A nationwide consortium led by the UW has completed the first sequence-based map of structural variations in the human genome, giving scientists an overall picture of the large-scale differences in DNA between individuals.
May 8, 2008
The latest news from the UW
Bioethicists tackle the hard questions
With health care becoming ever more complex, interest in bioethics is at an all-time high, and the UW is rapidly becoming the bioethics center for the Northwest — thanks in large part to the interdisciplinary collaboration of ethicists throughout the university.
Thomas Baillie named new dean of Pharmacy
By Bob Roseth
News & Information &
Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy
Thomas Baillie has been selected to become the next dean of the UW School of Pharmacy.
School of Nursing honors profession’s leaders
Four women will be recognized for their work as nurse-leaders and volunteers at the UW School of Nursing’s annual Nurses Recognition Banquet today.
Computer game’s high score could earn the Nobel Prize in medicine
Gamers have devoted countless years of collective brainpower to rescuing princesses or protecting the planet against alien invasions. With a new online game, researchers at the University of Washington will try to harness those finely honed skills to make medical discoveries, perhaps even finding a cure for HIV.
May 5, 2008
Trouble in paradise: Warming a greater danger to tropical species
Polar bears fighting for survival in the face of a rapid decline of polar ice have made the Arctic a poster child for the negative effects of climate change.
University of Washington ranked fourth best public research university
The University of Washington was tied for third among American public research universities and 12th among both public and private institutions, in a recent report by the Center for Measuring University Performance.
May 1, 2008
Eight new human genome projects offer large-scale picture of genetic differences among individuals and find previously unknown human DNA
A nationwide consortium led by the University of Washington in Seattle has completed the first sequence-based map of structural variations in the human genome, giving scientists an overall picture of the large-scale differences in DNA between individuals.
Ocean circulation and future climate topics of May 8 lecture
Changes in ocean circulation and what they may mean for the climate in the future will be the subject May 8 of the UW’s Program on Climate Change’s seventh annual public lecture.
Vocal jazz students perform May 3
The School of Music will present an evening of solo performances by members of the Vocal Jazz I and the Women’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.
Poet and playwright to perform May 8 at UW Tacoma
Internationally renowned author, poet, and playwright Carlos Andres Gomez will read his poetry on Thursday, May 8 at UW Tacoma.
Transnational issues in mentoring doctoral education explored May 6
A discussion of transnational issues in mentoring and supervision of doctoral education will be held from noon to 2 p.
Learning goals projects among 41 poster presentations at Symposium on Teaching and Learning
Three projects on departmental learning goals are among 41 offerings at the annual Symposium on Teaching and Learning, scheduled for 2:30 to 4:30 p.
Then and now: The message of Bill Gates III
This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turns 25.
Linda Buck elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
By Kristen Woodward
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Nobel laureate Linda Buck, Ph.
Celebrating four decades of diversity
Back in 1968, the UW was a very white university.
‘Elder statesman’ Pitre helped plant seeds of change in the 1960s
When Emile Pitre arrived at the UW in the fall of 1967, he had already overcome a number of barriers.
Prize winner goin’ to the Dawgs
Sam Buxton, a UW window washer, left, holds the prize he won at the April 23 UW Community Celebration — a pair of tickets to watch the Huskies play the Oregon State University Beavers at Husky Stadium on Oct.
Paul Taylor Dance Company at Meany May 1-3
The Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to Meany Hall May 1-3 as part of the UW World Series.
Refugee advocate to speak May 15
Judy Mayotte, author of Disposable People? The Plight of Refugees, will be at the UW to share her experiences in a talk titled History of Modern Civilization: Building a New World Through Reconstruction and Reconciliation, from 3:30 to 5 p.
Globalization and graduate education subject of discussion May 7
A panel discussion from 4 to 6 pm.
Educational Outreach comes together at UW Tower
For the folks in Educational Outreach (UWEO), relocating to UW Tower is more than just another move, it’s a chance to come together under the same roof for the first time in many years.
Class notes: Learning to manage conflicts over natural resources
Class Title: Natural Resource Conflict Management, part of the Environmental Science and Resource Management major in the College of Forest Resources, taught by Clare Ryan.
Better benefits: A few enhancements from WorkLife
For UW employees who need a little help, the services UW WorkLife Office, part of Human Resources, can come in handy.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Two UW profs elected to National Academy of Sciences
Two UW professors have been elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for their excellence in original scientific research.
Avram Hershko to give the Hans Neurath Lecture on May 8
Avram Hershko, professor of biochemistry at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, and 2004 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, will give the 24th Annual Hans Neurath Lecture on Thursday, May 8, from 4 to 5 pm in Foege Auditorium (S-060) of the Genome Sciences Building.
School of Medicine launches Hispanic health pathway
The UW School of Medicine’s Office of Multicultural Affairs have launched a new medical education certification program aimed at improving health in the United States’ growing Hispanic community.
Randall Moon to give Science in Medicine Lecture May 22
Randall Moon, director and the William and Marilyn Conner Professor for the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, will give the next Science in Medicine Lecture from noon to 1 p.
Johns Hopkins’ president to give Moss Lecture on May 8
Gerberding: A real bell tower at last
The bell tower in Gerberding Hall — which has stood empty since the building’s construction in 1953 — has acquired a new set of eight bells.
South Lake Union informational session set for May 12
UW Medicine’s presence in South Lake Union continues to grow.
Housewarming: Help make the Collegiana feel like home
April 25, 2008
Chalk one up for coccolithophores
would wreak havoc with organisms that build protective outer shells. But a new finding shows at least three species of coccolithophores – single-celled algae that are major players in the ocean’s cycling of carbon – are responding to ocean acidification by building thicker cell walls and plates of chalk.
April 24, 2008
Specialized white blood cells coordinate ‘first responders’ to viral infection
Just as fire engines arrive quickly at the scene to save people and property, the cells that fight viruses have to reach the site of an infection promptly to mount a protective response.
CSS Speaker Series Tackles Issue of climate change
The UW Bothell Computing and Software Systems (CSS) Speaker Series concludes on Wednesday, April 30 with a discussion on climate change.
‘Tunnel of Oppression’ April 29-May 1 at HUB
The Tunnel of Oppression, an annual event sponsored by Housing and Food Services, will be held from April 29-May 1 in 108 HUB.
Mudrock named Distinguished Librarian
Theresa Mudrock, the history librarian in the Reference & Research Services Division of UW Libraries, is the recipient of the first-ever Distinguished Librarian Award.
Lecture looks at Buddhism under Pol Pot
Buddhism under Pol Pot is the title of a lecture to be given by Ian Harris of the University of Cumbria, England, at 7:30 p.
Marimbas, sax in the spotlight in two concerts
Talented UW percussion students will perform a variety of music written for the marimba in a concert at 7:30 p.