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April 24, 2023
Awakening the canoe: UW Canoe Family prepares for this summer’s Tribal Canoe Journey
Member of the University of Washington Canoe Family have spent months carving traditional paddles using only hand tools, all in preparation for this summer’s Tribal Canoe Journey.
Tag(s): Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of American Indian Studies
University of Washington is a core member of newly announced New York Climate Exchange
UW will be a core member of a consortium led by Stony Brook University that will build and operate The New York Climate Exchange – a carbon-neutral international hub focused on climate action and adaptation
Tag(s): Ana Mari Cauce • Clean Energy Institute • climate change • College of Built Environments • College of Engineering • College of the Environment • Dan Schwartz • Maya Tolstoy • population health • Renee ChengApril 21, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Public Lectures, Art Exhibitions, Music Project Festival and more
This week, attend the annual Schiedel Lecture, learn about the transactional relationship between mental health research and care, enjoy the Improvised Music Project Festival held by UW students and faculty and more. April 25, 6:00 – 7:30 PM | 2023 Scheidel Lecture: How We Create Time Through Communication with Dr. Dawna Ballard, Kane Hall A long-standing…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Communication • Department of Psychology • Henry Art Gallery • Law Societies & Justice Department • Meany Hall for the Performing Arts • School of Music • Simpson Center for the HumanitiesApril 20, 2023
For Earth Day, UW eyes a carbon-neutral future
For more than 50 years, the University of Washington has recognized Earth Day by engaging students, faculty and staff in a variety of activities and events aimed at creating a more sustainable future.INFO BOX:
Learn more about Earth Day activities across all three UW campuses here.
April 19, 2023
Q&A: Two ways UW researchers are studying marine microplastics
Two University of Washington researchers are using very different methods to investigate the issue of marine microplastics. For Earth Day, UW News asked them to discuss their research.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • College of the Environment • Department of Mechanical Engineering • Earth Day • Jacqueline Padilla-Gamiño • Michelle DiBenedetto • microplastics • School of Aquatic and Fishery SciencesApril 18, 2023
Q&A: County-scale climate mapping tool helps Washington agencies prepare for the future
The UW Climate Impacts Group created an interactive tool that lets state agencies and local governments see what climate scientists project for their county and what they might want to consider when developing their districts’ comprehensive plans through 2100.
Tag(s): climate change • Climate Impacts Group • College of the Environment • Matt Rogers • population healthApril 14, 2023
ArtSci RoundUp: Learn Korean through K-Pop, Discussions on Public University Prospects, Poetry Lecture and more
This week, explore the idea of reconstructed public universities with Christopher Newfield, engage with leaders from the Makah Nation in Washington State on exercising sovereignty, discover the singer in you by learning Korean through K-Pop, and more. April 18, 5:30 PM | HU Tai-Li Memorial Lecture and Film Screening with Scott Simon, Burke Museum The…
Tag(s): Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture • Department of American Indian Studies • Department of Architecture • Department of Asian Languages & Literature • Department of English • Department of History • Dianne Harris • East Asia Center • Eun Ju Vivianna Oh • Jackson School of International Studies • Joshua L. Reid • Ken Oshima • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • Paul Atkins • Simpson Center for the HumanitiesApril 13, 2023
Africa’s grassy habitats emerged 10+ million years earlier than previously thought
A pair of studies published April 14 in the journal Science paint a new picture about apes, ancient Africa and the origins of humans. Many scientists had once hypothesized that the first apes to evolve in Africa more than 20 million years ago ate primarily fruit and lived within the thick, closed canopy of a nearly continent-wide forest ecosystem. Instead, the new research indicates that early apes ate a leafy diet in a more arid ecosystem of varyingly open woodlands with abundant grasses.
