National parks help preserve species native to a particular region, but it appears that some species preservation is more successful if a significant portion of land adjacent to a park also is left as natural habitat.
January 30, 2012
The latest news from the UW
Ferroelectric switching discovered for first time in soft biological tissue
The walls of the aorta, the largest blood vessel carrying blood from the heart, exhibits a response to electric fields known to exist in inorganic and synthetic materials. The discovery could have implications for treating human heart disease.
January 27, 2012
Lost and Found Films: ‘University Parking, 1960
It’s a new round of News and Informations Lost and Found Film clips, where readers help identify historic bits of film from the UW’s Audio Visual Materials Library. This time, a 1960 film about campus parking — so then why is a referred to as a “basketball” film?
UW Bothell launches first Innovation Forum
UW Bothell launches its first Innovation Forum, Feb. 13 to 16, to encourage discourse between the university and the community
January 26, 2012
Commentary in Nature: Can economy bear what oil prices have in store?
The economic pain of a flattening oil supply will trump the environment as a reason to curb the use of fossil fuels, say two scientists, one from the University of Washington and one from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, in the Jan. 26 issue of the journal Nature.
Arts Roundup: Music, filmmaking, photography and ‘Hungry Planet opens at the Burke Museum
There will be music, film, photography and food, glorious food featured in the arts the week of Jan. 30. The Burke Museum opens an exhibit on what the world eats, UWTV resumes its series on filmmaking, guitar students play, UW Tacoma has a new art class on glass — and a blogger explains the legalities of “Downton Abbey.”
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson: Environmental protection need not cost jobs
In a Town Hall meeting at the UW on Jan. 25, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson told a packed auditorium that President Barack Obamas push for green jobs and protecting the environment can also help rebuild the economy.
January 25, 2012
Injecting sulfate particles into stratosphere wont fully offset climate change
New UW research demonstrates that one suggested method of geoengineering the atmosphere to deal with climate change probably would have limited success.
USDOT awards $3.5 million for UW-based regional transportation center
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a grant of $3.5 million to a multi-university, regional transportation center led by the University of Washington. The newly established Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium, or PacTrans, will focus on safe and sustainable transportation systems.
UW second in nation in Peace Corps volunteers
The University of Washington ranked second among large universities in producing volunteers for the Peace Corps in 2011.
New center to develop interventions for writing, reading disabilities
UW’s College of Education has been awarded an $8.1 million, five-year federal grant to study how best to teach writing and reading to both learning-disabled and typically achieving children.
January 24, 2012
UW leads in connecting scholarship with community
Research that gives back to the public is an emerging trend in higher education, and the UW is among the first U.S. universities to establish a path of study for it.
Discover whats on the health horizon at UW Medicine Mini-Medical School 2012
The general public and the UW community can register to attend the 2012 UW Medicine Mini-Med School. Learn the latest in research, clinical advances and physician training.
News Digest: ‘Ignite teaching/learning, faculty honor, live-shuttle tracking
Technology for teaching, learning at Wednesday event || Honor: David Harrison || Live-shuttle tracking for Health Sciences Express
January 23, 2012
Pharmacy students impress judges with clinical knowledge at New Orleans competition
Students Stephanie Friedman and Linda Lei put their pharmaceutical expertise to the test at a national competition, and won first place.
Dentistrys Tim DeRouen to lead national dental research association
Dentistry Interim Dean Tim DeRouen has been elected to a four-year term on the executive board of the American Association for Dental Research that will lead to his assumption of the AADR presidency in 2014.
Faculty roundtable on poverty first of three in 2012 for Evans School 50th
The latest census shows the highest American poverty levels since 1993. Why is that the case? Faculty from the Evans School of Public Affairs will discuss this in a discussion titled “The Changing Face of American Poverty” on Feb. 1.
‘Community Photos’ contributors capture snowy UW
Catch a dozen photos of last weeks snowfall at UW News and Informations “Community Photos.” Be sure to contribute your own photos of UW buildings, landmarks, people – snow or not – to this ever-evolving collection.
January 20, 2012
WSU center becomes part of UW Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies
Earlier this month, the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at WSU merged with the Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies at the UW.
‘Beyond the Ivory Tower offers latest on communicating science
A panel discussion Monday on “Broader Impacts: What do Funders Really Want?” is the first of six presentations on sharing University of Washington research with the general public.
From 'American Knees' to 'Americanese'
A visit with English Professor Shawn Wong as one of his novels comes to the big screen, at SIFF, then in general release.
