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• HHS agrees to resume review of NIH research grants in Washington state | KGMI3 minutes ago
  State Attorney General Nick Brown’s office announced the agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday. According to the agreement, HHS will quickly resume reviewing applications for medical and public health research grants dispensed by the National Institutes of Health, or NIH. The UW is mentioned.
• U.S. cuts recommended childhood vaccines | HealthDay3 hours 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.
• Study shows teens use phones more than an hour a day at school | CNET3 hours ago
  U.S. high schoolers between the ages of 13 and 18 spend more than an hour per day on phones during school hours, according to research by the University of Washington School of Medicine, as published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Monday. Dr. Dimitri Christakis, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• We still don’t know if robotaxis are safer than human drivers | Bloomberg3 hours ago
  Even if self-driving technology proves to be less dangerous, there are many better ways to improve traffic safety and prevent fatal crashes. The UW is mentioned.
• Whatcom County home prices dip in 2025, hopeful for 2026 | Bellingham Herald3 hours ago
  Whatcom County’s real estate market prices had a slight decrease over the course of 2025, sparking hope for a 2026 of lower prices and more affordable houses on the market. A UW study is mentioned.
• Under the desk: New UW study sheds light on student phone use during school | The Spokesman-Review4 hours ago
  It’s no secret teens spend a lot of time in front of screens – something like eight and a half hours daily, according to a 2021 survey. A new study from the UW School of Medicine found that they also rack up the time during school hours. Dr. Dimitri Christakis, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• U.S. removal of Venezuela’s leader raises complex legal questions | KING 54 hours 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.
• Erika Evans, Seattle’s first Black city attorney, is sworn in | The Stranger4 hours ago
  Every seat was taken at City Attorney Erika Evans’ swearing-in ceremony at City Hall Monday afternoon, and dozens stood at the back and sides of the room. Microphone in hand, Evans commanded the front of the room as her family and elected officials, including Mayor Katie Wilson and several city councilmembers, looked on. UW student Towa Nakano-Harris is mentioned.
• These 100-year-old twins still live together: See them now | Today5 hours ago
  Wilma Cagle and Welthy Senn, identical twins who turned 100 in November, begin each day together in the same house in Greenville, South Carolina. They dress alike, eat every meal with undiminished enthusiasm, and spend time sitting in their light-filled sun porch. A UW study is mentioned.
• RFK Jr. scales back the number of vaccines recommended for children | The New York Times5 hours 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 Post5 hours 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 News6 hours 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.
• December flooding’s effects will be felt for years to come | The Columbian1 day ago
  The floods that drenched Western Washington and Oregon last month may be receding, but their environmental impact will reverberate for years, potentially affecting everything from returning salmon to oyster fisheries. David Fluharty, associate professor emeritus of marine and environmental affairs at the UW, is quoted.
• Idaho to receive $930 million in federal funds to improve rural health care access | Idaho Capital Sun1 day ago
  The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ grant is expected to be used for technology, medical training and doctor retention, and infrastructure. The UW is mentioned.
• Deep-sea earthquakes fuel huge plankton blooms in Antarctica | Science1 day ago
  Hydrothermal vents spurred by seismic activity are feeding vital nutrients to Antarctic microbes. Joseph Resing, a research scientist at the UW’s Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, is quoted.
• 'Designed to be addictive': Study finds teens spend more than an hour per day on phones at school | GeekWire1 day ago
  New research tied to the UW School of Medicine adds to mounting concerns among educators about smartphone use in schools. U.S. adolescents between the ages of 13–18 spend more than one hour per day on phones during school hours, with “addictive” social media apps accounting for the largest share of use, according to new research published in JAMA. Dr. Dimitri Christakis, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Trump’s bid to commandeer Venezuela’s oil sector faces hurdles, experts say | Al Jazeera1 day 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.
• How access to new hepatitis C test could come down to insurance reimbursement | KIRO 71 day ago
  Researchers at the UW have developed a new rapid test that quickly detects hepatitis C. However, its use may be limited based on insurance reimbursement costs. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 4 million Americans have a chronic version of the disease. Dr. Emily Helm, a resident in laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted
• Crows murdering your lawn? Or are they looking for the real killers? | The Seattle Times1 day ago
  The crows are actually looking for another animal that causes damage. The destruction starts with the larvae of the European chafer, an invasive beetle that has spread in Washington state over the past decade. The larvae eat turf roots, and crows go ham for these larvae. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Forget chasing PBs – focus on these 10 simple training goals to make your 2026 running rewarding and fun | Runner's World1 day ago
  In a sport that comes down to mile splits and average paces, time-based goals are the obvious choice. But running is about so much more than what your watch or the race clock says, and setting goals that reflect that can actually help you achieve a PR — without obsessing over time. Nika Kabiri, a faculty member in the communication leadership program at the UW, is quoted.

