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- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson issues order prohibiting ICE from city property | KIRO5 hours ago
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said Seattle will immediately prohibit civil federal immigration authorities from using city-owned and city-controlled property for civil immigration enforcement. Jeremiah Chin, assistant professor of law at the UW, is interviewed. - History of the Seattle General Strike | KUOW5 hours ago
The Seattle General Strike started with shipyard workers, but it spread to the whole city. Conor Casey, labor archivist at UW Libraries, is interviewed. - What is house burping? How the practice reduces air stagnation | Outside5 hours ago
Think of your house as a body: how often does it truly get to take a deep breath? Dubbed “house burping” by fans on social media this winter, the German practice of lüften is all about inviting fresh air inside to reinvigorate your indoor world. Dan Jaffe, professor of atmospheric and climate science at the UW and of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Everything to know about Nipah virus amid cases being detected in India | ABC News1 day ago
Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have increased their surveillance after cases of the deadly Nipah virus were detected in India. So far, just two cases have been confirmed among 25-year-old nurses, a woman and a man, in West Bengal, according to the World Health Organization. Dr. Peter Rabinowitz, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and director of the Center for One Health Research at the UW, is quoted. - Tech boom turns to gloom in Seattle as economic fears swirl amid layoffs | GeekWire1 day ago
A cloud hanging over Seattle is usually a good thing, if you’re here for the rain, or if you work in that aspect of the tech industry. But the cloud of economic uncertainty is a less welcome occurrence. The tech boom is showing more signs of tech gloom this week following layoffs at some of the region’s biggest employers. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - Polar bears and climate change: New research in Norway has scientists baffled | Vox1 day ago
Polar bears, a mascot for the impacts of climate change, are threatened by melting sea ice. A new study complicates the story, finding that polar bears in Svalbard, Norway, are healthy, even though the region is losing sea ice faster than any other polar bear habitat. Kristin Laidre, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW and principal researcher of polar science at the Applied Physics Laboratory, is quoted. - This US state wants to put a leash on license plate camera tech | SlashGear1 day ago
A Bill is working its way through the Washington State Senate that could place limits on how Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are used within the state. A UW study is mentioned. - Job applicants find worrying new paradigm with AI hiring | SF Gate1 day ago
Newly popular artificial intelligence tools are sowing yet more discontent and uncertainty for job seekers. Companies use AI avatars to conduct screening calls. They scrape data from across the internet to hunt for candidates. They use software to scan application materials. And, according to allegations in a new and high-profile Bay Area lawsuit, they violate federal and state privacy laws. Kyra Wilson, a doctoral student in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Nearly half of U.S. adults to be obese by 2035, study finds | HealthDay1 day ago
Nearly half of American adults – some 126 million people – will be obese within 10 years, a new study projects. Adult obesity in the U.S. is projected to affect 47% of the population by 2035, researchers reported. Dr. Catherine Johnson, lead research scientist at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - UW confirms students suspended after IEB occupation and damage have been reinstated | KOMO1 day ago
It was “back to school” day for nearly two dozen UW students. The UW said that after completing a student conduct review, 23 students were allowed to resume classes. The university says it cannot confirm how many actually returned. The case dates back to May 5, when investigators say a group stormed the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building, lit dumpsters on fire, and damaged newly installed engineering equipment. Sally Clark, UW’s Vice President for Campus & Community Safety, is quoted. - How Seattle can survive Revive I-5 | KUOW1 day ago
With just two northbound lanes already closed for Revive I-5 work, commuters are already feeling the pain. That pain likely won’t subside until the end of 2027. Yinhai Wang, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - He suffered two strokes — this electric brain implant helped him regain use of his arm | KUOW1 day ago
Perhaps the most compelling finding from a UW Medicine study to help stroke victims recover hand movement is that if its first subject applied to be part of the study today, he would not qualify. After just six weeks of intensive rehabilitation accompanied by electrical stimulation directly on the surface of his brain, 53-year-old stroke victim Matt Kidd regained more function in his hand and arm than he had during more than a year of physical therapy. UW Medicine’s Dr. Jeffrey Ojemann, professor of neurological surgery, and Jeffrey Herron, associate professor of neurological surgery, are quoted. - UW study shows possible connection between trauma and long COVID | KNKX1 day ago
A new study led by researchers at the UW suggests a possible connection between long COVID symptoms and previous traumatic experiences. Dr. Rebecca Hendrickson, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - Obesity to rise by 19 million and affect 126 million American adults by 2035, new study finds | ABC News1 day ago
The number of Americans living with obesity is expected to rise by 19 million and affect nearly 126 million people by 2035, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Wednesday. Dr. Catherine Johnson, lead research scientist at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - Success, concern surround Washington Flock camera debate | KREM1 day ago
Senate Bill 6002 would limit Flock camera use to felonies and missing persons cases after federal immigration agents accessed Lynnwood’s system without consent. A UW study is mentioned. - Obesity rates among US adults doubled since 1990, research shows | KIRO2 days ago
If the trend continues, almost half of the U.S. population could be living with obesity by the year 2035. Dr. Gregory Roth, professor of cardiology at the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - New UW study links cannabis users with psychotic disorders to higher rates of health problems | KUOW2 days ago
A new study of cannabis users in Washington state is shedding light on a wider range of health problems for some users than previously documented. Beatriz Carlini, research associate professor at the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - How four faces changed the way many Americans see Trump’s immigration crackdown | CNN2 days ago
Even as the moments that first brought national attention to these four individuals have passed, the images have lingered — and they’re shaping the way some Americans see the Trump administration’s crackdown. Kate Starbird, professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, and Nina Lutz, doctoral student at the Center for an Informed Public, are quoted. - Seattle ushers thousands more into Fresh Bucks program for healthy food | The Seattle Times2 days ago
Seattle welcomed more than 4,500 households off the waitlist into its affordable healthy food program Fresh Bucks and has room for enrollment, the city said. Research from the UW is mentioned. - Funding cuts could put research into emerging threats to lung health at risk | Nature2 days ago
The Human Studies Facility is a building on the medical school campus of the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. For 30 years, this laboratory led the world in investigating respiratory hazards. On June 30, the facility shut its doors after the U.S. government refused to renew its long-standing lease with the university. Joan Casey, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is referenced.
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- What is house burping? How the practice reduces air stagnation | Outside5 hours ago
Think of your house as a body: how often does it truly get to take a deep breath? Dubbed “house burping” by fans on social media this winter, the German practice of lüften is all about inviting fresh air inside to reinvigorate your indoor world. Dan Jaffe, professor of atmospheric and climate science at the UW and of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Everything to know about Nipah virus amid cases being detected in India | ABC News1 day ago
Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have increased their surveillance after cases of the deadly Nipah virus were detected in India. So far, just two cases have been confirmed among 25-year-old nurses, a woman and a man, in West Bengal, according to the World Health Organization. Dr. Peter Rabinowitz, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and director of the Center for One Health Research at the UW, is quoted. - Polar bears and climate change: New research in Norway has scientists baffled | Vox1 day ago
Polar bears, a mascot for the impacts of climate change, are threatened by melting sea ice. A new study complicates the story, finding that polar bears in Svalbard, Norway, are healthy, even though the region is losing sea ice faster than any other polar bear habitat. Kristin Laidre, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW and principal researcher of polar science at the Applied Physics Laboratory, is quoted. - This US state wants to put a leash on license plate camera tech | SlashGear1 day ago
A Bill is working its way through the Washington State Senate that could place limits on how Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are used within the state. A UW study is mentioned. - Job applicants find worrying new paradigm with AI hiring | SF Gate1 day ago
Newly popular artificial intelligence tools are sowing yet more discontent and uncertainty for job seekers. Companies use AI avatars to conduct screening calls. They scrape data from across the internet to hunt for candidates. They use software to scan application materials. And, according to allegations in a new and high-profile Bay Area lawsuit, they violate federal and state privacy laws. Kyra Wilson, a doctoral student in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Nearly half of U.S. adults to be obese by 2035, study finds | HealthDay1 day ago
Nearly half of American adults – some 126 million people – will be obese within 10 years, a new study projects. Adult obesity in the U.S. is projected to affect 47% of the population by 2035, researchers reported. Dr. Catherine Johnson, lead research scientist at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - Obesity to rise by 19 million and affect 126 million American adults by 2035, new study finds | ABC News1 day ago
The number of Americans living with obesity is expected to rise by 19 million and affect nearly 126 million people by 2035, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Wednesday. Dr. Catherine Johnson, lead research scientist at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - How four faces changed the way many Americans see Trump’s immigration crackdown | CNN2 days ago
Even as the moments that first brought national attention to these four individuals have passed, the images have lingered — and they’re shaping the way some Americans see the Trump administration’s crackdown. Kate Starbird, professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, and Nina Lutz, doctoral student at the Center for an Informed Public, are quoted. - Funding cuts could put research into emerging threats to lung health at risk | Nature2 days ago
The Human Studies Facility is a building on the medical school campus of the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. For 30 years, this laboratory led the world in investigating respiratory hazards. On June 30, the facility shut its doors after the U.S. government refused to renew its long-standing lease with the university. Joan Casey, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is referenced. - Analysis: How Venezuelan oil, Hugo Chávez and geopolitics led to Maduro’s capture | Forbes3 days ago
"Venezuela has long played a part in the global history of oil and its geopolitics, and the capture of its former president, Nicolás Maduro, should be viewed in this context," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - South Carolina is America’s new measles norm | The Atlantic3 days ago
Last year, starting in January, the United States experienced its largest documented measles outbreak in more than three decades, when an epidemic centered on West Texas sickened at least 762 people. Now a fast-moving outbreak in South Carolina seems poised to surpass it: Local officials have logged 700 infections, and the virus is still rapidly spreading. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, and Pavitra Roychoudhury, research assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, are referenced. - Right-wing influencers want women to love ICE | Mother Jones3 days ago
On Saturday, federal immigration agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse in Minneapolis, sparking swift backlash both in the streets and online. Even some conservatives characterized the incident as a bridge too far. But, in other corners of the internet, female conservative Christian influencers appeared to be attempting to convince their largely female audience that officers were simply doing their job. Rachel Moran, a senior research scientist at UW’s Center for an Informed Public, is quoted. - Videos showed Alex Pretti’s death – and undercut the government’s version of events | Christian Science Monitor3 days ago
In the days since Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti’s shooting death at the hands of federal law enforcement, videos of the event have played a crucial role in shaping public thought about it. Kate Starbird, professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, is quoted. - Analysis: How Trump’s Greenland threats amount to an implicit rejection of the legal principles of Nuremberg | The Conversation3 days ago
"U.S. President Donald Trump has, for the moment, indicated a willingness to abandon his threat to take over Greenland through military force – saying that he prefers negotiation to invasion. He is, however, continuing to assert that the United States ought to acquire ownership of the self-governing territory," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW. - After crash paralyzed her, new tech gave woman confidence to date again | People4 days ago
Jessie Owen became paralyzed in 2012 after a tree fell onto the family car, which killed her parents. About six years later, she took part in a pilot study about a programmed electrical stimulation of the spinal cord that could improve hand sensation and strength. Now a mom of twins and a disability advocate, Jessie tells PEOPLE the ARC EX therapy changed her life. The UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is mentioned. - Grant writing training improves funding odds for faculty | The Scientist4 days ago
Grant writing is a core part of scientists’ careers. This skill shapes their funding ability and, in turn, their research capacity. However, many researchers find when they set out to write their first grant that they aren’t prepared for this particular task. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Researchers discover surprising reason for birds' strange behavior in US region: 'It's worth the energy' | The Cool Down5 days ago
Crows are digging up lawns across Washington and Oregon and have become a common and sometimes frustrating sight, but their behavior now has a clear and surprisingly useful explanation. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - How much NO2 pollution is there from your gas stove? | The Washington Post5 days ago
For home cooks, the love of cooking with gas is real. In the face of what we know about gas and health, it defies logic. Stanford University researchers recently made the most comprehensive model of indoor air pollution attributable to gas stoves. Julian Marshall, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, and Magali Blanco, assistant professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, are quoted. - Why hiring systems will be stress-tested In 2026 | Forbes5 days ago
In slowed hiring cycles, narrowed job requirements and AI screening intensify as organizations seek faster ways to differentiate among a growing pool of applicants. Early hiring decisions often use tighter role definitions and stricter experience criteria than the work itself demands. Research from the UW is mentioned. - Doctor says Trump’s decline is ‘getting worse’ | MSN5 days ago
A top doctor has joined the list of medical experts who say that President Donald Trump is suffering from apparent cognitive decline, alleging it’s getting worse and happening rapidly. Dr. Vin Gupta, affiliate assistant professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted.
