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• Government shutdown: What happens next? | FOX 1310 hours ago
  What effect will expiration of the American Care Act premium tax credits will have on our public hospital system? David Zonies, professor of surgery and associate dean in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed.
• Seattle research links wildfire smoke to declines in sperm health | KIRO 710 hours ago
  A UW study has found that wildfire smoke exposure may reduce sperm quality in men undergoing fertility treatment. Dr. Tristan Nicholson, assistant professor of urology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Data reveals serious mental health challenges amongst AANHPI students — but there is hope in cultural connection | Northwest Asian Weekly10 hours 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.
• Universal free meals linked to reduced child hypertension | HealthDay10 hours ago
  Universal free meal programs appear to improve kids’ heart health, a new study says. Anna Localio, a doctoral student of health systems and population health, is quoted.
• UW investigating after intruder disrupts a class with slurs, apparent Nazi salute | KUOW10 hours ago
  UW police are investigating an incident where a man interrupted a human sexuality lecture. UW spokesperson Victor Balta is quoted.
• Costly and deadly wildfires really are on the rise, new research finds | The New York Times10 hours ago
  The Los Angeles fires in January. Blazes in Canada in 2024. Hawaii burning in 2023. It seems as though every year, the planet has more huge wildfires that devastate communities. But so far, the science has been sparse on whether the most economically damaging fires really are on the rise. Brian Harvey, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Biothreat hunters catch dangerous DNA before it gets made | Nature10 hours ago
  DNA-synthesis firms routinely use biosecurity-screening software to ensure that they don’t inadvertently create dangerous sequences. But a paper published in Science on 2 Oct. describes a potential vulnerability in this workflow. David Baker, professor of biochemistry in the UW School of Medicine and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is mentioned and Ian Haydon, a public information specialist and head of AI policy for the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted.
• The natural clocks that can pinpoint someone's time of death | BBC1 day ago
  When something dies, a telltale radioactive signal ticks like a natural clock. Discovering it helped us solve all sorts of natural mysteries. Samuel Wasser, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.
• Smoke can have negative impact on sperm quality, study says | KOIN1 day ago
  Wildfire season may be over, but new research indicates a hidden toll still lingers among many. Wildfire smoke exposure could reduce key aspects of sperm quality in men. Dr. Tristan Nicholson, assistant professor of urology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• The University of Portland is among the best in the west, report says | KOIN1 day ago
  The University of Portland has once again landed a top spot on the U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges ranking, released last week. The University of Washington is mentioned.
• Wildfire smoke exposure may affect fertility, study finds | My Northwest2 days ago
  A new study from UW Medicine finds that wildfire smoke exposure may affect fertility. Dr. Tristan Nicholson, assistant professor of urology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Wildfire smoke exposure may impact sperm quality, UW study finds | KREM2 days ago
  A new study from researchers at the University of Washington Medicine suggests that wildfire smoke exposure may reduce key measures of sperm quality in patients undergoing fertility treatments. Dr. Tristan Nicholson, assistant professor of urology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• UW Study: Wildfire smoke impacts sperm quality | KXLY2 days ago
  Researchers at the University of Washington have found another side effect of the wildfire smoke that often blankets the Pacific Northwest: a decline in sperm quality. Dr. Tristan Nicholson, assistant professor of urology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Oregon sues Trump administration over deployment of National Guard to Portland | KUOW2 days 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.
• Solid-state technology shows promise for faster, safer EV battery power | Knowable Magazine2 days 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.
• In a changing Arctic, how much noise is too much? | High Country News2 days ago
  For bowhead whales — Aġviq in Iñupiaq — sound is essential, not only for navigating but for finding food, connecting with mates and even breathing. Given bowheads’ reliance on sound, it’s no coincidence that these long-enduring, soniferous animals also sing some of the most complex and innovative songs on the planet. Now, however, they face a new threat: Arctic waters are getting noisier, and fast. A UW study is mentioned.
• New study adds to the possibility of favorable conditions for life at Saturn’s moon Enceladus | Associated Press2 days ago
  Scientists have uncovered new types of organics in icy geysers spouting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus, bolstering the likelihood that the ocean world may harbor conditions suitable for life. Fabian Klenner, postdoctoral scholar of Earth and spaces sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Oncologists share the types of breast cancer you should know | Prevention2 days ago
  There are two big benefits that come from knowing the types of breast cancer, especially after you receive a diagnosis. First, understanding your type shrinks the illness down from something big and scary to something specific and treatable. And second, it will help you and your doctor work together to determine the best treatment plan for you. Dr. Jennifer Specht, clinical research director of breast oncology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Managing the mental health impacts of chronic pain | The Seattle Times2 days ago
  Defined by the medical community as pain lasting three months or longer, chronic pain is closely linked to mental health, and can have an immense impact on a person’s psychological well-being. Kaitlin Touza, acting assistant professor at the Center for Pain Relief in the UW School of Medicine, and Dr. Yian Chen, associate professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted.
• An Indian-American artist’s self in pieces | Hyperallergic3 days ago
  For a 2024 exhibition in Mumbai (for which I wrote a catalog essay), Sangram Majumdar explored the contrast between visceral presence and memory’s shadow, as well as the double state of consciousness that is inherent in having to constantly realign here and there. The work of Sangram Majumdar, associate professor of painting and drawing, is featured.

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• At colleges, diversity training is out — dialogue workshops are in | The Chronicle of Higher Education2 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 Weekly2 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 News4 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 Times4 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 Times4 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 Times4 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 Technica4 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 | NPR5 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 76 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 | KOHD7 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 PBS8 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 | OPB8 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 Times8 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 Magazine8 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 Broadcasting8 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 Times8 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.
• How Oregon’s forestry workforce has evolved over 50 years | Oregon Public Broadcasting8 months ago
  Since the 1970s, billions of dollars in federal contracts have gone to forestry work like replanting trees or fuels reduction. Oregon has long been a center for businesses getting those contracts. But that industry looked a lot different 50 years ago. Brinda Sarathy, professor and dean of interdisciplinary arts & sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• When the word is not just flesh: Reporting on AI in religion | The New York Times9 months ago
  A technology reporter came across a Facebook group called “A.I. for Church Leaders and Pastors,” and his interest was piqued. Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, affiliate assistant professor of computer science at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• UW initiative 'Society + Technology' aims to foster broad collaboration at critical intersection | GeekWire9 months ago
  A new initiative at the UW called Society + Technology, born out of a task force first assembled in 2021, is working to foster cross-campus collaboration and boost the UW’s public profile as it relates to technology’s social, societal, and justice aspects. Monika Sengul-Jones, lecturer of interdisciplinary arts & sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. The UW’s Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School, and Leah Ceccarelli, professor of communication, are mentioned.
• At some universities, students concerned about climate change find help in class | NPR9 months ago
  More than 50% of youth in the U.S. are very or extremely worried about climate change, according to a recent survey in the scientific journal The Lancet. Jennifer Atkinson, teaching professor of environmental humanities at UW Bothell, is quoted.

