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- Underwater fiber-optic cables create 'direct line' to orcas | KGW5 hours ago
A new use for old technology could open a direct line to orcas, unlocking what could be some of the best marine mammal tracking yet. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - UW international student population drops | KUOW5 hours ago
The international student population at the UW has dropped about 7% compared to last year. Kim Lovaas, director of international student services and associate director of international admission at the UW, is interviewed. - Why DEI isn’t a success story at Seattle’s tech companies | The Seattle Times5 hours ago
Despite its successes, the tech industry has remained staggeringly white and male. Now, with corporate giants cutting thousands of workers to make way for more spending on AI, waves of layoffs signal that the small gains made by women and some tech workers of color could be lost. Ed Lazowska, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - Analysis: AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will | The Conversation5 hours ago
"The uncertainties accompanying the artificial intelligence onslaught come amid existing challenges the teaching profession has faced for years," writes Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School. - Yakima forum highlights K-12 education funding gaps and what can be done about it | Yakima Herald-Republic5 hours ago
The Yakima School District had its second annual school funding forum last week to highlight Washington’s K-12 formula, as well as inadequacies and disparities among students and districts. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Covenant Homeownership Project showing results | Columbia Basin Herald5 hours ago
In 2022, researchers from the University of Washington and Eastern Washington University undertook to find how many properties in Washington state carried racially-based covenants. Those covenants can’t actually be removed, but the Covenant Homeownership Project aims to undo some of the damage done by them. - Judge orders police to release surveillance camera data, raising privacy questions | KING 56 hours ago
Data collected by automated license plate readers used by police departments across Washington state must be made public, a judge in Skagit County ruled on Thursday. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. - Lynnwood pauses Flock license plate cameras after immigration-related data breach | Lynnwood Today6 hours ago
Just five months after launch, the City of Lynnwood paused its Flock license plate reader cameras altogether after a University of Washington study found that two out-of-state law enforcement agencies accessed the City’s database for immigration-related searches. - Court denies request that it find Flock Safety camera data is exempt from Public Records Act | Skagit Valley Herald6 hours ago
The cities of Sedro-Woolley and Stanwood were denied Thursday their request for a declaratory judgment that the data and images from Flock Safety cameras are not public records. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. - 7 symptoms gynecologists don't want you to stress about | Women's Health6 hours ago
Docs say that there are a few common symptoms that patients show up concerned about — only for them to be totally fine. These are the symptoms OB-GYNs are not so worried about. Dr. Linda Eckert, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Past Arctic Sea ice levels recreated by traces of cosmic dust | The New York Times6 hours ago
Scientists have reconstructed 30,000 years of changes to sea ice in several locations across the Arctic Ocean by looking for traces of cosmic dust embedded in the seafloor, according to a study published Thursday. Frankie Pavia, assistant professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - Editorial: ICE is checking law enforcement databases — WA has a law against that | The Seattle Times6 hours ago
"As federal immigration authorities step up their roundup of Black and brown people they suspect of being undocumented, Washington should make sure local law enforcement agencies follow the state’s law designed to protect its immigrant residents and the state’s economy," writes The Seattle Times editorial board. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. - Opinion: California mastered earthquake safety — will it do the same for wildfires? | San Francisco Chronicle23 hours ago
“When my students at the University of Washington ask me where the safest place to be during an earthquake is, they expect me to say ‘under a desk’ or ‘in a doorway.’ Instead, I tell them California — and I mean it,” writes Joseph Wartman, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW. - Study: Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of preterm births | My Northwest1 day ago
With wildfires still burning in Washington, a new study is shedding light on the risk that pollution from those fires poses to pregnant women and their babies. Dr. Catherine Karr, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - How dry cleaning might increase the risk of cancer | The Washington Post1 day ago
Environmental and health advocates have long sought to curb dangerous chemicals used in dry cleaning. Now a new study adds to the evidence of harms, linking a common dry cleaning chemical to liver disease and cancer. Diana Ceballos, assistant professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: How AI Is changing higher education | The Chronicle of Higher Education1 day ago
"When we tell students they can get ‘answers’ from a chatbot, we are failing to model or encourage the kind of sophisticated information-seeking behavior that underlies critical thinking," writes Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics at the UW. - Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding | Washington State Standard1 day ago
Washington is making its bid for a billion dollars in new federal funding for rural health care. UW Medicine’s Project ECHO is mentioned. - Report: More homes on the market in King, Snohomish Counties | 425 Business1 day ago
King and Snohomish counties both posted sharply higher increases in single-family homes and condominiums for sale in October versus the same month last year, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service data. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Redmond Police Department suspends use of Flock license plate readers | KING 51 day ago
The Redmond Police Department suspended the use of their Flock camera system entirely following a Redmond City Council recommendation. A report by the UW Center for Human Rights is mentioned. - Redmond PD completely suspends Flock camera use amid statewide concerns over ICE access | KOMO1 day ago
The Redmond Police Department announced Wednesday that it has suspended operation of its automated license-plate reader system, commonly known as “Flock cameras," following a recommendation by the Redmond City Council. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is mentioned.
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- Analysis: AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will | The Conversation5 hours ago
"The uncertainties accompanying the artificial intelligence onslaught come amid existing challenges the teaching profession has faced for years," writes Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School. - 7 symptoms gynecologists don't want you to stress about | Women's Health6 hours ago
Docs say that there are a few common symptoms that patients show up concerned about — only for them to be totally fine. These are the symptoms OB-GYNs are not so worried about. Dr. Linda Eckert, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Past Arctic Sea ice levels recreated by traces of cosmic dust | The New York Times6 hours ago
Scientists have reconstructed 30,000 years of changes to sea ice in several locations across the Arctic Ocean by looking for traces of cosmic dust embedded in the seafloor, according to a study published Thursday. Frankie Pavia, assistant professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - How dry cleaning might increase the risk of cancer | The Washington Post1 day ago
Environmental and health advocates have long sought to curb dangerous chemicals used in dry cleaning. Now a new study adds to the evidence of harms, linking a common dry cleaning chemical to liver disease and cancer. Diana Ceballos, assistant professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Right-wing chatbots turbocharge America’s political and cultural wars | The New York Times2 days ago
Once pitched as dispassionate tools to answer your questions, AI chatbots are now programmed to reflect the biases of their creators. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted. - The world is failing its 2025 Paris Agreement climate target — now what? | TIME2 days ago
Ten years ago the world met in France to agree to the landmark Paris Agreement — a global commitment signed by almost 300 nations to ward off catastrophic climate change. Adrian Raftery, professor emeritus of statistics and of sociology, is quoted. - Focus on a fitness routine rather than dieting to improve longevity | CNN2 days ago
People in the United States are obsessed with dieting and body size. That may be due to the fact that 40.3% of adults have obesity today, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Lisa Erlanger, professor of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Letters to scientific journals surge as ‘prolific debutante’ authors likely use AI | Science Magazine3 days ago
Other studies have documented a rise in the share of research articles that bear signs of AI-written text. But this study appears to be the first to examine the phenomenon among letters to the editor—a key venue for postpublication reviews, but also a potential avenue for exploitation by unscrupulous authors aiming to pad their CVs. Dr. Seth Leopold, professor of orthopaedics and sports medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? What a new study shows, and what it doesn't | CBS News3 days ago
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3. Most of these children had speech or motor delays, and the link was strongest when the mother was infected late in pregnancy and in boys. Dr. Kristina Adams Waldorf, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - High-tech lollipops that detect disease | Nautilus4 days ago
Ashleigh Theberge, a UW professor of chemistry, pursues projects ranging from designing at-home biological sample collection kits to exploring the physics of liquid flow to investigating molecules made by filamentous fungi. Her broad-ranging interests made her a fit for the Schmidt Polymaths Program, which supports mid-career scientists pursuing interdisciplinary research. - Moon Duchin on the math of gerrymandering | The New York Times4 days ago
Dr. Duchin leads the Data and Democracy Research Initiative at the University of Chicago. In October, Duchin delivered the annual Blackwell Seminar, which honors one of her heroes, the mathematician and statistician David Blackwell. The UW is mentioned. - Sudan’s cultural heritage becomes a casualty in its civil war | PBS News4 days ago
Sudan’s civil war has become a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering scale, marked by famine, ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Christopher Tounsel, associate professor of history at the UW, is interviewed. - For chemists in academia, federal shutdown compounds stress | Chemical & Engineering News4 days ago
Almost a month into the federal government shutdown, stress is building for academic chemists who face uncertainties around grant funding, access to research technology, and basic necessities. Julie Kovacs, professor emerita of chemistry at the UW, is quoted. - How long does it take to get over a breakup? | Mashable4 days ago
A statement that’s often bandied around is that it takes half the duration of the relationship to get over it. But, is that actually true? We’ve read the research to get the answers to the burning question: how long does it take to get over a breakup? A UW study is referenced. - COVID during pregnancy may raise autism risk, study suggests | Scientific American5 days ago
People who catch COVID while pregnant might have a higher likelihood of having a child who is later diagnosed with autism or another neurodevelopmental condition, a new study has found. Dr. Kristina Adams Waldorf, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - The real child support story: How the middle class got left out | Forbes5 days ago
From 2003 to 2022, slightly fewer women were working or even looking for work. Yet even during the 2020s (when many mothers stepped back from the workforce to care for children during the pandemic) far fewer had formal child-support agreements than mothers two decades earlier. Heather Hill, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - The rise of the AI gut check | Reuters5 days ago
Most people are accustomed to turning to friends, family or a therapist for advice on major life decisions like breakups, career changes, or moving to a different country. But now, some people are turning to AI for on-demand, judgment-free gut checks. Léonard Boussioux, assistant professor of information systems at the UW, is quoted. - Can texting your therapist work? New study says yes | HealthDay1 week ago
A growing number of Americans are turning to therapy by text message, and new research suggests it can be just as effective as traditional video sessions for some patients. A study by the University of Washington is referenced. - Ahead of the time change, debate over daylight saving time returns | WSB1 week ago
As Georgians prepare to “fall back” this weekend, the long-running debate over the need for the twice-a-year time change is resurfacing once again. A study by the University of Washington is referenced. - Why some treats are trickier for your gut microbiome | Scientific American1 week ago
This Halloween discover how your candy choices can trick — or treat — the microbes in your gut. Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed.
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- Underwater fiber-optic cables create 'direct line' to orcas | KGW5 hours ago
A new use for old technology could open a direct line to orcas, unlocking what could be some of the best marine mammal tracking yet. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - UW international student population drops | KUOW5 hours ago
The international student population at the UW has dropped about 7% compared to last year. Kim Lovaas, director of international student services and associate director of international admission at the UW, is interviewed. - Why DEI isn’t a success story at Seattle’s tech companies | The Seattle Times5 hours ago
Despite its successes, the tech industry has remained staggeringly white and male. Now, with corporate giants cutting thousands of workers to make way for more spending on AI, waves of layoffs signal that the small gains made by women and some tech workers of color could be lost. Ed Lazowska, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - Yakima forum highlights K-12 education funding gaps and what can be done about it | Yakima Herald-Republic5 hours ago
The Yakima School District had its second annual school funding forum last week to highlight Washington’s K-12 formula, as well as inadequacies and disparities among students and districts. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Covenant Homeownership Project showing results | Columbia Basin Herald5 hours ago
In 2022, researchers from the University of Washington and Eastern Washington University undertook to find how many properties in Washington state carried racially-based covenants. Those covenants can’t actually be removed, but the Covenant Homeownership Project aims to undo some of the damage done by them. - Judge orders police to release surveillance camera data, raising privacy questions | KING 56 hours ago
Data collected by automated license plate readers used by police departments across Washington state must be made public, a judge in Skagit County ruled on Thursday. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. - Lynnwood pauses Flock license plate cameras after immigration-related data breach | Lynnwood Today6 hours ago
Just five months after launch, the City of Lynnwood paused its Flock license plate reader cameras altogether after a University of Washington study found that two out-of-state law enforcement agencies accessed the City’s database for immigration-related searches. - Court denies request that it find Flock Safety camera data is exempt from Public Records Act | Skagit Valley Herald6 hours ago
The cities of Sedro-Woolley and Stanwood were denied Thursday their request for a declaratory judgment that the data and images from Flock Safety cameras are not public records. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. - Editorial: ICE is checking law enforcement databases — WA has a law against that | The Seattle Times6 hours ago
"As federal immigration authorities step up their roundup of Black and brown people they suspect of being undocumented, Washington should make sure local law enforcement agencies follow the state’s law designed to protect its immigrant residents and the state’s economy," writes The Seattle Times editorial board. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. - Opinion: California mastered earthquake safety — will it do the same for wildfires? | San Francisco Chronicle23 hours ago
“When my students at the University of Washington ask me where the safest place to be during an earthquake is, they expect me to say ‘under a desk’ or ‘in a doorway.’ Instead, I tell them California — and I mean it,” writes Joseph Wartman, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW. - Study: Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of preterm births | My Northwest1 day ago
With wildfires still burning in Washington, a new study is shedding light on the risk that pollution from those fires poses to pregnant women and their babies. Dr. Catherine Karr, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding | Washington State Standard1 day ago
Washington is making its bid for a billion dollars in new federal funding for rural health care. UW Medicine’s Project ECHO is mentioned. - Report: More homes on the market in King, Snohomish Counties | 425 Business1 day ago
King and Snohomish counties both posted sharply higher increases in single-family homes and condominiums for sale in October versus the same month last year, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service data. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Redmond Police Department suspends use of Flock license plate readers | KING 51 day ago
The Redmond Police Department suspended the use of their Flock camera system entirely following a Redmond City Council recommendation. A report by the UW Center for Human Rights is mentioned. - Redmond PD completely suspends Flock camera use amid statewide concerns over ICE access | KOMO1 day ago
The Redmond Police Department announced Wednesday that it has suspended operation of its automated license-plate reader system, commonly known as “Flock cameras," following a recommendation by the Redmond City Council. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is mentioned. - Nobel winner's lab notches new breakthrough: AI-designed antibodies | GeekWire1 day ago
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to design antibodies from scratch — notching another game-changing breakthrough for the scientists and their field of research. Andrew Borst, research scientist at the UW Institute for Protein Design, and Robert Ragotte, postdoctoral researcher at the UW Institute for Protein Design, are quoted. David Baker, professor of biochemistry in the UW School of Medicine and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is mentioned. - UW study reveals hidden glucose swings In dialysis patients missed by standard tests | The Seattle Medium1 day ago
A study from UW Medicine has uncovered major discrepancies between routine blood sugar tests and real-time glucose levels in patients undergoing dialysis. Using continuous glucose monitors, researchers identified frequent and sometimes severe episodes of both high and low blood sugar that standard lab tests failed to detect. Dr. Ian de Boer, professor of nephrology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Wildfire smoke can increase risk of preterm birth | Northwest News Radio2 days ago
A study published by the UW analyzed over 20,000 nationwide births from 2006 to 2020. Dr. Catherine Karr, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - King tides projected to return: Anacortes, surrounding areas prepare for possible flooding | Skagit Valley Herald2 days ago
With climate change accelerating sea level rise and increasing the intensity of weather events, the frequency and severity of flooding during king tides are projected to worsen. The UW Washington Sea Grant is mentioned. - Trump cut in Alaska could have major ramifications for California | San Francisco Chronicle2 days ago
A major earthquake off the coast of Alaska could trigger a tsunami large enough to flood San Francisco’s Embarcadero and the Oakland airport. But later this month, the main earthquake sensors designed to provide warnings for such a worst-case tsunami will go dark after Trump administration funding cuts. Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW and Washington’s state seismologist, is quoted.