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- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson issues order prohibiting ICE from city property | KIRO5 hours ago
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said Seattle will immediately prohibit civil federal immigration authorities from using city-owned and city-controlled property for civil immigration enforcement. Jeremiah Chin, assistant professor of law at the UW, is interviewed. - History of the Seattle General Strike | KUOW5 hours ago
The Seattle General Strike started with shipyard workers, but it spread to the whole city. Conor Casey, labor archivist at UW Libraries, is interviewed. - Tech boom turns to gloom in Seattle as economic fears swirl amid layoffs | GeekWire1 day ago
A cloud hanging over Seattle is usually a good thing, if you’re here for the rain, or if you work in that aspect of the tech industry. But the cloud of economic uncertainty is a less welcome occurrence. The tech boom is showing more signs of tech gloom this week following layoffs at some of the region’s biggest employers. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - UW confirms students suspended after IEB occupation and damage have been reinstated | KOMO1 day ago
It was “back to school” day for nearly two dozen UW students. The UW said that after completing a student conduct review, 23 students were allowed to resume classes. The university says it cannot confirm how many actually returned. The case dates back to May 5, when investigators say a group stormed the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building, lit dumpsters on fire, and damaged newly installed engineering equipment. Sally Clark, UW’s Vice President for Campus & Community Safety, is quoted. - How Seattle can survive Revive I-5 | KUOW1 day ago
With just two northbound lanes already closed for Revive I-5 work, commuters are already feeling the pain. That pain likely won’t subside until the end of 2027. Yinhai Wang, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - He suffered two strokes — this electric brain implant helped him regain use of his arm | KUOW1 day ago
Perhaps the most compelling finding from a UW Medicine study to help stroke victims recover hand movement is that if its first subject applied to be part of the study today, he would not qualify. After just six weeks of intensive rehabilitation accompanied by electrical stimulation directly on the surface of his brain, 53-year-old stroke victim Matt Kidd regained more function in his hand and arm than he had during more than a year of physical therapy. UW Medicine’s Dr. Jeffrey Ojemann, professor of neurological surgery, and Jeffrey Herron, associate professor of neurological surgery, are quoted. - UW study shows possible connection between trauma and long COVID | KNKX1 day ago
A new study led by researchers at the UW suggests a possible connection between long COVID symptoms and previous traumatic experiences. Dr. Rebecca Hendrickson, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - Success, concern surround Washington Flock camera debate | KREM1 day ago
Senate Bill 6002 would limit Flock camera use to felonies and missing persons cases after federal immigration agents accessed Lynnwood’s system without consent. A UW study is mentioned. - Obesity rates among US adults doubled since 1990, research shows | KIRO2 days ago
If the trend continues, almost half of the U.S. population could be living with obesity by the year 2035. Dr. Gregory Roth, professor of cardiology at the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - New UW study links cannabis users with psychotic disorders to higher rates of health problems | KUOW2 days ago
A new study of cannabis users in Washington state is shedding light on a wider range of health problems for some users than previously documented. Beatriz Carlini, research associate professor at the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Seattle ushers thousands more into Fresh Bucks program for healthy food | The Seattle Times2 days ago
Seattle welcomed more than 4,500 households off the waitlist into its affordable healthy food program Fresh Bucks and has room for enrollment, the city said. Research from the UW is mentioned. - WA experts explain legal limits on ICE, Border Patrol officers’ power | The Seattle Times2 days ago
An immigration officer’s fatal shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis Saturday has intensified questions about legal limits to federal agents’ authority. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and state Attorney General Nick Brown joined others this week in declaring the actions of immigration officials, in Minneapolis and elsewhere, unconstitutional. Mary Fan and Elizabeth Porter, professors of law at the UW, are quoted. - ‘Scariest time economically since Great Recession’: Layoffs hit struggling Seattle region | KIRO2 days ago
“Scary,” “nervous,” “sad,” are all words used by experts, analysts, and realtors to describe recent rounds of layoffs at tech companies like Amazon and Meta, combined with reporting that more could be on the way. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - 'Valuable tool' or ripe for abuse? Inside the Flock camera debate in Washington state | KGW2 days ago
Senate Bill 6002 would limit Flock camera use to felonies and missing persons cases after federal immigration agents accessed Lynnwood’s system without consent. A UW report is mentioned. - UW astronomers report a record-breaking asteroid | KNKX2 days ago
Astronomers at the UW recently reported a record-breaking asteroid using early images from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. There’s no chance of it hitting Earth, astronomers say; the huge asteroid is about 200 million miles away. Sarah Greenstreet, affiliate assistant professor of astronomy, is interviewed. - WA constitutional rights explained amid ICE and protests | FOX 132 days ago
As federal immigration enforcement actions draw scrutiny nationwide, a UW constitutional law expert is weighing in on what rights Washingtonians have during protests, police encounters and potential federal operations in the state. Jeremiah Chin, assistant professor of law at the UW, is interviewed. - Prosser deactivates Flock ALPR cameras after review | Sunnyside Sun2 days ago
All Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras installed in within the city of Prosser have been deactivated. A report from the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. - Controversial Flock license plate readers shut off by another Eastern Washington city | The Daily Chronicle2 days ago
Prosser has become the first Benton County city to back away from the license plate readers run by Flock Safety Systems, as controversy over access to the data grows. A report from the UW Center of Human Rights is referenced. - New dietary guidelines promote whole foods — but with less education on nutrition, rural communities could still struggle to eat healthy | Northwest Pubic Broadcasting2 days ago
Washington state nutrition experts warn new federal dietary guidelines may miss the mark and lack the resources to educate people on the new health movement. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: Trying to unlock shrimp biology with baking soda | Chinook Observer3 days ago
"Burrowing shrimp are a well-documented native pest species in Willapa Bay that have been a nuisance to bottom-culture shellfish farmers for over a century. Methods for controlling shrimp populations have varied over the years, including mechanical and chemical controls," writes Emma Guerrini Romano, UW doctoral student in biology. Andrea Durant, UW assistant professor of biology, and Jennifer Ruesink, UW professor of biology, are mentioned.
Stories by campuses and major units
Stories by campuses and major units
- What is house burping? How the practice reduces air stagnation | Outside5 hours ago
Think of your house as a body: how often does it truly get to take a deep breath? Dubbed “house burping” by fans on social media this winter, the German practice of lüften is all about inviting fresh air inside to reinvigorate your indoor world. Dan Jaffe, professor of atmospheric and climate science at the UW and of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted. - How to spot fake videos online | KUOW2 months ago
If you feel there’s something weird about that cute cat video your aunt sent you, you may be right. Mike Caulfield, an academic and collaborative technology manager at UW Bothell, is quoted. - AI simulation connects deceased WA grandpa with grandchildren | FOX 132 months ago
Most of us have probably heard about artificial intelligence being used in health care, banking, or maybe you use it in aspects of your job. Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, research scientist at Harborview Medical Center and affiliate assistant professor of computer science at UW Bothell, has now created an AI chatbot that’s keeping his dad’s memory alive and helping foster a connection between his dad and his children. - Studying the secret sounds of whales | Scripps News2 months ago
Scientists in Washington state are trying to protect some of the ocean’s most endangered animals, including orcas, by listening to them more closely than ever. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is interviewed. - How much power should we give AI in end-of-life decisions? | Forbes2 months ago
Ready or not, AI predictions are quietly set to become part of care decisions at the end of life. However, what role they’ll play in relation to human intelligence and values, and whether there can be a “moral” AI that takes those into account, remain wide-open questions. Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, research scientist at Harborview Medical Center and affiliate assistant professor of computer science at UW Bothell, is mentioned. - Fiber-optic cable tracks orcas off San Juan Islands | KING 53 months ago
A two-kilometer fiber-optic cable now resting on the seafloor off the San Juan Islands could revolutionize how scientists track and protect endangered orcas, offering what researchers describe as "thousands of ears in the water" listening all at once. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - Underwater fiber-optic cables might help save endangered orcas | FOX 133 months ago
New research is investigating whehter fiber-optic cables that carry internet signals can be transformed into a continuous underwater microphone to capture the sounds of whales. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is interviewed. - Editorial: Seattleite’s Nobel Prize-winning work benefits all humanity | The Seattle Times3 months ago
Seattleite Mary Brunkow said she was astonished when she learned she and two scientist colleagues had won the 2025 Nobel Prize for medicine or physiology. But based on her career accomplishments in medical research, she shouldn’t have been. Brunkow earned a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology from the UW. - Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas | Associated Press4 months ago
A new experiment tests whether the fiber-optic cables that carry internet signals can be transformed into a continuous underwater microphone to capture the clicks, calls and whistles of passing whales — information that could reveal how they respond to ship traffic, food scarcity and climate change. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. Isabelle Brandicourt, a graduate student of oceanography, is mentioned. - At colleges, diversity training is out — dialogue workshops are in | The Chronicle of Higher Education6 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 Weekly6 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 News7 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 Times8 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 Times8 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 Times8 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 Technica8 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 | NPR9 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 710 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 | KOHD11 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 PBS11 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.
- This exhibit challenges how museums portray Native Americans | KUOW1 week ago
When you visit the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, you’ll see a red circular structure with a four-letter phrase written across the top: “This Is Native Land.” It’s the name of the museum’s permanent exhibit that opened in October. Danica Sterud Miller, an associate professor at UW Tacoma, is interviewed. - UWT power outage closed downtown restaurants in January | Tacoma News Tribune2 weeks ago
A stretch of restaurants and cafes went without power for almost six days after a transformer failed on the UW Tacoma campus, a spokesperson confirmed Friday. Elizabeth Metcalf, UW Tacoma director of communications director, is quoted. - ICE violence against women is increasingly visible and largely untracked | The 19th2 weeks ago
A mother shoved to the ground in front of her children in the hallways of a immigration courthouse in New York. A young woman pulled from her car and handcuffed on a busy street in Key Largo, Florida. A child care worker dragged out of her workplace in Chicago, in front of parents and children. There is no database tracking when ICE agents use force against women. Carolyn West, professor of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - The Station co-owner faces multiple allegations of harassment and unwanted touching | The South Seattle Emerald1 month ago
Multiple women allege that interactions with Jose Luis Rodriguez, co-owner of The Station coffee shops in the South End, resulted in verbal harassment and unwanted touching. Some of the allegations come from one of his family members. Carolyn West, professor of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - US mass killings drop to 20-year low. Some policy shifts might be helping | Christian Science Monitor2 months ago
In a respite from years with nation-wrenching mass killing incidents, the United States is on track to record the lowest level of such deadly events in two decades, according to one group of researchers tracking the data. There have been 17 mass killings, 14 of which involved guns, recorded this year, according to a database maintained by Northeastern University, in partnership with the Associated Press and USA Today. Eric Madfis, professor of social work and criminal justice at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - US mass killings down, experts warn against expecting trend | AP News2 months ago
A shooting last weekend at a children’s birthday party in California that left four dead was the 17th mass killing this year — the lowest number recorded since 2006. Experts warn that the drop doesn’t necessarily mean safer days are here to stay and that it could simply represent a return to average levels. Eric Madfis, professor of social work and criminal justice at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - New UW Tacoma project | Northwest News Radio2 months ago
The University of Washington Tacoma campus is primarily a commuter school, but the Board of Regents hopes to change that in the coming years. - UW Tacoma plans residential, dining hall project | KOMO 42 months ago
UW Tacoma is seeking a developer to help the campus expand with student housing and a dining development project. Joe Lawless, the UW Tacoma Chief Strategy Officer, and Michael Ramsey, a UW Tacoma student, are quoted. - New UWT dining hall and residence will reshape campus life | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
The University of Washington Tacoma’s newly approved housing and dining development will house about 500 students by late 2029, officials say. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted. Elizabeth Metcalf, director of communications for UW Tacoma’s marketing and communications department, is mentioned. - Explore UW Tacoma: A leading hub for education & innovation | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
Discover the University of Washington Tacoma, a vibrant campus in downtown Tacoma. - UW Tacoma expanding student housing | KNKX2 months ago
UW Tacoma has plans to grow. The school is accepting proposals from contractors to build new student housing and new dining hall. - UW Tacoma is expanding student housing | South Sound Business2 months ago
The University of Washington Tacoma is moving forward with a new student housing and dining project after receiving approval from the UW Board of Regents last week — and it’s looking for a developer. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted. - UW Tacoma art professor honors community via dumpling art | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
In today’s society that increasingly relies on outsourced food, the dedication and community that goes into cooking your favorite dishes can go unrecognized. Yixuan Pan, assistant professor of culture, arts and communication at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - UW Tacoma seeks developer for major campus housing expansion | Puget Sound Business Journal2 months ago
UW Tacoma is offering developers a chance to acquire its existing student housing building and construct new facilities on two neighboring sites. - UW Tacoma takes first step toward building new student housing and dining facility | KING 52 months ago
The University of Washington is officially accepting proposals from contractors as it moves to build a new student housing and dining facility near its downtown Tacoma campus. - Lakewood billboard hack plays Charlie Kirk memes for hours | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
When a Lakewood police officer caught a glimpse of a shopping center’s billboard Tuesday night, he gazed on an unusual sight. Instead of its typical advertising, the sign for the Lakewood Towne Center displayed a slideshow of images depicting Charlie Kirk. More specifically, memes. Strange ones. Deveeshree Nayak, assistant teaching professor of cybersecurity at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Tacoma celebrates milestone anniversary: 150 years | FOX 133 months ago
Nov. 12 marks a pivotal moment in the history of Washington: the birth of what would grow to become Washington’s third-largest city behind Seattle and Spokane. The University of Washington Tacoma is mentioned. - How inventors find inspiration in evolution | The New York Times3 months ago
For centuries, engineers have turned to nature for inspiration. Leonardo da Vinci dreamed of gliding machines that would mimic birds. Today, the close study of animals and plants is leading to inventions such as soft batteries and water-walking robots. Cassandra Donatelli, assistant professor of engineering and technology at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Light bulbs | Freakonomics5 months ago
Why did it take so long to invent a longer-lasting bulb? Heather Dillon, professor and program chair for mechanical engineering at UW Tacoma, is interviewed. - Opinion: At the start of the school year, 3 educators reflect on how we can transform the school system | South Seattle Emerald5 months ago
Seattle Public Schools welcomed students back into classrooms this week. Three educators from the community, who are supporters of the Academy for Rising Educators program, wanted to offer words of encouragement and thoughts for South End parents, students and educators heading into the new school year. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is mentioned.