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UW Tacoma

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• Light bulbs | Freakonomics4 weeks 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 Emerald4 weeks 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 Education1 month 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 Commerce1 month 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 Business1 month 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 Tribune2 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 News3 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 Times4 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 News4 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 | KNKX4 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 Ed4 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 | MyNorthwest4 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 Tribune4 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 Times4 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 Tribune5 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 | GeekWire5 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 Tribune5 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 Tribune5 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 | KOMO6 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 Tribune6 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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College of Arts & Sciences

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• The natural clocks that can pinpoint someone's time of death | BBC1 day ago
  When something dies, a telltale radioactive signal ticks like a natural clock. Discovering it helped us solve all sorts of natural mysteries. Samuel Wasser, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.
• An Indian-American artist’s self in pieces | Hyperallergic3 days ago
  For a 2024 exhibition in Mumbai (for which I wrote a catalog essay), Sangram Majumdar explored the contrast between visceral presence and memory’s shadow, as well as the double state of consciousness that is inherent in having to constantly realign here and there. The work of Sangram Majumdar, associate professor of painting and drawing, is featured.
• Raising a new generation of bat conservationists in West Africa | Science Friday4 days ago
  Nigeria is home to 100 known species of bats—about a third of Africa’s bat species—but scientists don’t know much about them. Iroro Tanshi, postdoctoral researcher in the UW Department of Biology, is interviewed.
• US Arctic research consortium shuts down | High North News4 days ago
  The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States will shut down this month after having its funding slashed earlier this year. The closure reflects the Trump Administration’s move toward securitizing U.S. Arctic research, according to Arctic researchers. Mia Bennett, associate professor of geography at the UW, is quoted.
• Would you work ‘996’? The hustle culture trend is taking hold in Silicon Valley | The New York Times4 days ago
  Working 9 to 5 is a way to make a living. But in Silicon Valley, amid the competitive artificial intelligence craze, grinding “996” is the way to get ahead. Or at least to signal to those around you that you’re taking work seriously. Margaret O’Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.
• Quintard Taylor, scholar of Black history, dies at 76 | KNKX4 days ago
  Quintard Taylor died Sunday in Houston. He was 76 years old. A professor emeritus of history at the UW, Taylor started the research website BlackPast. This story includes excerpts from a prior interview with Taylor.
• A year after a Seattleite was killed by Israeli forces, her family still wants answers | KUOW4 days ago
  A year after an Israeli soldier shot and killed Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in the West Bank, her family is still looking for answers to basic questions about what happened that day. Aria Fani, assistant professor of Middle Eastern languages and culture at the UW, is quoted.
• Quintard Taylor, UW professor and Black history archivist, dies at 76 | The Seattle Times1 week ago
  Quintard Taylor, a prominent professor at the University of Washington and the founder of an online archive of Black history that reached curious minds across the globe, died Sunday at 76. Taylor was professor emeritus of history at the UW. Ana Mari Cauce, professor of psychology and UW president emerita, is quoted.
• UW study recommends keeping schools open during future pandemics | KNKX1 week ago
  A new study from the University of Washington recommends keeping schools open during future pandemics to avoid major economic consequences.
• Could these ‘deepfake’ whales aid conservation efforts? | Inside Climate News1 week ago
  It’s a hyper-modern problem on social media: A video or image of an animal doing something seemingly unbelievable in the wild pops up on your feed, only for you to realize it is, in fact, unbelievable. But what if fake wildlife images could be used to aid conservation? Kasim Rafiq, postdoctoral researcher of biology at the UW, is quoted.
• On Tylenol causing autism: A mother's concern | The Spokesman Review1 week ago
  The Trump administration’s announcement linking Tylenol to autism has been met with concern from many involved in autism education and research. Annette Estes, director of the UW Autism Center and a research professor of speech and hearing sciences, is quoted.
• 'Like trying to see fog in the dark': How strange pulses of energy are helping scientists build the ultimate map of the universe | Live Science2 weeks ago
  Researchers might have stumbled upon a way to solve an unrelated, decades-old cosmic mystery: why a big portion of the universe’s "ordinary" matter is missing. Matt McQuinn, associate professor of astronomy at the UW, is mentioned.
• Exoplanet could have Earth-like atmosphere, study suggests | CNN2 weeks ago
  Astronomers might be close to confirming the presence of an Earth-like atmosphere on an exoplanet for the first time, if more detailed analyses verify preliminary observations from the James Webb Space Telescope. The planet is part of a planetary system about 40 light-years away from Earth called TRAPPIST-1, which five Belgian astronomers discovered in 2016 and named after their favorite beer. The system has been heavily studied ever since. Eric Agol, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted.
• 'Broadway Nation' chronicles how Broadway musicals were created | KING 52 weeks ago
  Many in the theater world here in Seattle know of David Armstrong, UW affiliate instructor of drama, as 5th Avenue Theatre’s artistic director and executive producer from 2000 to 2018. Now he’s also an author. Armstrong is interviewed about his new book: "Broadway Nation: How Immigrant, Jewish, Queer, and Black Artists Invented the Broadway Musical."
• UW scientists discover teeth growing on forehead of deep-sea fish | OPB2 weeks ago
  To say spotted ratfish are unusual is an understatement. Armed with a venomous fin, they swim gracefully along the sea floor trailing a long, pointed tail half the length of their bodies, with green, glowing eyes hunting for mates or prey to crack open with their beak-like mouths. And if all that wasn’t weird enough, they are now the first animal documented to have teeth growing outside of the jaw, according to new research led by a team of scientists at the University of Washington. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Labs, is interviewed.
• UW study discovers fish with teeth on its forehead | FOX 132 weeks ago
  A new study from the University of Washington has discovered that the spotted ratfish, a common fish in the Puget Sound, has a toothed appendage on its forehead. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted.
• It’s never too soon for the right to blame trans people | Mother Jones3 weeks ago
  A timeline of false “gender ideology” claims about the Charlie Kirk shooting. Laurie Marhoefer, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.
• UW's CoMotion tech transfer office lays off 3 employees | GeekWire3 weeks ago
  CoMotion, the office that handles technology transfer at the UW, has laid off three employees amid broader financial challenges at the Seattle-based institution. Ana Mari Cauce, professor of psychology and UW president emerita, is mentioned.
• Aseem Prakash to receive American Political Science Association's John Gaus Award | My Edmonds News3 weeks ago
  According to a citation from the award committee, Aseem Prakash, professor of political science at the UW, has had an outstanding career devoted to “exemplary scholarship in the joint tradition of political science and public administration.”
• Ghost sharks grow teeth out of their foreheads for sex, groundbreaking study reveals | People3 weeks ago
  This discovery proves it’s possible for vertebrates to grow teeth outside their mouths. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted.

