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March 21, 2019
Hundreds of bubble streams link biology, seismology off Washington’s coast
The first survey of methane vent sites off Washington’s coast finds 1,778 bubble columns, with most located along a north-south band that is in line with a geologic fault.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • geology • oceanography • Paul Johnson • School of Oceanography
How discrimination, PTSD may lead to high rates of preterm birth among African-American women
African-American women are nearly twice as likely to give birth prematurely as white women. Amelia Gavin, an associate professor in the University of Washington School of Social Work, connects preterm birth to racial discrimination via PTSD.
Tag(s): Amelia Gavin • Center for Studies in Demography & Ecology • School of Social Work
With a ‘hello,’ Microsoft and UW demonstrate first fully automated DNA data storage
UW and Microsoft researchers have demonstrated the first fully automated system to store and retrieve data in manufactured DNA — a key step in moving the technology out of the research lab and into commercial data centers.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Karin Strauss • Luis Ceze • Microsoft • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & EngineeringMarch 20, 2019
Soundbites: Snow may have delayed some blooms for the first day of spring
The first day of spring, when daylight hours begin to exceed nighttime hours, seems especially significant this year — record warm temperatures in the Northwest are marking the change of seasons. But our blooms may be a couple weeks behind schedule after February’s snow and cold weather.
Tag(s): Ray Larson • UW Botanic Gardens
University of Washington among Peace Corps’ top 5 volunteer-producing schools in 2019
The Peace Corps today announced that the University of Washington ranked No. 5 among large schools on the agency’s list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2019. There currently are 62 UW alumni volunteering in countries around the world.
Tag(s): Peace CorpsMarch 19, 2019
Managed retreat due to rising seas is a public health issue
Sea-level rise associated with climate change is a concern for many island and coastal communities. While the dangers may seem far off for large coastal cities like Miami or New Orleans, the advancing oceans are already displacing some small indigenous communities, and many others are at risk around the world.
Tag(s): Andrew Dannenberg • College of Built Environments • Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences • School of Public HealthMarch 18, 2019
Information School to welcome high school students March 19 for ‘MisInfo Day’ – from ‘Calling BS’ faculty duo
The UW Information School is taking a leading role in helping people better navigate this era of increasing online fakery and falsehood. On March 19, the school will welcome 200-some Seattle-area high school students for “MisInfo Day,” a daylong workshop on how to navigate the misinformation landscape, from Jevin West and Carl Bergstrom, the faculty duo behind “Calling BS in the Age of Big Data.”
Tag(s): Calling BS in the Age of Big Data • Carl Bergstrom • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Biology • Franziska Roesner • Information School • Jevin West • Kate StarbirdMarch 14, 2019
Jackson School’s Devin Naar featured in documentary premiering March 24 at Seattle’s Jewish Film Festival
Devin Naar, UW professor of international studies and history, is featured in “Children of the Inquisition,” a new documentary film about descendants of the Spanish and Portuguese inquisitions discovering their Sephardic Jewish heritage. The film will premiere March 24 as part of the Seattle Jewish Film Festival.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Devin Naar • Jackson School of International Studies • Sephardic Studies Program • Stroum Center for Jewish StudiesMarch 13, 2019
New method to assess platelet health could help ER doctors
UW researchers have created a novel system that can measure platelet function within two minutes and can help doctors determine which trauma patients might need a blood transfusion upon being admitted to a hospital.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Department of Emergency Medicine • Department of Mechanical Engineering • Harborview Medical Center • Nathan Sniadecki • Nathan White • School of Medicine • UW MedicineMarch 12, 2019
Eight postdoctoral researchers at the University of Washington receive awards from the Washington Research Foundation
Eight researchers at the University of Washington have been named 2019 Washington Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellows.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • College of Engineering • College of the Environment • School of Medicine
ARTSUW Roundup: The Bomba Experience, Seattle Symphony with UW Music Faculty, and more
This week in the arts, see In the Heart of America, experience recent augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) projects from UW students, attend a free concert with the Seattle Symphony and UW School of Music faculty, and more! In the Heart of America March 6 – 17 | Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse In the…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • College of Engineering • exhibits & exhibitions • Henry Art Gallery • Jacob Lawrence Gallery • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Drama • School of Music
A school that values diversity could have health benefits for students of color
Students of color who attend schools with a culture and mission statements that emphasize the value of diversity show better cardiovascular health than peers whose schools do not express such values, according to a new study.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Cynthia Levine • Department of PsychologyMarch 11, 2019
University of Washington graduate and professional disciplines rank highly in US News’ Best Graduate School lists
The University of Washington’s graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Graduate School rankings released March 12.
Tag(s): Evans School of Public Policy & Governance • School of Medicine • School of Nursing • School of Social Work
When coyote parents get used to humans, their offspring become bolder, too
When coyote parents are habituated to humans, their offspring are more habituated, too — potentially leading to negative interactions between coyotes and humans.
