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February 26, 2004
Three UW profs to speak on elections
UW faculty members Neil Bruce, Bryan Jones and David Domke will talk about American elections at Town Hall.
CIDR open house March 2 in new campus space
The Center for Instructional Development and Research (CIDR) will hold an open house from 2 to 4:30 p.
Two new programs join Peace Corps offerings
It may not conform to the stereotype of graduate school, but for growing numbers of UW students, getting their master’s degree involves a two-year stint overseas in the Peace Corps.
Olswang named UWT interim chief
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Trip to Austrailia, New Zealand, Singapore gives birth to international research consortium
President Lee Huntsman and vice provost for international education Steven Olswang recently returned from a trip to Australia, New Zealand and Singapore that generated expanded academic relationships and the beginnings of an innovative international research consortium.
Accounting method could inflate stock earnings, researchers say
A commonly used corporate accounting technique often pumps up reported earnings just before the sale of stock, UW Business School researchers have found in a study that could give investors pause.
Publicly reported earnings may not tell whole story, UW study shows
A commonly used corporate accounting technique often pumps up reported earnings just before the sale of stock, University of Washington Business School researchers have found in a study that could give investors pause.
February 23, 2004
UW feasibility study looks at direct access to birth control for women visiting at eight Bartell and Fred Meyer pharmacies
The University of Washington School of Pharmacy and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology are conducting a study to determine the feasibility of screening and prescribing birth control medication to women in pharmacies, rather than in visits to a doctor or clinic.
February 19, 2004
Got a question about the UW?
The Frequently Asked Question section of Uweek answers questions of general interest to the UW community.
Architectural theorist to speak on the World Trade Center
Architectural theorist and historian Anthony Vidler will present a lecture, to lecture, “Reflections on Architecture and the Public Realm: The World Trade Center 1964-2004” at 7 p.
Arboretum book sale March 6
Thousands of economically priced used books will be available at Arbor-Read-Em, the Arboretum Foundation’s 18th annual used book sale, on Saturday, March 6, 10 a.
Open house provides glimpse of banquet facilities
Housing and Food Services is planning an open house from 2 to 4 p.
Research on tiniest particles could have far-reaching effects
Neutrinos are about the tiniest things in existence, but developing a greater understanding of what they are and how they function is likely to have a huge impact in the next few years.
Breakthroughs in capacity, power consumption set to revolutionize photonics
For years, organic electro-optic polymers have held the promise of vastly improving technologies such as communications, data processing and image displays.
Computer translations of spoken word — the new data source
In the not too distant future, if you miss a meeting, you’ll likely be able to check a database prepared by a computerized secretary that recorded, indexed and stored the event in such a way that you can search for the main topics of discussion, find out who committed to do what, determine participants’ stances on the topics at hand or pinpoint courses of action.
Local, regional governments could take lead in curbing global air pollution
As the world’s population surges, pollution generated in one country more and more frequently invades the air of another country, most often a nation in the same part of the globe but occasionally one that lies thousands of miles away.
Slow economy sends top students to graduate school
The economy’s recent slump prompted growing numbers of top U.
Dirty air from Asia can push U.S. air pollution to unhealthy levels
Increasing evidence clearly documents that air pollution from Asia can get caught up in an express transport system and cross the Pacific Ocean to the West Coast of North America in a matter of days.
Steven G. Olswang selected as interim chancellor at UW Tacoma
Steven G. Olswang, UW vice provost and vice provost for international education, professor of education and adjunct professor of law, has been appointed interim chancellor of the University of Washington, Tacoma.
February 18, 2004
Exposure to low-level magnetic fields causes DNA damage in rat brain cells, researchers find
Prolonged exposure to low-level magnetic fields, similar to those emitted by such common household devices as blow dryers, electric blankets and razors, can damage brain cell DNA, according to researchers in the University of Washington’s Department of Bioengineering.
February 17, 2004
Imaging technique reveals new structure in retina cells
A new imaging technique used by a group of researchers at the University of Washington and elsewhere has revealed a previously unknown cellular structure in the retinas of mice.
Breakthroughs in capacity, power consumption set to revolutionize photonics
For years, organic electro-optic polymers have held the promise of vastly improving technologies such as communications, data processing and image displays. Now it appears scientists are on the verge of breakthroughs that will bring dramatic progress.
Research on tiniest particles could have far-reaching effects
Neutrinos are about the tiniest things in existence, but developing a greater understanding of what they are and how they function is likely to have a huge impact in the next few years.
February 16, 2004
Recession’s silver lining? More top students head for graduate school
The economy’s recent slump prompted growing numbers of top U.S. college graduates to hunker down in graduate school, new data show.
Tiny heaters may pave way for easier tissue engineering, medical sensors
Tiny microheaters that can prompt chemical changes in surrounding material may provide the means to more easily grow replacement tissue for injured patients and form the basis for medical sensors that could quickly detect pathogens.
February 13, 2004
Researchers target computer recognition of speech as the next-generation data source
In the not too distant future, if you miss a meeting, you’ll likely be able to check a database prepared by a computerized secretary.
Dirty air from Asia can push U.S. air pollution to unhealthy levels
Increasing evidence clearly documents that air pollution from Asia can get caught up in an express transport system and cross the Pacific Ocean to the West Coast of North America in a matter of days.
Local, regional governments could take lead in curbing global air pollution
Pollution generated in one country frequently invades the air of another. An international relations specialist at the University of Washington, Bothell, suggests that effective answers might require efforts on the regional and local levels
February 12, 2004
Faculty Senate
Editor’s note: This is one of a series of articles by the chairs of Faculty Senate councils and committees.
Staff profile: Need for housing turns into learning experience
A need for inexpensive housing led Carolyn Apel to the experience that started it all.
Romances with schools: Goodlad writes about his lifelong love affair with education
Maybe it was inevitable that when John Goodlad decided to write a memoir, it wouldn’t turn out to be a memoir of his life.
Spotlight on Seattle: Drama prof writes about the local version of Federal Theatre Project
Imagine the scene: All the factories in a city have been closed by sit-down strikes.
Exposure to low-level magnetic fields cause DNA damage in rat brain cells
Prolonged exposure to low-level magnetic fields, similar to those emitted by such common household devices as blow dryers, electric blankets and razors, can damage brain cell DNA, according to researchers in the UW’s Department of Bioengineering.
Faculty Senate
Editor’s note: This is one of a series of articles by the chairs of Faculty Senate councils and committees.
Staff profile: Need for housing turns into learning experience
A need for inexpensive housing led Carolyn Apel to the experience that started it all.
Romances with schools: Goodlad writes about his lifelong love affair with education
Maybe it was inevitable that when John Goodlad decided to write a memoir, it wouldn’t turn out to be a memoir of his life.
Spotlight on Seattle: Drama prof writes about the local version of Federal Theatre Project
Imagine the scene: All the factories in a city have been closed by sit-down strikes.
Exposure to low-level magnetic fields cause DNA damage in rat brain cells
Prolonged exposure to low-level magnetic fields, similar to those emitted by such common household devices as blow dryers, electric blankets and razors, can damage brain cell DNA, according to researchers in the UW’s Department of Bioengineering.
Notices
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Ethnic studies grants
The Institute for Ethnic Studies in the United States (IESUS) invites applications from UW faculty members who are engaged in or are beginning projects on ethnic issues in the United States.
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DRAMA KINGS AND QUEENS: When The Time of Your Life begins preview performances at Seattle Repertory Theatre tonight, the UW School of Drama will be well represented.
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