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College of Built Environments

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• Homelessness in WA is growing, but at a slower rate — why? | The Seattle Times2 weeks 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 Times3 weeks 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 Herald3 weeks 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 54 weeks 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 Times1 month 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 71 month 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 Herald1 month 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 Times2 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 Tribune2 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? | KUOW2 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 Business2 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 52 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 Times4 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 PBS4 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 Times4 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.
• Northwest Now: Real Estate 2025 | Cascade PBS5 months ago
  With so much uncertainty in the economy and an increasing chance of a slowdown – mortgage costs and home prices still aren’t moving in favor of buyers. It’s time for our annual discussion about the state of Western Washington’s real estate market on this edition of Northwest Now. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is interviewed.
• What to know about downtown Seattle's rebound | Axios Seattle6 months ago
  Foot traffic is up, hotel demand rising and workers are returning to offices, a new report shows, signs that downtown Seattle is slowly inching back to life after years of remote work, quiet streets and shuttered storefronts. Branden Born, associate professor and chair of urban planning at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle used to have affordable housing. What happened to it? | The Seattle Times6 months ago
  The price of what used to be affordable housing was skyrocketing out of range for people working minimum wage jobs, surviving on fixed incomes or dealing with physical disabilities or addiction. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Why does Seattle create a comprehensive plan? | KUOW6 months ago
  Seattle is taking on one of the more contentious issues to regularly pass through city hall: the Comprehensive Plan. That plan dictates where and how the city will add more people. The UW’s Joe Tovar, affiliate associate professor of urban design and planning, and Karen Wolf, interim academic director of the Online Master of Infrastructure Planning & Management program, are interviewed.
• Seattle's Fremont Troll: Art that solved a problem | Axios Seattle6 months ago
  Before he was a photo op, the Fremont Troll was a quirky solution to a messy problem. Built to discourage dumping and illegal activity under the Aurora Bridge, the troll turned a neglected patch of dirt into a beloved landmark. Steve Badanes, a professor of architecture at the UW, is mentioned.

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• The next chapter for AI in schools: Navigating a new era with caution and curiosity | GeekWire2 weeks 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 News1 month 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 Times4 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 Tribune4 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 PBS4 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 Times5 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 | NPR7 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 | TIME8 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 Times8 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 Herald8 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 511 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 Tribune11 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. 
• Chatbots for teachers: UW releases free AI tool for quicker, better lesson plans | GeekWire1 year ago
  Teachers are spending more than 10 hours per week prepping their lesson plans, cutting into time that could be spent with students. A team at the UW wants to help the educators recoup some of those hours and at the same time produce better lessons. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted.
• UW launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges | GeekWire2 years ago
  There aren’t enough computer science teachers. There aren’t enough programs for training new or existing teachers in the subject. The UW wants to help solve some of these difficult and urgent issues, and its professors have created the UW Center for Learning, Computing and Imagination to tackle them. The UW’s Amy Ko, a professor in the Information School; Ben Shapiro, associate professor of computer science and engineering; and Min Sun, professor of education, are quoted.

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• Solid-state technology shows promise for faster, safer EV battery power | Knowable Magazine2 days 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 Post4 days 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 week 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 Times1 week 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 | Nature1 week 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 weeks 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 weeks 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.
• Professor who helped propel UW computer science program reflects on five decade career | Washington State Standard3 weeks 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 Stone3 weeks 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.
• Seattle eyes electric cargo bikes for greener deliveries | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
  Ask any bike advocate how to fix any problem, and the answer comes quickly: more bikes. When it comes to freeing up Seattle’s valuable curb space, chipping away at its entrenched congestion and meeting its oft-repeated goal of reducing harmful greenhouse gases, the bicyclists may be right. The Seattle Department of Transportation is considering new rules for electric cargo bikes, an effort it says will do all of the above, and more. Giacomo Dalla Chiara, a research engineer at the UW Urban Freight Lab, is quoted.
• Forget fusion: This is where a clean energy expert is placing his bets instead | GeekWire3 weeks ago
  There are all kinds of sexy, new clean energy technologies on the horizon. Atom-smashing fusion devices replicating the power of the sun. Sleek next-gen nuclear reactors splitting isotopes. But Daniel Schwartz, professor of chemical engineering at the UW and director of the UW’s Clean Energy Institute, is excited about solar power and batteries.
• Lead in school district's water concerning, experts say | My Edmonds News3 weeks ago
  As the Edmonds School District opened its doors to students last week, multiple water fountains and sinks were still out of use. That’s because these water sources tested above state standards for lead earlier this year. At numerous locations throughout the area, measurements were dozens of times higher than the level permitted in public schools, or five parts per billion. Gregory Korshin, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• New tools will help truckers find rest area parking on I-5 in Washington | Washington State Standard4 weeks ago
  A new program starting this month will offer drivers different ways to learn if there’s any place to park in a location a few miles or a few hours before they reach it. The Truck Parking Information Management System will provide this data via a website, a mobile application or an in-cab system. The state Department of Transportation enlisted the University of Washington STAR Lab to create this first-of-its-kind source of predictive information.
• Energy department gets an F on its climate report | Forbes4 weeks ago
  A public comment period on the Energy Department’s report on the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and climate change concluded last week, with scores of leading climate researchers determining the findings to be “either misleading or fundamentally incorrect.” Rebecca Neumann, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Can ChatGPT be at fault for a teenager's suicide? A new lawsuit argues it can | KUOW4 weeks 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.
• Dozens of scientists push back on 'fundamentally flawed' Department of Energy climate report | ABC News4 weeks ago
  A group of more than 85 climate scientists released a critical review of a recent U.S. Department of Energy report on climate change, finding it "biased, full of errors, and not fit to inform policymaking." Rebecca Neumann, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• How Elon Musk is remaking Grok in his image | The New York Times1 month 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.
• Scientists assail ‘cherry-picking’ of Trump administration climate report | Bloomberg1 month ago
  More than 85 scientists have published a lengthy joint critique of a recent Energy Department report that downplayed the effects of climate change, calling it riddled with “pervasive problems.” Rebecca Neumann, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Climate scientists file a public, point-by-point rebuttal of Trump admin report casting doubt on climate change | CNN1 month ago
  More than 85 veteran climate scientists have pushed back against a Trump administration report downplaying the severity of climate change, submitting more than 400 pages in public comments to the Energy Department. Rebecca Neumann, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Donald Trump is waging war on woke AI | The Economist1 month 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.