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UW Bothell
- Fiber-optic cable tracks orcas off San Juan Islands | KING 52 weeks ago
A two-kilometer fiber-optic cable now resting on the seafloor off the San Juan Islands could revolutionize how scientists track and protect endangered orcas, offering what researchers describe as "thousands of ears in the water" listening all at once. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - Underwater fiber-optic cables might help save endangered orcas | FOX 133 weeks ago
New research is investigating whehter fiber-optic cables that carry internet signals can be transformed into a continuous underwater microphone to capture the sounds of whales. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is interviewed. - Editorial: Seattleite’s Nobel Prize-winning work benefits all humanity | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
Seattleite Mary Brunkow said she was astonished when she learned she and two scientist colleagues had won the 2025 Nobel Prize for medicine or physiology. But based on her career accomplishments in medical research, she shouldn’t have been. Brunkow earned a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology from the UW. - Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas | Associated Press3 weeks ago
A new experiment tests whether the fiber-optic cables that carry internet signals can be transformed into a continuous underwater microphone to capture the clicks, calls and whistles of passing whales — information that could reveal how they respond to ship traffic, food scarcity and climate change. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. Isabelle Brandicourt, a graduate student of oceanography, is mentioned. - At colleges, diversity training is out — dialogue workshops are in | The Chronicle of Higher Education3 months ago
As colleges across the nation phase out diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, many have started to phase in programs with a new focus: “dialogue.” UW Bothell chancellor Kristin Esterberg is quoted. - Santhi Perumal named UW Bothell vice chancellor for Planning & Administration | Northwest Asian Weekly4 months ago
UW Bothell announced on Tuesday that it has selected Santhi Perumal as its new vice chancellor for Planning & Administration, effective Sept. 1, 2025. - Methow Valley residents take their concerns to the nation’s capital | Methow Valley News5 months ago
Dan Jaffe, a part-time Winthrop resident and professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, knows firsthand how vital scientific research is. Jaffe is currently looking at the effects of wildfire smoke on health and air quality. So Jaffe recently joined more than a hundred colleagues from the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in Washington, DC, to share concerns about the critical impacts of federal funding for health and science. - Opinion: Education: Teacher training | The Seattle Times5 months ago
"The Seattle Times editorial board misrepresents educational research and promotes a deeply flawed evaluation of teacher preparation," co-write Wayne Au, professor of educational studies and acting dean of diversity and equity at UW Bothell; Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education; and Rachel Endo, professor and dean of education at UW Tacoma, in a letter to the editor. - Some of the world’s biggest teams are coming to Seattle — do fans care? | The Seattle Times5 months ago
Starting Sunday, Seattle will host matches between some of the world’s greatest soccer teams for the 2025 FIFA men’s Club World Cup. PSG, the reigning UEFA Champions League winners, Italian side Inter Milan, Brazilian club Botafogo, Argentine giants River Plate, Japanese team Urawa Red Diamonds and the hometown Sounders will all play at Lumen Field over the next two weeks. Ron Krabill, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Opinion: When Trump turns troops on people in Seattle, where will you be? | The Seattle Times5 months ago
"It looks like President Trump is itching to do to Seattle what he has done to Los Angeles over the past week," writes Naomi Ishisaka. Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - How to draft a will to avoid becoming an AI ghost — it’s not easy | Ars Technica5 months ago
Why requests for "no AI resurrections" will probably go ignored. Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, affiliate assistant professor of computer science at UW Bothell, is quoted. - The birds came before the Birdman of Alcatraz | NPR6 months ago
Alcatraz — which closed as a prison the year after the escape and is now a popular tourist draw — is back in the news, thanks to President Trump ordering it to be rebuilt and reopened to house the country’s "most ruthless and violent Offenders," he wrote Sunday on Truth Social. Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Amazon drops ‘Do Not Send Voice Recordings’ setting with AI upgrade | KIRO 77 months ago
Amazon Echo users will lose the ability to prevent their voice recordings from being stored in the cloud March 28, according to a report by Ars Technica. The change comes as part of the company’s launch of Alexa+, a generative AI-powered version of its virtual assistant. Marc Dupuis, associate professor of computer and software systems at UW Bothell, is interviewed. - UW study lists Bend as one of the smokiest cities in Oregon | KOHD9 months ago
A new study from the University of Washington found several towns in Oregon were among the smokiest in the country. Haebum Lee, a postdoctoral scholar of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is mentioned and Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is interviewed. - Seattle scientists protest Trump’s NIH cuts to research funding | Cascade PBS9 months ago
At a rally outside the UW’s Genome Sciences building on Wednesday, hundreds of people demonstrated against a new National Institute of Health directive that would carve a massive hole in research budgets at institutions across the country. Ansel Neunzert, a part-time lecturer in science, technology, engineering & mathematics at UW Bothell; Valentina Alvarez, a graduate research assistant in the UW School of Medicine; and Eva Cherniavsky, a professor of English, are quoted. - Oregon is home to 4 of the top 5 smokiest cities nationwide | OPB9 months ago
Northwest researchers found Medford, Grants Pass and Bend had the most wildfire smoke from 2019-2023. Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, and Haebum Lee, a postdoctoral scholar of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, are mentioned. - How GoFundMe became a $250 million lifeline after the LA fires | The New York Times9 months ago
Donations on the crowdfunding site to people and fire relief efforts have exceeded those for all natural disasters worldwide last year. Nora Kenworthy, associate professor of nursing and health studies at UW Bothell, and Mark Igra, a graduate student in sociology at the UW, are mentioned. - Astronomers suspect colliding supermassive black holes left the universe awash in gravitational waves | Smithsonian Magazine9 months ago
Astronomers have recorded the faint background hum from a different kind of gravitational wave. These are lower-frequency, longer-wavelength gravitational waves that appear to be coming from every direction in the sky. While theorists long suspected this gravitational-wave hum should exist, the evidence for it has only accumulated gradually as radio telescopes known as “pulsar timing arrays” recorded enough data to tease out the faint signal from various sources of radio noise. Joey Key, associate professor of physics at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Pineros in Southern Oregon: How Jackson County became a center for guest workers in forestry | Oregon Public Broadcasting9 months ago
Non-logging forestry work, like planting trees or fuels reduction, is big business in Oregon. But if you’re picturing those doing this work as classic lumberjacks — plaid shirts, big beards, white guys — think again. Brinda Sarathy, professor and dean of interdisciplinary arts & sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - These Palisades natives raised over $120,000 for fire relief on GoFundMe — now what? | Los Angeles Times9 months ago
In the wake of major tragedies, raising money can be surprisingly easy. More difficult is delivering on the promises that brought the donations. Nora Kenworthy, associate professor of nursing and health studies at UW Bothell, is quoted.
UW Tacoma
- Light bulbs | Freakonomics2 months ago
Why did it take so long to invent a longer-lasting bulb? Heather Dillon, professor and program chair for mechanical engineering at UW Tacoma, is interviewed. - Opinion: At the start of the school year, 3 educators reflect on how we can transform the school system | South Seattle Emerald2 months ago
Seattle Public Schools welcomed students back into classrooms this week. Three educators from the community, who are supporters of the Academy for Rising Educators program, wanted to offer words of encouragement and thoughts for South End parents, students and educators heading into the new school year. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is mentioned. - How are instructors talking about AI in their syllabi? | The Chronicle of Higher Education2 months ago
A dozen instructors and experts describe their AI-use policies for this fall and how the guidelines appear in course syllabi — a key opportunity to set a tone for the term. Brian Lee, a lecturer at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - The University of Washington Tacoma unveils Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways | Daily Journal of Commerce2 months ago
The University of Washington Tacoma has established the Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways, named in honor of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. The program provides students with hands-on experience working on municipal projects in Tacoma city departments, helping them prepare for engineering careers close to home. UW Tacoma is mentioned. - How a new UW Tacoma fellowship honors US Rep. Strickland | South Sound Business2 months ago
The University of Washington Tacoma announced this week the establishment of The Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways in honor of the Democrat from Tacoma. The honor acknowledges Rep. Marilyn Strickland’s contributions to education and workforce development. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted. - What led to the closure of Tacoma’s RAIN biotech incubator? | Tacoma News Tribune3 months ago
For years, a nonprofit biotech hub was a prime force leading Tacoma’s aspirations in the life-sciences sector. But for the past eight months, it has been winding down operations. Jenna McKee-Johnson, a lab manager in the school of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Why domestic violence survivors may not be able to 'just leave' abusive relationships | ABC News4 months ago
The reasons can include emotional, financial and other factors, experts said. Carolyn West, professor of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Opinion: Education: Teacher training | The Seattle Times5 months ago
"The Seattle Times editorial board misrepresents educational research and promotes a deeply flawed evaluation of teacher preparation," co-write Wayne Au, professor of educational studies and acting dean of diversity and equity at UW Bothell; Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education; and Rachel Endo, professor and dean of education at UW Tacoma, in a letter to the editor. - Washington leaders clash over National Guard deployment amid anti-ICE protests | KOMO News5 months ago
As anti-ICE protests continue to sweep across the nation, local leaders in Seattle are voicing strong opinions on President Trump’s decision to activate the National Guard in California without the state’s governor’s consent. Anne Taufen, an professor in urban studies at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Loss of USGS program could hamper salmon research critical for Puget Sound | KNKX5 months ago
About 1,200 scientists work in the biological arm of the United States Geological Survey, known as the Ecosystems Mission Area. President Trump’s budget would likely eliminate their work nationwide, if passed as proposed. That includes some work that is crucial to saving salmon in Puget Sound. Edward Kolodziej, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW and of science and mathematics at UW Tacoma, and Joel Baker, professor of environmental science at UW Tacoma, are quoted. - Students’ sense of purpose tied to college retention | Inside Higher Ed5 months ago
A recent study from the University of Washington at Tacoma finds that a student’s decision to leave higher education can be driven by a lack of goals or sense of self. Amanda Figueroa, associate vice chancellor for social mobility at UW Tacoma; and Bonnie Becker, associate vice chancellor for student success at UW Tacoma are quoted. - UW Tacoma professor charged in domestic abuse case | MyNorthwest5 months ago
A UW Tacoma director has been charged with several crimes regarding alleged domestic abuse. Kurt Dayan Hatch, a faculty director, 55, allegedly threatened to kill his girlfriend and drove under the influence, The News Tribune reported Thursday. - UW Tacoma faculty director charged with assault, harassment | Tacoma News Tribune5 months ago
Kurt D. Hatch, a faculty director from UW Tacoma, is facing a number of criminal charges for allegedly threatening to kill his girlfriend and driving under the influence in Kittitas County. - Editorial: Air report a warning of things to come | The Seattle Times5 months ago
"Seattle’s reputation for being clean and green took a little bit of a hit in the latest American Lung Association ‘State of the Air’ report," writes the Seattle Times Editorial Board. Robin Evans-Agnew, professor of nursing and healthcare leadership at UW Tacoma, is mentioned. - Opinion: Why Medicaid is vital for Tacoma and Washington state | Tacoma News Tribune6 months ago
"If we care about public health and economic stability, defending Medicaid should be non-negotiable. It’s one of the smartest investments our country can make. The attempts to dismantle it aren’t just misguided – they threaten the health, dignity, and financial security of millions of Americans," writes Naima Aden, a student at UW Tacoma. - Seattle startup CueZen raises $5M for personalized health coaching software | GeekWire6 months ago
CueZen, a Seattle-based startup that sells software designed to boost personalized healthcare programs, raised $5 million in a round led by Point 72 Ventures. CueZen is co-founded by Ankur Teredesai, professor of computer science and systems at UW Tacoma. - Opinion: Can tariffs revive US manufacturing? A deeper analysis | Tacoma News Tribune6 months ago
"Tariffs won’t revive American manufacturing — and they certainly won’t help the ‘forgotten half’ of young Americans without a college degree, which is exactly where we need to focus if we want to fix what truly ails America’s economy," writes Katie Baird, professor of economics at UW Tacoma. - ICE terminates UW Tacoma graduates' visas for work program | Tacoma News Tribune7 months ago
Recent visa terminations by ICE have affected two UW Tacoma graduates in Optional Practical Training. The canceling of student visas in recent weeks has prompted lawsuits from states, students and the ACLU, according to multiple media reports. - Recent UW grads have visas revoked amid Trump crackdown | KOMO7 months ago
Two recent international graduates from the UW Tacoma are among hundreds of students across the United States who have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration, a University spokesperson confirmed. - What’s next for The Swiss? Upcoming workshop to tackle how to best use iconic site | Tacoma News Tribune7 months ago
People with ideas of how an iconic UW Tacoma building should evolve are set to gather this week at a local workshop.
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- Opinion: How AI Is changing higher education | The Chronicle of Higher Education1 day ago
"When we tell students they can get ‘answers’ from a chatbot, we are failing to model or encourage the kind of sophisticated information-seeking behavior that underlies critical thinking," writes Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics at the UW. - The world is failing its 2025 Paris Agreement climate target — now what? | TIME2 days ago
Ten years ago the world met in France to agree to the landmark Paris Agreement — a global commitment signed by almost 300 nations to ward off catastrophic climate change. Adrian Raftery, professor emeritus of statistics and of sociology, is quoted. - The ratfish: a fish with forehead teeth | Salish Current3 days ago
The spotted ratfish is a deep-ocean cartilaginous fish, part of the Chimaera genus that diverged from sharks about 400 million years ago. They’re commonly caught accidentally by fishers in the Puget Sound. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the UW’s Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted. - High-tech lollipops that detect disease | Nautilus4 days ago
Ashleigh Theberge, a UW professor of chemistry, pursues projects ranging from designing at-home biological sample collection kits to exploring the physics of liquid flow to investigating molecules made by filamentous fungi. Her broad-ranging interests made her a fit for the Schmidt Polymaths Program, which supports mid-career scientists pursuing interdisciplinary research. - Moon Duchin on the math of gerrymandering | The New York Times4 days ago
Dr. Duchin leads the Data and Democracy Research Initiative at the University of Chicago. In October, Duchin delivered the annual Blackwell Seminar, which honors one of her heroes, the mathematician and statistician David Blackwell. The UW is mentioned. - Sudan’s cultural heritage becomes a casualty in its civil war | PBS News4 days ago
Sudan’s civil war has become a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering scale, marked by famine, ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Christopher Tounsel, associate professor of history at the UW, is interviewed. - For chemists in academia, federal shutdown compounds stress | Chemical & Engineering News4 days ago
Almost a month into the federal government shutdown, stress is building for academic chemists who face uncertainties around grant funding, access to research technology, and basic necessities. Julie Kovacs, professor emerita of chemistry at the UW, is quoted. - King County looks to replace program diverting youth from jail | The Urbanist1 week ago
As King County officials work through the budget process, they are engaged in deciding the future of a restorative justice program diverting youth from the criminal legal system. Sarah Cusworth Walker, research professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine and Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology and of law, societies and justice at the UW, are quoted. - Denver mayor touts Flock cameras for solving a case that isn't solved | KUSA1 week ago
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston falsely claimed in an interview last week that Flock cameras helped solve the death of Jax Gratton, a transgender hairstylist whose death remains unsolved months after her body was found. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - Why the '996' schedule is capturing the interest of Silicon Valley leadership | KUOW2 weeks ago
The "996" schedule is 12-hour shifts, 6 days a week and it’s captivated Silicon Valley tech leaders. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Margaret O’Mara, professor of history at the UW, about this workplace trend. - Emissions from economic growth undermine international progress on climate change, UW study says | OPB2 weeks ago
A decade ago, nearly every country in the world adopted the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the rise in global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius by 2100. Adrian Raftery, professor emeritus of statistics and of sociology, is interviewed. - The invisible economic crisis | The New Republic2 weeks ago
There is no collapse. No Lehman Brothers moment. Instead it’s a slow burn, a financial treadmill that many are never able to get off. Across the country, households are juggling a web of obligations: student loans, credit cards, car payments, medical bills, rent, utilities and even financing for necessities like groceries. Sarah Quinn, associate professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted. - Cicadas sing in sync as the sun rises | Mongabay2 weeks ago
Although cicadas are known to sing in unison, a new study shows the striking behavior of cicadas interacting with each other — when a few cicadas sing, the others join. Saumya Gupta, a postdoctoral researcher of biology at the UW, is quoted. - Trump shadow hangs over race in one of WA’s most purple districts | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
Like many parts of Western Washington, including Seattle’s suburbs, the 26th Legislative District has been trending bluer for a while. Still, it’s undeniable that reactions to national events — like Trump’s Medicaid cuts, tariffs, immigrant crackdowns and military deployments to U.S. cities — are playing a role in one of the state’s last real swing districts. Mark Alan Smith, professor of political science at the UW, is quoted. - Immigration agencies accessed WA law enforcement license plate data, report finds | KUOW2 weeks ago
A new report from the University of Washington’s Center for Human Rights found that federal immigration enforcement has been mining license plate data from local law enforcement in Washington state. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - US PhD admissions shrink as fears over Trump’s cuts take hold | Nature2 weeks ago
Preliminary survey data show that dozens of US graduate programs in astronomy and physics are planning to admit smaller PhD cohorts than usual for the next academic year — or even no graduate students at all. Emily Levesque, associate professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - The ‘996’ work trend comes with dire health warnings | The Independent2 weeks ago
Increasingly, young tech firms are embracing the so-called “996” work schedule — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week. Margaret O’Mara, professor of history at the UW, is mentioned. - Federal immigration authorities accessed Washington state license plate readers, report finds | KING 52 weeks ago
A new report reveals federal immigration authorities have been accessing automated license plate reader systems operated by local police departments across Washington state, potentially violating a state law that prohibits collaboration with civil immigration enforcement. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - Were school COVID closures worth it? Not really, UW study finds | KUOW3 weeks ago
COVID-era school closures caused the U.S. significant economic and educational loss while being less effective than other transmission interventions, according to new research. Adrian Raftery, professor emeritus of statistics and of sociology, is quoted. - Ship collisions the leading cause of whale deaths, study finds | KIRO3 weeks ago
A UW study shows the leading cause of whale deaths is ship collisions, and shipping overlaps with 92% of where whales are found.