Tag(s): Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture • Caroline Strömberg • College of Arts & Sciences • evolution • plant scienceApril 12, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to address UW’s Class of 2023
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will deliver the 2023 Commencement address for the 148th ceremony, which takes place June 10 at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
Tag(s): CommencementApril 10, 2023
Warm liquid spewing from Oregon seafloor comes from Cascadia fault, could offer clues to earthquake hazards
UW oceanographers discovered warm, chemically distinct liquid shooting up from the seafloor about 50 miles off Newport. They named the unique underwater spring “Pythia’s Oasis.” Observations suggest the spring is sourced from water 2.5 miles beneath the seafloor at the plate boundary, regulating stress on the offshore subduction zone fault.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • Deborah Kelley • earthquakes & seismology • Evan Solomon • geology • School of Oceanography
Beyond Trump — UW political scientists on the legacy of the indictment on the U.S. presidency
The indictment of former President Trump isn’t just about an individual but about the office of the presidency, and what the country is willing to accept from its leaders, say University of Washington political scientists James Long and Victor Menaldo,
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Political Science • James Long • Victor MenaldoApril 7, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Japan’s Climate Change Policy, Yoko Ono and the Art of the Breakdown, Guest Artist Concert and more
This week, learn more about Japan’s response to climate change, attend the talk on Yoko Ono and the Art of the Breakdown, enjoy music performances at Meany Hall and more.
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of History • Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies • Jackson School of International Studies • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • Simpson Center for the HumanitiesApril 6, 2023
National and local leaders convene at UW for discussion of CHIPS and Science Act, investing in scientific discovery
Leaders from Washington higher education institutions met with national policymakers April 4 to discuss opportunities provided by the CHIPS and Science Act. U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene and National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan visited the University of Washington campus to talk about the legislation, which provides more than $100 billion to fund scientific research and…
Tag(s): Ana Mari Cauce • Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering • Kai-Mei Fu
Washington state’s 2021 heat wave contributed to 159 excess injury deaths over three weeks
A record-breaking heat wave that baked Washington state in 2021 contributed to 159 excess injury deaths, according to research led by a UW professor.
Tag(s): climate change • Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences • Joan Casey • School of Public Health
Community-based prevention system linked to reduced handgun carrying among youth growing up in rural areas
A community-based, evidence-based intervention system developed at the University of Washington has been linked to reduced handgun carrying rates among youth growing up in rural areas.
Tag(s): Ali Rowhani-Rahbar • Communities That Care • Community Youth Development Study • Department of Epidemiology • Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program • Margaret Kuklinski • School of Social Work • Social Development Research GroupApril 5, 2023
UW’s Phil Levin to direct first-ever US National Nature Assessment
Phil Levin, professor of practice in environmental and forest sciences at the University of Washington and lead scientist at The Nature Conservancy in Washington, has been appointed to direct the first-ever U.S. National Nature Assessment. The 3-year assessment will take an interdisciplinary approach to better understand the role of nature in the lives of people across the country, and how those benefits might be altered under climate change.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • Phil Levin • School of Environmental and Forest SciencesMarch 31, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Faculty Concerts, Women’s Liberation Movement Book Talk, Dover Quartet and more
This week, head to Meany Hall for the Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet performance, learn about Seattle’s radical women’s liberation movement of the 60s and 70s from Barbara Winslow, celebrate Arab American Heritage Month and more. April 4, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Energy Security in Europe: Current and Future Challenges, Thomson Hall and Zoom…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of American Ethnic Studies • Department of American Indian Studies • Jackson School of International Studies • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Music • Select Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies • UW Women's Center
Q&A: Developing a new Spanish-language controlled vocabulary of LGBTQIA+ terms
The Homosaurus is a linked data controlled vocabulary used by libraries, museums and other cultural heritage institutions worldwide to describe LGBTQIA+ resources and aid in indexing and retrieving content. Marika Cifor, University of Washington assistant professor in the Information School, was awarded a 2023 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to develop a free-standing Spanish-language Homosaurus.
Tag(s): Information School • Marika CiforMarch 29, 2023
Determination of significance: UWMC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan
Project Name: UWMC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan (MIMP) Proponent & Lead Agency: University of Washington Comment Period Closes: April 17, 2023 Description of Proposal: The UW Medical Center – Northwest Major Institution Master Plan will allow for space on the campus to accommodate projected population growth and corresponding increase in healthcare demands. It would also…
March 24, 2023
Team detects first neutrinos made by particle collider
An international team of scientists has for the first time detected neutrinos created by a particle collider. The discovery — announced March 19 by the Forward Search Experiment, or FASER collaboration — promises to deepen scientists’ understanding of the nature of neutrinos, which are the most abundant particle in the cosmos. FASER’s detector picked up neutrinos generated by the Large Hadron Collider, which is based at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Physics • physics • Shih-Chieh Hsu
ArtSci Roundup: Spring Art Exhibitions, The Motherboard Suite, and more
This week, join fellow art lovers at the Henry Art Gallery for new spring exhibits, watch as The Motherboard Suite brings to life music, and much more. March 31, 7:00 – 9:00 PM |Public Opening: Spring Exhibitions, Henry Art Gallery New art is waiting to be enjoyed at the Henry Art Gallery. Join in celebration…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • Henry Art Gallery • Meany Hall for the Performing Arts • Stroum Center for Jewish StudiesMarch 22, 2023
Faculty/staff honors: Legal education innovation award, stellar astronomical writing and more
Recent recognition of the University of Washington includes the Bloomberg Law 2022 Law School Innovation Program “Top Legal Education Program” for the UW Tech Policy Lab, 2023 Seattle Aquarium Conservation Research Award for Vera Trainer and 2023 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award for Emily Levesque.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • College of the Environment • Department of Astronomy • Emily Levesque • Ryan Calo • School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences • School of Law • UW Tech Policy Lab • Vera TrainerMarch 21, 2023
Three UW researchers named Fulbright Scholars
Three University of Washington researchers have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for 2023-2024 and will pursue studies in Portugal, Mexico and Sweden.