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• Costly and deadly wildfires really are on the rise, new research finds | The New York Times10 hours ago
  The Los Angeles fires in January. Blazes in Canada in 2024. Hawaii burning in 2023. It seems as though every year, the planet has more huge wildfires that devastate communities. But so far, the science has been sparse on whether the most economically damaging fires really are on the rise. Brian Harvey, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• New study adds to the possibility of favorable conditions for life at Saturn’s moon Enceladus | Associated Press2 days ago
  Scientists have uncovered new types of organics in icy geysers spouting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus, bolstering the likelihood that the ocean world may harbor conditions suitable for life. Fabian Klenner, postdoctoral scholar of Earth and spaces sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Monitoring Mount Rainier earthquakes from a Graham farm | Tacoma News Tribune4 days ago
  The tiny site in rural Pierce County is one of roughly 650 seismic stations operated by a local organization across the Pacific Northwest to detect and monitor earthquakes in the region. Doug Gibbons, a research scientist at the UW’s Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, is interviewed.
• Tracking algae and climate change from the sky with Arctic AIR | Alaska Public Media1 week ago
  A specialized plane, camera and a crew of four are in Alaska to understand the ecosystems of the Bering and Chukchi seas. Jiaxu Zhang, research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies at the UW, is quoted. Anuscheh Nawaz, research scientist at the UW’s Applied Physics Laboratory, is mentioned.
• Baleen whale mothers tip the scales in a surprising way | Earth.com1 week ago
  Long baleen whale mothers are more likely to have female calves. The skew toward daughters grows with maternal length, hinting that in the open ocean, “investing” in big girls pays off more than producing big boys. Trevor Branch, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, and Zoe Rand, a doctoral student in quantitative ecology and resource management at the UW, are quoted.
• The curious case of 'Old Thom,' an orca traveling along in the North Atlantic | Smithsonian Magazine1 week ago
  While orcas, also known as "killer whales," are a common sight in the northeast Pacific Ocean, they’re rarely detected in the northwest Atlantic Ocean, where little is understood about pods that swim below the radar — or the lone orca who improbably pops up there year after year. Deborah Giles, research scientist at the UW Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted.
• Washington moves to conserve its state forests | High Country News1 week ago
  In late August, Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove announced that the state would conserve 77,000 additional acres of its 2.4 million acres of trust-held forest lands, including 10,300 acres of its most mature forests. Indroneil Ganguly, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• UW anticipates underwater volcano eruption | FOX 132 weeks ago
  The UW is keeping a close eye on an underwater volcano in the Pacific Northwest, believed to be getting ready to erupt. Deborah Kelley, professor of oceanography at the UW, is interviewed.
• Antarctic ice melt traced to an overlooked source | Earth.com2 weeks ago
  For years, scientists believed they had a decent handle on what was melting the ice in West Antarctica. But now, after running climate simulations using local data, researchers have discovered that we might have been looking the wrong way entirely. The UW’s Gemma O’Connor, a post-doctoral scholar of oceanography; Kyle Armour, professor of oceanography and of atmospheric sciences; and Eric Steig, professor and chair of Earth and space sciences, are quoted.
• UW scientists discover teeth growing on forehead of deep-sea fish | OPB2 weeks ago
  To say spotted ratfish are unusual is an understatement. Armed with a venomous fin, they swim gracefully along the sea floor trailing a long, pointed tail half the length of their bodies, with green, glowing eyes hunting for mates or prey to crack open with their beak-like mouths. And if all that wasn’t weird enough, they are now the first animal documented to have teeth growing outside of the jaw, according to new research led by a team of scientists at the University of Washington. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Labs, is interviewed.
• UW study discovers fish with teeth on its forehead | FOX 132 weeks ago
  A new study from the University of Washington has discovered that the spotted ratfish, a common fish in the Puget Sound, has a toothed appendage on its forehead. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted.
• NASA rover finds ‘potential biosignature’ on Mars | 404 Media3 weeks ago
  In more bad news, it turns out that the bacteria that’s responsible for making a lot of Earth’s oxygen is highly vulnerable to human-driven climate change. Prochlorococcus, the most abundant photosynthetic organism on Earth, is the source of about 20 percent of the oxygen in our biosphere. Francois Ribalet, a research associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted.
• Climate change threatens the ocean’s most vital microbes | Earth.com3 weeks ago
  It’s easy to miss the ocean’s smallest inhabitants, yet some play outsized roles in keeping the planet running. One of the most remarkable is Prochlorococcus – a microscopic, single-celled powerhouse so tiny that billions can fit into a single drop of seawater. Francois Ribalet, a research associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted.
• Ghost sharks grow teeth out of their foreheads for sex, groundbreaking study reveals | People3 weeks ago
  This discovery proves it’s possible for vertebrates to grow teeth outside their mouths. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted.
• This deep-sea fish has teeth on its forehead — and it uses them for sex | Smithsonian Magazine3 weeks ago
  Researchers suggest the rows of pointed structures on the heads of spotted ratfish are true teeth, offering the first known example of teeth located outside the jaw. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted.
• How does the ratfish hold on during sex? With its forehead teeth, of course | CBC Radio3 weeks ago
  Scientists discover the deepsea creature’s club-shaped head appendage is chock full of teeth. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted.
• All about the ratfish's forehead teeth | KUOW3 weeks ago
  It would be bad if the ratfish was a combination of rat and fish, but it’s worse and it’s weirder. The ratfish looks like we were never supposed to see it, and it’s mad that we have. On its forehead is a fleshy, bulbous appendage with serrated teeth-like formations. A new study will really expand our understanding of the tenaculum, as the fleshy bulbous appendage is called. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Labs, is interviewed.
• This bizarre fish has 8 rows of forehead teeth it uses during sex | Gizmodo3 weeks ago
  Researchers studied the male spotted ratfish’s tooth-covered forehead appendage, which flares out to ward off rivals and grip onto females. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted.
• Is Earth’s climate in a state of 'termination shock?' | New Scientist3 weeks ago
  Cleaning up air pollution has saved millions of lives, but it has also given us an inadvertent taste of a nightmare climate scenario. The race is on to understand how bad it could be – and how to swerve the worst effects. Rob Wood, professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Why are so many volcanoes underwater? | IFLScience3 weeks ago
  Be thankful that they are – we may have them to thank for our very existence. Deborah Kelley, professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted.