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- Report: More homes on the market in King, Snohomish Counties | 425 Business1 day ago
King and Snohomish counties both posted sharply higher increases in single-family homes and condominiums for sale in October versus the same month last year, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service data. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Nine families, one roof: urban cohousing in Seattle | KUOW1 week ago
Seattle’s housing scene is defined by high prices and shrinking apartments, leaving many people feeling both financially squeezed and socially disconnected. Cohousing offers an alternative. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Home prices dip slightly statewide, but up in the Basin | Columbia Basin Herald4 weeks ago
Inventory is climbing and home prices slipped in the housing market in September, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Seattle home prices drop amid high interest rates | KING 51 month ago
The median home price in the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett region fell in September as housing inventory grew modestly and high interest rates continued to dissuade buyers. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Housing inventory rises, prices ease across WA in September | South Sound Business1 month ago
Housing inventory is climbing, giving buyers more options. Home prices are showing signs of moderation after years of rapid growth, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported in its September market report. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Homelessness in WA is growing, but at a slower rate — why? | The Seattle Times2 months ago
The number of people who are sleeping outside or in emergency shelters in Washington increased about 2.2% from January 2024 to January 2025, according to the state. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Renting in Seattle area to get harder as supply of new apartments drops | The Seattle Times2 months ago
A perfect storm of still-high interest rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty has hit the building industry, keeping developers from taking on new apartment projects at a time when the need for all types of housing is critical. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Home listings, sales up in Grant County | Columbia Basin Herald2 months ago
More homes are on the market in Washington than a year ago and closed sales are up in Grant County but down over much of the state, according to data released this week by Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle housing market cools in August as prices stall, sales slip | KING 52 months ago
Home prices across Washington state held steady in August while sales slowed, underscoring a housing market still grappling with weak buyer demand. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle-area offices staying empty as job losses outpace return-to-office | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Office vacancies persist despite widespread return-to-office mandates — more than a third of downtown Seattle offices are still empty. It’s clear the market faces another barrier: hiring has slowed. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle Kingdome designer’s personal residence hits the market | KIRO 72 months ago
A striking midcentury-modern residence crafted by the engineer behind Seattle’s Kingdome has been listed for sale, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural and engineering history. Tyler Sprague, associate professor of architecture, is quoted. - Delays, empty storefronts frustrate residents at Everett riverfront | The Everett Herald3 months ago
When Grant Harrington first moved into his new home at the Overlook at Riverfront development in east Everett, he would often run past a patch of grass set to be transformed into a brand-new park. Shannon Affholter, affiliate instructor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - How much do you have to make to afford Seattle ‘out of whack’ rents? | The Seattle Times3 months ago
A King County renter needs to make almost $92,000 a year to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment, according to a recent report by a leading affordable housing advocate. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Home sales, prices hold steady | Tacoma News Tribune3 months ago
Home sales increased sluggishly in the last year, according to a report by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - The earthquake is coming — is old Seattle worth saving? | KUOW3 months ago
Seattle’s unreinforced brick buildings are a disaster waiting to happen — and the cash to fix them isn’t there. It’s been almost 25 years since the Nisqually earthquake. That’s the last significant quake to hit Seattle. Statistically, the region is due for the next one. Rick Mohler, professor of architecture at the UW, is quoted. - Housing market steady in July as high mortgage rate persists | 425 Business3 months ago
July’s housing market in King and Snohomish counties was marked by significantly more active listings, little change in total sales and slight declines in median sales prices for single-family homes and condominiums combined versus July 2024, according to figures released Tuesday by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Housing Research Center coming to UW | KING 53 months ago
The Puget Sound Regional Council is spearheading an effort to establish Washington state’s first Housing Research Center at the UW. The proposed "Housing Futures Center" would be a collaboration between UW’s College of Built Environments and the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, with plans to launch later this year. The center aims to address housing affordability challenges through research and policy analysis that will extend beyond the university campus to inform statewide housing decisions. - Opinion: Martin Selig made big bets that benefited Seattle, but bills come due | The Seattle Times5 months ago
"Despite the progress made in rebuilding Seattle’s central core since the pandemic, a serious problem remains with much unoccupied commercial office space. As my colleague Paul Roberts recently wrote, 19 of famed developer Martin Selig’s 30 office buildings have been placed under outside management or ceded to lenders after COVID-related vacancies left Selig unable to cover more than $850 million in loans," writes Jon Talton. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - What tenants and landlords should know about WA’s new rent cap law | Cascade PBS5 months ago
New buildings, housing owned by nonprofits and some low-income housing are all exempt under the law, which limits annual hikes at 7% plus inflation. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle office king Martin Selig loses another piece of his empire | The Seattle Times5 months ago
It took more than half a century for developer Martin Selig to build one of Seattle’s largest downtown office portfolios — and barely six months to lose control of most of it. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
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- Yakima forum highlights K-12 education funding gaps and what can be done about it | Yakima Herald-Republic5 hours ago
The Yakima School District had its second annual school funding forum last week to highlight Washington’s K-12 formula, as well as inadequacies and disparities among students and districts. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Meet the Washington superintendents who want to make K-12 education funding more equitable | Yakima Herald-Republic3 weeks ago
Many Washington school districts, wealthy and low-income, are struggling financially. Superintendents from around the state are coming together to advocate for more equitable funding. Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education, is mentioned and David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - The next chapter for AI in schools: Navigating a new era with caution and curiosity | GeekWire2 months ago
Across the Seattle region, student leaders say they appreciate the personalized feedback and guidance AI can provide, even as they wonder whether it shortcuts the very struggle that makes learning meaningful. And south of the city, a math teacher has watched her students more than double their annual growth benchmarks with the support of AI tools developed by a UW team. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted. Alex Liu, UW doctoral student in education, and Lief Esbenshade, a research coordinator in the College of Education, are mentioned. - 20 WA superintendents are reenvisioning state's 'broken' K-12 funding model | Cascadia Daily News3 months ago
A group of education leaders is working to reshape Washington’s system of funding for K-12 education after years of financial challenges plaguing school districts. Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education; Anthony Craig, professor of practice in the UW College of Education; and David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, are mentioned. - Opinion: Education: Teacher training | The Seattle Times5 months ago
"The Seattle Times editorial board misrepresents educational research and promotes a deeply flawed evaluation of teacher preparation," co-write Wayne Au, professor of educational studies and acting dean of diversity and equity at UW Bothell; Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education; and Rachel Endo, professor and dean of education at UW Tacoma, in a letter to the editor. - TPS warns of ongoing cuts unless funding model reforms | Tacoma News Tribune5 months ago
Tacoma Public Schools officials say the district will continue to make staff and program cuts “indefinitely” in the years to come unless the state changes the way it funds public education. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Title IX federal investigation clashes with WA gender identity laws | Cascade PBS5 months ago
In a departure from previous cases, the Department of Education publicly announced investigations against Washington and Maine for presumed violations. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - New WA education budget brings wins and disappointments | The Seattle Times6 months ago
Washington’s new education budget brought some wins — namely, a long-awaited increase in funding for special education students — but still leaves school districts across the state in a challenging financial position weighing harmful cuts. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Trump’s cuts to Education Department threaten money for schools | NPR8 months ago
President Trump’s efforts to shutter the U.S. Department of Education are in full swing. Matthew Gardner Kelly, assistant professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: The Department of Education's history shows it is essential | TIME9 months ago
"Why has support for federal education become such a political target? The Department of Education was created primarily to distribute funding — particularly for disadvantaged students — and enforce civil rights laws in schools," writes Mallory Hutchings-Tryon, instructor of education at the UW. - Why more WA students are learning math on laptops | The Seattle Times9 months ago
As middle school students across Washington struggle with math, Seattle’s new approach incorporating digital educational tools is an example of districts searching for solutions to a problem that could have long-term consequences. The latest results from the biannual National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the Nation’s Report Card, show that less than 30% of the state’s eighth-grade students are proficient in math. In 2013, about 42% of Washington’s eighth graders were proficient. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - Why more WA students are learning math on laptops | Bellingham Herald9 months ago
David Evans’ Hamilton International Middle School classroom stands out in Seattle’s public schools, where screen-free learning is becoming increasingly rare in math classes. After 16 years of using the same math lessons, the district adopted a new digital curriculum for geometry and algebra classes this fall. George Robertson, a University of Washington’s College of Education graduate student, is quoted. - SPS seeing encouraging enrollment data amid closure proposals | KING 512 months ago
October numbers suggest the enrollment crisis, that’s been blamed on a drop in school funding, may be turning around. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Summit Olympus charter school in Tacoma plans to shut down | Tacoma News Tribune12 months ago
Summit Olympus, a Tacoma charter school, recently announced plans to close after the school year, citing chronic low enrollment and ensuing fiscal issues. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - UW lands $10M grant to launch a new center developing gen AI teaching tools | GeekWire1 year ago
A UW College of Education program that uses AI and chatbots to assist K-12 teachers was selected this week as a national center for research and development into the use of generative artificial intelligence as a teaching tool. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - South Seattle school closures raise concerns for marginalized students and education quality | South Seattle Emerald1 year ago
In the South End, parents, students, and educators are coming to grips with proposed massive school closures and their effects on children — especially marginalized and vulnerable students. After several months of trepidation about school closures from parents and educators, Seattle Public Schools announced two proposals for the shuttering of 17 or 21 elementary and K–8 schools. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: 'Big 5' legislative priorities to fully fund our schools | South Seattle Emerald1 year ago
Community organizer Oliver Miska calls on readers to sign a pledge to pass new taxes to fully fund Washington schools. Work by David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy, is cited. - Opinion: With schools, money does indeed matter — so does how we spend it | The Seattle Times1 year ago
"As state legislators in Washington consider a significant investment in K-12 schools, they’ll need to address the pervasive myth that money doesn’t matter in education. Many commenters and system leaders have done their own research and found that schools now spend more than they have in the past, while average test scores have not kept pace," co-write the UW’s David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy, and Pooya Almasi, postdoctoral fellow of education. - At age 50, National History Day keeps pushing students to seek difficult truths through research | Associated Press1 year ago
National History Day was founded to invigorate history curricula beyond the “boring textbook” that students felt had “no meaning,” according to executive director Cathy Gorn. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned. - Schools across WA are struggling to balance their budgets | The Seattle Times1 year ago
Across Washington, school districts are struggling to balance their budgets — and making significant cuts to staff and programs to do so. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned.