Tag(s): Amy Pace • Andrew Hafenbrack • Channing Prend • College of Arts & Sciences • College of the Environment • Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences • Foster School of Business • Fulbright Program • School of OceanographyMarch 20, 2023
Michael Spencer selected as next dean of the School of Social Work
University of Washington Provost Mark Richards announced that Michael S. Spencer has been appointed the Ballmer Endowed Dean of the School of Social Work beginning July 1, pending approval by the UW Board of Regents.
Tag(s): Edwina S. Uehara • Indigenous Wellness Research Institute • Michael S. Spencer • School of Social WorkMarch 17, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Strings for Peace, Curator Tour: Thick as Mud, University Lecture and more
Start the spring season by listening to Strings for Peace, explore how mud animates relationships at the Henry Art Gallery, attend the anticipated University Faculty Lecture and more. March 24, 8:00 PM | Strings for Peace, Meany Hall A Concert with Amjad Ali Khan, Sharon Isbin, Amaan Ali Bangash & Ayaan Ali Bangash. Amjad…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of History • Henry Art Gallery • Jackson School of International Studies • Meany Hall for the Performing Arts • Select Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies • Simpson Center for the Humanities
UW study investigates how ‘vaccine shopping’ impacts rollout during pandemic
New research from Leela Nageswaran, assistant professor of operations management in the University of Washington Foster School of Business, considers whether individuals should be able to select their vaccine type.
Tag(s): Foster School of Business • Leela NageswaranMarch 16, 2023
Rosling Center is LEED Platinum, the highest standard in sustainable building practices
The Hans Rosling Center for Population Health at the University of Washington has achieved LEED Platinum Certification, the highest possible rating, reflecting the university’s commitment to sustainable building practices.
Tag(s): Hans Rosling Center for Population Health • population health • UW Facilities
Q&A: Navajo Nation water rights case an opportunity to reaffirm treaty obligations, UW law professor says
Monte Mills, professor of law at the University of Washington and director of the UW Native American Law Center, discusses the significance of Arizona v. Navajo Nation, a water rights case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Tag(s): Monte Mills • School of Law
$43 million set of gifts from Ballmer Group to bolster early learning programs in Washington state
The University of Washington today announced that it is part of a multi-pronged grantmaking strategy from Ballmer Group aimed at drawing more people into careers in early childhood education in our state — including by providing more than 1,500 scholarships over the next eight years.
Tag(s): Ballmer Group • College of Education • early childhood education • Mia TuanMarch 15, 2023
Cherry blossoms get new visitors’ website, are on track for early April peak bloom
The cherry blossoms at the University of Washington campus are a seasonal tradition and celebration for the entire region. This year’s colder-than-usual spring is demanding a little more patience. Mark your calendars and plan your visit for a peak bloom expected in early April.
Tag(s): cherry blossoms • College of the Environment • Sara Shores • School of Environmental and Forest SciencesMarch 10, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Health and Houselessness, BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play, Angela Hewitt, and more
This week, listen in to the “Health and Houselessness in Seattle” conversation, head to the Burke Museum for some cherry blossom activities, witness Angela Hewitt’s famous piano talent, and more. March 14, 7:30 PM | “Health and Houselessness in Seattle” with Josephine Ensign and Anna Patrick, The Wyncote NW Forum Home to over 730,000…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture • College of Arts & Sciences • Meany Hall for the Performing Arts • Select Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies
Northern and southern resident orcas hunt differently, which may help explain the decline of southern orcas
In the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, southern resident orcas have experienced no net population growth since the 1970s, with just 73 left at the most recent count. But northern resident orcas, which have a similar diet, territory and social structure, have grown steadily, now numbering more than 300. A new study led by scientists at the University of Washington and NOAA Fisheries may help explain why: The two populations differ in how they hunt for salmon, their primary and preferred food source, a key difference that conservationists will have to take into account when designing interventions to help southern residents.
