Researchers have devised a new planning tool to help people keep track of day-to-day information that’s parked in too many places — multiple phones, mutiple computers, multiple Web applications.
December 16, 2008
The latest news from the UW
December 11, 2008
Europa does the wave to generate heat
One of the moons in our solar system that scientists think has the potential to harbor life may have a far more dynamic ocean than previously thought. If the moon Europa is tilted on its axis even slightly as it orbits the giant planet Jupiter, then Jupiter’s gravitational pull could be creating powerful waves in Europa’s ocean.
Global childhood immunization coverage growing at only half the officially reported rate
A new study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington reveals troubling gaps between the number of children reported by countries to be immunized and numbers based on independent surveys in countries receiving aid money from the Global Alliance on Vaccines and Immunizations (GAVI) Immunizations Services Support (ISS) program.
December 10, 2008
Great Indian Ocean earthquake of 2004 set off tremors in San Andreas fault
New research shows that the great Indian Ocean earthquake that struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra on the day after Christmas in 2004 set off tremors nearly 9,000 miles away in the San Andreas fault at Parkfield, Calif.
December 9, 2008
UW physicians, researchers tops on 2008 lists
On the heels of news that Washington has moved up to the 10th healthiest state in the nation, according to the United Health Foundation, University of Washington physicians and researchers are also making their mark on some top health-related lists for 2008.
December 8, 2008
Pavlov’s neurons: Researchers find brain cells that are a key to learning
More than a century after Ivan Pavlov’s dog was conditioned to salivate when it heard the sound of a tone prior to receiving food, scientists have found neurons that are critical to how people and animals learn from experience.
December 4, 2008
DO-IT Scholars now accepting applications from high school sophomores and juniors with disabilities
The University of Washington’s DO-IT Scholars program is now accepting applications from Washington state high school sophomores and juniors with disabilities who are interested in preparing for college and challenging careers.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
SCIENCE STARS: More than half of the 104 founding members recently inducted into the Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) are members of the UW community.
University Week takes a break
This is the last issue of University Week for fall quarter.
Terrorism: It’s not just Sept. 11, students learn
What is “terrorism”? Many Americans immediately think of the events of a single day — Sept.
Combined Fund Drive extended a week to Dec. 12
The Combined Fund Drive (CFD), Washington State’s workplace giving campaign, will be extended until Dec.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is Jan. 19
During Martin Luther King, Jr.
First World Report on Child Injury to be introduced at UW: Global experts to speak at forum Dec. 11
The first world report on child injury prevention will be introduced at the UW in an international forum from 2-5 p.
Spicy Puget Sound: Fish swim in ‘big, dilute latte,’ research shows
‘Tis the season and the waters of Puget Sound are “flush” with holiday spices and flavorings.
Elementary school intervention increases mental, sexual health, economic status
Fifteen years after they completed an intervention program designed to help their social development in elementary school, young adults reported better mental health, sexual health and higher educational and economic achievement than a control group of young adults who didn’t receive the intervention, according to a new study.
Peer Portfolio
SCHOOL AFTER WAR: The University of Missouri is opening the new MU Veterans Center, designed to be “one-stop shopping” for war veterans returning to school.
Scorelator: New virtual TA grades programming homework in seconds
Nathan Kutz, UW applied mathematics professor, felt particularly daunted when he realized that more than 200 students had enrolled in his fall quarter course, Beginning Scientific Computing.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Run, Nic, run! Staffer raising money with 13 marathons in 12 weeks
Last Friday, when most of us were fattening up on turkey leftovers or shopping, UW staffer Nic Plemel ran more than 27 miles through the forest near Gig Harbor.
University Symphony presents Beethoven, Schumann and Bruch works Dec. 5
The University Symphony, under the direction of Peter Erös, will perform at 7:30 p.
School of Music presents student works, women’s vocal jazz, organ music and guest cellist Julian Schwarz
Student compositions, a holiday organ recital, women’s vocal jazz and cellist Julian Schwarz are among performances offered by the School of Music in coming days.
Soccer camp planned Dec. 26-28
The UW men’s soccer team is offering the annual Winter Husky Soccer Camp for boys and girls Dec.
Newsmakers
OBAMA BABY BOOM?: “‘Hope and euphoria,’ says UW sociologist Pepper Schwartz, ‘are a serious aphrodesiac,'” a post-election article in Newsweek states while discussing the possibility of a swell in birth rates because of Barack Obama’s election.
Students know a lot about computers — but knowledge is superficial, program shows
They punch cell phones like they once played with plastic rattles.
Lauded Harlem Quartet to play Meany Hall on Dec. 9
The Harlem Quartet, the ensemble whose mission is to engage young and new audiences and to advance diversity in the world of classical music, will appear in Meany Hall at 8 p.
Final for freshman event planning seminar is an event itself
For 21 UW freshmen, the culmination of one of their fall classes isn’t a final exam, but an event.
Six-year study: School finance systems work against student learning
Public school finance systems around the United States are outmoded and failing to support the effective education of America’s children, according to a six-year national study led by the UW’s <A href="http://www.
Paul Yager named chair of bioengineering
Paul Yager, acting chair of the UW Department of Bioengineering since 2007, became department chair on Nov.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
UW staffer happily hawking — hedgehogs!
From the moment she first saw the picture, Anne Graham was captivated.
Health Sciences Events
Center for Interdisciplinary Geriatric Research Lecture Dec.
Faculty honored for outstanding work
Pellegrini and Elmore named to Robert Wood Johnson advisory committee
Two UW faculty members, Dr.
Harborview and UW Medical Center art on display at Seattle City Hall
Forty-two artworks from the collections of Harborview Medical Center and UW Medical Center will be on display in The Picture of Health, a free exhibition at Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave.
Chan and Coldwell appointed to endowed dentistry posts
By Steve Steinberg
School of Dentistry
The Washington Dental Service (WDS) and the UW School of Dentistry have announced two key academic appointments.
What do you have in mind? Ethical questions in neuroscience
New methods for examining and influencing brain activity have led to better treatments for disabling neurological and psychiatric diseases, but they also pose ethical questions about their use inside and outside of medicine.
Health policy interests converge at annual confab
Curious about what health care issues legislators will tackle in the upcoming session? How likely is it that the federal government will enact a universal health care plan? Students, faculty, lawmakers, researchers, health plan administrators and others from across the state discussed these topics and more on Tuesday, Nov.
Weber recognized for contributions to psychiatric pharmacy
By Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy
The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) has named the School of Pharmacy’s Stanley Weber the recipient of the 2009 Judith J.
Baker wins 2008 Sackler International Prize in Biophysics
UW-WSU collaboration on animal-human health breaks new ground
By Bobbi Nodell
Global Health Department
The infectious disease plagues of our time — HIV, SARS and avian flu — have mutated and spread from animals to humans, yet getting the human and animal sectors together hasn’t been so easy.
Harborview burn rehab manager wins international award
By Steve Butler
News & Community Relations
When Merilyn Moore started her career as a physical therapist in burns at Australia’s Royal Brisbane Hospital in 1980, she recognized that “staying ahead of the game” in the highly specialized field of burn injury rehabilitation required an international perspective.