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- Why DEI isn’t a success story at Seattle’s tech companies | The Seattle Times5 hours ago
Despite its successes, the tech industry has remained staggeringly white and male. Now, with corporate giants cutting thousands of workers to make way for more spending on AI, waves of layoffs signal that the small gains made by women and some tech workers of color could be lost. Ed Lazowska, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - Opinion: California mastered earthquake safety — will it do the same for wildfires? | San Francisco Chronicle23 hours ago
“When my students at the University of Washington ask me where the safest place to be during an earthquake is, they expect me to say ‘under a desk’ or ‘in a doorway.’ Instead, I tell them California — and I mean it,” writes Joseph Wartman, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW. - Right-wing chatbots turbocharge America’s political and cultural wars | The New York Times2 days ago
Once pitched as dispassionate tools to answer your questions, AI chatbots are now programmed to reflect the biases of their creators. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted. - Ai2 loosens Big Tech’s grip on Earth insights with open-source AI models for climate and conservation | GeekWire2 days ago
A new platform from the Allen Institute for AI promises to deliver insights into the state of the planet, in near real-time, by giving organizations without deep AI expertise the ability to monitor deforestation, assess crop health and predict wildfire risk, among other capabilities. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Cuts at Amazon, Microsoft feed fears of Big Tech reset | The Seattle Times5 days ago
Within the Seattle-area tech world, the pullback is generating anxiety at every level — from managers at Amazon and Microsoft to entrepreneurs at startups to students in computer science programs that, until three years ago, all but guaranteed lucrative jobs. Derek Zhu, an undergraduate student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Inside the UW Allen School: Six 'grand challenges' shaping the future of computer science | GeekWire1 week ago
The University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering is reframing what it means for its research to change the world. Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the UW Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering and Shwetak Patel, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering, are quoted. Poojita Garg, Marquiese Garrett, Keisuke Kamahori, Zachary Englhardt, Yile Gu and Lisa Orii, students of computer science and engineering, are quoted. Yanming Wan and Vidya Srinivas, student of computer science and engineering, are mentioned. - Renowned computer science professor Pedro Domingos makes a bold prediction about AI disruption | The Times of India1 week ago
A prominent computer science professor predicts Salesforce will be the first major tech company disrupted by AI, sparking widespread debate. Pedro Domingos, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - UW funds paused as the shutdown drags on | KNKX1 week ago
As the government shutdown drags on, many scientists are waiting on grant reviews and payments from agencies like the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Mari Ostendorf, professor of electrical and computer engineering, is quoted. - Bothell’s Portal Space Systems working on an ‘unlock’ for the industry | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
Portal Space Systems, a 4-year-old Bothell startup, wants to make it easier for spacecraft to move between orbits. Justin Little, associate professor of aeronautics & astronautics at the UW, is quoted. - Name game: The Sound Transit signage team tries to keep up | KNKX3 weeks ago
There are more than 30 stations on the Sound Transit Link light rail map. And not too long ago, the names of three of those stops included the word “university.” Ryan Avery, deputy director of the Washington State Transportation Center at the UW, is quoted. - The value of open data sets and AI models | NPR3 weeks ago
Hanna Hajishirzi, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, works with the nonprofit Allen Institute for AI to build totally open data sets and models that researchers can experiment with. - Programmable proteins improve targeted drug delivery | Cosmos Magazine4 weeks ago
Targeted drug delivery allows a treatment to act specifically at the site of disease while avoiding harmful side-effects elsewhere in the body. Cole DeForest, professor of bioengineering and chemical engineering, is quoted. - Undersea bacteria feast on methane — can they help cool the planet? | The New York Times1 month ago
Fifty miles off the Tuscan coast, in a sparkling blue expanse broken only by rocky, forbidding islets, including the real-life Island of Montecristo, ancient creatures are roosting beneath the waves. Mary Lidstrom, professor of chemical engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Solid-state technology shows promise for faster, safer EV battery power | Knowable Magazine1 month ago
Every few weeks, it seems, yet another lab proclaims yet another breakthrough in the race to perfect solid-state batteries: Next-generation power packs that promise to give us electric vehicles (EVs) so problem-free that we’ll have no reason left to buy gas-guzzlers. Jun Liu, professor of chemical engineering and professor and chair of materials science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - I got ChatGPT to cancel subscriptions for me – here’s how | The Washington Post1 month ago
Artificial intelligence “agents” are now capable enough to do annoying tasks like cancelling subscriptions. Just make sure you can undo any mistakes. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Robotics pioneer Siddhartha Srinivasa on the 'last mile problem,' humanoid hype, and why he's joining Madrona | GeekWire1 month ago
Siddhartha “Sidd” Srinivasa, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, has spent his career at the intersection of robotics research and real-world deployment. Now he’s adding a new role: venture partner at Madrona Venture Group, where he’ll help shape investment themes and evaluate startups in robotics and embodied AI at the Seattle-based firm. Srinivasa is interviewed. - Opinion: What can we say about Charlie Kirk? Only what those in power want us to | The Seattle Times2 months ago
"As fast as the news of (Charlie Kirk’s) killing spread, so, too, did a head-spinning array of hypotheses and accusations about who was to blame," writes Naomi Ishisaka. Kate Starbird, professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, is quoted. - The ‘near-telepathic’ device that puts AI in your head | Nature2 months ago
A wearable device could make saying ‘Alexa, what time is it?’ aloud a thing of the past. An artificial intelligence (AI) neural interface called AlterEgo promises to allow users to silently communicate just by internally articulating words. Sitting over the ear, the device facilitates daily life through live communication with the Internet. Howard Chizeck, professor emeritus of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted. - 'Virtual medicine cabinet' from Seattle startups will put health tech apps in one place | GeekWire2 months ago
A “virtual medicine cabinet” to provide families with digital tools to manage some aspects of healthcare from home is up and running with the first app in a partnership between Seattle-based health tech startups. Wavely Diagnostics and Apertur are both UW spinouts working on AI-powered smartphone apps to solve different problems. Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, and Dr. Randall Bly, assistant professor of otolarynology/head and neck surgery in the UW School of Medicine, are mentioned. - Seattle's new $297-million high school was built on a peat bog — then the foundation started settling | KUOW2 months ago
Months before the long-awaited, brand new Rainier Beach High School opened to students last April, engineers on the $297-million project reported problems with the building’s foundation to the city, records show. The school was settling into the earth more than expected in areas, as much as three inches, and it hadn’t stopped sinking. Brett Maurer, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted.
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- Underwater fiber-optic cables create 'direct line' to orcas | KGW5 hours ago
A new use for old technology could open a direct line to orcas, unlocking what could be some of the best marine mammal tracking yet. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - Past Arctic Sea ice levels recreated by traces of cosmic dust | The New York Times6 hours ago
Scientists have reconstructed 30,000 years of changes to sea ice in several locations across the Arctic Ocean by looking for traces of cosmic dust embedded in the seafloor, according to a study published Thursday. Frankie Pavia, assistant professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - King tides projected to return: Anacortes, surrounding areas prepare for possible flooding | Skagit Valley Herald2 days ago
With climate change accelerating sea level rise and increasing the intensity of weather events, the frequency and severity of flooding during king tides are projected to worsen. The UW Washington Sea Grant is mentioned. - Trump cut in Alaska could have major ramifications for California | San Francisco Chronicle2 days ago
A major earthquake off the coast of Alaska could trigger a tsunami large enough to flood San Francisco’s Embarcadero and the Oakland airport. But later this month, the main earthquake sensors designed to provide warnings for such a worst-case tsunami will go dark after Trump administration funding cuts. Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW and Washington’s state seismologist, is quoted. - The ratfish: a fish with forehead teeth | Salish Current3 days ago
The spotted ratfish is a deep-ocean cartilaginous fish, part of the Chimaera genus that diverged from sharks about 400 million years ago. They’re commonly caught accidentally by fishers in the Puget Sound. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the UW’s Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted. - Calls grow for wildlife crossings after daylight saving shift | Sacramento Bee4 days ago
Daylight Saving Time has its friends and foes, but one group is highlighting the more dangerous impacts of driving home in the dark. A UW study is referenced. - Native plants thrive in Eastern Washington’s dry climate — this organization is working to bring more to yards in the Tri-Cities | OPB5 days ago
In an unprecedented move this month, the Washington Department of Ecology stopped surface water use in the Yakima Basin. The restriction ends on Oct. 31. According to the UW Climate Impacts Group, these water resources are going to get more pinched as the climate changes. - Publicly funded grocery stores? Seattle mayoral race explores the idea | The Seattle Times5 days ago
Proposals from both Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson to help subsidize operations of privately operated grocery stores represent a new step for a city into a world almost entirely shaped by market-based companies. Chris Anderson, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - The housecat: PNW’s quiet killer | Salish Current1 week ago
Four paws walk on the pavement, ears twitch at the sound of a flutter yards away. Standing at about nine inches tall, the primary killer of wild birds — a cat — gets ready to pounce. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Protecting ecosystems of the future before they exist | Atmos1 week ago
The northern Coastal Mountains, riding the borders of Alaska, British Columbia and the Yukon, contain an incredible amount of ice. The range’s glaciers cover nearly 4,000 square miles and have rarely held still. What happens when these glaciers melt in a warming world? Chris Sergeant, applied watershed ecologist at the UW, is quoted. - These 5 creatures make a living off of death: A halloween compilation | KQED1 week ago
Death might seem like the end, but for these five creatures, it’s just part of the job. In this special Halloween compilation of Deep Look, take a skin-crawling look at crows that hold funerals, whispering bats, flesh-eating beetles, stealthy owls, and misunderstood black widow spiders. Kaeli Swift, a postdoctoral researcher of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is featured. - Cool Critters: The whip-smart raven does a lot more than just quoth, 'Nevermore' | The Spokesman-Review2 weeks ago
Edgar Allan Poe never lived in the Inland Northwest, but the jet-black bird he featured in his famous poem sure does. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - The blob is back in the Pacific Ocean — what does that mean for B.C.? | Vancouver Sun2 weeks ago
Climate scientists say the marine heat wave could be altering the jet stream, potentially leading to a wetter than normal winter in the Pacific Northwest. Nicholas Bond, a senior research scientist at the Climate Impacts Group, is quoted. - Warning issued for wind, beach hazards | Chinook Observer2 weeks ago
After prolonged weeks of pleasant autumn weather, the National Weather Service in Portland on Friday issued the storm season’s first high-wind warning. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Officials power up revolutionary pilot project off US coast: 'We're just getting started' | The Cool Down2 weeks ago
The Port of Los Angeles is poised to be the country’s proving ground for technology that could electrify tens of thousands of homes. Andrea Copping, affiliate associate professor of marine and environmental affairs at the UW, is quoted. - Fiber-optic cable tracks orcas off San Juan Islands | KING 52 weeks ago
A two-kilometer fiber-optic cable now resting on the seafloor off the San Juan Islands could revolutionize how scientists track and protect endangered orcas, offering what researchers describe as "thousands of ears in the water" listening all at once. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - Atmospheric river headed toward the Pacific Northwest | KIRO Newsradio2 weeks ago
Enjoy today’s weather, because the rest of October is about to be wet. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted. - On this date: Northwest windstorm slams Washington state, Seattle | Weather.com2 weeks ago
The Pacific Northwest is known as one of the nation’s stormiest coastlines. And some of its most notorious storms have been in October, rather than the heart of winter. On Oct. 21, 1934, one such storm slammed western Washington, northwestern Oregon and British Columbia with widespread damaging winds and pounding waves. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is mentioned. - Learning from the 1700 Cascadia earthquake | KBNZ3 weeks ago
Some top scientists believe a 9.0 point or higher earthquake could happen along the Cascadia Subduction Zone within our lifetimes, and information about what happened last time could be invaluable. Brian Atwater, affiliate professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is mentioned. - Can fiber-optic cables help save endangered orcas? | KUOW3 weeks ago
Scientists from the UW recently deployed a little over one mile of fiber-optic cables in the Salish Sea to test whether internet cables can monitor endangered orcas.
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- Ethics concerns surface from Bruce Harrell’s time as Seattle City Council president | KUOW2 days ago
Emails recently obtained by KUOW show that Bruce Harrell directed his staff to perform administrative tasks for the Royal Esquire Club from 2016 to 2018, which could violate city ethics rules. Harrell said through a spokesperson that he did nothing unethical, as the club was in his district and council members are supposed to help constituents. Benjamin Brunjes, associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - The real child support story: How the middle class got left out | Forbes5 days ago
From 2003 to 2022, slightly fewer women were working or even looking for work. Yet even during the 2020s (when many mothers stepped back from the workforce to care for children during the pandemic) far fewer had formal child-support agreements than mothers two decades earlier. Heather Hill, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Rebuilding civic trust takes us all | The Columbian2 months ago
"When elected officials see themselves as public servants first, they can develop a shared purpose and work across differences to solve challenges that affect us all," writes Jodi Sandfort, dean of the UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. - Opinion: Building civic health starts in Washington’s cities and towns | The Spokesman-Review3 months ago
Something important is happening in Washington state. Quietly but powerfully, communities across our state are working to rebuild trust in one another and in the institutions that serve us. We are rebuilding civic health, and one of the clearest signs of progress is the way local leaders are coming together to learn how to govern differently. The UW’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance is mentioned. - Opinion: Efforts in this Washington offer hope for civic health | Everett Herald3 months ago
"Despite the political turmoil and decline of respectful public discourse in the nation, there are glimmers of hope in Washington state," writes Katy Terry. The UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is mentioned. - Housing Research Center coming to UW | KING 53 months ago
The Puget Sound Regional Council is spearheading an effort to establish Washington state’s first Housing Research Center at the UW. The proposed "Housing Futures Center" would be a collaboration between UW’s College of Built Environments and the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, with plans to launch later this year. The center aims to address housing affordability challenges through research and policy analysis that will extend beyond the university campus to inform statewide housing decisions. - Seattle-area suburbs try to keep up as population trends shift | KNKX3 months ago
Seattle’s population growth has brought its own frustrations for both new and longtime residents. Housing prices, traffic congestion and overall cost of living are among the growing pains. Sara Curran, director of the UW’s Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology and professor of international studies, of sociology and of public policy and governance, is quoted. - It's not just you: What data shows about Seattle's transplants | KNKX4 months ago
Transplants now make up a higher share of Seattle metropolitan area residents than Washington locals. For example, 40% of King County residents were born in Washington state. Pierce and Snohomish counties are about 50/50. Sara Curran, director of the UW’s Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology and professor of international studies, of sociology and of public policy and governance, is quoted. - Microsoft layoffs a reminder — WA’s job market can melt down | The Seattle Times4 months ago
With Microsoft’s latest layoffs, the quickening contraction of Seattle-area tech is starting to feel like previous industry meltdowns, when mounting job losses signaled deep disruptions in the regional economy. The UW’s Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance, and Yael Midnight, assistant teaching professor of economics, are quoted. - Pierce County Auditor asks young voters to update their signatures | Cascade PBS4 months ago
Elections officials in Pierce County are contacting all voters ages 18 to 26 and asking them to update their signatures in an effort to head off challenges and make sure their votes are counted. A report from the UW is mentioned. - Bold or boneheaded? Seattle's proposed tax hike on big business draws fire as Amazon stays silent | GeekWire4 months ago
Supporters call it bold. Critics call it boneheaded. A new effort to raise taxes on large businesses in Seattle is generating a wide range of reaction. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Study: Colorado River 'water market' could help conservation | The Hill5 months ago
Applying a market-based approach to Colorado River management could ensure more robust and reliable supplies for farmers, communities and the environment, a new study has found. Philip Womble, assistant professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - What promise of mass deportations is doing to the immigrant workforce | KING 55 months ago
The immigrant community makes up a majority of the agricultural workforce in Washington state. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Harvard as symbol and target | The New York Times5 months ago
"Among the many points of complaint in Steven Pinker’s opinion essay are statistics that show a lack of ‘viewpoint diversity’ among university faculty. As a retired university professor, may I suggest that this is unlikely to change despite the pressures from the Trump administration?" writes Phil Bereano, professor emeritus of technology and public policy at the UW, in a letter to the editor. - Exempting tips from taxes could hurt employees, critics say | The Washington Post5 months ago
The bipartisan push to eliminate taxes on tips has been touted as a way to help people keep more of their hard-earned money. But some economists warn that it could encourage employers to reduce hourly wages. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy & governance at the UW, is mentioned. - Tax the rich? UW economist calls WA a ‘tax haven like the Cayman Islands’ | The Seattle Times7 months ago
Jacob Vigdor isn’t known around Seattle as a warrior for progressive causes … So it was intriguing to see him this week down at the statehouse in Olympia, offering a full-throated endorsement of legislative Democrats’ drive to tax the rich. Vigdor, professor of public policy & governance at the UW, is quoted. - Higher minimum wage levels help many workers, but there are tradeoffs | KUOW7 months ago
Minimum wage increases are controversial. Most workers favor them, and many business owners don’t. Seattle’s increased to $20.76 this year, with some exceptions. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy & governance at the UW, is mentioned. - How Seattle’s record-high minimum wage has — and hasn’t — paid off | KNKX7 months ago
Even as some business owners sound alarm bells, ballot measures raising the wage keep passing — and advocates say the increases have been a success as they look to expand their efforts across the region. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Tariffs could mean higher prices on these items in Washington | KIRO 78 months ago
The effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to be felt quickly across Washington, according to experts watching the policy unfold. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - DeSantis’ JTA board appointments were essentially a firing of the current chair, sources say | Action News JAX9 months ago
Action News Jax has learned more about the major shakeup happening in the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. Steve Page, associate professor professor of public policy and governance, is quoted.
