The latest news from the UW

February 21, 2013

MyPlan enhances student academic advising, planning

A powerful new online academic planning tool enhances the advising experience for both students and advisers. MyPlan makes it easier for students to find courses, develop an academic plan, track progress, and receive adviser input. Advisers have the ability to review and comment on academic plans electronically and view easy-to-read (html-enhanced) degree audits. Released this academic year, MyPlan was developed by UW-IT in partnership with students, advisers, and central partners in the Office of the Registrar, Graduate School, and Undergraduate…

Research | UW and the community

Documents that Changed the World: A papal resignation

A new episode in the podcast series about the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, and other famous resignations.

Buildings and grounds | Environment | For UW employees | Technology | UW and the community

February 20, 2013

Searchable by cell phone or GPS unit, interactive map for arboretum being created

UW Botanic Gardens is digitizing 55 years of handwritten plant records and creating an interactive GIS map for the Washington Park Arboretum.

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UW researcher finds new scorpion species

Administrative affairs | News releases

February 19, 2013

UW selects Jeffrey Riedinger as vice provost for global affairs

Jeffrey Riedinger has been named vice provost for global affairs at the University of Washington

Environment | News releases | Research | Science

Mutant champions save imperiled species from almost-certain extinction

Species facing widespread and rapid environmental changes can sometimes evolve quickly enough to dodge the extinction bullet. UW scientists consider the genetic underpinnings of such evolutionary rescue.

Honors and awards | News releases | Research

Three faculty members named Sloan Research Fellows

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UW study: Some TV can ease kids’ aggression

Environment | News releases | Research | Science

February 18, 2013

Mussels cramped by environmental factors

The fibrous threads helping mussels stay anchored are more prone to snap when ocean temperatures climb higher than normal.

Health and medicine | Learning | Science

February 15, 2013

Flu researcher whose findings met U.S. biosecurity review to speak at UW

The review generated public debate on publishing legitimate biological science findings that could pose a threat to public health or national security,

Firing range lead exposure reduced with UW workplace health expertise

UW’s Field Research and Consultation Group in Environmental and Occupational Health assess ventilation systems and airborne lead levels in firing ranges, and offer advice on lowering exposure.

Arts and entertainment | UW and the community

Arts Roundup: Art, drama, dance — and McCabe, Larionoff celebrate Beethoven

In arts this week, the School of Drama opens “Pentecost,” Robin McCabe and Maria Larionoff kick off their Beethoven Project, and the dance company Black Grace visits campus.

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February 13, 2013

Digital learning

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UW scientist explains weird shiny thing on Mars

Environment | News releases | Research | Science

European satellite confirms UW numbers: Arctic Ocean is on thin ice

New satellite observations confirm a University of Washington analysis that for the past three years found accelerated declines in the volume of Arctic sea ice.

For UW employees | Honors and awards | News roundups | UW and the community

February 12, 2013

News Digest: Rideshare treats, register for summer youth programs, Honor: Betsy Wilson, university faculty lecturer nominations sought

Transportation services “hearts” ridesharing this week || Registration opens for UW Summer Youth Programs || Lizabeth Wilson wins national library award || Nominations due March 1 for university faculty lecturer

Environment | News releases | Research | Science

Get off my lawn: Song sparrows escalate territorial threats – with video

UW researchers have discovered a hierarchical warning scheme in which territorial song sparrows use increasingly threatening signals to ward off trespassing rivals.

Arts and entertainment | Profiles | UW and the community

February 11, 2013

A reading life considered in David Shields’ ‘How Literature Saved My Life’

English professor David Shields discusses his new book, “How Literature Saved My Life.”

Learning | News releases | Science

Noisy classroom simulation aids comprehension in hearing-impaired children

A new report by a UW researcher showed about a 50 percent increase in speech comprehension in background noise when children with hearing impairments followed a three-week auditory training regimen.

Administrative affairs | Education | Health and medicine | Learning | UW and the community

February 8, 2013

UW School of Nursing re-envisions Doctor of Nursing Practice curriculum

The initiative builds on the school’s national distinction in preparing students for careers in community health; critical care; psychiatric/mental health; pediatric, adult, geriatric and family nursing, and nurse-midwifery.

For UW employees

How to avoid “phishing” scams

The Office of the UW Chief Information Security Officer is offering some tips to prevent falling prey to “phishing” scams.

News releases | Research | UW and the community

February 7, 2013

Washington housing recovery strengthened in fourth quarter 2012

Washington state’s housing market continued to improve during the fourth quarter of 2012, according to the UW’s Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies.

Arts and entertainment | UW and the community

Arts Roundup: Music old and new, drumming and percussion — and the Burke’s Artifact ID Day

The School of Music leads this crowded week, from baroque to modern, percussion to a combined band concert. Plus, Taiko drummers visit, the Henry Art Gallery has its annual gala and the Burke Museum holds its popular annual Artifact ID Day

Administrative affairs | UW and the community

February 6, 2013

UW president calls Jewell selection ‘an inspired choice’

“Sally Jewell is an inspired choice to lead the U.S. Department of the Interior,” said Michael K. Young.

Administrative affairs | For UW employees | Health and medicine | News releases | UW and the community

New director named for Northwest Center for Public Health Practice

Pediatrician Tao Kwan-Gett will head a center that provides training, research, evaluation and communication services to public health organizations across six states.

Environment | News releases | Research | Science | Technology

Smartphones, tablets help UW researchers improve storm forecasts

Atmospheric scientists are using pressure readings from some new smartphones and tablet computers to improve short-term thunderstorm forecasts. A weather station in every pocket would offer an unprecedented wealth of data.

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