricity and water use, has been acquired by electronics company Belkin International Inc.

April 19, 2010

Campus gone green: UW blooms with activities for Earth Day 2010

Who says it’s not easy being green? The University of Washington’s three campuses will celebrate Earth Day — Thursday, April 22 — with a variety of activities, booths and demonstrations, plus the awarding of the university’s first-ever Husky Green Awards.

New methods identify thousands of new DNA sequences missing from reference map of the human genome

A person can have one or more copies, or no copy at all, of certain DNA sequences, which accounts for why these sequences were absent

April 15, 2010

Engineering Summit to address challenges in aerospace, computing, biotech

Seattle will host a National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges Summit on May 2-3.

Latest rankings show UW programs among best in nation

The University of Washington has been ranked first among primary-care medical schools in the country for the 17th consecutive year, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided April 15 by U.

April 14, 2010

Spring Career Fair.

The largest general career fair on campus, bringing more than 100 employers to campus who are looking to hire for internship and full-time entry-level opportunities.

April 13, 2010

Genome scientist Dr. Jay Shendure receives Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award

Shendure will use rapid DNA sequencing to identify genes and molecular pathways for the initiation and spread of prostate cancer.

April 11, 2010

Maternal deaths fall worldwide from a half-million annually to less than 350,000

HIV accounts for a large percentage of deaths, with most deaths concentrated in six countries

April 9, 2010

Developing countries worldwide devote more funding to health, except many in sub-Saharan Africa

The Institute for Health Metrics at the UW recommends greater transparency in financial reporting

Traumatized trees: Bug them enough, they get fired up

Whether forests are dying back, or just drying out, projections for warming show the Pacific Northwest is primed for more wildfires.

April 8, 2010

UW Libraries announces Springer e-journal cancellations to take effect mid-April

In continuing response to last July’s reductions in funding, access to 1,219 electronic journals from prominent science publisher Springer will be lost as of mid-April, UW Libraries has announced.

PhotoCity, virtual game of capture-the-flag, happening now on UW campus

UW students are taking digital photos of campus in a competition against Cornell. It’s a research project to create 3-D models from photos.

April 7, 2010

Survey finds that racial attitudes influence the tea party movement in battleground states

The survey found that those who are racially resentful, who believe the U.S. government has done too much to support blacks, are 36 percent

April 1, 2010

What if all software was open source? A code to unlock the desktop

What if all software was open source? Anybody would then be able to add custom features to Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Apple iTunes or any other program.

UW student wins mathematics contest, named Putnam Fellow

Undergraduate student William Johnson of Seattle has been named a Putnam Fellow, scoring in the top five out of more than 4,000 competitors.

March 30, 2010

What if all software was open source? A code to unlock the desktop

A new system makes it possible to add custom features to Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Apple iTunes or any other program.

March 29, 2010

Dangerous plaques in blood vessels rupture by overproducing protein-busting enzymes

Findings suggest new ideas for diagnostic, preventative and therapeutic approaches to heart attacks and stroke

March 24, 2010

New University of Washington Center for Systems and Translational Infectious Disease Research established

The center applies systems analysis and computational biology to find clinically useful defenses against difficult infectious

March 19, 2010

UW Students for Equal Health Hosts Free Conference on Media and Health April 10 with Major Media Experts

UW Students for Equal Health Hosts Free Conference on Media and Health April 10 with Major Mediz Experts

March 18, 2010

UW study finds Wikipedia first stop for many student researchers

Eight of 10 students said that to get their research underway, they often went to Wikipedia for background information.

March 17, 2010

Difficulty trusting and reaching out to others may shorten diabetes patients’ lives

Mistrust can exact a high toll.

UW Department of Global Health and Physicians for Social Responsibility Host War & Global Health Conference April 23-25 on UW Campus

UW Department of Global Health and Physicians for Social Responsibility Host War & Global Health Conf. April 23-25

March 12, 2010