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• Opinion: Rebuilding civic trust takes us all | The Columbian1 month 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-Review1 month 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 Herald2 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 52 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 | KNKX2 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 | KNKX2 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 Times3 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 PBS3 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 | GeekWire3 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 Hill3 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 54 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 Times4 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 Post4 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 Times6 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 | KUOW6 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 | KNKX6 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 77 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 JAX8 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.
• 'We don't have to hate each other just because we disagree' | The Spokesman-Review8 months ago
  In a time marked by increasing polarization and divisive rhetoric, the Project for Civic Health in Washington aims to foster respectful dialogue and collaboration across party lines. The UW’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is mentioned.
• Lawmakers propose $25 statewide minimum wage in 2031 | The Seattle Times8 months ago
  A group of House Democrats wants to see the state’s minimum wage raised to $25 to support low-wage workers. Republicans want to see the cost of goods go down. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.

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• Oregon sues Trump administration over deployment of National Guard to Portland | KUOW2 days 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 Forward4 weeks 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 Service4 weeks 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 | KNKX2 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 Post2 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 | KNKX2 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? | Forbes3 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 Press3 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 Times4 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 Times5 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 Beachcomber5 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 Times6 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 Conversation6 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 Conversation7 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 | KUOW7 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.
• Opinion: Vengeance is his | The New York Times7 months ago
  "With Trump back in the White House, each new week produces an onslaught of radical policy initiatives," writes Thomas Edsall, columnist for The New York Times. Daniel Chirot, professor emeritus of international studies at the UW, is quoted.
• Paramilitary rapid support forces making preparations to sign political charter to form parallel government in Sudan | BBC World Service8 months ago
  The Sudanese military has called for support for a new government it wants to form after recapturing Khartoum from rival forces. Meanwhile, groups supporting the opposition Sudanese paramilitary rapid support forces are making preparations to sign a political charter to form a parallel government. What does all this mean for the future of Sudan? Yasir Zaidan, doctoral candidate at the UW Jackson School of International Studies, is interviewed.
• Republican who ran USAID under Bush calls dismantling it 'madness' as Trump, Musk cut nearly all staff | The Spokesman-Review8 months ago
  According to multiple news reports and an internal email shared on social media, fewer than 300 of USAID’s nearly 14,000 employees will remain on the job. Mark Ward, lecturer of international studies at the UW, is quoted.

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Information School

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• Can you shoot a drone in Kentucky? What the law says | Courier Journal3 days 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 Press4 days 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 week 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 Times1 week 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, associate professor in the UW Information School, is quoted.
• Google raises stakes for agentic browsers by adding Gemini to Chrome | Marketplace2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 | KNKX1 month 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 | Science1 month 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 Today1 month 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 | KUOW1 month 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 Today2 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? | KUOW2 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 | POLITICO2 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 News2 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 Weekly2 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 Company2 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.
• UW game shows kids they are smarter than AI | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  Clumps of children huddled around desktop computer screens in the basement of Bloedel Hall on the UW’s campus this summer, playing a game that shows them they are smarter than AI. The game asks humans to solve a simple puzzle. Once the user does it correctly, it prompts them to ask AI to do the same. AI consistently fails. The UW’s Aayushi Dangol, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, and Jason Yip, associate professor in the Information School, are quoted. Julie Kientz, professor and chair of human centered design and engineering, is mentioned.

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Michael G. Foster School of Business

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• WA’s law requiring pay rates on job ads is changing — no one is happy | The Seattle Times2 weeks 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 | KUOW1 month 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 | GeekWire1 month 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 Times3 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 Times3 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? | BBC4 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 | GeekWire4 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 | CNBC5 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 | GeekWire5 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 | GeekWire5 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 PBS5 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 | GeekWire6 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 Times6 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 | KREM6 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 Times6 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.
• Amex Gold Card benefits | WalletHub6 months ago
  Shailendra Pratap Jain, professor of marketing at the UW, is interviewed about American Express Gold Card’s benefits.
• UW Foster School's YEOC program aids first-generation students | The Seattle Medium6 months ago
  Founded in 2006, Young Executives of Color (YEOC) is a nine-month college readiness program tailored to traditionally underrepresented Washington state high school students. The UW’s Tarah Moore, associate director of undergraduate diversity services, and Damariz Ibáñez, manager of the Young Executives of Color program, are quoted.
• UW Foster School of Business dean talks strategy, US News rankings | Puget Sound Business Journal7 months ago
  To many, Frank Hodge, dean of the UW Foster School of Business, is “Coach.” He says it’s a reflection of his relationship with the school’s community.
• Analysis: A guide to taking better breaks at work | Harvard Business Review8 months ago
  "Sabbaticals can be life-changing opportunities. They offer the chance to explore the world, reconnect with family, or tackle that long-dreamed-of project. However, for many people, such extended departures aren’t possible due to employers’ policies or economic circumstances," Kira Schabram, assistant professor of management at the UW and Chris Barnes, associate professor of management at the UW, write.
• Starbucks, K&L Gates and Amazon ditch diversity mentions amid Trump threats | The Seattle Times8 months ago
  President Donald Trump’s crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion has reached beyond the federal government and into corporate board rooms, as his administration threatens legal action against businesses that don’t dismantle their DEI programs. Elizabeth Umphress, professor of management at the UW, is quoted.