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- Trump’s path to peace in Sudan lies with his Arab influence — and pressure | Newsweek1 week ago
As US President Donald Trump touts a record of securing peace deals across the globe, the White House is mobilizing efforts to quell a bloody African conflict that the United Nations considers to be the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today. Yasir Zaidan, doctoral candidate at the UW Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted. - Amid Gaza ceasefire, Seattle Palestinians and Jews hope for peace | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
Seattle-area residents are setting their sights on the future in light of the precarious ceasefire announced between Israel and Hamas this week. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies at the UW, is quoted. - How Oct. 7 transformed Israeli politics | KUOW1 month ago
Tuesday marked two years since Hamas and several other Palestinian militant groups carried out multiple coordinated attacks in Israel – killing over a thousand people. Around 250 Israelis were taken hostage. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - Oregon sues Trump administration over deployment of National Guard to Portland | KUOW1 month ago
Portland and Oregon are suing to stop federal troops from being deployed there. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - Analysis: Can violent extremists be deradicalized? I spoke with 24 former terrorists in Indonesia to find out | The Conversation2 months ago
"Can a person who once embraced terrorism and violence truly change? As a researcher who studies soft power and ideological violence, I set out to answer that question by asking 24 Indonesian former terrorists and holding focus group discussion with ex-jihadists," writes Bernard Loesi, a doctoral student in international relations at the UW. - Analysis: Silenced labs, exiled minds: How global science was set back a century | Forbes2 months ago
"Modern science has yielded immense benefits to society, yet it has also suffered greatly at the hands of several major nations. Politics and ideology, not religion, have been the reason," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - 25 years ago, he wrote the book on ‘Jew vs. Jew' — now he is seeing new and deeper divisions | The Forward2 months ago
When Samuel Freedman published “Jew vs. Jew: The Struggle for the Soul of American Jewry” in August 2000, he described a community torn between Orthodoxy and liberalism, between tradition and adaptation, between continuity and assimilation. Noam Pianko, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - How much of a threat is satellite warfare? | BBC World Service2 months ago
Technology is blurring the lines between civilian and military satellites. With countries testing anti-satellite weapons, how much of a threat is war in space? Saadia Pekkanen, professor of international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - Seattle-area suburbs try to keep up as population trends shift | KNKX3 months ago
Seattle’s population growth has brought its own frustrations for both new and longtime residents. Housing prices, traffic congestion and overall cost of living are among the growing pains. Sara Curran, director of the UW’s Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology and professor of international studies, of sociology and of public policy and governance, is quoted. - How psychologists called Trump's 2024 win based on one factor | New York Post3 months ago
Psychologists pulled off what political pundits and polls failed to do: predict the 2024 presidential election winner. Daniel Chirot, professor emeritus of international studies at the UW, is mentioned. - It's not just you: What data shows about Seattle's transplants | KNKX4 months ago
Transplants now make up a higher share of Seattle metropolitan area residents than Washington locals. For example, 40% of King County residents were born in Washington state. Pierce and Snohomish counties are about 50/50. Sara Curran, director of the UW’s Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology and professor of international studies, of sociology and of public policy and governance, is quoted. - Analysis: Could Iran really make a nuclear weapon? | Forbes5 months ago
"Whether Iran has actively sought a nuclear weapon remains unanswered, but there is no doubt it pushed the limits of its enrichment program too far, and not by a little," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - Russia-linked Wagner is promoting alleged atrocities in Africa on social media | Associated Press5 months ago
The International Criminal Court has been asked to review a confidential legal report arguing that the Russia-linked Wagner Group has committed war crimes by spreading images of apparent atrocities in West Africa on social media, including ones alluding to cannibalism, according to the brief seen exclusively by The Associated Press. Daniel Hoffman, director of the UW’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted. - Why the US opened its doors to Chinese students and why Trump is closing them | The New York Times5 months ago
The 1970s era of academic exchange began as a form of diplomacy. “People were curious about us, inviting us to their homes,” one former student remembers. David Bachman, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - 3 ways the Canadian election could affect Seattle and WA | The Seattle Times6 months ago
The Liberal Party’s narrow victory in Monday’s Canadian election paints a picture of a “divorce” in a fraying relationship between Canadians and Americans, experts said. Nadine Fabbi, director of the Canadian Studies Center at the UW, is quoted. - Q&A: Talking Israel and Palestine with UW professor Liora Halperin | Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber6 months ago
Seemingly no international issue provokes as much heartbreak, consternation and demand for moral action for many right now as the fate of Palestinians and Israelis. And few academics have as much insight into the challenges — and benefits — of honest discussion and scholarship about that region as Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies at the UW. - Opinion: Political scientists find submission to Trump ‘shocking,’ says UW prof | The Seattle Times7 months ago
"This country’s history is full of centuries of repression, violence, enslavement, incarceration and segregation against people of color and other marginalized people. But what we are witnessing now is important to name and understand, even while recognizing that many dark periods have preceded this one," writes Naomi Ishisaka. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: White House plans for Alaskan oil and gas face some hurdles — including from Trump and the petroleum industry | The Conversation7 months ago
"The second Trump administration has launched the next stage in the half-century-long battle between commerce and conservation over Alaskan oil and gas development. But its moves are delivering a mixed message to the petroleum industry," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - Analysis: US-Ukraine deal highlights Ukraine’s wealth of critical minerals, but extracting them isn’t so simple | The Conversation8 months ago
"Ukraine’s mineral wealth has been a key factor in its negotiations with the U.S. as the two countries work out details for a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine’s war with Russia," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - Far from loved ones, Washington’s Congolese community speaks out | KUOW8 months ago
Conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reverberated far and wide, as Congolese people displaced by fighting have sought refuge around the world. For those escaping conflict, being granted asylum is only the first step in building a new life. Francis Abugbilla, a lecturer of international studies at the UW, is interviewed.
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- Analysis: AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will | The Conversation5 hours ago
"The uncertainties accompanying the artificial intelligence onslaught come amid existing challenges the teaching profession has faced for years," writes Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School. - Can you shoot a drone in Kentucky? What the law says | Courier Journal1 month ago
Commercial, public and private enthusiasts praise them for their ability to take aerial photography and videos. But what happens if a drone hovers too long over your property? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is mentioned. This story was originally published in the Indianapolis Star. - Drone flying over your Michigan home? What you need to know | Detroit Free Press1 month ago
It’s not uncommon to spot a drone in the skies in metro Detroit. With the technology, there are a host of federal rules for users to follow. But what if you see one flying above your home? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Retractions can reshape scientists’ careers in unexpected ways | Nature1 month ago
Retractions can have profound effects on researchers’ careers, sometimes in unexpected ways, a study that tracked the career trajectories of thousands of authors has found. Shahan Ali Memon, doctoral student in the UW Information School, and Dr. Ferric Fang, professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted. - TikTokers battle Seattle Freeze by getting Gen Z offline | The Seattle Times2 months ago
As an increasingly online world leaves more feeling isolated, some TikTokers in Seattle are trying to break the trend, not just by highlighting events and gatherings but by organizing those themselves and encouraging people to “log off.” Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Google raises stakes for agentic browsers by adding Gemini to Chrome | Marketplace2 months ago
Users of Google’s Chrome web browser may notice some changes in the coming months. Google announced yesterday it’s integrating its “Gemini” artificial intelligence assistant into Chrome, turning it into what’s known as an agentic browser. Many varieties of these browsers are emerging in the arms race for AI dominance. Chirag Shah, professor in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Technology in WA classrooms | FOX 132 months ago
Lots of new rules and possible changes when it comes to technology in the classroom. Amy Ko, a professor in the Information School at the UW, is interviewed. - Inside the effect AI is having on children's development | KING 52 months ago
Katie Davis, professor in the Information School at the UW, explains some of the safety concerns around children using artificial intelligence. - Trump announces deal with China to allow TikTok to continue operating in US | Al Jazeera2 months ago
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a deal with China to allow the TikTok platform to continue operating in the United States. Trump said he would speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to confirm the details of an agreement to avoid a ban on the popular video-sharing app in the U.S. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - China and US say they've reached a 'framework' deal on TikTok's ownership | NPR2 months ago
Chinese and U.S. officials say they’ve agreed on a framework for dealing with the thorny issue of TikTok’s ownership. The leaders of both countries are slated to talk about it Friday. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - How local governments in Washington state are using ChatGPT | KNKX2 months ago
Through a series of public records requests, Cascade PBS and KNKX obtained thousands of pages of ChatGPT conversation logs from city officials in Washington. The volume of the records suggests widespread use of the technology in local government. Anna-Maria Gueorguieva, a doctoral student in the UW Information School, is quoted. - AI-generated scientific hypotheses lag human ones when put to the test | Science2 months ago
A new study, one of the largest of its kind, finds the AI-generated hypotheses still fall short of human ones, when researchers put them through real-world tests and get human evaluators to compare the results. But not by much. And maybe not for long. Jevin West, a UW professor in the Information School, is quoted. - Why is AI-associated psychosis happening and who's at risk? | Psychology Today3 months ago
Anecdotal reports in the media or on online sites like Reddit have documented a new phenomenon of AI-associated psychosis with increasing reports of people who seem to be developing delusional beliefs — often of a grandiose, spiritual or paranoid nature — seemingly egged on by AI chatbots. The UW’s Jevin West, professor in the Information School, and Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, are mentioned. - Dungeons & Dragons and disinformation: How gaming can combat the misinformation age | KUOW3 months ago
A quote shared by that old high school friend which isn’t quite accurate. A social media post with a photo taken out of context. Misinformation, and disinformation*, comes for everybody. Yes, that means you, too. It can be difficult to develop the skills and habits strong enough to fend off the constant flood of bad information these days. Jin Ha Lee, associate professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Why you may not be able to clear your ChatGPT history | USA Today3 months ago
A May court order has − at least temporarily − prevented ChatGPT’s parent company OpenAI from honoring user requests to delete the history of personal accounts. The move has created confusion over what exactly is ChatGPT history. Is it public? Could it be used against you? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Can games like Dungeons and Dragons combat disinformation? | KUOW3 months ago
If you’re a fan of the game Dungeons and Dragons, you know the thrill of rolling a 20-sided die in hopes of deploying a stunning attack or perhaps fending off an owlbear. But could those same skills help us recognize lies on social media? On the latest episode of Meet Me Here, find out how this nerdy role playing game might be the answer to combating disinformation with D&D enthusiast “Happy Tracker Meow Meow” aka Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Jin Ha Lee, a professor in the UW Information School, who is interviewed. - Driverless cars hit a regulator gap | POLITICO3 months ago
As driverless cars continue to roll out in American cities, AV companies need the help of federal regulators to deal with the landscape of safety rules. Yet the Transportation Department’s Office of Automation Safety, which helps regulate AVs, is on the verge of becoming a ghost town. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - People reading AI summaries on Google search instead of news stories, media experts warn | CBC News3 months ago
Some news publishers say the AI-generated summaries that now top many Google search results are resulting in less people actually reading the news — and experts are still flagging concerns about the summaries’ accuracy. Chirag Shah, professor in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: The sneaky gender bias in picture books: Animal characters | Publishers Weekly3 months ago
"I recently published a data analysis with The Pudding, a digital publication known for data-driven storytelling, about animal characters in picture books. We read approximately 300 popular English-language picture books from the past 70+ years and noted the gender of any anthropomorphized animal character that was important to the story," writes Melanie Walsh, an assistant professor in the Information School at the UW. - Tech policy could be smarter and less partisan if Congress hadn’t shut down this innovative program | Fast Company3 months ago
For years, the Office of Technology Assessment helped Congress see around corners on science and tech. Its 1995 shutdown left lawmakers flying blind. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
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- The rise of the AI gut check | Reuters5 days ago
Most people are accustomed to turning to friends, family or a therapist for advice on major life decisions like breakups, career changes, or moving to a different country. But now, some people are turning to AI for on-demand, judgment-free gut checks. Léonard Boussioux, assistant professor of information systems at the UW, is quoted. - Amazon ties massive job cuts to rise of artificial intelligence | KING 51 week ago
Seattle-based tech giant Amazon is making its largest round of corporate layoffs in years — cutting roughly 14,000 jobs — and directly linking the decision to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is interviewed. - Seattle businesses brace for impact as Amazon cuts 14K jobs amid AI shift | KOMO News1 week ago
Amazon has confirmed it will cut 14,000 corporate jobs as part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence, raising concerns about the broader economic impact. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is interviewed. - Amazon layoffs impacting Bellevue businesses | KIRO 71 week ago
On Tuesday, Amazon officials confirmed 14,000 corporate employees are losing their jobs. Reuters is reporting this could just be the first round of layoffs, saying up to 30,000 people may soon be laid off. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - Culture is contagious: The overlooked habit that shapes organizations | Forbes4 weeks ago
One person with the wrong attitude can infect an entire culture. And unlike technical errors, this kind of damage rarely stays contained. Research refers to it as behavioral contagion: the invisible transfer of emotions, habits and mindsets that quietly influence a team’s performance and culture. A UW study is referenced. - WA’s law requiring pay rates on job ads is changing — no one is happy | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Roughly two and a half years after Washington’s pay transparency law took effect, lawmakers, state courts, employers and job seekers are still trying to make sense of it. David Tan, professor of management at the UW, is mentioned. - Keurig Dr Pepper buys Peet's Coffee for $18B | KUOW2 months ago
The soda and coffee giant Keurig Dr Pepper will spend $18 billion to buy the Dutch company JDE Peet’s, also known as Peet’s coffee. Once that deal closes, the company is going to split itself in two: soft drinks in one part, coffee in the other. Jarrad Harford, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is interviewed. - Booms, busts and Seattle's place in the AI era | GeekWire2 months ago
What’s at stake for Seattle in times of dramatic change? University of Washington Foster School of Business marketing professor Jeff Shulman has spent years studying that question. On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, Shulman joins GeekWire to talk about Seattle’s place in the global AI boom, why the city has struggled to produce superstar startups, what AI means for marketing and education, and how civic identity, tech, business and sports have fueled the region in the past. - Seattle-area inflation ticks up in wake of tariffs | The Seattle Times4 months ago
Inflation increased slightly in the Seattle area in June, reflecting the impact of tariffs on imported goods and higher costs of necessities like food and energy. Thomas Gilbert, associate professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - Microsoft layoffs a reminder — WA’s job market can melt down | The Seattle Times4 months ago
With Microsoft’s latest layoffs, the quickening contraction of Seattle-area tech is starting to feel like previous industry meltdowns, when mounting job losses signaled deep disruptions in the regional economy. The UW’s Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance, and Yael Midnight, assistant teaching professor of economics, are quoted. - Trump's investment claims — are tariffs boosting the US economy? | BBC5 months ago
U.S. President Donald Trump may have called tariffs his favourite word in the dictionary. But when it comes to obsessions, business investment has got to be close. German Gutierrez, assistant professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - It's in the bag: Biodegradable plastic idea takes top prize in student startup pitch competition | GeekWire5 months ago
A team of students creating a biodegradable plastic bag took first place in the finals of the TiE Young Entrepreneur Seattle chapter finals competition last week. Kymavi, which took home a $3,000 prize, will move on to represent Seattle at the TYE Global Finals, later this month in Washington, D.C. The startup says it has created marine- and land-biodegradable plastic bags that release ocean-healing additives upon breakdown to absorb pollutants and buffer ocean acidification. Suresh Kotha, professor of business at the UW, is mentioned. - Uber sabbatical shift opens new front in worker flexibility crackdown | CNBC6 months ago
Uber recently upped the requirement for its paid employee sabbatical from five years to eight years and its CEO told upset employees, “It is what it is.” Kira Schabram, assistant professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - Hybrid work pitfalls: Avoiding the creation of office cliques | GeekWire6 months ago
