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October 25, 2006
Film based on novel by UW professor Shawn Wong to be distributed nationally
“Americanese,” the film based on a novel by University of Washington professor Shawn Wong, is going big time.
Online activism may make the difference on Election Day
More and more, Congressional candidates are turning to the Web as a tool to mobilize their base and build credibility with undecided voters, according to findings in a new book by a University of Washington researcher.
Earthquake swarms not just clustered around volcanoes, geothermal regions
An earthquake swarm — a steady drumbeat of moderate, related seismic events — over hours or days, often can be observed near a volcano such as Mount St.
October 24, 2006
Tiny electronic chip, interacting with the brain, modifies
pathways for controlling movement
Researchers at the University of Washington are working on an implantable electronic chip that may help establish new nerve connections in the part of the brain that controls movement.
Opiate-addicted people, women with suicidal behavior needed for studies
The Behavioral Research & Therapy Clinics at the University of Washington are looking for Puget Sound men and women who have an opiate addiction and women with suicidal behavior to volunteer for two studies designed to refine a therapeutic treatment for people who have trouble regulating their emotions.
October 23, 2006
Steep oxygen decline halted first land colonization by Earth’s sea creatures
Vertebrate creatures first began moving from the world’s oceans to land about 415 million years ago, then all but disappeared by 360 million years ago.
Bargain or waste of money? Consumers don’t always agree
Once consumers buy an item, it is often difficult for them to get rid of it, even if it makes rational sense to do so.
October 20, 2006
Washington’s most valuable resource — its brightest kids — being sought by UW
The state’s single most valuable resource, its smartest young students, are wanted by the University of Washington as it embarks on its annual hunt for the brightest fifth- through eighth-grade students across Washington.
Are trauma centers prepared for mass-casualty disasters?
Natural and manmade disasters, including the terrorist attacks of Sept.
October 19, 2006
Despite popular belief, the world is not running out of oil, UW scientist says
PHILADELPHIA — If you think the world is on the verge of running out of oil or other mineral resources, you’ve been taken in by the foremost of seven myths about resource geology, according to a University of Washington economic geologist.
Graphic anti-abortion display to be on campus Oct. 25
On Wednesday, Oct.
Health Sciences news briefs
HIPRC AND Children’s Hospital awarded $3.
UW Press publishes memoir of former social work faculty member
In his book Growing Up Brown: Memoirs of a Filipino American, Peter Jamero, former UW assistant professor of rehabilitation medicine and social work, recounts his early life in a farm labor camp in Livingston, Calif.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
UW Libraries digital collections link up with Wikipedia
Ann Lally, head of the UW Libraries Digital Initiatives, was looking at statistics for the annual report last spring when she noticed something interesting: The libraries’ digital collections were getting quite a bit of traffic from Wikipedia.
Violist Watras to perform new compositions in ‘Prestidigitation’
Faculty violist Melia Watras will perform new, cutting-edge music by five composers, including three from the UW, in a concert titled Prestidigitation, at 7:30 p.
Concerts by two pianists offered by UW School of Music
The UW School of Music will offer concerts by two pianists of contrasting style next week.
Free student speaker series topics relate to common book
UW Libraries and the Friends of the Libraries are teaming up to sponsor a student speaker series relating to this year’s common book, Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder.
Nominations sought for Faculty Senate vice chair
Nominations for vice chair of the Faculty Senate are being sought.
University of Chicago professor to speak about the issue of suicide terrorism
The Growing Threat of Suicide Terrorism is the title of a lecture by Robert Pape scheduled for 7:30 p.
Help Purchasing revamp its Web site
A reminder: Purchasing and Stores is looking for help in redesigning its Web site.
Diversity institute’s ‘Place Matters’ conference coming Oct. 27-28
“Place Matters: Seeking Equity in a Diverse Society” is the title of a conference slated for Oct.
Manage your benefits during Open Enrollment
Open enrollment, the time for UW employees can make changes to their health care options, will be from Oct.
UW dance makes an impression in Japan
Come January, Dance Professor Hannah Wiley and some of her dancers will be appearing on Japanese TV.
New International Book Club to Meet
Chicken with Plums, the new book by Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, will be the topic of conversation at the new International Book Club, which will have its first meeting at 2 p.
Homecoming week kicks off with Dawg Dash
Homecoming activities kick off this weekend on campus.
Russian comedy presented by UW School of Drama
The UW School of Drama is presenting Black Snow, a Russian comedy by Mikhail Bulgakov, which runs through Oct.
Brain regions do not communicate efficiently in adults with autism
A novel look at the brains of adults with autism has provided new evidence that various brain regions of people with the developmental disorder may not communicate with each other as efficiently as they do in other people.
Very long-term forecast: Northwest winters will be even wetter
If you think Pacific Northwest winters are gray and rainy now, just wait.
October 18, 2006
Very long-term forecast: Northwest winters will be even wetter
If you think Pacific Northwest winters are gray and rainy now, just wait.
October 14, 2006
Brain regions do not communicate efficiently in adults with autism
ATLANTA — A novel look at the brains of adults with autism has provided new evidence that various brain regions of people with the developmental disorder may not communicate with each other as efficiently as they do in other people.
October 13, 2006
Costco Scholarship Fund Breakfast raises $2.6 million for underrepresented students
Justice Alan C.
October 12, 2006
Health Sciences news briefs
Ernst, Kim named Fialkow Scholars
Drs.
Dept. of Medicine to start new male reproductive health program
By Roberta Wilkes
Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine has received a new five-year K12 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to create a multidisciplinary Male Reproductive Health Research Training Program for internists, endocrinologists, and/or urologists.
Performing as patients: Acting talents helpful in Standardized Patient Program
By Claire Dietz
News & Community Relations
Several medical schools had been using standardized patients in various programs for years, but it was in the mid-1990s that the movement really began to catch fire.
Pun to give next Science in Medicine lecture
Suzie Hwang Pun, assistant professor of bioengineering and adjunct assistant professor of chemical engineering, will present the next Science in Medicine Lecture, titled Synthetic Gene Vectors: Molecular Tools for Biological Research and Delivery Vehicles for Medical Intervention.
Mamafest supports UW Medical Genetics Clinic
The UW Medical Genetics Clinic has received a $15,000 donation from Mamafest, an all-volunteer, youth-oriented organization in Seattle.
David Auth: 2006 Inventor of the Year
David Auth, former UW professor of electrical engineering, has been awarded the 2006 Inventor of the Year Award by the UW School of Medicine.
‘Emerald City Search: A Community Quest’ starts Oct. 19
A Bedouin goat-herd claimed, at least, to be chasing a wayward goat when he happened upon the cave containing some of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947.
Ancestral memories: UW staffer finds surprises when she digs through her family’s history
How far would you go to learn about your ancestors?
- Would you take a nine-month genealogy class?
- Would you learn a new language?
- Would you take trips to a far off country?
- Would you take classes in the history of that country?
Dena Petersen has done all those things, and she’s still at it, 10 years after her interest was kindled.
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