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Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering

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• I got ChatGPT to cancel subscriptions for me – here’s how | The Washington Post4 days 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 week 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 weeks 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 Standard3 weeks 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 Stone3 weeks 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 | KUOW4 weeks 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 Times1 month 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 Spectrum1 month 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 Economist1 month 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 Business1 month 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 | GeekWire1 month 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? | KUOW1 month 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 | HealthDay1 month 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.
• Struggling to get in your daily steps? It may be your city's fault | Grist1 month ago
  If you’re struggling to walk more, know that it’s not necessarily a failure of willpower. Planners designed American cities not just to prioritize the car, but to impede the pedestrian — too few sidewalks, fat thoroughfares slicing up neighborhoods, sprawling parking lots instead of parks. Tim Althoff, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Want to stay healthy? Move to a walkable city | Outside2 months ago
  A new study illustrates how a city’s specific infrastructure contributes to its inhabitants’ overall health and well-being. Tim Althoff, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• City walkability improves residents' step counts | KNKX2 months ago
  When people relocate from a less walkable city to one that’s more pedestrian-friendly, they walk more. Tim Althoff, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• People who move to more walkable cities improve their step counts | KIRO Radio2 months ago
  A new study about relocation finds that people who moved to cities with better walkability logged about 1,100 more steps per day and were nearly twice as likely to meet exercise goals. Tim Althoff, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Allen Institute for AI lands $152M from Nvidia and NSF to lead national AI project | GeekWire2 months ago
  The U.S. National Science Foundation and chip powerhouse Nvidia will provide a total of $152 million in funding and infrastructure to the Allen Institute for AI to lead a new national project to build open AI models for scientific research. The UW’s Noah Smith, professor of computer science and engineering, Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering, are quoted. Hanna Hajishirzi, associate professor of computer science and engineering, is mentioned.
• Open AI models: OpenAI's new release shakes up AI | IEEE Spectrum2 months ago
  OpenAI’s GPT-OSS, released on August 5, was never going to grab the spotlight. The company’s release schedule guaranteed that, as it quickly followed GPT-OSS with GPT-5, the company’s largest and best large language model. Yet GPT-OSS is, in many ways, a more notable and surprising model. The two-version model is OpenAI’s first open large language model since GPT-2’s launch in 2019. Hanna Hajishirzi, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Moving to a more walkable city pays off for health, scientists find | CBC News2 months ago
  People who moved to a walking friendly city walked more, and at the brisk pace favored to improve health and prevent disease, a new experiment shows. 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 Post2 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 Herald2 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 Geographic3 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 | KNDO3 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 Herald3 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 Health4 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 | TIME5 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 Statesman5 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 56 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 Herald6 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 Desk6 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 | WalletHub8 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 Health10 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 | KNDO11 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 Conversation11 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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• Can you shoot a drone in Kentucky? What the law says | Courier Journal3 days 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 Spokane3 days 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 Spokane3 days 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 Press4 days 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 week 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 | KNDO1 month 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 Times1 month 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 Today2 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 | POLITICO2 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 Company2 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 Press2 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 Tribune3 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.
• Time running out for WA state man facing deportation | Northwest Asian Weekly3 months ago
  With a U.S. Supreme Court ruling expected any day, supporters of Tuan Phan say time is running out to prevent his deportation to South Sudan — a country he has no ties to and where he could face indefinite detention or worse. Advocates are calling on Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to grant a pardon, the last available option to bring Phan home before it’s too late. Angélica Cházaro, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Washington AG pledges 'fight' to preserve birthright citizenship as SCOTUS limits nationwide injunctions | KUOW3 months ago
  Democratic attorneys general from five states including Washington said Friday they were disappointed but undeterred by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of the Trump administration in a case surrounding birthright citizenship. Lisa Marshall Manheim, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• WA immigrant in limbo amid challenge to Trump’s ‘third country’ deportations | The Seattle Times3 months ago
  The family of a man who grew up in Tacoma and has become one of the faces of President Donald Trump’s efforts to deport immigrants to countries where they have no ties is urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to intervene. Angélica Cházaro, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: Trump is stress testing the nation’s courts | Washington State Standard3 months ago
  "The judiciary may be the only bulwark preventing the collapse of our democracy," writes Donna Gordon Blankinship. Hugh Spitzer, professor in the UW School of Law, is quoted.
• Chuck Sams shares journey to become nation’s first Indigenous Parks director | Bellingham Herald3 months ago
  An enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, former National Parks Director Chuck Sams said his deep understanding of his place as a human being came from his native roots, growing up on the waters of the Umatilla and its tributaries. Robert Anderson, professor emeritus in the School of Law and former director of the Native American Law Center, is quoted.