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- UW astronomers report a record-breaking asteroid | KNKX2 days ago
Astronomers at the UW recently reported a record-breaking asteroid using early images from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. There’s no chance of it hitting Earth, astronomers say; the huge asteroid is about 200 million miles away. Sarah Greenstreet, affiliate assistant professor of astronomy, is interviewed. - Analysis: Trying to unlock shrimp biology with baking soda | Chinook Observer3 days ago
"Burrowing shrimp are a well-documented native pest species in Willapa Bay that have been a nuisance to bottom-culture shellfish farmers for over a century. Methods for controlling shrimp populations have varied over the years, including mechanical and chemical controls," writes Emma Guerrini Romano, UW doctoral student in biology. Andrea Durant, UW assistant professor of biology, and Jennifer Ruesink, UW professor of biology, are mentioned. - Images show thousands of newly-identified asteroids — and there's more to come | KNKX3 days ago
Astronomers recently announced a new solar system record: the fastest spinning large asteroid ever discovered. Sarah Greenstreet, affiliate assistant professor of astronomy at the UW, is interviewed. - Analysis: How Trump’s Greenland threats amount to an implicit rejection of the legal principles of Nuremberg | The Conversation3 days ago
"U.S. President Donald Trump has, for the moment, indicated a willingness to abandon his threat to take over Greenland through military force – saying that he prefers negotiation to invasion. He is, however, continuing to assert that the United States ought to acquire ownership of the self-governing territory," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW. - Iran’s internet blackout reverberates in Washington | The Seattle Times5 days ago
For Iranian American communities in Washington sate, internet shutdowns in Iran often spark the most frightening moments of unrest. Aria Fani, assistant professor of Middle Eastern languages and culture at the UW, is quoted. - Geopolitical ambitions in the Arctic | BBC1 week ago
It’s certainly true that Russia for one does have ambitions for the Arctic region, especially now that melting polar ice is opening up shipping routes in the region’s natural resources. Mia Bennett, associate professor of geography at the UW, is quoted. - Seven technologies to watch in 2026 | Nature1 week ago
From quantum computing and mRNA therapeutics to artificial-intelligence-powered climate modelling, here are seven technologies that Nature will be keeping its eye on. Željko Ivezić, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - AI is poised to take over language, law and religion, historian Yuval Noah Harari warns | Decrypt1 week ago
Historian and author Yuval Noah Harari warned at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday that humanity is at risk of losing control over language, which he called its defining “superpower,” as artificial intelligence increasingly operates via autonomous agents rather than passive tools. Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics at the UW, is quoted. - Tech workers ask their bosses to pressure Trump over ICE crackdowns | The Washington Post1 week ago
Silicon Valley staffers at some of the world’s most valuable companies are among hundreds of technology workers who called on their employers to lobby the White House to withdraw federal immigration agents from U.S. cities in a letter published with more than 200 signatures on Tuesday. Margaret O’Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted. - How a bad bet built the internet: a short history of bubbles | KUOW2 weeks ago
According to a Harvard economist, spending on data centers and artificial intelligence accounted for 92% of U.S. economic growth in the first half of last year. That’s fueled speculation that we’re in an AI bubble, because spending on that level doesn’t feel sustainable. Margaret O’Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted. - Democratic and Republican-run states are locking ICE out of their license plate databases | Yahoo! News2 weeks ago
States governed by Democrats and Republicans are blocking Immigration and Customs Enforcement from accessing the personal data held in their states’ databases. California and Washington became the latest states to lock out ICE in November. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is mentioned.This story was originally published in Jalopnik.
- This bizarre fish has a hole in its head — the creature might use it like a drum to rock out | Smithsonian Magazine3 weeks ago
The rockhead poacher is an odd fish whose name might hold dual meanings. The tiny creature is covered in bony armor and has a lumpy, rock-shaped head with a relatively large pit. Researchers have come up with several possible purposes for the hole in this fish’s head. Adam Summers, professor of biology and of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - ICE searched WA driver’s license data into November, report finds | KUOW3 weeks ago
Despite vows to restrict immigration authorities’ access to Washington state Department of Licensing information, the data sharing continued in a new form, researchers revealed Thursday. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - UW human rights director urges limits on federal access to driver data | KUOW3 weeks ago
The director of the UW Center for Human Rights is calling on the state to do more to keep federal immigration agents from accessing Washingtonians’ driver’s license and vehicle information. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - SPR News Today: New report shows WA still shares data with immigration officials | Spokane Public Radio3 weeks ago
A new report from the UW Center for Human Rights shows immigration agencies are still accessing Washington data, despite a law forbidding state agencies from cooperating with ICE. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - Sharklike fish with weird, buzz-saw jaws sliced through the seas, then vanished — now, paleontologists are unraveling their secrets3 weeks ago
These “total monsters of fishes” are extinct today, though new clues about their lives come from CT scans and their closest living relatives: the big-eyed ratfish of the deep sea. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the UW’s Friday Harbor Labs, is interviewed. - A newly spotted asteroid spins faster than any of its size ever seen | Science News3 weeks ago
A newly discovered asteroid spins about as fast as a Ferris wheel. With a rotation period of just 112 seconds, it’s the new record holder for fastest-spinning asteroid wider than 500 meters. Scientists think it must be made of solid rock to avoid breaking apart. Sarah Greenstreet, affiliate assistant professor of astronomy, is quoted. - Federal immigration agents continue accessing Washington state driver’s license data | FOX 28 Spokane3 weeks ago
A new report from the UW Center for Human Rights has revealed that driver’s license data from Washington state continues to be accessed by federal immigration agencies, despite previous promises to cut off such access. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is mentioned. - Loopholes exposed in Washington driver data policy | Axios Seattle3 weeks ago
Washington state agencies have continued sharing driver data used in federal immigration arrests, despite state officials saying access had been cut, according to a new report from the UW Center for Human Rights. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is mentioned. - Immigration agents still access WA licensing data, UW report shows | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
More than a half dozen years after Washington began limiting access to driver’s license data for immigration enforcement, federal officials were still using the information for immigration arrests as recently as late last year, a report released the University of Washington Center for Human Rights shows. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is mentioned.
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- Could fewer shops lead to lower housing costs in Washington? | KUOW1 week ago
Housing in Washington state is expensive. Now, Gov. Bob Ferguson wants to ease rules to bring costs down. The result could mean fewer ground floor businesses in new apartment buildings. Rick Mohler, professor of architecture at the UW, is quoted. - An idea for balancing safety and art at Gas Works Park | The Seattle Times1 week ago
Debate continues about the future of Gas Works Park. Richard Haag, who died in 2018 and was the founder of the architecture department at the UW, is mentioned. - Lower mortgage rates boost Thurston County buyer activity | The Olympian3 weeks ago
Thurston County home sales rose in December, likely helped by a corresponding drop in mortgage interest rates over the month, according to new housing data. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - More Seattle homes hit market as prices cool again | FOX 133 weeks ago
Washington’s housing market ended 2025 with a familiar pattern: more homes for sale, slightly lower prices and buyers still constrained by affordability, according to new data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - NWMLS: Inventory Continues to Rise | South Sound Business3 weeks ago
The housing market in December closely mirrored conditions seen in October and November, continuing a pattern of rising inventory and softening prices, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported late Tuesday for the 27 Washington counties in its service area. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Opinion: Homelessness in Seattle: We can’t unsee it | The Seattle Times1 month ago
"Visible homelessness, like a car wreck, both horrifies and transfixes us. Or many of us. We hate to witness the “squalor” of disheveled, desperate people. And then we crane our necks to see it more closely," writes Walter Hatch, affiliate professor of international studies at the UW. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is mentioned. - WA housing market has more homes for sale as prices dip | My Northwest2 months ago
In November, Washington saw a 24% increase in active listings through a year-over-year comparison. The state also had a 21.7% decline in closed sales compared to October and a 10.6% decline in closed sales compared to November 2024. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Bainbridge Island struggles to update growth plan, months behind state deadline | The Urbanist2 months ago
Not only has the Bainbridge Island City Council not yet started to review a draft of the city’s updated Comprehensive Plan, which lays out the zoning changes needed to accommodate anticipated housing growth through 2044, the city’s Planning Commission has spent most of this year spinning its wheels. The UW’s Joe Tovar, affiliate associate professor of urban design and planning, is quoted. - Interest down, inventory up in Basin housing market | Columbia Basin Herald2 months ago
The prospects for home buyers in Washington are looking up, according to data released last week by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Another piece of Selig’s Seattle office empire sold at fire sale discount | The Seattle Times3 months ago
Seattle office mogul Martin Selig has lost a large portion of his real estate portfolio over unpaid debts, including a point-topped office building at Fourth and Blanchard in Downtown Seattle. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - McCleary initiates annexation review process on 43 acres | The Daily World3 months ago
During the McCleary City Council meeting on Nov. 5, the council approved Resolution 786, initiating the annexation review process for Ranch at Camp Creek LLC’s property. Located behind the subdivisions on Summit , the 43-acre Ranch at Camp Creek parcel is owned by Mark Studer, a Montesano resident and developer. Richard Sepler, affiliate instructor of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted. - Report: More homes on the market in King, Snohomish Counties | 425 Business3 months ago
King and Snohomish counties both posted sharply higher increases in single-family homes and condominiums for sale in October versus the same month last year, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service data. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Nine families, one roof: urban cohousing in Seattle | KUOW3 months ago
Seattle’s housing scene is defined by high prices and shrinking apartments, leaving many people feeling both financially squeezed and socially disconnected. Cohousing offers an alternative. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Home prices dip slightly statewide, but up in the Basin | Columbia Basin Herald4 months ago
Inventory is climbing and home prices slipped in the housing market in September, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Seattle home prices drop amid high interest rates | KING 54 months ago
The median home price in the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett region fell in September as housing inventory grew modestly and high interest rates continued to dissuade buyers. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Housing inventory rises, prices ease across WA in September | South Sound Business4 months ago
Housing inventory is climbing, giving buyers more options. Home prices are showing signs of moderation after years of rapid growth, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported in its September market report. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Homelessness in WA is growing, but at a slower rate — why? | The Seattle Times5 months ago
The number of people who are sleeping outside or in emergency shelters in Washington increased about 2.2% from January 2024 to January 2025, according to the state. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Renting in Seattle area to get harder as supply of new apartments drops | The Seattle Times5 months ago
A perfect storm of still-high interest rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty has hit the building industry, keeping developers from taking on new apartment projects at a time when the need for all types of housing is critical. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Home listings, sales up in Grant County | Columbia Basin Herald5 months ago
More homes are on the market in Washington than a year ago and closed sales are up in Grant County but down over much of the state, according to data released this week by Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle housing market cools in August as prices stall, sales slip | KING 55 months ago
Home prices across Washington state held steady in August while sales slowed, underscoring a housing market still grappling with weak buyer demand. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
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- What is the purpose — and the future — of public education? | OPB2 weeks ago
We’ve gathered a group of big thinkers for a conversation about public education — what it is designed to do, who it is for and how it might be changing for a new generation of students. Ann Ishimaru, professor of education at the UW, is interviewed. - Analysis: The ‘one chatbot per child’ model for AI in classrooms conflicts with what research shows: Learning is a social process | The Conversation2 months ago
"As a public school teacher, I was often the first to bring technology into my classroom. I was dazzled by the promise of a digital future in education. Now as a social scientist who studies how people learn, I believe K-12 schools need to question predominant visions of AI for education," writes Niral Shah, associate professor of education at the UW. - Yakima forum highlights K-12 education funding gaps and what can be done about it | Bellingham Herald3 months ago
The Yakima School District had its second annual school funding forum last week to highlight Washington’s K-12 formula, inadequacies and disparities among students and districts. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Yakima forum highlights K-12 education funding gaps and what can be done about it | Yakima Herald-Republic3 months ago
The Yakima School District had its second annual school funding forum last week to highlight Washington’s K-12 formula, as well as inadequacies and disparities among students and districts. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Meet the Washington superintendents who want to make K-12 education funding more equitable | Yakima Herald-Republic4 months ago
Many Washington school districts, wealthy and low-income, are struggling financially. Superintendents from around the state are coming together to advocate for more equitable funding. Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education, is mentioned and David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - The next chapter for AI in schools: Navigating a new era with caution and curiosity | GeekWire4 months ago
Across the Seattle region, student leaders say they appreciate the personalized feedback and guidance AI can provide, even as they wonder whether it shortcuts the very struggle that makes learning meaningful. And south of the city, a math teacher has watched her students more than double their annual growth benchmarks with the support of AI tools developed by a UW team. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted. Alex Liu, UW doctoral student in education, and Lief Esbenshade, a research coordinator in the College of Education, are mentioned. - 20 WA superintendents are reenvisioning state's 'broken' K-12 funding model | Cascadia Daily News5 months ago
A group of education leaders is working to reshape Washington’s system of funding for K-12 education after years of financial challenges plaguing school districts. Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education; Anthony Craig, professor of practice in the UW College of Education; and David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, are mentioned. - Opinion: Education: Teacher training | The Seattle Times8 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 Tribune8 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 PBS8 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 Times9 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 | NPR11 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 | TIME11 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 Times11 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 Herald12 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 51 year 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 Tribune1 year 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.
