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June 14, 2023
Phosphate, a key building block of life, found on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
An international team including a UW scientist found that the water on one of Saturn’s moons harbors phosphates, a key building block of life. The team used data from NASA’s Cassini space mission to detect evidence of phosphates in particles ejected from the ice-covered global ocean of Saturn’s moon Enceladus.
Tag(s): astrobiology • College of the Environment • Department of Earth and Space Sciences • Fabian Klenner • space scienceJune 13, 2023
Allison Webel named interim dean of the School of Nursing
University of Washington Provost Mark Richards announced that Allison Webel has agreed to serve as interim executive dean of the School of Nursing, effective Aug. 1, until a new permanent dean is selected.
Tag(s): Allison Webel • School of Nursing
Employee approval can make or break CEOs, UW research shows
New research from Bruce Avolio, professor of management in the University of Washington Foster School of Business, finds that employee approval greatly influences whether a board of directors will retain or dismiss a chief executive officer.
Tag(s): Bruce Avolio • Foster School of Business
UW welcomes PepsiCo as official partner beginning July 1
The University of Washington today announced that PepsiCo will become its official beverage partner beginning July 1.
Tag(s): Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity • Office of Student life • UW Athletics • UW Bothell • UW Housing & Food Services • UW Medicine • UW TacomaJune 10, 2023
Thousands cheer on UW graduates as more than 7,000 degrees conferred at Husky Stadium
More than 7,000 degrees were conferred to University of Washington graduates Saturday at the 148th Commencement at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
Tag(s): Ana Mari Cauce • CommencementJune 9, 2023
UW ‘Brainworks’ video wins Northwest Emmy Award
A University of Washington Video production, “Brainworks: Vision and the Brain,” won a 2023 Northwest Emmy Award this month in the Children/Youth/Teens category. “Brainworks” is a series that educates children about neuroscience. The episode was executive produced by Eric H. Chudler, research associate professor of bioengineering and executive director of the UW Center for Neurotechnology, and Cara Podenski, managing executive…
Tag(s): Center for Neurotechnology • Department of Bioengineering • Eric ChudlerJune 8, 2023
Video: UW School of Drama lead costumer retires after 15 years
Inside Hutchinson Hall, home of the University of Washington School of Drama, students work at tables as they learn to assemble patterns based on costume designs. They’re surrounded by dress forms, bolts of cloth, sewing machines and costumes in progress. This is the Costume Shop, the domain of Val Mayse, master dressmaker for the School of Drama.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • School of Drama • Val MayseJune 7, 2023
Video: UW Architecture’s bench project turns an idea into an experience
In UW Architecture’s Making and Meaning class, students built benches to learn about design and construction, and to create community.
Tag(s): College of Built Environments • Department of Architecture • Jim Nicholls
UW statement regarding ongoing contract negotiations with postdocs, research scientists — June 7, 2023
We are very disappointed at the postdoctoral researchers and research scientists’ decisions to strike after some significant progress was made in both negotiations recently. The UW has continued to bargain in good faith and has offers on the table in both negotiations that are fair and represent significant wage increases. Our postdocs and research scientists…
June 6, 2023
UW research shows real-world value of strategy courses for MBA students
A new study from Mana Heshmati, assistant professor of strategy and entrepreneurship in the University of Washington Foster School of Business, found that strategy courses in MBA programs improve decision-making abilities, boost the amount of attention paid to broader industry concerns and expand the depth of mental representations.
Tag(s): Foster School of Business • Mana Heshmati
UW celebrates Class of 2023 as thousands expected to march in events in Husky Stadium, the Tacoma Dome and T-Mobile Park
Months after the Class of 2023 began their college careers, the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, upending their lives. Now, on the eve of their graduation, they emerge into a world much changed by the global health crisis.