A new study featuring research from the University of Washington found that when employees get to choose which days they come into the office, they tend to coordinate with certain colleagues, creating “subgroups” that develop stronger relationships. Michael Johnson, professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - GeekWire Awards 2025 revealed: Community 'alive and well' at annual celebration of best in tech | GeekWire6 months ago
The strength of the Seattle region’s tech community — from the diversity of companies and innovations, to the connections between the people who make it all thrive — was on display once again Wednesday night at the annual GeekWire Awards. Emer Dooley, affiliate instructor of management and organization at the UW, is mentioned. - How will tariffs impact WA’s trade-dependent agriculture industry? | Cascade PBS7 months ago
Washington fruit growers were hit hard by Trump’s first-term tariffs. Experts and legislators fear further erosion of trust with trading partners. Debra Glassman, teaching professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - Geeks Give Back: These community builders help strengthen Seattle's tech ecosystem | GeekWire7 months ago
The honorees in the Geeks Give Back category are part of the reason there is a tech community, especially one that helps to make space for more people in tech, to help turn ideas into startups and to continually work to strengthen the ecosystem that makes everything thrive. Emer Dooley, affiliate instructor of management and organization at the UW, is mentioned. - To escape the grind, young people turn to ‘mini-retirements’ | The New York Times7 months ago
Some young people are spending their savings on an extended break earlier in their careers rather than waiting until retirement. Kira Schabram, assistant professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - Coffee prices continue to surge as growing regions see climate extremes | KREM7 months ago
Coffee prices are on the rise across the world because of climate extremes in coffee growing regions. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 73% of the world’s coffee is grown in just five countries: Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia and Ethiopia. Phillip Bruner, professor of practice of sustainable finance, is quoted. - WA drone makers sanctioned as China hits back after Trump tariffs | The Seattle Times7 months ago
China placed two drone manufacturers with Seattle ties on its “unreliable entity” list, subjecting them to trade sanctions and export controls. Philip Bond, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
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- Why DEI isn’t a success story at Seattle’s tech companies | The Seattle Times5 hours ago
Despite its successes, the tech industry has remained staggeringly white and male. Now, with corporate giants cutting thousands of workers to make way for more spending on AI, waves of layoffs signal that the small gains made by women and some tech workers of color could be lost. Ed Lazowska, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - Right-wing chatbots turbocharge America’s political and cultural wars | The New York Times2 days ago
Once pitched as dispassionate tools to answer your questions, AI chatbots are now programmed to reflect the biases of their creators. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted. - Ai2 loosens Big Tech’s grip on Earth insights with open-source AI models for climate and conservation | GeekWire2 days ago
A new platform from the Allen Institute for AI promises to deliver insights into the state of the planet, in near real-time, by giving organizations without deep AI expertise the ability to monitor deforestation, assess crop health and predict wildfire risk, among other capabilities. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Cuts at Amazon, Microsoft feed fears of Big Tech reset | The Seattle Times5 days ago
Within the Seattle-area tech world, the pullback is generating anxiety at every level — from managers at Amazon and Microsoft to entrepreneurs at startups to students in computer science programs that, until three years ago, all but guaranteed lucrative jobs. Derek Zhu, an undergraduate student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Inside the UW Allen School: Six 'grand challenges' shaping the future of computer science | GeekWire1 week ago
The University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering is reframing what it means for its research to change the world. Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the UW Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering and Shwetak Patel, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering, are quoted. Poojita Garg, Marquiese Garrett, Keisuke Kamahori, Zachary Englhardt, Yile Gu and Lisa Orii, students of computer science and engineering, are quoted. Yanming Wan and Vidya Srinivas, student of computer science and engineering, are mentioned. - Renowned computer science professor Pedro Domingos makes a bold prediction about AI disruption | The Times of India1 week ago
A prominent computer science professor predicts Salesforce will be the first major tech company disrupted by AI, sparking widespread debate. Pedro Domingos, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - The value of open data sets and AI models | NPR3 weeks ago
Hanna Hajishirzi, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, works with the nonprofit Allen Institute for AI to build totally open data sets and models that researchers can experiment with. - I got ChatGPT to cancel subscriptions for me – here’s how | The Washington Post1 month ago
Artificial intelligence “agents” are now capable enough to do annoying tasks like cancelling subscriptions. Just make sure you can undo any mistakes. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Robotics pioneer Siddhartha Srinivasa on the 'last mile problem,' humanoid hype, and why he's joining Madrona | GeekWire1 month ago
Siddhartha “Sidd” Srinivasa, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, has spent his career at the intersection of robotics research and real-world deployment. Now he’s adding a new role: venture partner at Madrona Venture Group, where he’ll help shape investment themes and evaluate startups in robotics and embodied AI at the Seattle-based firm. Srinivasa is interviewed. - 'Virtual medicine cabinet' from Seattle startups will put health tech apps in one place | GeekWire2 months ago
A “virtual medicine cabinet” to provide families with digital tools to manage some aspects of healthcare from home is up and running with the first app in a partnership between Seattle-based health tech startups. Wavely Diagnostics and Apertur are both UW spinouts working on AI-powered smartphone apps to solve different problems. Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, and Dr. Randall Bly, assistant professor of otolarynology/head and neck surgery in the UW School of Medicine, are mentioned. - Professor who helped propel UW computer science program reflects on five decade career | Washington State Standard2 months ago
Ed Lazowska’s time at the University of Washington coincided with the rise of the software industry and the state’s dominant role in it. Lazowska, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is interviewed. This article was first published by TVW. - Neuralink, Elon Musk and the race to put chips into our brains | Rolling Stone2 months ago
Though brain chips are all over TV and the news now with Neuralink, scientists like those at Caltech have been working on the technology for decades. And some question Musk’s approach. Rajesh Rao, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Can ChatGPT be at fault for a teenager's suicide? A new lawsuit argues it can | KUOW2 months ago
The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide sued OpenAI, saying the bot fed into their son’s suicidal ideation. The tragedy highlights the potential power AI holds over its users. What safeguards do we have? Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is interviewed. - How Elon Musk is remaking Grok in his image | The New York Times2 months ago
Elon Musk said he wanted xAI’s chatbot to be “politically neutral.” But in practice, Mr. Musk and his artificial intelligence company, xAI, have tweaked the chatbot to make its answers more conservative on many issues, according to an analysis by The New York Times. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Opinion: Home humanoid robots survey reveals surprising preferences | IEEE Spectrum2 months ago
"While humanoid companies (and their investors) dream of a single humanoid capable of doing it all, our survey participants seem to be more on board with a toolbox of smaller, specialized machines for most tasks: a Roomba for cleaning, a medication dispenser for pills, a stairlift for stairs," writes Maya Cakmak, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW. - Donald Trump is waging war on woke AI | The Economist2 months ago
“The American people do not want woke Marxist lunacy in the AI models,” proclaimed President Donald Trump in July just before signing a series of executive orders, including one apparently aimed at stopping artificial intelligence (AI) models from brainwashing users with left-wing propaganda. Jillian Fisher, doctoral student of statistics and of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - 150 job applications, rescinded offers: Computer science grads are struggling to find work | CNN Business2 months ago
For years — as Silicon Valley boomed and all kinds of companies invested in new tech capabilities — computer science degrees, or even certificates from coding bootcamps, seemed like a golden ticket to a sustainable, well-paying job in a fast-paced industry. But in recent years, job openings have become more competitive and harder to come by. Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the UW Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, is quoted. - Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's final act: New $3.1B foundation bets big on science and tech | GeekWire2 months ago
With an initial $3.1 billion endowment from the estate of Paul Allen, the late Microsoft co-founder, the new Fund for Science and Technology will deploy at least $500 million over the next four years to accelerate progress in bioscience, the environment and AI for good — starting with $15 million in grants to Seattle research institutions. The UW College of the Environment and the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering are mentioned. - Does your computer science degree still guarantee you a high-paying job? | KUOW3 months ago
For college students, saying you majored in computer science used to be code (excuse the pun) for a six-figure salary and job stability. Now some fear those days are behind us. Since 2014, the number of undergraduates majoring in computer science has more than doubled, but the job offers aren’t flowing like they used to. Ed Lazowska, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - People do get more steps in walkable cities, study finds | HealthDay3 months ago
Cities can be designed in ways that promote walking, providing residents with built-in health benefits, a new study says. People who live in more walkable cities do indeed get more daily steps. Tim Althoff, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
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- UW's RIDE program expands dental education in Spokane | Spokane Public Radio2 months ago
The Regional Initiative in Dental Education (RIDE) program is doubling the number of students and the amount of time they can spend studying in Spokane. That’s good news for people and teeth — all over the state. UW President Robert J. Jones is quoted. - RIDE program trains students to work in rural and underserved areas | KREM2 months ago
Local leaders from UW, Gonzaga University and Eastern Washington University have partnered to establish a new 13,000-square-foot facility for regional initiatives in dental education. UW President Robert J. Jones is quoted. - UW partnerships address rural health | KHQ2 months ago
UW is reaffirming its health education work in Spokane, highlighting recent accomplishments through its partnership with Gonzaga University in rural healthcare access. This includes a collaboration with Gonzaga and Eastern Washington University to support medical professionals in rural communities. UW President Robert J. Jones and Jeremy Percival, UW dentistry student, are interviewed. - New UW oral health training center doubles number of Spokane dental students | The Spokesman Review2 months ago
The UW’s new oral health training center doubles the capacity for Spokane-based students training to bring access to dentistry to rural Washington. A partnership between UW and Eastern Washington University, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education has trained future dentists at the Spokane campus since 2008, but across several different buildings and campuses. The new facility brings all of Spokane dental training under one roof within the UW School of Medicine. The UW’s President Robert J. Jones; Natasha Flake, professor of endodontics; and Frank A. Roberts, professor of periodontics, are quoted. Jeremy Percival, UW dentistry student, is mentioned. - UW dental program expansion in Spokane aims to address rural healthcare shortage | KXLY2 months ago
The UW School of Dentistry has opened a remodeled training center in Spokane that will bring more dentists to rural and underserved communities across Washington. The upgraded facility features new technology that allows dental students to complete their second year of training in Spokane rather than moving to Seattle. The UW’s Ramanpreet Singh and Carter Martinez, dentistry students; President Robert J. Jones; Natasha Flake, professor of endodontics, are quoted. - Is human hair the new answer to better dental care? | The Washington Post3 months ago
The next major innovation in dental care just might be a new ingredient added to our toothpaste and mouthwash from an unlikely source: sheep’s wool or human hair. Sami Dogan, associate professor of restorative dentistry at the UW, is quoted. - Free Longview dental clinic available for low-income veterans, children | Bellingham Herald3 months ago
Community Health Partners of Longview is sponsoring a free dental clinic for low-income veterans and their dependent children 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 16 in Longview. The UW Community Dental Clinic will provide care and referrals for restorative care by the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Restorative care may take place the same day or be scheduled later, depending on the time available. - Humans used to have straighter teeth — what changed? | National Geographic4 months ago
New research explores how diet, evolution, and facial anatomy may have shaped our modern smiles. Susan Herring, professor of oral health sciences and professor emeritus of orthodontics at the UW, is quoted. - Free dental care offered at Yakama Nation community center | KNDO4 months ago
Volunteer dentists, mainly from the UW, are offering their expertise to those who lack access to routine dental checkups. Their goal is to help the community maintain oral hygiene and ensure everyone understands how to care for their teeth. - Free dental care and health screenings offered at clinic this weekend in Toppenish | Yakima Herald4 months ago
Dental care is provided as a volunteer service from local providers, UW dental students, UW faculty and dentists who travel from out of state. - 4 tongue scraping benefits and how to do it right, per dentists | Women's Health6 months ago
On TikTok, a bunch of people are promoting tongue scraping as a non-negotiable step in their morning and nightly routines—and the before and after videos are intriguing, to say the least. Whasun Oh Chung, research professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - What to do if fluoride is removed from your water | TIME6 months ago
Right now, it’s politically hot to spit out fluoride. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long railed against fluoride in public water supplies, claiming that it correlates to lower IQs in kids. (Research suggests that fluoride may be linked to lower IQ scores only at very high exposures.) Dozens of places in the U.S.—including Miami-Dade County, Fla., Peshtigo, Wis., and the entire state of Utah—have recently passed restrictions banning the fluoridation of public water supplies. Florida just announced plans to ban fluoride beginning July 1, 2025. Dr. Philippe Hujoel, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Learn about fluoride in Idaho water as RFK Jr. fights it | Idaho Statesman6 months ago
In 2010, a small city nestled between the Rocky Mountains and Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho voted to stop adding fluoride to its municipal water system. The decision came after over a dozen residents bemoaned the practice at a public meeting, blaming fluoride for bone deficiencies, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Is adding fluoride to the public tap water supply safe? | KING 57 months ago
For decades, communities in the U.S. have been adding fluoride to tap water to help prevent cavities. Last month, Utah became the first state in the U.S. to ban water fluoridation. Some cities in Washington state are considering doing the same. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Free Longview dental clinics available in April for low-income veterans, children | Tri-City Herald7 months ago
Longview nonprofit Community Health Partners is sponsoring free hygiene and dental clinics in Longview on April 12 and 26 for low-income veterans and their dependent children. The clinics will be staffed by dental students and instructors from Clark College and the University of Washington, along with local volunteer dentists. - Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water | The National News Desk7 months ago
Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, with Gov. Spencer Cox signing the bill last week to make it official. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is interviewed. - States with the best & worst dental health in 2025 | WalletHub9 months ago
To determine where people have the healthiest teeth and gums in the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 25 key indicators of dental wellness. Our data set ranges from the share of adolescents who visited a dentist in the past year to dental treatment costs to the number of dentists per capita. Whasun Oh Chung, research professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Can rapamycin really slow down aging? Here's what the latest research says | Verywell Health11 months ago
Rapamycin, a drug typically used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients, has gained attention recently for its potential anti-aging properties. Jonathan An, assistant professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - UW program helps rural Montana access dental care | KNDO12 months ago
A UW program is helping rural Montana residents access dental care. - Analysis: In hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap | The Conversation12 months ago
Dr. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, explains the kind of training that dental therapists receive, the critical need for them throughout the U.S., and how they have affected the communities they serve.
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- ACRS revives free legal clinics for immigrant and refugee families in the south end | South Seattle Emerald1 week ago
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) is providing free monthly legal consultation to low-income immigrant and refugee community members through December in their southeast Seattle offices. Luq Zhang, a UW Law student, is mentioned. - Federal court ruling doesn’t stop WA immigration judges’ bond denials | The Seattle Times1 week ago
On Sept. 30, the U.S. District Court ruled that Tacoma immigration judges were unlawfully declaring they can’t issue bonds to many detained immigrants, often relegating them to months or years in jail-like conditions. Elizabeth Porter, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - No Oregon National Guard troops can be deployed under federal control, at least through Tuesday | The Daily Chronicle2 weeks ago
The federal government will not be able to deploy any Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, at least until Tuesday. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted.This story was originally published in The Oregonian.
- Judge could rule Friday on National Guard deployment in Portland | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut could make a ruling as early as Friday on whether to keep her broader order in place that bars federal deployment of any National Guard troops to Oregon. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted.This story was originally published in The Oregonian.