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- How Seattle can survive Revive I-5 | KUOW1 day ago
With just two northbound lanes already closed for Revive I-5 work, commuters are already feeling the pain. That pain likely won’t subside until the end of 2027. Yinhai Wang, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - How four faces changed the way many Americans see Trump’s immigration crackdown | CNN2 days ago
Even as the moments that first brought national attention to these four individuals have passed, the images have lingered — and they’re shaping the way some Americans see the Trump administration’s crackdown. Kate Starbird, professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, and Nina Lutz, doctoral student at the Center for an Informed Public, are quoted. - Videos showed Alex Pretti’s death – and undercut the government’s version of events | Christian Science Monitor3 days ago
In the days since Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti’s shooting death at the hands of federal law enforcement, videos of the event have played a crucial role in shaping public thought about it. Kate Starbird, professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, is quoted. - Seattle startup Overland AI partners with CAL FIRE to use self-driving 4-wheelers for wildfire response | GeekWire3 days ago
Overland AI, a Seattle-based startup that develops autonomous driving technology for rugged terrain, is expanding its reach beyond military applications. The company this week revealed a partnership with The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), which is testing the use of Overland’s technology for wildfire response. Byron Boots, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - How much NO2 pollution is there from your gas stove? | The Washington Post5 days ago
For home cooks, the love of cooking with gas is real. In the face of what we know about gas and health, it defies logic. Stanford University researchers recently made the most comprehensive model of indoor air pollution attributable to gas stoves. Julian Marshall, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, and Magali Blanco, assistant professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, are quoted. - AI research boost: University of Washington expands infrastructure with $10M in federal funding | GeekWire1 week ago
Washington Senator Patty Murray believes the future of artificial intelligence shouldn’t be dictated solely by billionaires and shareholders. The longtime lawmaker toured research facilities at the UW on Friday after securing $10 million in federal funding that will allow the UW to expand the infrastructure needed for data-intensive AI workloads. The UW’s Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, and Andrew Connolly, professor of astronomy and director of the eScience Institute, are quoted. UW President Robert J. Jones, and Vidia Srinivas and Kyle Lo, doctoral students in computer science and engineering, are mentioned. - Satellites could use magnetic fields to avoid collisions | News Health1 week ago
It may be possible to keep space exploration missions running longer and avoid spacecraft colliding with each other using a technique that harnesses magnetic fields to move satellites. Alvar Saenz Otero, associate teaching professor in the UW department of aeronautics & astronautics, is quoted. - Seattle's Sound Transit light rail is drawing riders and criticism | Bloomberg2 weeks ago
It’s not easy to run a train across a floating bridge. To extend light rail service across the mile-long stretch of Lake Washington that separates downtown Seattle from Mercer Island, engineers converted two lanes of the existing I-90 span to carry four-car electrified trains. Ryan Avery, deputy director of the Washington State Transportation Center at the UW, is quoted. - Amid I-5 closures, Seattle-area drivers plead for express-lane relief | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
People who use Interstate 5 knew to expect huge slowdowns this week, when the state closed two northbound lanes of the Ship Canal Bridge for a yearlong repave. But it turned out the worst congestion struck people driving south. Ryan Avery, deputy director of the Washington State Transportation Center at the UW, is quoted. - What to know about the new EPA rule on air pollution | ABC News2 weeks ago
A new rule by the Environmental Protection Agency on how it calculates curbing air pollution could have harmful health implications for Americans, according to some environmental groups and health experts. Julian Marshall, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - US court stops plan to cut billions in US medical research: WA universities weigh in | FOX 133 weeks ago
A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funds nationwide. Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert, professor of bioengineering and vice dean of research and graduate education in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - Elon Musk's Grok faces scrutiny over nonconsensual AI-altered 'undressed' images | CNET3 weeks ago
Despite Grok’s promise of intervention, the problem hasn’t gone away. Just the opposite: Two weeks on from that post, the number of images sexualized without consent has surged, as have calls for Musk’s companies to rein in the behavior — and for governments to take action. The UW’s Natalie Grace Brigham, graduate student of computer science and engineering, and Sourojit Ghosh, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, are quoted. - Ai2 CEO Ali Farhadi named to 'AI Power List,' with a nod to institute's open-source focus | GeekWire3 weeks ago
Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW and CEO of Seattle’s Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), is among 25 key players identified by Business Insider who are stepping up to the challenges brought about by the modern AI arms race. They are “building the most powerful AI systems at the fastest rate possible” while also considering “public safety, trust, and environmental impacts,” BI reported. - Business Insider's AI power list | Business Insider3 weeks ago
Since 2023, Business Insider’s AI Power List has recognized the most influential people in AI across sectors. Looking back to the past 12 months, we’ve identified 25 key players who we believe are shaping this next wave of AI innovation — from the C-suite and behind the scenes. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is featured in the list. - AI enhances hearing devices for clearer conversations | IEEE Spectrum3 weeks ago
Inside a crowded bar, even the best noise-canceling earbuds struggle. They can either shut the whole world out or let everything in, but they can’t do what humans do naturally: focus on the voices that matter while ignoring everything else. A new study from researchers at the University of Washington proposes a third way—a “proactive hearing assistant” that automatically figures out who you’re talking to using AI and enhances only their voices in real time, without taps or gestures. Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Pro-Trump influencers celebrate after Walz ends reelection bid | NPR3 weeks ago
Less than two weeks since YouTube personality Nick Shirley posted a 42-minute video alleging widespread fraud at Minnesota day care centers run by people of Somali descent, the Trump administration is freezing streams of federal funding — including $10 billion to five Democratic-led states — and has sent 2,000 federal agents to Minnesota to wage an immigration crackdown. Kate Starbird, professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, is quoted. - WA AG Nick Brown: Feds agree to resume review for NIH grants | The Seattle Times4 weeks ago
The federal government has agreed to resume the review process for National Institutes of Health-funded medical and scientific research grants — including those to Washington state universities and institutes — which the Trump administration attempted to freeze in early 2025. Mari Ostendorf, professor of electrical and computer engineering and vice provost for research at the UW, is quoted. - These farmers can cut pollution and fight hunger — with bacteria | The Washington Post4 weeks ago
Today, 85 percent of Brazilian soybeans are grown using the bacteria fertilizers Mariangela Hungria and her colleagues developed. Their work saves farmers about $25 billion on fertilizer costs and prevents 54 million cars’ worth of greenhouse gas emissions every year. Mari Winkler, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Why scientists keep fighting over the art in ‘The Starry Night’ | The Washington Post1 month ago
On this, the scientists agree: Vincent van Gogh’s masterful post-impressionist painting “The Starry Night” is an iconic piece of art. Its mesmerizing whirls and swirls capture the imagination. But do the flowing brushstrokes evoke the real physical phenomenon of turbulence? James Riley, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Appeals court rules UW violated computer science professor’s free speech rights | GeekWire1 month ago
A divided three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the UW violated the First Amendment rights of Stuart Reges, a UW teaching professor of computer science and engineering, when it investigated and reprimanded him for posting a parody land acknowledgment in a syllabus. A statement by the UW is quoted.
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- What is house burping? How the practice reduces air stagnation | Outside5 hours ago
Think of your house as a body: how often does it truly get to take a deep breath? Dubbed “house burping” by fans on social media this winter, the German practice of lüften is all about inviting fresh air inside to reinvigorate your indoor world. Dan Jaffe, professor of atmospheric and climate science at the UW and of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Polar bears and climate change: New research in Norway has scientists baffled | Vox1 day ago
Polar bears, a mascot for the impacts of climate change, are threatened by melting sea ice. A new study complicates the story, finding that polar bears in Svalbard, Norway, are healthy, even though the region is losing sea ice faster than any other polar bear habitat. Kristin Laidre, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW and principal researcher of polar science at the Applied Physics Laboratory, is quoted. - How long do crows hold grudges? | KUOW3 days ago
It turns out crows can hold grudges for a very long time. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is mentioned. - The dirt on dirt: Flood recovery starts from the ground up for Washington farmers | KUOW3 days ago
The waters may have receded from last month’s widespread flooding, but the hard work of recovery is just beginning. Local farmers are cleaning up and replacing things that were swept off in the waters — starting with soil. David Montgomery, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Climate change poses challenges for reservoir management | The Everett Herald3 days ago
It used to be much easier to manage the county’s vital water supply that comes from Spada Lake, but changing weather patterns have made that job much trickier for the Snohomish Public Utility District. Karin Bumbaco, Washington’s deputy state climatologist based at the UW, is quoted. Research from the UW is referenced. - WA insurance commissioner pushes bills for wildfire mitigation, disclose wildfire risk scores | The Spokesman-Review4 days ago
Wildfires have increased in both severity and frequency in recent years in Washington and throughout the West Coast. Washington state Insurance Commissioner, Patty Kuderer, aims to target legislation regarding wildfires. Brian Harvey, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Researchers discover surprising reason for birds' strange behavior in US region: 'It's worth the energy' | The Cool Down5 days ago
Crows are digging up lawns across Washington and Oregon and have become a common and sometimes frustrating sight, but their behavior now has a clear and surprisingly useful explanation. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Long-stalled fish project on Green River could begin this summer | The Seattle Times1 week ago
A long-awaited project to unlock more than 100 miles of prime habitat on the Green River and its tributaries for threatened salmon could be moving forward after more than a decade of setbacks. Guillaume Mauger, Washington’s state climatologist, is mentioned. - Washington state climatologist on regional river flooding | KCSB1 week ago
Guillaume Mauger, Washington’s state climatologist, is interviewed about the region’s recent floods. - Seahawks cause 'earthquake' during game | ABC1 week ago
Actor Chris Pratt mentions the UW’s seismic monitoring at Lumen Field. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network’s Field Operations team installed sensors to detect seismic activity during the Seahawks’ game. - Beast Quake meets its match after Seahawks open game with touchdown on Saturday | KING2 weeks ago
A 95-yard touchdown just 13 seconds into Sunday’s NFC divisional playoff game at Lumen Field generated seismic activity comparable to the legendary "Beast Quake" from 2011, according to scientists who monitored the crowd’s reaction. Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW and Washington’s state seismologist, is quoted. - For years, there was talk of a global sea beneath the ice, but the new model paints a stranger picture: a spongy moon with layers of slush and pockets of water hidden deep below | EcoNews2 weeks ago
For years, scientists pictured Titan, Saturn’s biggest moon, as a world with a huge hidden ocean tucked under its frozen crust. A new study now suggests something stranger and maybe even more promising for life, with Titan acting more like a frozen sponge filled with thick slush and tunnels of meltwater near its rocky heart. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Scientists will monitor Lumen Field seismic activity during Seahawks playoff game | KING 52 weeks ago
Six seismic sensors will monitor activity throughout Lumen Field when the Seattle Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers Saturday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network’s Field Operations team installed the sensors. Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW and Washington’s state seismologist, is quoted. - Seahawks fans will be measured for seismic activity during playoff game | KIRO 72 weeks ago
The 12s will be bringing the energy and excitement to Lumen Field on Saturday as the Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers. Will it be enough to trigger a small earthquake? Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW and Washington’s state seismologist, is quoted. - Cliff Mass: National Weather Service ‘not as good as it used to be’ | My Northwest2 weeks ago
Following the predicted windstorm that was said to bring heavy destruction in parts of Washington on Christmas Eve, many critics took to social media and criticized local weather analysts for the severe weather event that never occurred. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Most American rivers are still not properly protected | Earth.com3 weeks ago
Rivers run through cities, farms, forests, and backyards across the United States. People rely on rivers every day for drinking water, food, energy, and recreation. Fish and wildlife also depend on healthy rivers to survive. Even with this importance, many rivers still lack strong protection. Julian Olden, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - This bizarre fish has a hole in its head — the creature might use it like a drum to rock out | Smithsonian Magazine3 weeks ago
The rockhead poacher is an odd fish whose name might hold dual meanings. The tiny creature is covered in bony armor and has a lumpy, rock-shaped head with a relatively large pit. Researchers have come up with several possible purposes for the hole in this fish’s head. Adam Summers, professor of biology and of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - How Seattle’s weather wonks sparked a Northwest tempest in a teapot | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
Even in this era of Real Housewives and celebrity boxing on Netflix, you haven’t seen a real fight until you’ve watched weather nerds battling over a botched forecast. Take the Christmas Eve Windstorm That Never Happened. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Sharklike fish with weird, buzz-saw jaws sliced through the seas, then vanished — now, paleontologists are unraveling their secrets3 weeks ago
These “total monsters of fishes” are extinct today, though new clues about their lives come from CT scans and their closest living relatives: the big-eyed ratfish of the deep sea. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the UW’s Friday Harbor Labs, is interviewed. - UW scientists decry plans to dismantle national climate center | KNKX3 weeks ago
In December, the Trump administration announced its intent to close a climate research center in Boulder, Colorado. This sparked worry amidst atmospheric scientists around the world, including many in the Pacific Northwest. The National Center for Atmospheric Research, or NCAR, was founded by the National Science Foundation in 1960 to strengthen computer models and research methods for understanding weather and the climate. It’s run by a consortium of universities that includes the UW, which is one of 14 founding members. Abigail Swann, professor of atmospheric sciences and of biology at the UW, is quoted.