Tag(s): CommencementJune 5, 2023
Faculty/staff honors: Psychology professor elected to esteemed educational science association, Dean of Social Work receives lifetime achievement award and more
Recent recognition of the University of Washington includes the election of Andrew Meltzoff to the National Academy of Education, a lifetime achievement award for Dean of the School of Social Work Edwina Uehara and Ed Kolodziej selected as a Frontiers Planet Prize finalist.
Tag(s): Andrew Meltzoff • College of Engineering • Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering • Edward Kolodziej • Edwina S. Uehara • Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences • School of Social Work • UW TacomaJune 1, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: 2023 Awards of Excellence, Graduation, Dino Lecture, Summer Reads and more
This week and summer, honor the 2023 Awards of Excellence recipients, visit the newly renovated Jacob Lawrence Gallery to see the works of design students, add one of College of Arts & Sciences Dean Dianne Harris’ favorite books to your summer reading list, learn about the largest animals to ever roam the earth at the…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture • College of Arts & Sciences • Division of Design • Henry Art Gallery • Jacob Lawrence Gallery • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design • University of Washington • UW Alumni AssociationMay 31, 2023
UW researcher discusses the buzz behind ‘Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’
UW News sat down with Michele Newman, a University of Washington doctoral student in the Information School, to learn more about fans’ dedication to “Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.”
Tag(s): Information School • Michele Newman
New funding supports growth of Canadian Studies Program, Foreign Language and Area Studies
Two grants from the U.S. Department of Education International and Foreign Language Education office will allow the Canadian Studies Center at the University of Washington to award eight to 10 fellowships each year to students studying French or an Indigenous language spoken in Canada.
Tag(s): Canadian Studies Center • College of Arts & Sciences • Jackson School of International Studies • Nadine Fabbi • Nicole KuhnMay 26, 2023
From Botswana to Taiwan, a dozen UW students receive Fulbright exchange awards
Twelve UW students and recent alumni were awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships this year, joining about 2,000 students and recent graduates from around the country to study and teach abroad.
Tag(s): Fulbright Program • Undergraduate Academic Affairs • UW Graduate School
What’s in a name? Sometimes, the climate
By analyzing records from the U.S. Social Security Administration, two scientists at the University of Washington and Ohio University have discovered that the popularity of certain month and season names for girls varies by geographic region in the continental United States. The name April dominates monthly names in southern states where spring arrives early in the year. June is more popular in northern states where spring blooms later. Autumn is also more prevalent in the northern U.S., a region known for its brilliant fall foliage.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Biology • Raymond HueyMay 25, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Jazz Performance, Art Thesis Exhibition, Book Club Readings and more
This week, head to Meany Hall for music performances, get inspired by the fine arts and design student’s work at the Henry Art Gallery, hear Dean Dianne Harris’ favorite summer reads and more. May 27 – June 25 | 2023 University of Washington MFA + MDes Thesis Exhibition, Henry Art Gallery North Galleries The Henry Art…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • Comparative History of Ideas Program • Henry Art Gallery • Jackson School of International Studies • Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program • Meany Hall for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Music • UW Alumni Association
UW’s Clean Energy Testbeds integral to Washington’s clean energy future
A clean energy revolution is under way in Washington state, and the University of Washington is well positioned to be its epicenter.
Tag(s): Clean Energy Institute • Daniel Schwartz • Washington Clean Energy TestbedsMay 23, 2023
UW a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers; Forbes names UW a ‘Best Employer for New Graduates’
The Peace Corps announced that the University of Washington is No. 3 on a list of top-volunteer producing institutions for the past two decades.
Tag(s): Peace Corps • Rankings
Q&A: UW polar bear expert appears in BBC-produced film about the Arctic
Polar scientist Eric Regehr studies polar bears on Wrangel Island, an island off Russia that is home to the highest concentration of polar bears in the world. Regehr and UW glaciologist Ian Joughin will field audience questions after screenings of “Arctic: Our Frozen Planet,” which focuses on the changing Arctic environment.