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• Government shutdown: What happens next? | FOX 1310 hours ago
  What effect will expiration of the American Care Act premium tax credits will have on our public hospital system? David Zonies, professor of surgery and associate dean in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed.
• Seattle research links wildfire smoke to declines in sperm health | KIRO 710 hours ago
  A UW study has found that wildfire smoke exposure may reduce sperm quality in men undergoing fertility treatment. Dr. Tristan Nicholson, assistant professor of urology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Biothreat hunters catch dangerous DNA before it gets made | Nature10 hours ago
  DNA-synthesis firms routinely use biosecurity-screening software to ensure that they don’t inadvertently create dangerous sequences. But a paper published in Science on 2 Oct. describes a potential vulnerability in this workflow. David Baker, professor of biochemistry in the UW School of Medicine and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is mentioned and Ian Haydon, a public information specialist and head of AI policy for the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted.
• Smoke can have negative impact on sperm quality, study says | KOIN1 day ago
  Wildfire season may be over, but new research indicates a hidden toll still lingers among many. Wildfire smoke exposure could reduce key aspects of sperm quality in men. Dr. Tristan Nicholson, assistant professor of urology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Wildfire smoke exposure may affect fertility, study finds | My Northwest2 days ago
  A new study from UW Medicine finds that wildfire smoke exposure may affect fertility. Dr. Tristan Nicholson, assistant professor of urology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Wildfire smoke exposure may impact sperm quality, UW study finds | KREM2 days ago
  A new study from researchers at the University of Washington Medicine suggests that wildfire smoke exposure may reduce key measures of sperm quality in patients undergoing fertility treatments. Dr. Tristan Nicholson, assistant professor of urology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• UW Study: Wildfire smoke impacts sperm quality | KXLY2 days ago
  Researchers at the University of Washington have found another side effect of the wildfire smoke that often blankets the Pacific Northwest: a decline in sperm quality. Dr. Tristan Nicholson, assistant professor of urology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Oncologists share the types of breast cancer you should know | Prevention2 days ago
  There are two big benefits that come from knowing the types of breast cancer, especially after you receive a diagnosis. First, understanding your type shrinks the illness down from something big and scary to something specific and treatable. And second, it will help you and your doctor work together to determine the best treatment plan for you. Dr. Jennifer Specht, clinical research director of breast oncology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Managing the mental health impacts of chronic pain | The Seattle Times2 days ago
  Defined by the medical community as pain lasting three months or longer, chronic pain is closely linked to mental health, and can have an immense impact on a person’s psychological well-being. Kaitlin Touza, acting assistant professor at the Center for Pain Relief in the UW School of Medicine, and Dr. Yian Chen, associate professor of anesthesiology and pain medicine in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted.
• Are gel manicures safe? Experts explain the risks | TIME3 days ago
  Anyone who’s accidentally smudged or chipped a freshly painted nail understands the allure of the gel manicure. The procedure, in which gel polish is applied and then cured under a lamp, results in a shiny, durable manicure that lasts around two weeks. Dr. April Schachtel, dermatology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• The Big Beautiful Bill's cap on student loans could affect rural health care, medical students warn: 'The impacts are scary' | The Spokesman-Review3 days ago
  Medical students are warning that President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will impact the future of health care, especially in rural communities, after it establishes a cap on loans for professional programs. Danielle Pettigrew and Brianna Cowin, students in the UW School of Medicine, and Dr. John McCarthy, assistant dean for rural programs in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted.
• Cancer deaths to rise 75% by 2050 — what’s driving the surge? | Earth.com3 days ago
  A sweeping new analysis projects that cancer will continue rising worldwide through mid-century. By 2050, tens of millions more people will be diagnosed, and many millions will die. Dr. Lisa Force, assistant professor, and Dr. Theo Vos, professor emeritus, both of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, are quoted.
• Evaluating grant proposals for the NIH part 2 | On the Media4 days ago
  John Tuthill, professor of neurobiology and biophysics and a grant reviewer at the NIH, is interviewed.
• Evaluating grant proposals for the NIH part 1 | On the Media4 days ago
  John Tuthill, professor of neurobiology and biophysics and a grant reviewer at the NIH, is interviewed.
• How new vaccine guidelines may put older adults at risk | Forbes4 days ago
  The latest vaccine recommendations by a federal Centers for Disease Control advisory panel could put older adults at risk for severe illness. Not directly, perhaps, but due to growing uncertainty over the risks and benefits of vaccines. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Seattle club with Mexican roots is turning kids into bike racers | The Seattle Times4 days ago
  The “bike rodeo” class for beginners is one of multiple programs offered by Toros, a South King County-based nonprofit that focuses on Latino families. Dr. Pooja Tandon, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• UW physician weighs in FDA adding new warning on Tylenol labels | KOMO News4 days ago
  The Food and Drug Administration has initiated the process to begin changing the label on acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol. Dr. Linda Eckert, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed.
• Social justice library goes beyond books to housing | Cascade PBS4 days ago
  Seattle is in a housing crisis, with affordability one of the many challenges. One couple is on a mission to build what they call “self-determined” affordable housing. Edwin Lindo, associate teaching professor of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, and Dr. Estell Williams, assistant professor of general surgery in the UW School of Medicine, are interviewed.
• September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month | FOX 131 week ago
  September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and FOX 13 breaks down how to know if a loved one in your life needs help. Dr. Jeffrey Sung, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed.
• Doctor challenges Trump administration’s claims about acetaminophen and autism | PBS News1 week ago
  President Trump’s warning to pregnant women to stop taking Tylenol, based on his unproven claim that it can lead to autism, sparked widespread concern and many questions about what the science actually shows. Dr. Linda Eckert, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.

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• UW nursing program among best in the US | Northwest News Radio1 week 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 weeks 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 Broadcasting2 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 | HealthDay3 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-Review4 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 | WalletHub9 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 | KUOW1 year 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.
• Maternal mortality has more than doubled in the US in the last two decades | Northwest News Radio2 years ago
  There has been an increase in maternal mortality across the board. But researchers with UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation say Black and Native American women were hit the hardest. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Here's how Black women are protecting their bodies, babies during pregnancy | KING 52 years ago
  Data shows Black women are more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than white women. KING 5 spoke to Black women who are working to change that. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Cedars-Sinai faces federal probe into treatment of Black mothers | Yahoo News2 years ago
  In 2021, maternal mortality rates in the U.S. rose, and Black women, who are three times more likely to die during childbirth, were affected the most. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.

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• Drug companies’ price transparency reports paint murky picture | STAT2 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? | KUOW4 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 | KUOW4 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 Scientist6 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 56 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 | Salon8 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 | ProPublica8 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 Guardian9 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 Standard9 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 Times9 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 Science11 months 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 | STAT1 year 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 | STAT1 year 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 Post1 year 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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School of Public Health