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- Analysis: How Trump’s Greenland threats amount to an implicit rejection of the legal principles of Nuremberg | The Conversation3 days ago
"U.S. President Donald Trump has, for the moment, indicated a willingness to abandon his threat to take over Greenland through military force – saying that he prefers negotiation to invasion. He is, however, continuing to assert that the United States ought to acquire ownership of the self-governing territory," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW. - Opinion: Why WA’s tenant right-to-counsel law isn’t working | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
"In 2021, Washington lawmakers transformed the legal process of eviction when they passed a groundbreaking ‘right-to-counsel’ law meant to ensure legal representation for tenants who receive public assistance or who have very low incomes. But nearly five years later, eviction court in King County and other parts of the state remains deeply inaccessible — and thousands of tenants are still losing their homes without ever speaking to a lawyer," writes Will von Geldern, a doctoral student in public policy and governance at the UW. Rachel Fyall, associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, and Karin Martin, assistant professor of public policy and governance at the UW, are mentioned. - UW professor testifies about children's screen time before Senate | Northwest News Radio2 weeks ago
Emily Cherkin, affiliate associate professor of public policy and governance, warned a Senate committee of the dangers of screen time for young children. - Kalama closes community building, cancels July Fourth event to balance budget | Bellingham Herald1 month ago
The Kalama City Council passed an austere budget and facilities plan that will halt all events and rentals at the city’s money-losing community building and cancel the city’s Fourth of July event later this summer. The UW’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is mentioned.This story was originally published in The Daily News of Longview, Wash.
- Oregon lawmakers quietly hire their family members with taxpayer money — and little oversight | The Oregonian3 months ago
Oregon largely allows lawmakers to run offices and oversee staff however they see fit. There are virtually no policies to require tracking of what tasks legislative aides accomplish or oversight of where or how they spend time. The vast majority of the state’s 90 lawmakers don’t list their aides on official websites. Benjamin Brunjes, associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Ethics concerns surface from Bruce Harrell’s time as Seattle City Council president | KUOW3 months ago
Emails recently obtained by KUOW show that Bruce Harrell directed his staff to perform administrative tasks for the Royal Esquire Club from 2016 to 2018, which could violate city ethics rules. Harrell said through a spokesperson that he did nothing unethical, as the club was in his district and council members are supposed to help constituents. Benjamin Brunjes, associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - The real child support story: How the middle class got left out | Forbes3 months ago
From 2003 to 2022, slightly fewer women were working or even looking for work. Yet even during the 2020s (when many mothers stepped back from the workforce to care for children during the pandemic) far fewer had formal child-support agreements than mothers two decades earlier. Heather Hill, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Rebuilding civic trust takes us all | The Columbian5 months ago
"When elected officials see themselves as public servants first, they can develop a shared purpose and work across differences to solve challenges that affect us all," writes Jodi Sandfort, dean of the UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. - Opinion: Building civic health starts in Washington’s cities and towns | The Spokesman-Review5 months ago
Something important is happening in Washington state. Quietly but powerfully, communities across our state are working to rebuild trust in one another and in the institutions that serve us. We are rebuilding civic health, and one of the clearest signs of progress is the way local leaders are coming together to learn how to govern differently. The UW’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance is mentioned. - Opinion: Efforts in this Washington offer hope for civic health | Everett Herald6 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 56 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 | KNKX6 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 | KNKX6 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 Times7 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 PBS7 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 | GeekWire7 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 Hill7 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 58 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 Times8 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 Post8 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.
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- Analysis: How Venezuelan oil, Hugo Chávez and geopolitics led to Maduro’s capture | Forbes3 days ago
"Venezuela has long played a part in the global history of oil and its geopolitics, and the capture of its former president, Nicolás Maduro, should be viewed in this context," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - U.S. removal of Venezuela’s leader raises complex legal questions | KING 53 weeks ago
Experts say the capture of Nicolás Maduro is forcing a global reckoning over sovereignty, legitimacy and how far nations can go to hold leaders accountable. Roberto Dondisch, lecturer of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Trump’s bid to commandeer Venezuela’s oil sector faces hurdles, experts say | Al Jazeera4 weeks ago
Exploiting the Latin American country’s reserves faces hurdles from decrepit infrastructure to leadership uncertainty. Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: What ending atmospheric research would really cost The US | Forbes4 weeks ago
"NCAR is a legendary institution in the global scientific community. That it is now threatened with liquidation by the Trump Administration marks a blunt repudiation of its long history of support and denial of the recognized status it has earned over many decades of fundamental contribution," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies. - Opinion: Homelessness in Seattle: We can’t unsee it | The Seattle Times1 month ago
"Visible homelessness, like a car wreck, both horrifies and transfixes us. Or many of us. We hate to witness the “squalor” of disheveled, desperate people. And then we crane our necks to see it more closely," writes Walter Hatch, affiliate professor of international studies at the UW. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is mentioned. - Some UW graduate programs suspend admissions, with funding in flux | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Faced with funding worries, the astronomy department has paused its graduate admissions for the 2026-2027 year. The small department’s decision is part of a wave of painful choices among the 300-plus graduate programs spread across UW’s three campuses. With funding in flux, around 20 master’s and doctoral programs have suspended admissions for the upcoming cycle. Jessica Werk, professor and chair of astronomy; Emily Levesque, associate professor of astronomy; Julie Kientz, professor and chair of human centered design and engineering; Jesús Hidalgo, graduate program advisor in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies; and Lauryn Williams, a doctoral student in astronomy, are quoted. - Can the power of a star lower our electric bills? | KUOW2 months ago
Experts expect demand for electricity in the Pacific Northwest to grow 30% over the next 10 years. We’re running out of capacity to generate more power. But big tech is betting on a solution straight out of science fiction: nuclear fusion. The UW’s Bhuvana Srinivasan, professor of aeronautics and astronautics, and Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies, are quoted. - Trump’s path to peace in Sudan lies with his Arab influence — and pressure | Newsweek3 months ago
As US President Donald Trump touts a record of securing peace deals across the globe, the White House is mobilizing efforts to quell a bloody African conflict that the United Nations considers to be the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today. Yasir Zaidan, doctoral candidate at the UW Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted. - Amid Gaza ceasefire, Seattle Palestinians and Jews hope for peace | The Seattle Times4 months ago
Seattle-area residents are setting their sights on the future in light of the precarious ceasefire announced between Israel and Hamas this week. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies at the UW, is quoted. - How Oct. 7 transformed Israeli politics | KUOW4 months ago
Tuesday marked two years since Hamas and several other Palestinian militant groups carried out multiple coordinated attacks in Israel – killing over a thousand people. Around 250 Israelis were taken hostage. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - Oregon sues Trump administration over deployment of National Guard to Portland | KUOW4 months 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 Conversation5 months ago
"Can a person who once embraced terrorism and violence truly change? As a researcher who studies soft power and ideological violence, I set out to answer that question by asking 24 Indonesian former terrorists and holding focus group discussion with ex-jihadists," writes Bernard Loesi, a doctoral student in international relations at the UW. - Analysis: Silenced labs, exiled minds: How global science was set back a century | Forbes5 months ago
"Modern science has yielded immense benefits to society, yet it has also suffered greatly at the hands of several major nations. Politics and ideology, not religion, have been the reason," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - 25 years ago, he wrote the book on ‘Jew vs. Jew' — now he is seeing new and deeper divisions | The Forward5 months ago
When Samuel Freedman published “Jew vs. Jew: The Struggle for the Soul of American Jewry” in August 2000, he described a community torn between Orthodoxy and liberalism, between tradition and adaptation, between continuity and assimilation. Noam Pianko, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - How much of a threat is satellite warfare? | BBC World Service5 months ago
Technology is blurring the lines between civilian and military satellites. With countries testing anti-satellite weapons, how much of a threat is war in space? Saadia Pekkanen, professor of international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - Seattle-area suburbs try to keep up as population trends shift | KNKX6 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 Post6 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 | KNKX6 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? | Forbes7 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 Press7 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.
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- Job applicants find worrying new paradigm with AI hiring | SF Gate1 day ago
Newly popular artificial intelligence tools are sowing yet more discontent and uncertainty for job seekers. Companies use AI avatars to conduct screening calls. They scrape data from across the internet to hunt for candidates. They use software to scan application materials. And, according to allegations in a new and high-profile Bay Area lawsuit, they violate federal and state privacy laws. Kyra Wilson, a doctoral student in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Why hiring systems will be stress-tested In 2026 | Forbes5 days ago
In slowed hiring cycles, narrowed job requirements and AI screening intensify as organizations seek faster ways to differentiate among a growing pool of applicants. Early hiring decisions often use tighter role definitions and stricter experience criteria than the work itself demands. Research from the UW is mentioned. - Why Apple and OpenAI are reportedly betting on AI hardware in 2026 | Scientific American5 days ago
If you’ve spent the past decade watching the parade of tech wearables (pins, pendants, rings, clips, glasses), it’s reasonable to ask whether people will use ones powered by AI—not just for a TikTok video but on the subway, in a meeting or at dinner with a spouse. And if so, a bigger question remains: What level of social tolerance will such devices have? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - How these elementary schools are teaching students good digital habits | EducationWeek1 week ago
As the digital media landscape grows and changes—especially with the introduction of generative artificial intelligence—and students gain access to technology at increasingly younger ages, it’s vital to teach them how to use digital tools safely and appropriately, educators and experts say. Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - ChatGPT's first hardware product could be an ear-worn device | CNET1 week ago
OpenAI executive says the company is on schedule to launch a device in late 2026. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Slog AM: UW research highlights Seattle Library checkouts | The Stranger1 week ago
A blog post mentions UW research into the most common checkouts at Seattle Library. - How Washington state lawmakers want to regulate AI | Washington State Standard2 weeks ago
Reining in chatbots, protecting kids from harmful content, and requiring disclosure of AI-generated material are among the ideas under discussion in Olympia. Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - UW student exposes the risk of touch screens in cars | KIRO Newsradio2 weeks ago
Seokhyun Hwang, a doctoral student in the Information School at the UW, is looking into the impact of touchscreens in cars. Do they make us safer, or do they just make us more distracted? How focused on the road are we really when we have all this tech? - UW collaborates on study using AI to reduce political polarization on social media | OPB3 weeks ago
Social media can exacerbate political polarization, especially when the algorithms social media companies use feed content that not only aligns with a user’s political views but also attacks the opposing party’s candidates or values. But what if you could bypass that algorithm to make posts that expressed partisan animosity or antidemocratic content less prominent? Martin Saveski, assistant professor in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - UW study shows touch screens hinder driving performance | Northwest News Radio3 weeks ago
The results of a UW study showed that when people try to drive and use a car touch screen at the same time, their ability to navigate both gets worse. Jacob Wobbrock, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Apple’s app course runs $20,000 a student — is it really worth it? | WIRED1 month ago
Apple, Michigan taxpayers and one of Detroit’s wealthiest families spent roughly $30 million training hundreds of people to build iPhone apps. Not everyone lands coding jobs right away. Amy J. Ko, associate professor in the UW’s Information School, is mentioned. - American Girl dolls are turning 40, just like the millennials who loved them | The Washington Post1 month ago
The American Girls are turning 40, but when you look at them, you’d never know it. They are forever 10, schoolgirls with hair bows and a semi-smile that reveals two front teeth. Michelle Martin, professor at the UW Information School, is quoted. - Teens’ holistic approach to school phone policies rivals adult rules | GeekWire1 month ago
What happens if you let teens craft the rules that dictate their use of phones at school? You get policy ideas with a nuanced, holistic perspective that rival those being officially issued by the adults in leadership. The UW’s Youth Advisory Board, a group of approximately 20 teens from Seattle-area schools, recently published its first memo tackling this contentious issue. The UW’s Rotem Landesman, doctoral student in the Information School, and Lucía Magis-Weinberg, assistant professor of psychology, are quoted. - Live cameras are tracking faces in New Orleans — who should control them? | NPR2 months ago
Police around the country routinely use facial recognition after a crime, to speed up the identification of suspects caught on camera. But live facial recognition, which can name and track a person moving around a city in real time, has been slower to catch on in the U.S. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - UW study finds touch screens in cars create a multitasking problem that impacts driving | GeekWire2 months ago
Don’t take your eyes off the road to read new research from the UW. In partnership with Toyota Research Institute, UW researchers are exploring how modern touch screens in cars affect driving now that dashboard knobs and buttons are increasingly a thing of the past. The results could help auto manufacturers design safer, more responsive screens and in-car interfaces. Jacob Wobbrock, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Small changes to ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation | The Guardian2 months ago
A groundbreaking experiment to gauge the potency of Elon Musk’s social platform to increase political division found that when posts expressing anti-democratic attitudes and partisan animosity were boosted, even barely perceptibly, in the feeds of Democrat and Republican supporters there was a large change in their unfavourable feelings towards the other side. Martin Saveski, an assistant professor in the Information School, is quoted. - From stress relief to self-discovery: UW researchers reveal the deeper impact of video games | GeekWire2 months ago