Tag(s): Applied Physics Laboratory • biology • Eric Regehr • polar science • Polar Science Center
Q&A: Have a favorite food memory? How technology can help take you back
Danli Luo, a UW doctoral student of human centered design and engineering, developed a toolkit of sensors and controllers that helped her re-create three dishes from growing up in China: rice wine, tofu and spring roll wrappers.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Daniela Rosner • Danli Luo • Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering • Nadya PeekMay 19, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: The Wolves play, Indigenous Writing and Storytelling Series, International Security Colloquium, Chamber Music Performances and more
This week, head to Meany Hall for UW Sings presented by University Singers, Treble Choir and UW Glee Club, explore the CHID Thesis Symposium created by current undergraduates, enjoy Chamber Music performances and more.
Tag(s): Comparative History of Ideas Program • Department of American Indian Studies • Department of Political Science • Jackson School of International Studies • School of Drama • School of MusicMay 18, 2023
Out of the frying pan: Coyotes, bobcats move into human-inhabited areas to avoid apex predators — only to be killed by people
New research shows that in Washington state, the presence of two apex predators — wolves and cougars — does indeed help keep populations of two smaller predators in check. But by and large the apex predators were not killing and eating the smaller predators, known as mesopredators. Instead, they drove the two mesopredator species — bobcats and coyotes — into areas with higher levels of human activity. And people were finishing the job.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • conservation • Laura Prugh • School of Environmental and Forest SciencesMay 17, 2023
DO-IT Center celebrates 30 years of championing students with disabilities, building community
A decade ago, Dustine Bowker went to a pizza party at the Husky Union Building.
Then a junior at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Bowker, who identifies as being on the autism spectrum, came to the University of Washington to learn about a program designed to help people like him. He had to learn to recognize social cues, he said, and adapt to fit into many situations.
Tag(s): accessibility • DO-IT Center • Sheryl Burgstahler
Tricia Serio named provost at the University of Washington
University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce today named Tricia Serio Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Pending approval by the Board of Regents, the appointment is effective Aug. 1.
Tag(s): Provost Office • Tricia SerioMay 16, 2023
Q&A: Documenting the growth of UW’s Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity
In his new book, Emile Pitre chronicles the story of OMA&D from its 1968 inception to its current status as a model for university programs. Pitre retired from the UW as associate vice president for minority affairs in 2014.
Tag(s): Emile Pitre • Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity
School of Dentistry researchers to expand upon study into how and why our gums swell
Gingivitis research could also deepen our understanding of inflammation in the rest of the body, which can be difficult to study in real time.
Tag(s): Jeffrey McLean • microbiology • oral health • Rich Darveau • School of DentistryMay 15, 2023
Video: What to wear? UW Libraries explores age-old question
Around the world, people begin each day by deciding what clothes to put on their bodies. A yearlong exhibit in the Allen Library explores a history of clothing and fashion, featuring a rotating selection of prints, books and artwork inspired by dress from the early 19th century to the present.
Tag(s): Kat Lewis • Special Collections • UW Libraries
Jayanth Panyam selected as Dean of the School of Pharmacy
University of Washington Provost Mark Richards today announced the appointment of Jayanth Panyam as the new Dean of the School of Pharmacy beginning Aug. 15, pending approval by the Board of Regents.
Tag(s): Javanth Panyam • Mark Richards • School of PharmacyMay 12, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Frontiers of Physics Lecture, Dance Concert, Undergrad Research Symposium and more
This week, learn about the Warped Side of the universe, listen to Russian Journalist Yevgenia Albats speak about her experiences, tune into the “Reflections on the 1968 UW Black Student Union” event livestream and more.
Tag(s): Department of French & Italian Studies • Department of Physics • Division of Design • DXARTS • Henry Art Gallery • Husky Union Building • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Music • Simpson Center for the Humanities • The Whole U • UW Housing & Food ServicesMay 11, 2023
UW, partners celebrate the groundbreaking of new U District Station Building
The University of Washington joined Lincoln Property Company, Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation and Sound Transit on May 10 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new University District Station Building, along with local officials, community leaders and neighbors. The 266,000-square-foot office building resting above the University District light rail station will feature ground-floor retail and amenities, office space and a rooftop terrace.