Tag(s): biology • Christopher Schell • ecology • UW Tacoma
Black and Hispanic Americans bear a disproportionate burden from air pollution
Black and Hispanic Americans bear a disproportionate burden from air pollution generated mainly by non-Hispanic white Americans, according to new research from a team led by the University of Washington and the University of Minnesota.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering • Julian Marshall
How to train your robot (to feed you dinner)
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a robotic system that can feed people who need someone to help them eat.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering • Siddhartha SrinivasaMarch 7, 2019
UW anthropologist connects communities to archive of Khmer Rouge-era Cambodia
A new project by Jenna Grant, UW assistant professor of anthropology, uses an archive of photos and documents from the Khmer Rouge era — the donation of a journalist and UW alum — to help facilitate storytelling among Cambodians and Cambodian-Americans.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Anthropology • Jenna Grant • Judith Henchy • UW LibrariesMarch 5, 2019
FASER detector at the Large Hadron Collider to seek clues about hidden matter in the universe
On March 5, the CERN research board approved a new experiment at the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva to search for evidence of fundamental dark matter particles. UW scientists are part of this endeavor, the Forward Search Experiment — or FASER — which seeks to answer one of the outstanding questions in particle physics: What is dark matter made of?
Tag(s): Bill Kuykendall • College of Arts & Sciences • College of Engineering • Department of Mechanical Engineering • Department of Physics • Large Hadron Collider • physics • Shih-Chieh Hsu
Reading summer camp? Study to examine how soon-to-be kindergartners are wired for literacy
The University of Washington is launching a reading instruction study this summer, a two-week “camp” targeting children entering kindergarten in the fall that aims to teach early literacy skills and measure brain activity before and after instruction.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences • I-LABS • Jason YeatmanMarch 4, 2019
University of Washington and Aga Khan University sign agreement to further population health, research, service and education
The University of Washington today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Aga Khan University to codify partnership activities already underway and to leverage complementary strengths to further expand research, service and education in low- and middle-income countries.
Tag(s): Aga Khan University • Population Health Initiative • University of Washington
Fake faces: UWs ‘Calling BS’ duo opens new website asking ‘Which face is real?’
A new website from the UW’s Jevin West and Carl Bergstrom, the duo behind the popular “Calling BS” class, asks viewers to choose which of two realistic face photos is real and which is a complete fake.
Tag(s): Calling BS in the Age of Big Data • Carl Bergstrom • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Biology • Information School • Jevin West
ARTSUW Roundup: Opening of “In the Heart of America,” Dance Majors Concert, Emerson String Quartet, and more!
This week in the arts, attend a performance with Emerson String Quartet, partake in the Strange Coupling silent and live auction, see the film screening of “The Gold Fish Casino,” and more! In the Heart of America March 6 – 17 (previews March 2 & 5) | Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse In the shadow…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Dance • Department of Germanics • Henry Art Gallery • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Drama • School of Music
Mystery of green icebergs may soon be solved
Research by UW’s Stephen Warren suggests that some icebergs are green because they contain frozen, iron-rich seawater from certain regions of East Antarctica.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • Department of Atmospheric Sciences • polar science • Stephen WarrenMarch 1, 2019
Video: Amarilys Ríos shares the ‘bomba’ experience
Amarilys Ríos is a professional percussionist, singer and dancer from San Juan, Puerto Rico. In this video she gives an introduction to “bomba,” an Afro-Puerto Rican music and dance tradition in which dancers lead the drummer to sound out their improvised movements. “Bomba is a way of expression and communication” with key ingredients, explains…
Tag(s): Amarilys Rios • College of Arts & Sciences • Ethnomusicology Program • School of MusicFebruary 28, 2019
Polar science, climate change and, yes, dance mix this weekend at Pacific Science Center
Exhibits and events happening Friday through Sunday showcase the latest in polar science, much of it from the University of Washington.
Tag(s): polar science • Polar Science Center • Polar Science Weekend
Bill & Melinda Gates Center opens a new era of computer science education and innovation at the University of Washington
The University of Washington today marked the official opening of the new Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering on its Seattle campus. The building doubles the space available to UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering to enable a new wave of computing innovation and to educate more of Washington’s students for 21st century careers that will help shape the future of technology.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & EngineeringFebruary 27, 2019
Return of the wolves: How deer escape tactics help save their lives
As gray wolves return to eastern Washington, a new study finds that one species of deer is changing its behavior to spend more time away from roads, at higher elevations and in rockier landscapes.
Tag(s): Aaron Wirsing • College of the Environment • School of Environmental and Forest Sciences
Three UW scientists awarded Sloan Fellowships for early-career research
Three faculty members at the University of Washington have been awarded early-career fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The new Sloan Fellows, announced Feb. 19, include Kelley Harris, an assistant professor of genome sciences at the UW School of Medicine; and Alvin Cheung and Shayan Oveis Gharan, both assistant professors in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering.