Video games often have a positive impact on the people who play them, but that impact simply doesn’t get a fraction of the press of gaming’s various downsides. That positive impact is the focus of a new paper from the UW. The UW’s Nisha Devasia, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering; Julie Kientz, professor of human centered design and engineering; and Jin Ha Lee, professor in the Information School, are quoted. Georgia Kenderova, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, and Michele Newman, a doctoral student in the Information School, are mentioned. - Automated systems decide which homeless Philadelphians get housing and who stays on the street — often in ways that feel arbitrary to those waiting | The Conversation2 months ago
"Seeing a person huddled under a makeshift roof of tarps or curled up on a warm grate can evoke powerful emotions and questions. How did they get here? Why doesn’t someone help them? What can I do about this? The answers to these questions are complex. However, a significant body of research suggests that there is a highly effective solution for many individuals who experience homelessness. It is called supportive housing," writes Pelle Tracey, assistant professor in the Information School. - AI's recruiting bias is probably slipping by your HR team — here's how to fix that | Inc2 months ago
A UW study shows that AI training data can reinforce hiring prejudices, and humans don’t catch it often enough. The UW’s Aylin Caliskan, an associate professor in the Information School, and Kyra Wilson, doctoral student in the Information School, are quoted. - Why you shouldn’t count on humans to prevent AI hiring bias | The Washington Post2 months ago
Human oversight was supposed to prevent artificial intelligence from warping job applicant selection processes, but a new study says it’s not enough to mitigate bias. Kyra Wilson, a doctoral student in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
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- Tech boom turns to gloom in Seattle as economic fears swirl amid layoffs | GeekWire1 day ago
A cloud hanging over Seattle is usually a good thing, if you’re here for the rain, or if you work in that aspect of the tech industry. But the cloud of economic uncertainty is a less welcome occurrence. The tech boom is showing more signs of tech gloom this week following layoffs at some of the region’s biggest employers. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - ‘Scariest time economically since Great Recession’: Layoffs hit struggling Seattle region | KIRO2 days ago
“Scary,” “nervous,” “sad,” are all words used by experts, analysts, and realtors to describe recent rounds of layoffs at tech companies like Amazon and Meta, combined with reporting that more could be on the way. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - UW students launch Seattle Seasoning Co. with all proceeds benefiting future entrepreneurs | KING 52 weeks ago
A passion for entrepreneurship and all-night brainstorming sessions led six UW students to the idea for their business venture. Seattle Seasoning Co. now has a website equipped with online orders, an Instagram, and in-person pop-up shop sales. Hannah Yi and Kelen Tamurian, both students in the Foster School of Business, are quoted. - Seattle small businesses in ‘state of invisible crisis,’ survey finds | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
Small brick-and-mortar businesses in the Seattle area say they’re under more financial stress today than they were during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey. Michael Verchot, director of the UW Consulting and Business Development Center in the Foster School of Business, is quoted. - Griffin writes checks to spur Citadel employees’ nonprofit work | Bloomberg2 months ago
A new perk at Citadel and Citadel Securities has founder Ken Griffin personally writing checks for as much as $20,000 to nonprofit groups where his employees are serving in a board or committee role. Ming zhu Wang, assistant professor of management and organization at UW, is mentioned. - How managers use AI to make decisions | Fast Company2 months ago
AI is quickly moving beyond rote tasks and into the realm of bigger-picture decisions that once relied only on human judgment. As companies treat AI as a thinking partner, the technology also introduces new risks. But the efficiency gains are hard to ignore, and companies are going headfirst into adoption. Léonard Boussioux, assistant professor of information systems at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle’s small businesses are snared in an affordability trap | The Seattle Times2 months ago
There is frequent talk in Seattle about the affordability crisis. The cost of rent, groceries, dining out, ride share for Seattle residents are all some of the highest in the country. But also caught in the affordability trap are small businesses, particularly ones owned by Black, Indigenous and other people of color. Michael Verchot, director of the UW Consulting and Business Development Center in the Foster School of Business, is quoted. - The rise of the AI gut check | Reuters3 months ago
Most people are accustomed to turning to friends, family or a therapist for advice on major life decisions like breakups, career changes, or moving to a different country. But now, some people are turning to AI for on-demand, judgment-free gut checks. Léonard Boussioux, assistant professor of information systems at the UW, is quoted. - Amazon ties massive job cuts to rise of artificial intelligence | KING 53 months ago
Seattle-based tech giant Amazon is making its largest round of corporate layoffs in years — cutting roughly 14,000 jobs — and directly linking the decision to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is interviewed. - Seattle businesses brace for impact as Amazon cuts 14K jobs amid AI shift | KOMO News3 months ago
Amazon has confirmed it will cut 14,000 corporate jobs as part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence, raising concerns about the broader economic impact. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is interviewed. - Amazon layoffs impacting Bellevue businesses | KIRO 73 months ago
On Tuesday, Amazon officials confirmed 14,000 corporate employees are losing their jobs. Reuters is reporting this could just be the first round of layoffs, saying up to 30,000 people may soon be laid off. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - Culture is contagious: The overlooked habit that shapes organizations | Forbes4 months ago
One person with the wrong attitude can infect an entire culture. And unlike technical errors, this kind of damage rarely stays contained. Research refers to it as behavioral contagion: the invisible transfer of emotions, habits and mindsets that quietly influence a team’s performance and culture. A UW study is referenced. - WA’s law requiring pay rates on job ads is changing — no one is happy | The Seattle Times4 months ago
Roughly two and a half years after Washington’s pay transparency law took effect, lawmakers, state courts, employers and job seekers are still trying to make sense of it. David Tan, professor of management at the UW, is mentioned. - Keurig Dr Pepper buys Peet's Coffee for $18B | KUOW5 months ago
The soda and coffee giant Keurig Dr Pepper will spend $18 billion to buy the Dutch company JDE Peet’s, also known as Peet’s coffee. Once that deal closes, the company is going to split itself in two: soft drinks in one part, coffee in the other. Jarrad Harford, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is interviewed. - Booms, busts and Seattle's place in the AI era | GeekWire5 months ago
What’s at stake for Seattle in times of dramatic change? University of Washington Foster School of Business marketing professor Jeff Shulman has spent years studying that question. On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, Shulman joins GeekWire to talk about Seattle’s place in the global AI boom, why the city has struggled to produce superstar startups, what AI means for marketing and education, and how civic identity, tech, business and sports have fueled the region in the past. - Seattle-area inflation ticks up in wake of tariffs | The Seattle Times7 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 Times7 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? | BBC8 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 | GeekWire8 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 | CNBC9 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.
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- Seattle startup Overland AI partners with CAL FIRE to use self-driving 4-wheelers for wildfire response | GeekWire3 days ago
Overland AI, a Seattle-based startup that develops autonomous driving technology for rugged terrain, is expanding its reach beyond military applications. The company this week revealed a partnership with The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), which is testing the use of Overland’s technology for wildfire response. Byron Boots, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - AI research boost: University of Washington expands infrastructure with $10M in federal funding | GeekWire1 week ago
Washington Senator Patty Murray believes the future of artificial intelligence shouldn’t be dictated solely by billionaires and shareholders. The longtime lawmaker toured research facilities at the UW on Friday after securing $10 million in federal funding that will allow the UW to expand the infrastructure needed for data-intensive AI workloads. The UW’s Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, and Andrew Connolly, professor of astronomy and director of the eScience Institute, are quoted. UW President Robert J. Jones, and Vidia Srinivas and Kyle Lo, doctoral students in computer science and engineering, are mentioned. - Elon Musk's Grok faces scrutiny over nonconsensual AI-altered 'undressed' images | CNET3 weeks ago
Despite Grok’s promise of intervention, the problem hasn’t gone away. Just the opposite: Two weeks on from that post, the number of images sexualized without consent has surged, as have calls for Musk’s companies to rein in the behavior — and for governments to take action. The UW’s Natalie Grace Brigham, graduate student of computer science and engineering, and Sourojit Ghosh, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, are quoted. - Ai2 CEO Ali Farhadi named to 'AI Power List,' with a nod to institute's open-source focus | GeekWire3 weeks ago
Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW and CEO of Seattle’s Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), is among 25 key players identified by Business Insider who are stepping up to the challenges brought about by the modern AI arms race. They are “building the most powerful AI systems at the fastest rate possible” while also considering “public safety, trust, and environmental impacts,” BI reported. - Business Insider's AI power list | Business Insider3 weeks ago
Since 2023, Business Insider’s AI Power List has recognized the most influential people in AI across sectors. Looking back to the past 12 months, we’ve identified 25 key players who we believe are shaping this next wave of AI innovation — from the C-suite and behind the scenes. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is featured in the list. - AI enhances hearing devices for clearer conversations | IEEE Spectrum3 weeks ago
Inside a crowded bar, even the best noise-canceling earbuds struggle. They can either shut the whole world out or let everything in, but they can’t do what humans do naturally: focus on the voices that matter while ignoring everything else. A new study from researchers at the University of Washington proposes a third way—a “proactive hearing assistant” that automatically figures out who you’re talking to using AI and enhances only their voices in real time, without taps or gestures. Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Appeals court rules UW violated computer science professor’s free speech rights | GeekWire1 month ago
A divided three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the UW violated the First Amendment rights of Stuart Reges, a UW teaching professor of computer science and engineering, when it investigated and reprimanded him for posting a parody land acknowledgment in a syllabus. A statement by the UW is quoted. - UW violated professor’s free speech rights, court rules | The Seattle Times1 month ago
The University of Washington violated the free speech rights of Stuart Reges, a UW teaching professor of computer science and engineering, when it investigated and reprimanded him for putting a parody land acknowledgment in his syllabus, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. UW spokesperson Victor Balta is quoted. - Microsoft, Providence and UW create AI that unlocks tumor insights | GeekWire2 months ago
Pacific Northwest tech and cancer researchers are publicly releasing an AI tool that can perform sophisticated tumor analysis in a fraction of the time and cost of existing methods, potentially making cutting-edge cancer insights available to far more patients. The UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering is mentioned. - UW pumps $10M donation into AI | The Seattle Times2 months ago
The UW unveiled its new initiative Tuesday to spearhead the college’s approach to artificial intelligence. The initiative, AI@UW, was made possible in part through a $10 million donation by Charles and Lisa Simonyi, a husband-wife pair of philanthropists, according to a news release shared with The Seattle Times. UW President Robert J. Jones and Noah Smith, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, are quoted. - UW receives $10M for AI research | KNKX2 months ago
The UW has received a $10 million gift to advance research into artificial intelligence. - UW lands $10M from Microsoft's Charles Simonyi to tackle AI in the classroom | GeekWire2 months ago
The UW today announced a $10 million gift from Microsoft pioneer Charles Simonyi and his wife, Lisa Simonyi, to launch AI@UW, a campus-wide initiative supporting the university’s leadership in the responsible, effective use of artificial intelligence in the classroom and research. UW President Robert J. Jones and Noah Smith, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, are quoted. - Is coding dead? This professor doesn't think so | KUOW3 months ago
Young people are choosing trade school over college out of fear of white-collar jobs drying up. Companies appear to be making big bets that AI can replace huge chunks of their workforces. Dan Grossman, professor of computer science and engineering and vice director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, says the outlook isn’t so bleak for students who still want a career in tech. - Why DEI isn’t a success story at Seattle’s tech companies | The Seattle Times3 months ago
Despite its successes, the tech industry has remained staggeringly white and male. Now, with corporate giants cutting thousands of workers to make way for more spending on AI, waves of layoffs signal that the small gains made by women and some tech workers of color could be lost. Ed Lazowska, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - Right-wing chatbots turbocharge America’s political and cultural wars | The New York Times3 months ago
Once pitched as dispassionate tools to answer your questions, AI chatbots are now programmed to reflect the biases of their creators. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted. - Ai2 loosens Big Tech’s grip on Earth insights with open-source AI models for climate and conservation | GeekWire3 months ago
A new platform from the Allen Institute for AI promises to deliver insights into the state of the planet, in near real-time, by giving organizations without deep AI expertise the ability to monitor deforestation, assess crop health and predict wildfire risk, among other capabilities. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Cuts at Amazon, Microsoft feed fears of Big Tech reset | The Seattle Times3 months ago
Within the Seattle-area tech world, the pullback is generating anxiety at every level — from managers at Amazon and Microsoft to entrepreneurs at startups to students in computer science programs that, until three years ago, all but guaranteed lucrative jobs. Derek Zhu, an undergraduate student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Inside the UW Allen School: Six 'grand challenges' shaping the future of computer science | GeekWire3 months ago
The University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering is reframing what it means for its research to change the world. Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the UW Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering and Shwetak Patel, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering, are quoted. Poojita Garg, Marquiese Garrett, Keisuke Kamahori, Zachary Englhardt, Yile Gu and Lisa Orii, students of computer science and engineering, are quoted. Yanming Wan and Vidya Srinivas, student of computer science and engineering, are mentioned. - Renowned computer science professor Pedro Domingos makes a bold prediction about AI disruption | The Times of India3 months ago
A prominent computer science professor predicts Salesforce will be the first major tech company disrupted by AI, sparking widespread debate. Pedro Domingos, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - The value of open data sets and AI models | NPR4 months ago
Hanna Hajishirzi, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, works with the nonprofit Allen Institute for AI to build totally open data sets and models that researchers can experiment with.