Parenting tips can reduce substance use in first-year college students
A handbook for parents of incoming college students, developed by researchers at Washington State University and the University of Washington, finds that use of the book helped improve family connections and moderate substance use.
Tag(s): Kevin Haggerty • School of Social Work • Social Development Research GroupMay 5, 2023
UW immunologist, mathematician among newly elected National Academy of Sciences members
Two University of Washington faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2023: Philip Greenberg, professor of medicine and of immunology at the UW, as well as the Rona Jaffe Foundation Endowed Chair at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and head of the Program in Immunology in its Clinical Research Division; and Gunther Uhlmann, the Robert R. and Elaine F. Phelps Endowed Professor in Mathematics at the UW.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Immunology • Department of Mathematics • Department of Medicine • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Gunther Uhlmann • Philip Greenberg • School of Medicine
ArtSci Roundup: Censorship and Modern Chinese Literature, Faculty Recital, Writing from the War in Ukraine and more
This week, attend the lecture on censorship and modern Chinese literature, learn ways to assist community building in the face of long-haul trans survival, join in on the Indigenous writing and storytelling series and more.
Tag(s): Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies • Department of American Indian Studies • Department of Anthropology • Department of Asian Languages & Literature • Department of English • Department of History • Department of Slavic Languages and Literature • Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies • Herbert J. Ellison Center • Jackson School of International Studies • Law Societies & Justice Department • School of Music • Select Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies • Simpson Center for the Humanities • wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ - Intellectual HouseMay 4, 2023
New faculty books: Children and technology, art and life experiences of Black women, and more
Three new faculty books from the University of Washington cover topics ranging from children’s use of technology to the life experiences of Black women to neuroscience and brain research.
Tag(s): Bettina Judd • Center for Neurotechnology • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Bioengineering • Eric Chudler • Information School • Katie Davis • Select Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality StudiesMay 1, 2023
Prolonged power outages, often caused by weather events, hit some parts of the U.S. harder than others
New research found that Americans already bearing the brunt of climate change and health inequities are most at risk of impact by a lengthy power outage.
Tag(s): clean or renewable energy • climate change • Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences • Joan Casey • weatherApril 28, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Spring Faculty Panel, Producing Artist Lab, Indigenous Foods Symposium, and more
This week, listen to a leading voice in the women’s movement, watch the UW School of Drama’s student directed play “In The Blood”, attend the Indigenous Foods Symposium, and more.
Tag(s): Department of American Ethnic Studies • Department of American Indian Studies • Department of French & Italian Studies • Department of Geography • Department of Germanics • Department of Political Science • Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies • Jackson School of International Studies • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Drama • School of Social Work • Simpson Center for the Humanities • Southeast Asia Center • Stroum Center for Jewish Studies • West Coast Poverty CenterApril 27, 2023
Video: Tiny, fierce hummingbirds are also an evolutionary delight for UW, Burke researcher
Many of us are familiar with the hummingbirds that visit feeders, plants and gardens around us. But these small creatures are unusual in the ways they push the limits of biology, says Alejandro Rico-Guevara, UW assistant professor biology and curator of ornithology at the Burke Museum. He and his students study hummingbirds and other birds…
Tag(s): Alejandro Rico-Guevara • biology • Burke Museum of Natural History & CultureApril 24, 2023
UW graduate and professional disciplines place highly in US News’ Best Graduate Schools rankings
The University of Washington’s graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings released late Monday.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • College of Education • College of the Environment • Evans School of Public Policy & Governance • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering • Rankings • School of Nursing • School of Pharmacy • School of Public Health • School of Social Work • UW Bothell • UW Tacoma« Previous Page Next Page »