Tag(s): Alvin Cheung • College of Engineering • Department of Genome Sciences • Kelley Harris • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering • School of Medicine • Shayan Oveis GharanFebruary 25, 2019
ARTSUW Roundup: (Im)migration: Music of Displaced People, Critical Issues Lecture with Lizzi Bougatsos, and more!
This week in the arts, attend a talk with an artist whose work stands at the crossroad of art and science, listen to music of today, see the preview of “In the Heart of American,” and more! SOLD OUT: A Conversation with Zadie Smith, Moderated by Valerie Curtis-Newton February 27, 7:30 pm | Benaroya Hall…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • DXARTS • Henry Art Gallery • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Drama • School of Music
It’s all in the twist: Physicists stack 2D materials at angles to trap particles on the nanoscale, creating a unique platform to study quantum optical physics
In a paper published Feb. 25 in the journal Nature, a University of Washington-led team of physicists report that it has developed a new system to trap individual excitons — bound pairs of electrons and their associated positive charges. Their system could form the basis of a novel experimental platform for monitoring excitons with precision and potentially developing new quantum technologies.
Tag(s): Clean Energy Institute • College of Arts & Sciences • College of Engineering • Department of Materials Science & Engineering • Department of Physics • Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute • Xiaodong XuFebruary 21, 2019
Quad cherry blossoms expected to peak end of March, if weather cooperates
The iconic cherry trees in the University of Washington’s Quad will likely reach peak bloom the third week of March, right in line with most years.
Tag(s): cherry blossoms • Sara ShoresFebruary 20, 2019
ArtsUW Roundup: Programs with Los Angeles-based artist Carolina Caycedo, Mark Morris Dance Group — and more
This week in the arts, see one of “[The] most successful and influential choreographer alive and indisputably the most musical (The New York Times)” on stage, have an inside look of the Ceramic and Metal Arts Building at the 3D4M Open House, and more! Gurvich Visiting Artist: Carolina Caycedo Los Angeles-based artist Carolina Caycedo will…
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Henry Art Gallery • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Music • Simpson Center for the Humanities
New study: How to save a seabird
A new study outlines more than a decade of success in reducing seabird bycatch in Alaska’s longline fisheries, and where there’s still room for improvement
Tag(s): College of the Environment • Ed Melvin • Washington Sea Grant
Playground study shows how recess can include all children
Recess, for most children, is synonymous with freedom. A break from class that has nothing to do with learning and everything to do with play. For children with autism, the playground can be an isolating experience. The spontaneous soccer games, roving packs of friends and virtual buffet of activities can be chaotic, frustrating and confusing….
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences • Jill LockeFebruary 19, 2019
Video: The UW’s annual budget explained
This video takes a look at the UW’s revenue and operating budget from the 2018-2019 academic year. We explain where the money comes from and how it is spent.
Tag(s): Office of Planning & Budgeting • UW budget
Climate change and national security: Jackson School to hold public discussion March 6 featuring Gov. Jay Inslee
What geopolitical challenges is global climate change creating for the national security of the United States and throughout the world? The UW’s Jackson School of International Studies will host a public panel discussion of these issues on March 6, featuring Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Jackson School of International Studies • Mark Richards • Resat Kasaba
University of Washington is a top producer of Fulbright recipients
Fifteen scholars from the University of Washington were awarded Fulbright grants for 2018-2019 — among the leading research schools in the country and more than any other institution in the state. A list was published earlier this month in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Tag(s): Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Annual Soule lecture celebrates nursing
A member of the British House of Lords is scheduled to deliver the Elizabeth Sterling Soule Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 21st, as part of the University of Washington School of Nursing’s Centennial celebrations and the Nursing Now initiative in the State of Washington. Baroness Mary Watkins of Tavistock, a professor of nursing and alternate chair…
Tag(s): School of NursingFebruary 13, 2019
UW study: Exposure to chemical in Roundup increases risk for cancer
Exposure to glyphosate — the world’s most widely used, broad-spectrum herbicide and the primary ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup — increases the risk of some cancers by more than 40 percent, according to new research from the University of Washington.
Tag(s): Department of Biostatistics • Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences • Lianne Sheppard • School of Public Health
ArtsUW Roundup: Jacob Lawrence Gallery 25th Anniversary, For the Love of Swedish Cinema, and more!
This week in the arts, take a trip to the Nordic Museum on Valentine’s Day for a lecture on Swedish cinema history, attend artist talks about “Creating Survivance: Art and Indigenous Wellness”, celebrate 25 years of the Jacob Lawrence Gallery with DJ sets by SassyBlack, Felisha Ledesma, and dos leches + Eve Defy, and more!…
Tag(s): Department of American Indian Studies • Department of Scandinavian Studies • film • Henry Art Gallery • Jacob Lawrence • Jacob Lawrence Gallery • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • Meany Hall for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design • Simpson Center for the Humanities • UW Bothell« Previous Page Next Page »