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- Grant writing training improves funding odds for faculty | The Scientist4 days ago
Grant writing is a core part of scientists’ careers. This skill shapes their funding ability and, in turn, their research capacity. However, many researchers find when they set out to write their first grant that they aren’t prepared for this particular task. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - UW's RIDE program expands dental education in Spokane | Spokane Public Radio4 months ago
The Regional Initiative in Dental Education (RIDE) program is doubling the number of students and the amount of time they can spend studying in Spokane. That’s good news for people and teeth — all over the state. UW President Robert J. Jones is quoted. - RIDE program trains students to work in rural and underserved areas | KREM4 months ago
Local leaders from UW, Gonzaga University and Eastern Washington University have partnered to establish a new 13,000-square-foot facility for regional initiatives in dental education. UW President Robert J. Jones is quoted. - UW partnerships address rural health | KHQ4 months ago
UW is reaffirming its health education work in Spokane, highlighting recent accomplishments through its partnership with Gonzaga University in rural healthcare access. This includes a collaboration with Gonzaga and Eastern Washington University to support medical professionals in rural communities. UW President Robert J. Jones and Jeremy Percival, UW dentistry student, are interviewed. - New UW oral health training center doubles number of Spokane dental students | The Spokesman Review4 months ago
The UW’s new oral health training center doubles the capacity for Spokane-based students training to bring access to dentistry to rural Washington. A partnership between UW and Eastern Washington University, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education has trained future dentists at the Spokane campus since 2008, but across several different buildings and campuses. The new facility brings all of Spokane dental training under one roof within the UW School of Medicine. The UW’s President Robert J. Jones; Natasha Flake, professor of endodontics; and Frank A. Roberts, professor of periodontics, are quoted. Jeremy Percival, UW dentistry student, is mentioned. - UW dental program expansion in Spokane aims to address rural healthcare shortage | KXLY4 months ago
The UW School of Dentistry has opened a remodeled training center in Spokane that will bring more dentists to rural and underserved communities across Washington. The upgraded facility features new technology that allows dental students to complete their second year of training in Spokane rather than moving to Seattle. The UW’s Ramanpreet Singh and Carter Martinez, dentistry students; President Robert J. Jones; Natasha Flake, professor of endodontics, are quoted. - Is human hair the new answer to better dental care? | The Washington Post6 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 Herald6 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 Geographic7 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 | KNDO7 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 Herald7 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 Health8 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 | TIME9 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 Statesman9 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 510 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 Herald10 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 Desk10 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 | WalletHub12 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 Health1 year 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 | KNDO1 year ago
A UW program is helping rural Montana residents access dental care.
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- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson issues order prohibiting ICE from city property | KIRO5 hours ago
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said Seattle will immediately prohibit civil federal immigration authorities from using city-owned and city-controlled property for civil immigration enforcement. Jeremiah Chin, assistant professor of law at the UW, is interviewed. - WA experts explain legal limits on ICE, Border Patrol officers’ power | The Seattle Times2 days ago
An immigration officer’s fatal shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis Saturday has intensified questions about legal limits to federal agents’ authority. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and state Attorney General Nick Brown joined others this week in declaring the actions of immigration officials, in Minneapolis and elsewhere, unconstitutional. Mary Fan and Elizabeth Porter, professors of law at the UW, are quoted. - WA constitutional rights explained amid ICE and protests | FOX 132 days ago
As federal immigration enforcement actions draw scrutiny nationwide, a UW constitutional law expert is weighing in on what rights Washingtonians have during protests, police encounters and potential federal operations in the state. Jeremiah Chin, assistant professor of law at the UW, is interviewed. - Why Apple and OpenAI are reportedly betting on AI hardware in 2026 | Scientific American5 days ago
If you’ve spent the past decade watching the parade of tech wearables (pins, pendants, rings, clips, glasses), it’s reasonable to ask whether people will use ones powered by AI—not just for a TikTok video but on the subway, in a meeting or at dinner with a spouse. And if so, a bigger question remains: What level of social tolerance will such devices have? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: ICE killed Renee Good and the deaths didn't start there | South Seattle Emerald1 week ago
"On Jan. 7, 2026, Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, was shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers for protesting the harm and violence inflicted on her immigrant neighbors. This tragedy is not an isolated event; the Trump administration has been killing and disappearing people of color long before this tragedy came to light," writes Georgina Olazcon Mozo, director of the Immigration Law Clinic at the UW. - How 'Bitcoin Jesus' avoided prison, thanks to one of the 'Friends of Trump' | ProPublica1 week ago
A cottage industry of lawyers, lobbyists and consultants with close ties to Trump has sprung up to help people and companies seek leniency, often by arguing they had been victims of political persecution by the Biden administration. In his first year, Trump issued pardons or clemency to dozens of people who were convicted of various forms of white-collar crime, including major donors and political allies. Investigations have been halted. Cases have been dropped. Scott Schumacher, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Tim Walz, Jacob Frey reportedly under investigation by DOJ | Minneapolis Star Tribune2 weeks ago
The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, two people familiar with the matter told the Associated Press. Mary Fan, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - March trial scheduled in long-running Nike sex discrimination lawsuit | The Oregonian2 weeks ago
A federal judge on Thursday ruled against a last-minute effort to convert a long-running sex discrimination lawsuit against Nike into a class action. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - US DOJ launches probe into Fed chair Powell | BBC2 weeks ago
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. Mary Fan, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Live cameras are tracking faces in New Orleans — who should control them? | NPR2 months ago
Police around the country routinely use facial recognition after a crime, to speed up the identification of suspects caught on camera. But live facial recognition, which can name and track a person moving around a city in real time, has been slower to catch on in the U.S. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Those arrested at Portland ICE protests recount disparate, confusing treatment by federal officers | OPB2 months ago
OPB interviewed more than a dozen people who were arrested at the Portland ICE protests between June and October. What they described was an apparent lack of standard operating procedures as various federal law enforcement agencies cycled through the facility. Mary Fan, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - A $100,000 robot dog is becoming standard in policing — and raising ethical alarms | Bloomberg2 months ago
Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc., is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like “Uptown Funk.” But beyond its playful antics, Spot’s ability to climb stairs and open doors signals a potentially controversial role as a policing tool. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Feds file notice to appeal injunction barring deployment of National Guard to Oregon | The Oregonian2 months ago
The federal government on Friday filed a notice of its intent to appeal U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut’s permanent injunction barring the deployment of National Guard troops from any state to Oregon. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Zillow pressures homebuyers into using its mortgages, lawsuit claims | The Seattle Times3 months ago
Zillow has been slammed with yet another lawsuit — this time for allegedly incentivizing its affiliated agents to pressure homebuyers into using Zillow’s mortgage business. Jane Winn, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - “Where Is the Line Drawn?”: Key legal question still hangs over National Guard cases | Willamette Week3 months ago
The precise standard for marking the line past which the president could legally deploy the military in the streets of American cities is, U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut wrote, “ultimately a question for a higher court to decide.” Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is interviewed. - Federal judge permanently blocks Trump from deploying National Guard to Portland | Jefferson Public Radio3 months ago
President Donald Trump was permanently blocked from sending the National Guard to Portland by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, who delivered her final order in the case Friday. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - ‘Exceeded his authority’: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon | The Oregonian3 months ago
A federal judge Friday issued a permanent injunction barring President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops from any state to Oregon, finding the president exceeded his authority. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - ACRS revives free legal clinics for immigrant and refugee families in the south end | South Seattle Emerald3 months ago
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) is providing free monthly legal consultation to low-income immigrant and refugee community members through December in their southeast Seattle offices. Luq Zhang, a UW Law student, is mentioned. - Federal court ruling doesn’t stop WA immigration judges’ bond denials | The Seattle Times3 months ago
On Sept. 30, the U.S. District Court ruled that Tacoma immigration judges were unlawfully declaring they can’t issue bonds to many detained immigrants, often relegating them to months or years in jail-like conditions. Elizabeth Porter, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - No Oregon National Guard troops can be deployed under federal control, at least through Tuesday | The Daily Chronicle3 months ago
The federal government will not be able to deploy any Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, at least until Tuesday. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted.This story was originally published in The Oregonian.
- Everything to know about Nipah virus amid cases being detected in India | ABC News1 day ago
Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have increased their surveillance after cases of the deadly Nipah virus were detected in India. So far, just two cases have been confirmed among 25-year-old nurses, a woman and a man, in West Bengal, according to the World Health Organization. Dr. Peter Rabinowitz, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and director of the Center for One Health Research at the UW, is quoted. - Nearly half of U.S. adults to be obese by 2035, study finds | HealthDay1 day ago
Nearly half of American adults – some 126 million people – will be obese within 10 years, a new study projects. Adult obesity in the U.S. is projected to affect 47% of the population by 2035, researchers reported. Dr. Catherine Johnson, lead research scientist at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - He suffered two strokes — this electric brain implant helped him regain use of his arm | KUOW1 day ago
Perhaps the most compelling finding from a UW Medicine study to help stroke victims recover hand movement is that if its first subject applied to be part of the study today, he would not qualify. After just six weeks of intensive rehabilitation accompanied by electrical stimulation directly on the surface of his brain, 53-year-old stroke victim Matt Kidd regained more function in his hand and arm than he had during more than a year of physical therapy. UW Medicine’s Dr. Jeffrey Ojemann, professor of neurological surgery, and Jeffrey Herron, associate professor of neurological surgery, are quoted. - UW study shows possible connection between trauma and long COVID | KNKX1 day ago
A new study led by researchers at the UW suggests a possible connection between long COVID symptoms and previous traumatic experiences. Dr. Rebecca Hendrickson, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - Obesity to rise by 19 million and affect 126 million American adults by 2035, new study finds | ABC News1 day ago
The number of Americans living with obesity is expected to rise by 19 million and affect nearly 126 million people by 2035, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Wednesday. Dr. Catherine Johnson, lead research scientist at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - Obesity rates among US adults doubled since 1990, research shows | KIRO2 days ago
If the trend continues, almost half of the U.S. population could be living with obesity by the year 2035. Dr. Gregory Roth, professor of cardiology at the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - New UW study links cannabis users with psychotic disorders to higher rates of health problems | KUOW2 days ago
A new study of cannabis users in Washington state is shedding light on a wider range of health problems for some users than previously documented. Beatriz Carlini, research associate professor at the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - New dietary guidelines promote whole foods — but with less education on nutrition, rural communities could still struggle to eat healthy | Northwest Pubic Broadcasting2 days ago
Washington state nutrition experts warn new federal dietary guidelines may miss the mark and lack the resources to educate people on the new health movement. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - South Carolina is America’s new measles norm | The Atlantic3 days ago
Last year, starting in January, the United States experienced its largest documented measles outbreak in more than three decades, when an epidemic centered on West Texas sickened at least 762 people. Now a fast-moving outbreak in South Carolina seems poised to surpass it: Local officials have logged 700 infections, and the virus is still rapidly spreading. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, and Pavitra Roychoudhury, research assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, are referenced. - After crash paralyzed her, new tech gave woman confidence to date again | People4 days ago
Jessie Owen became paralyzed in 2012 after a tree fell onto the family car, which killed her parents. About six years later, she took part in a pilot study about a programmed electrical stimulation of the spinal cord that could improve hand sensation and strength. Now a mom of twins and a disability advocate, Jessie tells PEOPLE the ARC EX therapy changed her life. The UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is mentioned. - Doctor says Trump’s decline is ‘getting worse’ | MSN5 days ago
A top doctor has joined the list of medical experts who say that President Donald Trump is suffering from apparent cognitive decline, alleging it’s getting worse and happening rapidly. Dr. Vin Gupta, affiliate assistant professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - UW discovers new oral solution that yields better visuals for CT scans | KIRO 75 days ago
The University of Washington says researchers have developed a new oral contrast agent that produces clearer images during CT scans. Dr. Achille Mileto, professor of radiology at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Vaccine panel chair says polio and other shots should be optional, rejecting decades of science | The New York Times1 week ago
Offering a startlingly candid view into the philosophy guiding vaccine recommendations under the Trump administration, the leader of the federal panel that recommends vaccines for Americans said shots against polio and measles — and perhaps all diseases — should be optional, offered only in consultation with a clinician. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - ‘I can’t breathe’ — police use restraint with fatal results | Bloomberg1 week ago
Across the country, police and jails use the mummy-like restraint to secure combative people from shoulders to feet with straps and buckles. It comes with a 22-page manual from its manufacturer Safe Restraints, Inc., with a long list of warnings about using it on someone who’s intoxicated, distressed or experiencing a medical emergency. Dr. Jared Strote, a professor in the department of emergency medicine at UW Medicine, is quoted. - New federal guidelines say Americans should eat more protein, but dietitians are concerned | KIRO1 week ago
New federal guidelines recommend that Americans nearly double their protein intake, an initiative supported by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. However, dietitians caution against excessive protein consumption, particularly from animal sources. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - UW Medicine video helps clinicians treat people who have equestrian accidents | KGMI1 week ago
There’s some new videos coming out soon from the University of Washington School of Medicine Sports Institute aiming to teach first responders and fellow horseback riders how to safely handle equestrian accidents. Dr. Cindy Lin, clinical associate professor of rehabilitation medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - A way to create better food labels | Northwest News Radio1 week ago
Several countries are now slapping warning labels on processed foods and using a color-coded rating system to showcase better from bad. Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - UW trial shows brain implant may restore movement after stroke | Axios1 week ago
Months after UW Medicine neurosurgeons implanted a first-of-its-kind brain stimulation device in a stroke patient, doctors are seeing something they weren’t sure was possible: meaningful return of fine-motor control. UW Medicine’s Dr. Jeffrey Ojemann, professor of neurological surgery, and Jeffrey Herron, associate professor of neurological surgery, are quoted. - Is paracetamol in pregnancy a risk factor for ADHD? | Nature1 week ago
A common pain reliever taken in pregnancy might raise the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to research in the past decade. But proof of cause and effect remains elusive. Brennan Baker, a postdoctoral researcher of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Social media posts cause uproar | KLSR1 week ago
A social media post by a UW Medicine researcher has drawn rebuke. A statement from UW Medicine is quoted.