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• Universal free meals linked to reduced child hypertension | HealthDay10 hours ago
  Universal free meal programs appear to improve kids’ heart health, a new study says. Anna Localio, a doctoral student of health systems and population health, is quoted.
• How new vaccine guidelines may put older adults at risk | Forbes4 days ago
  The latest vaccine recommendations by a federal Centers for Disease Control advisory panel could put older adults at risk for severe illness. Not directly, perhaps, but due to growing uncertainty over the risks and benefits of vaccines. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Washington schools' water poses health risks from lead, investigation finds | KING 54 days ago
  For the first time in three years, comprehensive data from Washington state’s mandatory school water testing program reveals a troubling picture: more than 1,100 school water sources contain lead levels above state safety standards, with some fixtures showing contamination so severe they pose immediate health risks to students. Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, a clinical instructor in health systems and population health at the UW, is interviewed.
• Ask a Doctor: What the latest federal vaccine guidance means for your kids | KUOW1 week ago
  There’s a flurry of health news happening these days: Decisions and announcements being made at federal agencies. State governments vowing to fight changes. It can be hard to know what the impacts will be at the ground level. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed.
• CDC panel declines to recommend COVID vaccines | KIRO Newsradio2 weeks ago
  The newly appointed CDC vaccine advisory committee has declined to recommend COVID-19 vaccines. Instead the panel says the choice should be left up to individuals. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• UW doctor fired by RFK Jr. speaks on new COVID vaccine guidance | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
  From the perspective of one Seattle infectious disease doctor, access to COVID-19 shots won’t change much after a highly anticipated meeting of the nation’s top vaccine advisers. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• CDC panel narrowly rejects recommendation to require prescription for COVID vaccine | The Spokesman Review2 weeks ago
  A newly comprised federal panel tasked with providing vaccine guidance would add new safety warnings for COVID inoculations and almost required prescriptions to get the vaccine. It remains unclear if the proposed changes could impact Washington state, which has joined a partnership of states on the West Coast to provide rival vaccine recommendations. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Wildfire smoke now kills 41,000 Americans a year, study finds | HealthDay2 weeks ago
  A new study shows wildfire smoke is now responsible for more than 41,000 deaths in the United States every year. And by 2050? Researchers warn that smoke could become the deadliest climate-driven threat to Americans, claiming tens of thousands more lives each year. Dr. Joel Kaufman, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences, of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Charlie Kirk gave young men something to believe in — Newsom wants to do the same | Los Angeles Times2 weeks ago
  "A lot of us have been slow on the uptake when it comes to understanding why so many young men seem drawn to the obvious loneliness and disconnection of chronically online lives. ‘Touch grass’ has become a generation’s cultural shorthand to describe both the isolation and cure for people who seem so deep into a virtual world that the real one has lost meaning. It’s a dismissive way of looking at a problem that doesn’t begin and end with boys," writes Anita Chabria. Julia Schleimer, a doctoral student of epidemiology at the UW, is mentioned.
• Inside the CDC vaccine panel's high-stakes meeting: Science, politics and the future of vaccination | CBS News2 weeks ago
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is convening Thursday and Friday of this week under an unaccustomed spotlight. The committee, known as ACIP, usually attracts little attention as it deliberates vaccine schedules and eligibility, but suddenly finds itself navigating political scrutiny, public skepticism and internal upheaval. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Wildfire smoke to drift into greater Seattle area | FOX 132 weeks ago
  Changing wind patterns around the Cascades are going to impact the amount of wildfire smoke descending into the Puget Sound region on Tuesday. Dr. Coralynn Sack, assistant professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and of internal medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Washington Hospitals, lawmakers prepare for fallout from massive funding cuts to Medicaid | KOMO News2 weeks ago
  Health care leaders across Washington state are bracing for the expected fallout from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." The massive spending bill, signed into law by President Donald Trump, includes large cuts to Medicaid on the federal side. Aaron Katz, a principal lecturer emeritus of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted.
• Protecting Amazon forests may also protect human health, study finds | HealthDay3 weeks ago
  Destroying the Amazon rainforest doesn’t just threaten the environment; it may also make people sick. A study published Sept. 11 in the journal Communications Earth & Environment found that rates of certain diseases were lower in regions where forests were protected and managed by Indigenous peoples. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• WA state limits on lead in water at schools leading to upgrades | Kitsap Sun3 weeks ago
  Central Kitsap schools last month finished remediation work on three dozen water fixtures across nine of its schools, all of which had been flagged for “elevated” levels of lead, defined as a concentration of at least 5 parts per billion. Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, a clinical instructor in health systems and population health at the UW, is mentioned.
• Climate activists cite health hazards in bid to stop trump from ‘unleashing’ fossil fuels | KFF Health News3 weeks ago
  On Sept. 17, young activists are scheduled to appear in federal court to request that U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen block a series of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on energy issues. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. This story was picked up by multiple outlets.
• Study finds Indigenous territories of Amazon rainforest can protect humans from disease | Associated Press3 weeks ago
  Every time humans cut into the Amazon rainforest or burn or destroy parts of it, they’re making people sick. It’s an idea Indigenous people have lived by for thousands of years. Now a new study adds to the scientific evidence supporting it, by finding that instances of several diseases were lowered in areas where forest was set aside for Indigenous peoples who maintained it well. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. This story was picked up by multiple outlets.
• Study finds that in a warming world, Americans eat more sugar | Associated Press4 weeks ago
  Global warming in the United States is amping up the country’s sweet tooth, a new study found. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. This story was picked up by multiple outlets.
• How smoke affects your health | KEPR4 weeks ago
  Although the air quality is set to improve slightly, there’s a chance it could come back into our region and long term exposure could have some negative impacts on your health. Dr. Coralynn Sack, assistant professor of environmental & occupational health sciences and internal medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Kids from marginalized communities are learning in the hottest classrooms | Scientific American4 weeks ago
  The first national study of its kind shows that children from marginalized communities are more exposed to extreme heat events. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is referenced.
• Some refined grains are surprisingly nutritious | Earth.com4 weeks ago
  Grains feed billions every day, yet people still argue about which ones deserve a spot on the plate. Whole grains often get praise. Refined grains often get the blame. The truth, as a new study shows, is more complicated. Adam Drewnowski, professor of epidemiology at the UW, is quoted.

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• Data reveals serious mental health challenges amongst AANHPI students — but there is hope in cultural connection | Northwest Asian Weekly10 hours 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 News4 weeks 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 | Forbes1 month 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 73 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 Times3 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 53 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 55 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? | Vogue5 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 Times6 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 Times6 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 Times8 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 Times8 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 Herald9 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 79 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 Herald9 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 | KUOW9 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 59 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.
• Nationwide focus on maternal mortality rate | KIRO 71 year ago
  Right now in the U.S., Black women are nearly three times as likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth as white women. Now we’re seeing a renewed push to reduce the maternal mortality rate and eliminating the race gap that exists within it. A UW study is referenced.
• Who’s most likely to adopt — or get adopted | The Washington Post1 year ago
  This week, we do a deep dive into your many, many — oh so many! — questions about adoption. Angelique Day, associate professor of social work at the UW, is mentioned.

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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!