Tag(s): Center for Ecosystem Sentinels • College of Arts & Sciences • conservation • Department of Biology • Jennifer Tennessen • whalesMarch 7, 2023
UW law professor goes to music school, launches interdisciplinary Music Law & Policy class
Peter Nicolas, professor of law and adjunct professor of music at the University of Washington, recently launched a new class. Music Law & Policy combines Nicolas’ legal training with his growing academic interest in the study of music.
Tag(s): Peter Nicolas • School of Law • School of MusicMarch 6, 2023
UW joins White House to host forum on climate change solutions on campuses and in surrounding communities
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the University of Washington are bringing together climate, sustainability and resilience leaders, and educators representing a cross section of colleges and universities from around the country, with federal agency leaders for a virtual forum on climate change.
Tag(s): climate change • College of the Environment • Maya TolstoyMarch 3, 2023
ArtSci Roundup: Modern Music Ensemble, Brazilian Percussion, and more
This week, attend a Modern Music Ensemble performance, learn how creating great urban neighborhoods and environmental justice go hand in hand, witness percussionist Jeff Busch in a concert of Brazilian music, and more. March 7, 7:30 PM | Modern Music Ensemble, Meany Hall Cristina Valdés leads the UW Modern Music Ensemble in performances of works…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • College of Built Environments • Department of Asian Languages & Literature • Ethnomusicology Program • School of Music • Southeast Asia CenterFebruary 27, 2023
Human-wildlife conflicts rising worldwide with climate change
Research led by scientists at the University of Washington’s Center for Ecosystem Sentinels reveals that a warming world is increasing human-wildlife conflicts globally. They show that climate shifts can drive conflicts by altering animal habitats, the timing of events, wildlife behaviors and resource availability. It also showed that people are changing their behaviors and locations in response to climate change in ways that increase conflicts.
Tag(s): Briana Abrahms • Center for Ecosystem Sentinels • climate change • College of Arts & Sciences • conservation • Department of Biology • ecologyFebruary 21, 2023
Newly discovered form of salty ice could exist on surface of extraterrestrial moons
Scientists suspect that the red streaks crossing the surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa is a frozen mixture of water and salts, but its chemical signature matches no known substance on Earth. Now researchers have discovered a new type of solid crystal that forms when water and table salt combine in cold, pressurized conditions. Researchers believe the new substance created in a lab on Earth could form at the surface and bottom of these worlds’ deep oceans.
Tag(s): Baptiste Journaux • College of the Environment • Department of Earth and Space Sciences • space scienceFebruary 17, 2023
Video: Lummi Nation School students visit UW to talk to International Space Station astronaut
Students from the Lummi Nation School visited the University of Washington in earlh February for a real-time Q&A with astronaut Josh Cassada aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Cassada helped do space research on a plant science experiment the students sent to the ISS.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • College of Engineering • Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics • Department of Astronomy • Emily Levesque • Gregg Colburn • Kristi MorgansenFebruary 16, 2023
ArtSci Roundup | On stage: The Oresteia, DXARTS Winter Concert, Jazz Innovations, and more
Attend lectures, performances, and more! February 22, 7:30 PM | DXARTS Winter Concert, Meany Hall 2023 marks the 75th year of musique concrète with the premiere of Pierre Schaeffer’s Cinq études de bruits (Five Studies of Noises), composed and premiered in 1948. In celebration, the Department of Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS) is…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • College of Built Environments • Department of Chemistry • Department of Classics • Department of Political Science • DXARTS • School of Drama • School of Music • Simpson Center for the HumanitiesFebruary 15, 2023
UW computer scientist and mathematician named Sloan Fellows
Two University of Washington faculty members have been awarded early-career fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The new Sloan Fellows, announced Feb. 15, are Leilani Battle, an assistant professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, and Jonathan J. Zhu, an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • College of Engineering • Department of Mathematics • Jonathan Zhu • Leilani Battle • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering« Previous Page Next Page »