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- WSU touts success of clinic that lets homeless youth, pets get medical care at same time | KOMO3 months ago
Youth experiencing homelessness are more likely to seek medical care if their pets can receive veterinary care at the same time, according to a recent study by researchers from Washington State University and the University of Washington. Natalie Rejto, a postdoctoral researcher in the UW School of Nursing, is interviewed. - Cranford, NJ, murders put spotlight on stalking, teen dating violence | My Central Jersey3 months ago
Vincent Battiloro, the self-professed "nice kid" from Garwood, N.J., charged with murdering two Cranford High School students by running them over, was allegedly driving 70 mph on a quiet residential street at the time of the crash. Avanti Adhia, assistant professor of child, family, and population health nursing at the UW, is interviewed. - School nurses a ‘critical bridge’: Health care pros are spread thin in Vancouver schools | The Columbian3 months ago
Research shows that school nurses are an integral aspect of the education system. They do far more than put bandages on knees skinned at recess. They support students with chronic conditions, manage health rooms and administer medication. A study from the UW School of Nursing is referenced. - UW nursing program among best in the US | Northwest News Radio4 months 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 Geographic4 months ago
Here’s what experts are learning about this chaotic period leading up to menopause — including what causes its symptoms, when it really begins, and how to treat it. Nancy Woods, professor emerita of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle health clinic provides care for people experiencing homelessness and their pets | Oregon Public Broadcasting6 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 | HealthDay7 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-Review8 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 | WalletHub1 year 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 Times2 years 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 Times2 years 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 Philanthropy2 years ago
The donation from notable chemist Larry Dalton and his wife, Nicole A. Boand, a retired nurse, will support scholarships and clinical programs. - Seattle’s troubled past and present suggest a new approach to mental health | KUOW2 years ago
Many of the gaps in mental health care stem from the assumptions made about the capacity of people to cope with day to day activities once they are “cured.” Josephine Ensign, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Timing of pubertal development tied to adult cardiometabolic risk | HealthDay2 years ago
Pubertal development and its timing may be an important pathway through which early-life exposures shape adulthood cardiometabolic health and disease, according to a study published online March 27 in PLOS ONE. Maria Bleil, clinical assistant professor of family and child nursing at the UW, is mentioned. - Reduce risk of IBS with a healthy lifestyle, a new study suggests | CNN2 years ago
Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study found. Dr. Margaret Heitkemper, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season | Associated Press2 years ago
Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms — coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever — and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard. Jennifer Sonney, associate professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - STAT Summit: Ending the crisis of Black deaths in the US | STAT2 years ago
In the last two decades, Black Americans have suffered 1.63 million excess deaths compared to white Americans. Experts gathered at the STAT Summit in Boston last week to discuss the crisis of Black deaths in the U.S. and interventions that can help advance health equity. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Native doula birthing focused on parenting, community aspect | Native News Online2 years ago
Native American and Alaska Native women in the United States are three times more likely to die during childbirth than their white counterparts. A local doula practice provides culturally specific births and maternal health care. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Schools could be getting millions more from Medicaid | NPR2 years ago
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, better known as CHIP, covers over 42 million kids because of their family’s low income or due to disability. A lot of their health care is provided through clinics and hospitals, but for decades Medicaid has also allowed schools to bill for certain health services they provide. Mayumi Willgerodt, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted.
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- Japan's 'dementia money' problem puts trillions at risk | Bloomberg3 weeks ago
As cognitive decline spreads among older investors, nearly half of Japan’s GDP is increasingly vulnerable to mismanagement, fraud and inactivity. Jing Li, associate professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted. - Trump administration embraces Medicare drug negotiations | STAT2 months ago
On Tuesday, the Trump administration celebrated drug price cuts it had secured through a Democrat-created program — despite Republicans’ longstanding antipathy toward the policy. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - US negotiated Medicare prices for 15 more drugs to test cost savings promise | Reuters2 months ago
The U.S. government is expected this week to announce negotiated prices for 15 of the highest-cost prescription drugs under its Medicare health plan, a potential signal of the Trump administration’s commitment to bring down healthcare costs. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Providence Swedish layoffs are the latest in a wave of job cuts sweeping Puget Sound hospitals | KING 52 months ago
Several major hospital systems across the Puget Sound region are cutting hundreds of jobs, a wave of reductions that experts warn could soon lead to longer waits, fewer available services, and growing pressure on families seeking medical care. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted. - Drug companies’ price transparency reports paint murky picture | STAT6 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? | KUOW8 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 | KUOW8 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 Scientist9 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 510 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 | Salon12 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 | ProPublica12 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 Guardian1 year 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 Standard1 year 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 Times1 year ago
Washington State’s program is the first, but other states are expected to try allowing pharmacists to prescribe the pills to counter growing efforts to curtail abortion access. Don Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Does activated charcoal interact with medication? | Live Science1 year ago
Activated charcoal can reduce the effectiveness of certain medications. But why is that? Lingtak-Neander Chan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Doctors cured her sickle-cell disease — so why is she still in pain? | Nature1 year ago
Over the past decade, stem-cell transplants and gene therapies for treating sickle-cell disease have blossomed, offering fresh hope to people with severe illness. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted. - Aging into Medicare tied to higher drug costs for people with diabetes | HealthDay2 years 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 | Nature2 years 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 | Fortune2 years ago
Rite Aid declared bankruptcy in October, and since then it has said it will close more than 520 stores. The casualties include a third of the Bartell Drugs locations in the region, one of which was the last 24-hour pharmacy operated by any company in downtown Seattle. Ryan Hansen, associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: The world is relying on the United States to get value-based drug pricing right | STAT2 years ago
"With the U.S. becoming increasingly sensitive to the idea that it may be overpaying for medicines, and with value and cost-effectiveness influencing drug pricing policy, all Americans — and, in fact, people around the world — have a stake in making sure that the U.S. gets it right," co-writes Louis Garrison, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW.
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- Everything to know about Nipah virus amid cases being detected in India | ABC News1 day ago
Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have increased their surveillance after cases of the deadly Nipah virus were detected in India. So far, just two cases have been confirmed among 25-year-old nurses, a woman and a man, in West Bengal, according to the World Health Organization. Dr. Peter Rabinowitz, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences and director of the Center for One Health Research at the UW, is quoted. - Funding cuts could put research into emerging threats to lung health at risk | Nature2 days ago
The Human Studies Facility is a building on the medical school campus of the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. For 30 years, this laboratory led the world in investigating respiratory hazards. On June 30, the facility shut its doors after the U.S. government refused to renew its long-standing lease with the university. Joan Casey, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is referenced. - New dietary guidelines promote whole foods — but with less education on nutrition, rural communities could still struggle to eat healthy | Northwest Pubic Broadcasting2 days ago
Washington state nutrition experts warn new federal dietary guidelines may miss the mark and lack the resources to educate people on the new health movement. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - South Carolina is America’s new measles norm | The Atlantic3 days ago
Last year, starting in January, the United States experienced its largest documented measles outbreak in more than three decades, when an epidemic centered on West Texas sickened at least 762 people. Now a fast-moving outbreak in South Carolina seems poised to surpass it: Local officials have logged 700 infections, and the virus is still rapidly spreading. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, and Pavitra Roychoudhury, research assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, are referenced. - How much NO2 pollution is there from your gas stove? | The Washington Post5 days ago
For home cooks, the love of cooking with gas is real. In the face of what we know about gas and health, it defies logic. Stanford University researchers recently made the most comprehensive model of indoor air pollution attributable to gas stoves. Julian Marshall, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, and Magali Blanco, assistant professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, are quoted. - Anacortes hospital seeks 'critical access' status to close financial gap | Cascadia Daily News5 days ago
After operating in the red for the last four years, Island Health is seeking state and federal exemptions to allow its safety net hospital to be redesignated as a “critical access” hospital. Neil Sehgal, associate professor of health systems and population health at the UW and program director for the health administration, health systems, and population health master’s programs, is quoted. - Duwamish valley organizers appeal permit allowing Ash Grove to burn more tires | South Seattle Emerald5 days ago
South Seattle organizers are opposing a newly approved permit for a South End cement manufacturing plant to burn more tires for fuel. Anjum Hajat, associate professor of epidemiology at the UW, is quoted. - Vaccine panel chair says polio and other shots should be optional, rejecting decades of science | The New York Times1 week ago
Offering a startlingly candid view into the philosophy guiding vaccine recommendations under the Trump administration, the leader of the federal panel that recommends vaccines for Americans said shots against polio and measles — and perhaps all diseases — should be optional, offered only in consultation with a clinician. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - New federal guidelines say Americans should eat more protein, but dietitians are concerned | KIRO1 week ago
New federal guidelines recommend that Americans nearly double their protein intake, an initiative supported by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. However, dietitians caution against excessive protein consumption, particularly from animal sources. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - WA doctors weigh in on CDC child vaccination changes | KING 53 weeks ago
By now, many are likely familiar with sweeping changes to federal childhood vaccination recommendations as laid out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Local doctors in Washington state provided additional insight to the changes. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Healthy eating tips for 2026 | FOX 133 weeks ago
Many are starting their New Year’s resolutions strong with healthy eating habits. This morning, we are joined by Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW, with tips to stick to your goals. - Trump's exit from climate treaty leaves US without a voice in negotiations | NBC News3 weeks ago
In an executive order, Trump put an end to more than three decades of U.S. support for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the world’s long-standing climate treaty. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Researchers propose new way to define ultra-processed foods | STAT3 weeks ago
As the Trump administration looks to create a federal definition of ultra-processed foods, the question of the best way to differentiate products within a category that can lump packaged whole-wheat bread together with soda and cheese puffs has been the subject of much debate. A new article in Nature Medicine makes an alternative proposal: Policymakers should define ultra-processed foods by what they are not. Dr. Jim Krieger, clinical professor emeritus of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - Which childhood vaccines are no longer broadly recommended by the CDC? | People3 weeks ago
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is starting off the new year by making some major changes to its childhood immunization schedule. On Jan. 5, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced in a press release that it was reducing the number of vaccines broadly recommended for American children by six. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - CDC cuts recommended childhood vaccines | KUOW3 weeks ago
The CDC is dropping the number of recommended vaccines for all children, including for influenza, hepatitis A and B, and RSV. Trump administration officials say insurance and Medicaid programs will continue to pay for the shots. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, says the change is alarming and will endanger the health of Americans. - U.S. cuts recommended childhood vaccines | HealthDay3 weeks ago
Federal health officials have decided to narrow the list of vaccines routinely recommended for U.S. children, a move that has outraged public health experts. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - RFK Jr. scales back the number of vaccines recommended for children | The New York Times3 weeks ago
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Trump hails CDC decision to drop 6 childhood shot recommendations: 'Common sense' | New York Post3 weeks ago
President Trump praised the “common sense” announcement by federal health officials Monday to stop recommending childhood vaccination for six illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is no longer recommending that all kids receive vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, rotavirus, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - RFK Jr. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule to resemble Denmark's in unprecedented move | NBC News3 weeks ago
The new U.S. guidelines recommend all children get vaccines for 11 diseases, compared with the 18, including Covid, previously on the schedule. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Doctors fear rising tetanus cases as vaccine rates drop | NBC News1 month ago
The harrowing, deadly infection could make a comeback, especially in states vulnerable to climate-linked natural disasters, like Florida and Texas, an NBC News investigation finds. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
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- How a faith-based AI bot is helping one man rewrite retirement | Christian Science Monitor2 months ago
Shelley is a chatbot. Unlike open models such as ChatGPT, which draw on anything and everything available on the internet, Shelley is trained on a limited selection of writings compiled by Reverend Kim to generate answers that spring from Christian ideals. So, when users ask Shelley a question, they get a response more closely tailored to their value system. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Deaths of children in WA welfare system share a common pattern | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Child fatality reviews, court documents and public records obtained by The Seattle Times reveal a troubling pattern of warnings about caregivers being raised to the Department of Children, Youth and Families before a child’s death. Gregor Thomas, principal data scientist in the UW Center for Social Sector Analytics and Technology, is quoted. - Grant funds training for first responders | Peninsula Daily News2 months ago
Nearly two dozen emergency medical technicians and other first responders gathered at Field Arts & Events Hall for a daylong course aimed at strengthening their response to mental health and overdose incidents — and to their own and their fellow workers’ well-being. Port Angeles was one of nine agencies in the state awarded a behavioral health innovation grant funded through the state Health Care Authority and administered by the UW School of Social Work’s Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education. - WA experts concerned about growing income inequality | Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business3 months ago
The latest U.S. Census data shows Washington’s poverty rate declined slightly overall, but the wage gap continues to grow, leaving experts concerned about rising inequality in the state. The UW’s Self-Sufficiency Standard report is mentioned. - Tribes’ child welfare data now included in federal dashboard | The Imprint4 months ago
For the first time, tribal data is being included in a publicly available federal database that is essential to understanding the nation’s child welfare system. Angelique Day, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Data reveals serious mental health challenges amongst AANHPI students — but there is hope in cultural connection | Northwest Asian Weekly4 months 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 News5 months ago
Snohomish County EMS Agency recently recognized the team behind an innovative program working to break the cycle of addiction while saving taxpayer dollars. The CORE program is made possible by a generous grant from the Co-Responder Outreach Alliance, in collaboration with the University of Washington School of Social Work. - Anthropic is letting social workers from hundreds of government agencies use its AI for paperwork | Forbes5 months ago
The AI juggernaut is working with Founders Fund-backed startup Binti in its first foray into government social work. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - More Washington households store firearms securely | KIRO 77 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 Times7 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 57 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 58 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? | Vogue9 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 Times10 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 Times10 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 Times1 year 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 Times1 year 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 Herald1 year 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 71 year 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 Herald1 year 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.
Create customized alerts for your unit’s stories
Create customized alerts for your unit's stories
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).
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!