February 1, 2007
Women living in areas with higher levels of air pollution have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and subsequently dying from cardiovascular causes, according to a University of Washington study appearing in the Feb.
A history of forestry in the United States and the UW’s College of Forest Resources role during the last 100 years is the topic of a talk Feb.
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Editor’s Note: This story is reprinted with permission from Inside Track, the faculty/staff newsletter at UW Tacoma.
For Jessica Burstein, “Tenure Club” was the mental equivalent of a trip to the gym, a break from the grind that goes with being an assistant professor.
Ladies and gentlemen, ready your recycling bins, and may the most tonnage win.
As humans exert ever-greater influence on the Earth, their preferences will play a substantial role in determining which other species survive.
As the demographics of Washington’s schools continue to change, can students meet increasing expectations of achievement? Faculty members from the UW College of Education will address this and other questions in a public forum titled Closing the Gap: New Strategies for a Changing 21st Century Classroom, from 6 to 9 p.
For faculty and alumni of the Evans School, philanthropy “is in their soul.
Time was, students went to several campus copy center locations to find the supplemental reading material — course packs — required by their professors.
Composer Paul Chihara will be present for the performance of his new piano quintet, La Foce, at 7:30 p.
Charles Johnson, the S.
The University of Washington Foundation decided Jan.
Dean Paul Ramsey presents State of UW Medicine address Feb.
Three faculty members in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine have been honored recently for their work in research, technology development, and education.
UW researchers have opened the way for improved study of hepatitis C virus by devising a novel virus culture system.
King Holmes, the William H.
UW Medical Center’s Health Information Resource Center, which opened last fall, fills many needs.
January 30, 2007
In the same month that its faculty and staff members have been helping the state look to the future concerning working forests and the potential for biofuels from woody debris, the University of Washington’s College of Forest Resources kicks off a year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary.
January 29, 2007
As humans exert ever-greater influence on the Earth, their preferences will play a substantial role in determining which other species survive.
January 26, 2007
The University of Washington Foundation decided today (Jan.
January 25, 2007
SEATTLE—Bill and Marilyn Conner have always been interested in medicine and medical research.
By Marjorie Wenrich
Office of the Dean of Medicine
Editor’s note: Dr.
By Tracey Compton
News & Community Relations
Have you absorbed enough ER and Grey’s Anatomy to know the difference between anaphylactic shock and a heart attack? Or perhaps you’d like to know what’s behind all those food contamination scares of late or how high intensity focused ultrasound and stimulation is causing a stir.
The UW World Music & Theatre Series continues with Tyva Kyzy (Daughters of Tuva).
A couple of years ago, Cecelia Black was like many teens — driving with a permit and practicing to become a licensed driver and more independent.
This year’s Ride in the Rain program has coincided with some of the worst weather in years.
The Chamber Dance Company presents another unique exploration of modern dance history Feb.
“I believe in the church of baseball.
Benefits available to UW employees cover the spectrum from medical coverage to bus passes, access to great facilities and more.
The transit of people, products, and disease across the Pacific Ocean is the topic of Dr.
A small group of Renaissance men and women are needed for a month of study this summer in Denmark.
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
All bumblebees aren’t always as busy as, well, a bee.
Every child’s dream of becoming invisible leaped forward last year toward becoming a reality.
Editor’s Note: Uniquely Washington is a biweekly column featuring one of the University’s most important resources — our people.
PRODUCTIVE PROFS: The UW ranks highly in a new Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index, the results of which were announced in a recent Chronicle of Higher Education article.
Don’t let the name deceive you: Next week’s conference on Women in Science & Engineering isn’t only for women — nor is it only for science or engineering students.
Fishing for a salmon shark with a rod and reel would be like fishing for a marlin “times three,” according to a UW shark expert who’s witnessed their ferocity.