- Cowlitz County Judge denies mistrial in Grant Hadler murder case | Bellingham Herald3 weeks ago
Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Thad Scudder denied the defense’s mistrial motion Thursday morning in the murder trial of former Longview restaurant owner Grant Hadler, but approved striking a former Kelso police officer’s testimony. A report by the UW School of Law is mentioned. This article was originally published in The Daily News. - Can you shoot a drone in Kentucky? What the law says | Courier Journal1 month ago
Commercial, public and private enthusiasts praise them for their ability to take aerial photography and videos. But what happens if a drone hovers too long over your property? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is mentioned. This story was originally published in the Indianapolis Star. - Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen’s case highlights legal precedents in Washington | FOX 28 Spokane1 month ago
The case of Sarah Clasen, a Washington State Trooper, is drawing attention after she pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide while driving under the influence. David Garavito, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - WSP Trooper Sarah Clasen charged in Richland vehicular homicide | FOX 28 Spokane1 month ago
A state patrol trooper, Sarah Clasen, has been charged with vehicular homicide following an incident where she allegedly hit and killed 20-year-old Josuar Sanchez. Clasen’s blood alcohol level was reportedly almost double the legal limit. David Garavito, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Drone flying over your Michigan home? What you need to know | Detroit Free Press1 month ago
It’s not uncommon to spot a drone in the skies in metro Detroit. With the technology, there are a host of federal rules for users to follow. But what if you see one flying above your home? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Has ICE renewed Tacoma detention center contract? It won’t say | The Seattle Times1 month ago
The 10-year contract for the private company operating the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma is set to end this month, but secrecy shrouds whether it’s been extended. A report by the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. Alejandra Gonza, director of the University of Washington’s International Human Rights Clinic, is quoted. - Trump announces deal with China to allow TikTok to continue operating in US | Al Jazeera2 months ago
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a deal with China to allow the TikTok platform to continue operating in the United States. Trump said he would speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to confirm the details of an agreement to avoid a ban on the popular video-sharing app in the U.S. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - State trooper accused of drunk driving homicide to appear in court | KEPR2 months ago
A Washington state trooper is scheduled to appear in a Benton County court next week. She’s accused of causing a drunk driving crash that killed a Richland man earlier this year. David Garavito, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - China and US say they've reached a 'framework' deal on TikTok's ownership | NPR2 months ago
Chinese and U.S. officials say they’ve agreed on a framework for dealing with the thorny issue of TikTok’s ownership. The leaders of both countries are slated to talk about it Friday. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Trooper involved in fatal crash still not charged after 6 months | KNDO2 months ago
It’s been six months since a Washington State Patrol Trooper was involved in a crash that killed 20-year-old Jhoser Sanchez. Despite the time elapsed, the officer has not yet been charged; there are multiple factors at play. David Garavito, assistant professor of law at UW, is quoted. - Editorial: Governor Ferguson rightly defends WA as federal pressure ramps up | The Seattle Times3 months ago
"Whatever the outcome, the letter sent by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Aug. 13 to Gov. Bob Ferguson, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and more than 30 governors, mayors and other leaders across the nation was meant to attract attention. It did just that," writes the Seattle Times editorial board. Hugh Spitzer, retired professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted. - Why you may not be able to clear your ChatGPT history | USA Today3 months ago
A May court order has − at least temporarily − prevented ChatGPT’s parent company OpenAI from honoring user requests to delete the history of personal accounts. The move has created confusion over what exactly is ChatGPT history. Is it public? Could it be used against you? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Driverless cars hit a regulator gap | POLITICO3 months ago
As driverless cars continue to roll out in American cities, AV companies need the help of federal regulators to deal with the landscape of safety rules. Yet the Transportation Department’s Office of Automation Safety, which helps regulate AVs, is on the verge of becoming a ghost town. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Tech policy could be smarter and less partisan if Congress hadn’t shut down this innovative program | Fast Company3 months ago
For years, the Office of Technology Assessment helped Congress see around corners on science and tech. Its 1995 shutdown left lawmakers flying blind. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Here's why prosecutors didn't require a full confession from Bryan Kohberger | Associated Press4 months ago
The plea deal that spared Kohberger’s life required him to admit the elements of the crimes he committed, but it didn’t force him to provide a narrative or say why he did it. That has raised questions about whether prosecutors could have or should have insisted on a full confession — including motive — as a condition of the deal. Mary Fan, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Pierce County sheriff offers advisory job to private lawyer | Tacoma News Tribune4 months ago
After a judge barred a private attorney from acting as a legal advisor to Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank, the sheriff said he offered the lawyer a job giving him policy advice. Hugh Spitzer, professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted.
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- 7 symptoms gynecologists don't want you to stress about | Women's Health6 hours ago
Docs say that there are a few common symptoms that patients show up concerned about — only for them to be totally fine. These are the symptoms OB-GYNs are not so worried about. Dr. Linda Eckert, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Study: Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of preterm births | My Northwest1 day ago
With wildfires still burning in Washington, a new study is shedding light on the risk that pollution from those fires poses to pregnant women and their babies. Dr. Catherine Karr, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Washington makes pitch to feds for $1B in rural health funding | Washington State Standard1 day ago
Washington is making its bid for a billion dollars in new federal funding for rural health care. UW Medicine’s Project ECHO is mentioned. - Nobel winner's lab notches new breakthrough: AI-designed antibodies | GeekWire1 day ago
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to design antibodies from scratch — notching another game-changing breakthrough for the scientists and their field of research. Andrew Borst, research scientist at the UW Institute for Protein Design, and Robert Ragotte, postdoctoral researcher at the UW Institute for Protein Design, are quoted. David Baker, professor of biochemistry in the UW School of Medicine and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is mentioned. - UW study reveals hidden glucose swings In dialysis patients missed by standard tests | The Seattle Medium1 day ago
A study from UW Medicine has uncovered major discrepancies between routine blood sugar tests and real-time glucose levels in patients undergoing dialysis. Using continuous glucose monitors, researchers identified frequent and sometimes severe episodes of both high and low blood sugar that standard lab tests failed to detect. Dr. Ian de Boer, professor of nephrology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Wildfire smoke can increase risk of preterm birth | Northwest News Radio2 days ago
A study published by the UW analyzed over 20,000 nationwide births from 2006 to 2020. Dr. Catherine Karr, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - Wildfire smoke can significantly increase risk of preterm birth, UW researchers say | KOMO2 days ago
A study published by the UW reveals that exposure to wildfire smoke significantly increases the risk of preterm birth, particularly in the western United States. Dr. Catherine Karr, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Focus on a fitness routine rather than dieting to improve longevity | CNN2 days ago
People in the United States are obsessed with dieting and body size. That may be due to the fact that 40.3% of adults have obesity today, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Lisa Erlanger, professor of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Opinion: Idaho WWAMI a lifeline for rural physician shortages today | Idaho Statesman3 days ago
"The Idaho WWAMI program — a groundbreaking partnership between the state of Idaho, the University of Idaho and the University of Washington School of Medicine — has been a lifeline for our state’s health care system for over 53 years," writes Dr. Joey Florence. UW Medicine is mentioned. - Letters to scientific journals surge as ‘prolific debutante’ authors likely use AI | Science Magazine3 days ago
Other studies have documented a rise in the share of research articles that bear signs of AI-written text. But this study appears to be the first to examine the phenomenon among letters to the editor—a key venue for postpublication reviews, but also a potential avenue for exploitation by unscrupulous authors aiming to pad their CVs. Dr. Seth Leopold, professor of orthopaedics and sports medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? What a new study shows, and what it doesn't | CBS News3 days ago
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3. Most of these children had speech or motor delays, and the link was strongest when the mother was infected late in pregnancy and in boys. Dr. Kristina Adams Waldorf, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Switch to standard time could benefit heart health | Northwest News Radio4 days ago
When we fall back to standard time, rates of cardiovascular problems dip slightly. Dr. Nathaniel Watson, co-director of the UW Medicine Sleep Center and professor of neurology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - COVID during pregnancy may raise autism risk, study suggests | Scientific American5 days ago
People who catch COVID while pregnant might have a higher likelihood of having a child who is later diagnosed with autism or another neurodevelopmental condition, a new study has found. Dr. Kristina Adams Waldorf, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Lock the clock: The daylight saving debate | KIRO 71 week ago
University of Washington sleep expert says the extra hour could be just what our bodies need. Dr. Nathaniel Watson, co-director of the UW Medicine Sleep Center and professor of neurology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - The science of fear: What makes us afraid, and why do we sometimes like it? | The Spokesman-Review1 week ago
The things of nightmares have arrived in the Inland Northwest. Kristen Lindgren, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Why some treats are trickier for your gut microbiome | Scientific American1 week ago
This Halloween discover how your candy choices can trick — or treat — the microbes in your gut. Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - 12th measles case reported in Washington | KOMO News1 week ago
Washington state has confirmed its 12th measles case of the year. The individual was vaccinated against measles, but developed the illness after being on the same flight as someone with measles. Dr. Indi Trehan, professor of pediatrics in the School of Medicine and adjunct professor of global health and epidemiology, is interviewed. - Abortion by telehealth becoming popular in states where abortion remains legal | KNKX1 week ago
Abortions by telehealth are becoming increasingly common, even in states where abortion remains legal. That’s what researchers at the UW School of Medicine found in a recent study. Anna Fiastro, research scientist of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - King County looks to replace program diverting youth from jail | The Urbanist1 week ago
As King County officials work through the budget process, they are engaged in deciding the future of a restorative justice program diverting youth from the criminal legal system. Sarah Cusworth Walker, research professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine and Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology and of law, societies and justice at the UW, are quoted. - KPHD interim health officer supports water fluoridation at low levels | Kitsap Daily News1 week ago
“I’m in support of community water fluoridation, based on what we currently know,” says Dr. Herbie Duber, the interim health officer at Kitsap Public Health District and professor of emergency medicine, of global health and of health metric sciences in the UW School of Medicine. “I think it’s important that we all – especially in a charged political environment – say this is the best that we have right now."
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- WSU touts success of clinic that lets homeless youth, pets get medical care at same time | KOMO3 days ago
Youth experiencing homelessness are more likely to seek medical care if their pets can receive veterinary care at the same time, according to a recent study by researchers from Washington State University and the University of Washington. Natalie Rejto, a postdoctoral researcher in the UW School of Nursing, is interviewed. - Cranford, NJ, murders put spotlight on stalking, teen dating violence | My Central Jersey2 weeks ago
Vincent Battiloro, the self-professed "nice kid" from Garwood, N.J., charged with murdering two Cranford High School students by running them over, was allegedly driving 70 mph on a quiet residential street at the time of the crash. Avanti Adhia, assistant professor of child, family, and population health nursing at the UW, is interviewed. - School nurses a ‘critical bridge’: Health care pros are spread thin in Vancouver schools | The Columbian3 weeks ago
Research shows that school nurses are an integral aspect of the education system. They do far more than put bandages on knees skinned at recess. They support students with chronic conditions, manage health rooms and administer medication. A study from the UW School of Nursing is referenced. - UW nursing program among best in the US | Northwest News Radio1 month ago
The UW has one of the best bachelor of science nursing programs in the U.S., coming in at No. 17 in a recent U.S. News and World Report ranking. - What is perimenopause? Your brain may hold a clue | National Geographic2 months ago
Here’s what experts are learning about this chaotic period leading up to menopause — including what causes its symptoms, when it really begins, and how to treat it. Nancy Woods, professor emerita of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle health clinic provides care for people experiencing homelessness and their pets | Oregon Public Broadcasting3 months ago
A new study by UW researchers provides support for an integrated model of health care that could be especially effective in improving access to care for individuals experiencing homelessness and their pets. Vickie Ramirez, senior research coordinator in environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, and Natalie Rejto, postdoctoral researcher at the UW School of Nursing, are interviewed. - Anger management improves with age in women, study says | HealthDay4 months ago
Women get better at managing their anger as they age, starting in middle-age, researchers reported today in the journal Menopause. Nancy Woods, professor emerita of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Health care and economic security of Washingtonians at risk | The Spokesman-Review5 months ago
"Since the inception of the Affordable Care Act, state-based marketplaces, such as Washington Health Benefit Exchange (one of 21 nationwide), have provided access to health insurance coverage for millions of people who would not otherwise afford it or receive it through their employer. These ACA plans help ensure that Washingtonians have better overall health and economic security, which is good for everyone in our state and our economy. And it has made a difference," co-writes Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW. - Best & worst states to raise a family in 2025 | WalletHub10 months ago
WalletHub compared the 50 states across 50 key indicators of family-friendliness. The data set includes factors like the median annual family income, housing affordability, health care quality, crime rate, and school quality. Monica Oxford, research professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - How — and why — life for unsheltered youth on The Ave has shifted | The Seattle Times1 year ago
Unsheltered life around The Ave looks different now. It’s older, more atomized. The walls between people have become harder, less porous. Josephine Ensign, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - San Diego's Dr. George Delgado champions abortion pill 'reversal' | Los Angeles Times1 year ago
Two months before the U.S. Supreme Court shot down an attempt to ban abortion medication, a San Diego County doctor who was a plaintiff in the case stepped onto a stage in Texas and warned that another civil war is coming — this time over an issue “deeper than” slavery. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Husband and wife give historic donation to UW School of Nursing | The Seattle Times1 year ago
The UW School of Nursing received a $10 million donation from former chemistry professor Larry R. Dalton and his wife, Nicole A. Boand, the school announced last week. UW spokesperson Jackson Holtz is mentioned. - UW School of Nursing gets a little love with $10M gift | Chronicle of Philanthropy1 year ago
The donation from notable chemist Larry Dalton and his wife, Nicole A. Boand, a retired nurse, will support scholarships and clinical programs. - Seattle’s troubled past and present suggest a new approach to mental health | KUOW2 years ago
Many of the gaps in mental health care stem from the assumptions made about the capacity of people to cope with day to day activities once they are “cured.” Josephine Ensign, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Timing of pubertal development tied to adult cardiometabolic risk | HealthDay2 years ago
Pubertal development and its timing may be an important pathway through which early-life exposures shape adulthood cardiometabolic health and disease, according to a study published online March 27 in PLOS ONE. Maria Bleil, clinical assistant professor of family and child nursing at the UW, is mentioned. - Reduce risk of IBS with a healthy lifestyle, a new study suggests | CNN2 years ago
Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study found. Dr. Margaret Heitkemper, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season | Associated Press2 years ago
Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms — coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever — and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard. Jennifer Sonney, associate professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - STAT Summit: Ending the crisis of Black deaths in the US | STAT2 years ago
In the last two decades, Black Americans have suffered 1.63 million excess deaths compared to white Americans. Experts gathered at the STAT Summit in Boston last week to discuss the crisis of Black deaths in the U.S. and interventions that can help advance health equity. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Native doula birthing focused on parenting, community aspect | Native News Online2 years ago
Native American and Alaska Native women in the United States are three times more likely to die during childbirth than their white counterparts. A local doula practice provides culturally specific births and maternal health care. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Schools could be getting millions more from Medicaid | NPR2 years ago
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, better known as CHIP, covers over 42 million kids because of their family’s low income or due to disability. A lot of their health care is provided through clinics and hospitals, but for decades Medicaid has also allowed schools to bill for certain health services they provide. Mayumi Willgerodt, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted.