Hip-hop lesson plans teach Seattle students about social issues, arts – with playlist
Hip-hop music teaches middle- and high schoolers about social movements, poetry and art in a UW-coordinated project.
January 19, 2012
Homeless heavy drinkers imbibe less when housing allows alcohol
A study of a housing project that allows chronically homeless people with severe alcohol problems to drink in their apartments found that residents cut their heavy drinking by 35 percent.
Arts Roundup: Robin McCabe, Craig Sheppard, the University Symphony, mixed media meets dance at the Henry
Robin McCabe has a solo concert, the University Symphony features Craig Sheppard, the Odegaard has art, undergraduates do theater, “American Knees” hits the big screen and the Henry has a dance/mixed media piece.
January 18, 2012
New oral history of William Ruckelshaus, key figure in environmental policy, now online
An oral history of the career of William D. Ruckelshaus, the first and fifth administrator of the federal Environmental Protection Agency, whose career parallels the growth of the environmental movement in the United States, is now available in three locations in the state of Washington.
Thanks, all — Combined Fund Drive breaks record for 2011
The UW Combined Fund Drive broke its own record and met its goal in 2011, raising $2,066,131 in donations for about 1,500 charities in the Pacific Northwest and worldwide.
January 17, 2012
Fruit flies watch the sky to stay on course — with video
New research demonstrates that fruit flies keep their bearings by using the polarization pattern of natural skylight, bolstering the belief that many, if not all, insects have that capability.
January 13, 2012
Opinion: Reflections on Dr. King and a mothers life well lived
Ed Taylor, UW vice provost and dean of undergraduate affairs, remembers the life and achievements of his mother in the context of the work of Dr. King. “At her funeral, I was profoundly aware of my responsibility to live a life that is as decent, kind, caring and humane as my mother’s.”
Election Eye 2012: David Domke and crew partner with Seattle Times for blogging from campaign trail
Domke heads to South Carolina with students, colleagues — and cartoonist David Horsey — for on-the-ground coverage of the 2012 campaign.
Ethnic Cultural Center to be named for Samuel E. Kelly
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversitys new Ethnic Cultural Center will be named in honor of the late Samuel E. Kelly, the founding vice president for the office and a pioneer for diversity on campus.
January 12, 2012
UW-IT seeks faculty for pilot projects using eTexts
UW Information Technology is seeking faculty members interested in using electronic texts, or eTexts, in their classes for participation in a pilot project.
Arts Roundup: MFA exhibit, undergraduate theater, geography film, social work art and something for all at the Henry
Its a busy week in the arts at the UW as Winter Quarter heats up. First-year MFA artists show their work, the UW World Series Chamber Music Series kicks off, geography has a film, social work has art, undergraduates take the stage and the Henry Art Gallery offers music, a family workshop and an open mic night.
Surgical robots to provide open-source platform for medical robotics research
Seven identical robots created and built at the UW will be flown to campuses across the country, where they will provide the first common research platform to develop the future of surgical robotics. The robots will be display Friday at an open house.
UW scholarship fund to benefit from Nancy Pearls Rediscoveries series
As the result of a deal with Amazon.com, at least 12 of Nancy Pearls favorite novels will soon be back in print, and a portion of sales will benefit the UW scholarship Pearl and her husband endowed in 2011.
Rachel Vaughn: A perfect fit at the Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
The new director of the Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center talks about the center, here role and the extraordinary staff and student service-learners.
January 11, 2012
Hubble spies old stars that shed their skins to look younger
A UW-led team has peered deep into the neighboring Andromeda galaxy to find unusual ultra-blue stars.
Martin Luther King Jr. tributes scheduled at UW Health Sciences and Harborview
Harborview Medical Center and the UW Health Sciences have each scheduled events and service activities to honor the memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The ceremonies are open to all.
Gertrude Peoples presented with Odegaard Award for work on diversity
Gertrude Peoples, a special assistant with the University of Washington football program and the former director of the Student-Athlete Academic Services, is the 2012 recipient of the UW Charles E. Odegaard Award.
Official Notices: Regents meeting Jan. 12
Schedule for Jan. 12 Regents meeting is announced.
January 10, 2012
Gut microbe networks differ from norm in obese people, systems biology approach reveals
For the first time, researchers have analyzed the multitude of microorganisms residing in the human gut as a complex, integrated biological system, rather than a set of separate species. Their approach has revealed patterns that correspond with excess body weight.