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January 12, 2012
The latest news from the UW
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.
January 9, 2012
Crab sagas yield insight into sustainable fisheries
Decades of wild swings in crab populations dramatize the myriad issues surrounding questions of sustainable fisheries, said David Armstrong, director of aquatic and fishery sciences, in his talk “Claws, causes, climate and corps: A cavalcade of true crab sagas.”
News Digest: MLK book, Imagine Cup, faculty honors
New edition: Michael Honeys book || UW Bothell students advance || Honor: Six in education || Honor: Alexes Harris
January 6, 2012
UW staffer zeros out daily commute costs, carbon footprint
Staff member Bob Edmistons quest was to cut both the time and cost of his daily commute.
Henry Art Gallery offers tours for faculty, staff
Got a half-hour for some great art? Try spending it at the Henry Art Gallery. The Henry is inviting faculty and staff to visit and learn about its exhibitions in three lunchtime tours at noon on Jan. 18, Feb. 22 and March 14.
January 5, 2012
Larger-than-life characters, intrigue part of history behind Battle of Adwa
Ethiopia is the only African country not defeated in the period of empire and Raymond Jonas new book “The Battle of Adwa: African Victory in the Age of Empire” describes the key battle.
Official Notices: Rules for UW housing, waivers of tuition and fees
Official notice of public hearings for amendments pertaining to “Rules for the University of Washington Residence Halls and Family Housing Apartments” and “Waivers of Tuition and Fees.”
Arts Roundup: Watras on viola, Burke Museum identifies artifacts, School of Drama meets Book-It Repertory
Faculty artist Melia Watras gives a solo concert, the School of Drama begins a play-reading collaboration of great books with Book-It Repertory and the Burke Museum is ready to identify that weird thing you found out back.
January 4, 2012
Russian river water unexpected culprit behind Arctic freshening – with video
A powerful combination of data from NASA satellites and traditional sampling has led to the discovery of a new pathway of freshwater in the Arctic Ocean. Jamie Morison, Applied Physics Laboratory, is lead author of paper in this weeks Nature.
Nursing students put skills to practice in community organizations
At a December open house, nursing students held a lively Poster Symposium to show their teachers, colleagues and friends how they put their education into practice at community agencies. The service projects covered a range of public health concerns like obesity, elder care and prenatal support.
News Digest: School renamed, professors honored
New name: School of Environmental and Forest Sciences || Honor: Marsha Linehan || Honor: Ian Joughin
January 3, 2012
David Domke to deliver five lectures on 2012 election
David Domke, a UW professor known nationally as a scholar in politics, religion and communication, will deliver five lectures on the 2012 election beginning Jan. 11.
Architect George Suyama to deliver Deans Distinguished Lecture
Suyama will discuss his work in the 2012 Deans Distinguished Lecture, sponsored by the UW College of Built Environments, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, in 120 Kane Hall. Afterward, he will sign copies of “Suyama: A Complex Serenity,” written by Grant Hildebrand, a UW emeritus professor of architecture, and published in March by the University of Washington Press.
December 28, 2011
Evidence found for brain injury in diet-induced obesity
UW scientists report today, Dec. 27, the first evidence of structural changes in the brains of rodents and people with diet-induced obesity. The findings may lead to a better understanding of body weight control problems.
A way to ‘feel human: School of Social Work fosters social justice, joy through art
The School of Social Work will host a public reception Jan. 11 at 4-6 p.m. to kick off an art exhibit featuring about 20 paintings and drawings by homeless youths in the University District.
December 22, 2011
From crate to plate: Students study how to improve campus access to fresh local food
Recipes that come boxed with fresh ingredients ready to cook? How about a monthlong incentive program inspiring a commitment to fresh local food? A design class studies how to get it done.
December 21, 2011
To turn up the heat in chilies, just add water
Hot chilies growing wild in dry environments produce substantially fewer seeds than non-pungent plants, but they are better protected against a seed-attacking fungus that is more prevalent in moist regions.
Tarhouni tells stories of Libya
Ali Tarhouni, on leave as a senior lecturer at the UW Foster School of Business, spoke at a news conference regarding his work so far as a leader of the Libyan revolution and the country’s new government.
December 20, 2011
Just messy or is it hoarding? Sorting out darker reality hidden inside clutter
We joke about being pack rats or collectors, but hoarding is a common and extremely hard problem to treat. A psychologist tells UW students how to identify and treat hoarding.
Five with UW links named to Forbes 30 under 30
A biostatistics faculty member, two genome scientists, and two computer engineers, all with UW links, are among the 30 under 30 young achievers in the annual Forbes list.
December 19, 2011
Upper atmosphere facilitates changes that let mercury enter food chain — with video
New research shows that the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere work to transform elemental mercury into oxidized mercury, which can easily be deposited into aquatic ecosystems and ultimately enter the food chain.
Doctors cautious, patients enthusiastic about sharing medical notes
A survey reported today gauged baseline interest among patients and doctors in sharing physicians after an office visit. The survey was conducted at Harborview and two other sites before the one-year OpenNotes trial.
December 16, 2011
Robert Stacey named interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Washington named Robert C. Stacey as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
December 15, 2011
Nitrogen from humans pollutes remote lakes for more than a century
Nitrogen derived from human activities has polluted lakes throughout the Northern Hemisphere for more than a century and the fingerprint of these changes is evident even in remote lakes thousands of miles from the nearest city, industrial area or farm.
December 14, 2011
Study finds superior drug combo for difficult-to-control epilepsy
A lamotrigine/valproate treatment regimen significantly reduced seizure frequency, according to a retrospective study of records at Fircrest and Rainier Habilitation Centers. UW Medicine neurologist Dr. Nicholas Poolos of the Regional Epilepsy Center led the project.
Nine UW researchers named Fellows of AAAS
Nine UW-affiliated researchers are among 539 new Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Election as a Fellow of AAAS is an honor bestowed upon members by their peers. Fellows are recognized for meritorious efforts to advance science or its applications.
December 13, 2011
Brain drain of African doctors costs sub-Saharan Africa billions, saved U.S. nearly $900 million
Sub-Saharan African countries that invest in training doctors lose billions of dollars when those clinicians leave to work in developed nations, finds research recently published on bmj.com with the help of seven universities, including UW.
Campus trees not available as holiday decorations
UW Arborist Sara Shores reports that people have been cutting trees and tree limbs on campus, presumably for Christmas decorations. For those people, she has one message: Dont.
Memorial service for dean emeritus Sidney Nelson set for Dec. 17
Memorial services for Sidney Nelson, professor of medicinal chemistry and dean emeritus of the School of Pharmacy, will be at 1 pm. on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the New Life Church at 6830 Highland Dr. in Everett.
Featured video: Reflectors react to changing light
The reflector “paintings” on the exterior of the Henry Art Gallery, are made up of 21,500 reflectors normally found on bicycles, cars and trucks, explains this video, the first in a series highlighting the museums permanent collection.
December 12, 2011
Fisheries lands a Ray Troll – with slideshow
Some 99 species of fishes glide and snake across a supersized 15-foot mural by Alaskan artist and confessed fish groupie Ray Troll, unveiled last month at the University of Washington.