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- Drug companies’ price transparency reports paint murky picture | STAT3 months ago
Over the past decade, pharmaceutical companies have released carefully curated “price transparency” reports that make it appear the prices of their medicines are barely increasing — or even going down. But the reports disclose no pricing information about specific drugs, manipulating the reality of how much Americans spend on prescription drugs. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Pharmacies are sick — is there a cure? | KUOW5 months ago
Bartell Drugs is a Pacific Northwest icon. But its corporate owner, Rite Aid, is going belly-up — and that’s put the future of Bartell Drugs in jeopardy. On today’s episode, staying alive is not just a problem for Seattle’s oldest brick and mortar pharmacy. CVS, Walgreens and independent pharmacies everywhere are struggling to stay afloat. So, what’s making pharmacies sick — and is there a cure? Don Downing, clinical professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - CVS extends lifeline to Bartell, but local brand is unlikely to survive | KUOW5 months ago
CVS has extended a life line to Bartell Drugs by offering to buy the chain from Rite Aid as that company goes through bankruptcy proceedings, but experts say the beloved local pharmacy chain is unlikely to live on in its current form. Don Downing, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Reducing high blood pressure can cut risk of dementia | New Scientist7 months ago
Common medications for keeping blood pressure down, including ACE inhibitors, diuretics and calcium channel blockers, also lower the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment. Zachary Marcum, assistant professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - UW boxer blows away both coaches and classmates | KING 57 months ago
Michelle Nguyen, doctoral student in the UW School of Pharmacy, has gone from novice to national champion in a few short years. - What a $2 million per dose gene therapy reveals about drug pricing | Salon9 months ago
Vincent Gaynor remembers, almost to the minute, when he realized his part in birthing the breakthrough gene therapy Zolgensma had ended and the forces that turned it into the world’s most expensive drug had taken over. Louis Garrison, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Zolgensma creation story reveals truths about drug pricing | ProPublica9 months ago
The gene therapy Zolgensma helped children born with a fatal disease, spinal muscular atrophy, grow up to run and play. But the cost was stunning: $2 million per dose. Louis Garrison, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Democratic states train non-doctors on providing abortions to expand US access | The Guardian10 months ago
From Washington to Connecticut, pharmacists and healthcare workers pioneer efforts to limit abortion barriers. Don Downing, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Washington pharmacists prescribe abortion pills through new pilot program | Washington State Standard10 months ago
Organizers hope other states will implement similar idea to expand access. Dr. Sarah Prager, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, and Don Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, are quoted. - Abortion pills prescribed by pharmacists are newest effort in abortion fight | The New York Times10 months ago
Washington State’s program is the first, but other states are expected to try allowing pharmacists to prescribe the pills to counter growing efforts to curtail abortion access. Don Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Does activated charcoal interact with medication? | Live Science1 year ago
Activated charcoal can reduce the effectiveness of certain medications. But why is that? Lingtak-Neander Chan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Doctors cured her sickle-cell disease — so why is she still in pain? | Nature1 year ago
Over the past decade, stem-cell transplants and gene therapies for treating sickle-cell disease have blossomed, offering fresh hope to people with severe illness. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted. - Aging into Medicare tied to higher drug costs for people with diabetes | HealthDay1 year ago
As people with diabetes age into Medicare, they face increased quarterly out-of-pocket costs for medication, according to a study published online July 9 in JAMA Network Open. Douglas Barthold, research associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is mentioned. - How a few days in space can disrupt a person’s biology | Nature1 year ago
Trove of health data from space tourists and astronauts reveals the effects of microgravity, radiation and more. Cathy Yeung, associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Why the slow demise of family-owned Seattle pharmacy chain Bartell’s spells disaster for consumers | Fortune1 year ago
Rite Aid declared bankruptcy in October, and since then it has said it will close more than 520 stores. The casualties include a third of the Bartell Drugs locations in the region, one of which was the last 24-hour pharmacy operated by any company in downtown Seattle. Ryan Hansen, associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: The world is relying on the United States to get value-based drug pricing right | STAT2 years ago
"With the U.S. becoming increasingly sensitive to the idea that it may be overpaying for medicines, and with value and cost-effectiveness influencing drug pricing policy, all Americans — and, in fact, people around the world — have a stake in making sure that the U.S. gets it right," co-writes Louis Garrison, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW. - Opinion: Creating the next wave of antibody therapies requires innovative collaboration | STAT2 years ago
"Next-generation broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) have the potential to transform the fight against global health threats like HIV, malaria and Ebola. The commercialization of these innovative antibody therapies could save millions of lives annually. But turning promise into reality requires foresight and commitment," writes Blythe Adamson, affiliate assistant professor of pharmacy at the UW. - How chemicals called quaternary ammonium compounds may affect the brain | The Washington Post2 years ago
A common ingredient in household disinfectants has been shown in lab studies to affect certain brain cells. Libin Xu, associate professor of medicinal chemistry at the UW, is quoted. - Could mini space-grown organs be our 'cancer moonshot'? | Live Science2 years ago
Scientists say they’re growing "organoids" in space to better understand cancer, neurological diseases and aging, and to hopefully uncover treatments. Cathy Yeung, associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Dementia care costs can quickly burn through people's savings | HealthDay2 years ago
Dementia care can eat through the savings of cash-strapped seniors, a new study warns. Jing Li, assistant professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted.
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- Study: Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of preterm births | My Northwest1 day ago
With wildfires still burning in Washington, a new study is shedding light on the risk that pollution from those fires poses to pregnant women and their babies. Dr. Catherine Karr, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - How dry cleaning might increase the risk of cancer | The Washington Post1 day ago
Environmental and health advocates have long sought to curb dangerous chemicals used in dry cleaning. Now a new study adds to the evidence of harms, linking a common dry cleaning chemical to liver disease and cancer. Diana Ceballos, assistant professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Wildfire smoke can increase risk of preterm birth | Northwest News Radio2 days ago
A study published by the UW analyzed over 20,000 nationwide births from 2006 to 2020. Dr. Catherine Karr, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - New study links wildfire smoke to premature births | HealthDay2 days ago
Wildfire smoke may do more than harm the lungs. New research shows it could also raise the risk of premature birth. Allison Sherris, a postdoctoral researcher in environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Wildfire smoke can significantly increase risk of preterm birth, UW researchers say | KOMO2 days ago
A study published by the UW reveals that exposure to wildfire smoke significantly increases the risk of preterm birth, particularly in the western United States. Dr. Catherine Karr, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Climate change is harming people’s health worldwide, report finds | KUOW3 days ago
An international group of researchers has released its annual report on climate change and human health. Many of the risks they track, like extreme heat danger and the rise of infectious diseases, are moving in the wrong direction. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is interviewed. - KPHD interim health officer supports water fluoridation at low levels | Kitsap Daily News1 week ago
“I’m in support of community water fluoridation, based on what we currently know,” says Dr. Herbie Duber, the interim health officer at Kitsap Public Health District and professor of emergency medicine, of global health and of health metric sciences in the UW School of Medicine. “I think it’s important that we all – especially in a charged political environment – say this is the best that we have right now." - WSU initiative to commercialize healthy grains, benefiting schools and local farmers | KBOI1 week ago
Washington State University is set to receive a $19 million funding boost to enhance its initiative aimed at increasing the availability of healthy, climate-friendly whole grains. Jennifer Otten, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Food allergies can make Halloween tricky | NC Health News1 week ago
For many, Halloween is a fun-filled night with clever costumes, giant skeletons standing sentinel over plastic boneyards littered with rubbery, bloodied extremities and glowing jack-o-lanterns guarding bowls of treats. Goodies with common allergens — peanuts, milk, eggs and wheat — often lurk in those bowls. Dr. James Krieger, a UW professor emeritus of health services, is quoted. - The Republican plan to reform the census could put everyone’s privacy at risk | WIRED1 week ago
President Donald Trump and the Republican Party have spent the better part of the president’s second term radically reshaping the federal government. But in recent weeks, the GOP has set its sights on taking another run at an old target: the US census. Abraham Flaxman, associate professor of global health and of health metrics sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Bill Gates calls for a new direction in global climate fight that doesn’t make curbing emissions the top goal | Associated Press1 week ago
Bill Gates thinks climate change is a serious problem but it won’t be the end of civilization. He thinks scientific innovation will curb it, and it’s instead time for a “strategic pivot” in the global climate fight: from focusing on limiting rising temperatures to fighting poverty and preventing disease. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is mentioned. - Missoula nonprofit looks to Lahaina for disaster planning | Montana Free Press2 weeks ago
While Missoula and Lahaina, Hawaii, seem very different, the mountain town is looking at the role a community land trust plays in the Maui community following a deadly wildfire in 2023. Amber Khan, a PhD student of environmental & occupational health sciences, is quoted. - Eat more plants and get pregnant easier, says UW dietician and fertility expert | The Spokesman-Review2 weeks ago
If you are trying to get pregnant, it might be time to improve your diet. That is the message from dietician and UW professor Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW, who spoke Tuesday night at Gonzaga University. - Why coroners struggle to track heat deaths in Louisiana | Nola.com3 weeks ago
Summers in Louisiana are getting hotter and more dangerous, and the number of heat-related deaths in the state in recent years has hit record levels. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - World is on track to add nearly 2 months of superhot days, study finds | Associated Press3 weeks ago
The world is on track to add nearly two months of dangerous superhot days each year by the end of the century, with poorer small nations hit far more often than the biggest carbon-polluting countries, a study released Thursday found. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is mentioned. - New research links wildfire smoke to lower sperm counts | KNKX3 weeks ago
When Dr. Tristan Nicholson returned to Seattle after 15 years away, she was surprised to see summer skies filled with wildfire smoke. Nicholson, assistant professor of urology in the UW School of Medicine and of environmental and occupational health sciences, is interviewed. - Free school meals may help lower student blood pressure, UW study finds | KNKX3 weeks ago
A new study from the University of Washington has found evidence that providing free meals at schools to all students may help lower their blood pressure. Anna Localio, a doctoral student of health systems and population health, is interviewed. - Want a COVID shot? What new federal and WA guidance mean for you | The Seattle Times4 weeks ago
As Washington seeks to make COVID-19 vaccines more available, federal guidance continues to lock into place, firmly shifting away from years of recommendations that aimed to boost vaccination levels. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Firearm deaths now top cause of death for US high schoolers, WSU study finds | KIRO 74 weeks ago
Firearm-related deaths among high school-aged youth have surged over the past two decades, surpassing motor vehicle collisions as the leading cause of death since 2017, according to a new study. Kelsey Conrick, postdoctoral scholar in pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, and Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, professor of epidemiology at the UW, are mentioned. - Wildfire smoke and male infertility | KOPB4 weeks ago
A new study by the University of Washington links heavy wildfire smoke with possible infertility in men. Dr. Tristan Nicholson, assistant professor of urology in the UW School of Medicine and of environmental and occupational health sciences, is quoted.
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- WA experts concerned about growing income inequality | Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business2 days ago
The latest U.S. Census data shows Washington’s poverty rate declined slightly overall, but the wage gap continues to grow, leaving experts concerned about rising inequality in the state. The UW’s Self-Sufficiency Standard report is mentioned. - Tribes’ child welfare data now included in federal dashboard | The Imprint4 weeks ago
For the first time, tribal data is being included in a publicly available federal database that is essential to understanding the nation’s child welfare system. Angelique Day, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Data reveals serious mental health challenges amongst AANHPI students — but there is hope in cultural connection | Northwest Asian Weekly1 month ago
As a young student, researcher and educator Jenn Nguyen both witnessed and felt the pressure of the “model minority” myth that weighed so heavily on both her and her fellow Asian and Asian American classmates. She’s carried those experiences with her ever since — and it’s part of what inspires her work as a researcher and educator. The UW School of Social Work’s Max Halvorson, a research scientist, and Santino Camacho, a doctoral student, are quoted. - South County Fire honored for program working to break cycle of addiction | My Edmonds News2 months ago
Snohomish County EMS Agency recently recognized the team behind an innovative program working to break the cycle of addiction while saving taxpayer dollars. The CORE program is made possible by a generous grant from the Co-Responder Outreach Alliance, in collaboration with the University of Washington School of Social Work. - Anthropic is letting social workers from hundreds of government agencies use its AI for paperwork | Forbes3 months ago
The AI juggernaut is working with Founders Fund-backed startup Binti in its first foray into government social work. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - More Washington households store firearms securely | KIRO 74 months ago
From 2013 to 2022, the portion of Washington adults who reported storing their household firearms securely rose from 34.9% to 48.8%, according to a UW School of Medicine study. Kelsey Conrick, a doctoral student of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Federal education cuts hit WA schools hard | The Seattle Times4 months ago
Millions of dollars hang in the balance for Washington schools and students after the Trump administration abruptly withheld almost $7 billion from public schools Tuesday. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Hundreds of new laws take effect in Washington in July — here's what's changing | KING 54 months ago
Washington’s law designating clergy as mandatory reporters, increasing protections for immigrants, and new charges and fees are all taking effect in July. The UW School of Social Work is mentioned. - Dozens of bills were signed into WA state law this week — here's what they do | KING 56 months ago
The laws include unemployment benefits for workers on strike, and requiring permits for gun sales or transfers, among dozens more. The UW School of Social Work is mentioned. - Can “grief travel” help transform an aching heart? | Vogue6 months ago
For all of travel’s noted benefits, the scientific evidence around how it might help us cope with grief is shockingly limited. Still, anyone who has Eat Pray Love-d their way through a broken heart knows the transformative healing power of a well-timed trip. Alice Ryan, assistant teaching professor of social work, is quoted. - UW rolls out required suicide prevention training for student-athletes | The Seattle Times7 months ago
This winter, UW began rolling out a required suicide prevention training to its hundreds of student-athletes. More than 200 athletes have been trained as of mid-April, and the university plans to have all athletes trained by June. Bridget M. Whelan, research coordinator of sports medicine in the UW School of Medicine; Michael Dillon, senior associate athletic director for health and wellness; Larry Wright, assistant dean of innovation management at the School of Social Work; and Sophie Luescher, a student at the UW, are quoted. - Why cameras are popping up in eldercare facilities | The New York Times7 months ago
Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - New UW center focuses on behavioral health training for first responders | The Seattle Times9 months ago
A new University of Washington center is seeking to fill a training void for frontline responders in fire departments, better equipping them to respond to mental health and substance use calls. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - WA diverts federal benefits meant for foster youth — that practice may end | The Seattle Times10 months ago
Washington collects approximately $700,000 every month in federal benefits intended for about 750 eligible foster children to fund the agency overseeing their care. Laurie Lippold, director of public policy for UW-based research organization Partners for Our Children in the UW School of Social Work, is mentioned. - Firefighters attend state’s first behavioral health training | Everett Herald10 months ago
Washington state firefighters gathered at South County Fire’s headquarters in Everett on Friday morning for their first official behavioral health training. About 50 firefighters from 10 fire departments attended the training, which was the first-ever in Washington state. South County Fire and the director of the UW’s Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education program co-led the training. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - WA fire department receives first-ever behavioral health training | KIRO 710 months ago
South County Fire and the UW’s BHCORE program are co-leading the state’s first behavioral health response training for fire and EMS personnel, according to a news release. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - South County Fire, UW to lead behavioral health training for firefighters | Everett Herald10 months ago
South County Fire and UW experts will direct the state’s first-ever behavioral health training for fire/EMS first responders Friday. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Weed sick: High-potency cannabis leads to ER visits, illnesses for some users | KUOW10 months ago
As cannabis products like vapes, shatter and dabs have reached near 100% potency, doctors across Washington state are seeing an increase in cannabis-related disorders, including cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Denise Walker, research associate professor of social work at the UW, and Beatriz Carlini, a research associate professor at the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted. - Iconic Seattle lesbian bar toasts to 40 years | KING 511 months ago
Since 1984, the Wildrose has been a cornerstone for “beers and queers.” Jen Self, assistant clinical professor of social work and lecturer of gender, women & sexuality studies at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: Wind phones help the bereaved deal with death, loss and grief — a clinical social worker explains the vital role of the old-fashioned rotary phone | The Conversation1 year ago
"As a clinical social worker and health scholar with 40 years of experience in end-of-life care and bereavement, I knew that I needed some way to tend to my grief for my mother. While in lockdown, I began looking for resources to help me. Then I heard about the wind phone," writes Taryn Lindhorst, Behar professor of integrative oncology and palliative care social work at the UW.
Create customized alerts for your unit's stories
1. Find your unit's RSS feed URL
In order to set up any customized alert for your unit’s stories, you first have to find the correct RSS feed URL. The video below walks you through how to do that using our Pinboard archive, which is searchable by keyword, unit name, people, etc. Stories are displayed in the order in which they were added to the archive (most recent at the top).
Once you have your unit’s RSS feed URL, you can use it in your favorite feed tracker tool (there are many options in the Chrome Web Store) or Outlook (for PC only).
2. Set up a feed alert in Outlook (PC only)
Once you have your RSS feed URL from the previous step, open the Outlook app on your computer. Note: This is currently not available for Outlook for Mac.
On the left-hand pane of your Outlook screen there should be a folder in your email account called “RSS Subscriptions.” Right click on that folder and click “Add a New RSS Feed.”
Paste your RSS feed URL from the Pinboard archive into the field that Outlook offers, and click Add (see screenshot below).
If prompted, click “Yes” when it asks you if you want to add this RSS Feed to Outlook.
Now you’ll start getting new stories that mention your unit in your inbox as they are added to the UW News Pinboard archive!