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• How to spot fake videos online | KUOW1 month 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 131 month 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 Press3 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 Education5 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 Times7 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 Times7 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 Times7 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 Technica7 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 | NPR8 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 79 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.
• Oregon is home to 4 of the top 5 smokiest cities nationwide | OPB11 months ago
  Northwest researchers found Medford, Grants Pass and Bend had the most wildfire smoke from 2019-2023. Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, and Haebum Lee, a postdoctoral scholar of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, are mentioned.

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• The Station co-owner faces multiple allegations of harassment and unwanted touching | The South Seattle Emerald3 weeks 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 Monitor4 weeks 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 News1 month 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 Radio1 month 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 41 month 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 132 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 Times2 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 | Freakonomics4 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 Emerald4 months ago
  Seattle Public Schools welcomed students back into classrooms this week. Three educators from the community, who are supporters of the Academy for Rising Educators program, wanted to offer words of encouragement and thoughts for South End parents, students and educators heading into the new school year. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is mentioned.
• How are instructors talking about AI in their syllabi? | The Chronicle of Higher Education4 months ago
  A dozen instructors and experts describe their AI-use policies for this fall and how the guidelines appear in course syllabi — a key opportunity to set a tone for the term. Brian Lee, a lecturer at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• The University of Washington Tacoma unveils Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways | Daily Journal of Commerce4 months ago
  The University of Washington Tacoma has established the Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways, named in honor of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. The program provides students with hands-on experience working on municipal projects in Tacoma city departments, helping them prepare for engineering careers close to home. UW Tacoma is mentioned.
• How a new UW Tacoma fellowship honors US Rep. Strickland | South Sound Business4 months ago
  The University of Washington Tacoma announced this week the establishment of The Strickland Fellowship for Career Pathways in honor of the Democrat from Tacoma. The honor acknowledges Rep. Marilyn Strickland’s contributions to education and workforce development. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted.

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• Forget chasing PBs – focus on these 10 simple training goals to make your 2026 running rewarding and fun | Runner's World1 day ago
  In a sport that comes down to mile splits and average paces, time-based goals are the obvious choice. But running is about so much more than what your watch or the race clock says, and setting goals that reflect that can actually help you achieve a PR — without obsessing over time. Nika Kabiri, a faculty member in the communication leadership program at the UW, is quoted.
• Science fiction warned AI could end humanity — we may soon learn if it's possible | National Geographic6 days ago
  With the recent arrival of generative AI programs that can write conversationally, produce vivid imagery, and perform myriad tasks for us, some technologists believe the superintelligent machines of science fiction are right around the corner. Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: Epstein files’ lessons echo in WA: Stop protecting sex buyers | The Seattle Times1 week ago
  "Survivor accounts of the lasting effects of their prostitution at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and his wealthy friends repeat the story of every trafficked girl and woman on Aurora Avenue in Seattle," writes Debra Boyer, affiliate faculty in the Department of Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies at the UW.
• This fish seems to use its bizarre skull like a drum | Science2 weeks ago
  The rockhead poacher, which lurks in the shallow intertidal of the northeastern Pacific Ocean, is one freaky looking fish. Adam Summers, professor of biology and of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: A novel idea: Cartoonist David Horsey tries his hand at fiction | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
  Can a cartoonist be a novelist? Charles Johnson, professor emeritus of English at the UW, thinks so.
• How climate swings shaped the bodies of cats, dogs and bears | Earth.com2 weeks ago
  Carnivorans, from mongooses to bears, evolved diverse body shapes in response to two major global cooling events, according to a study of 850 skeletons. Chris Law, a principal research scientist of biology at the UW and an affiliate curator at the UW Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, is quoted.
• Trump admin awards hepatitis B vaccine contract to Europeans working in Guinea-Bissau | Associated Press2 weeks ago
  The Trump administration has awarded a $1.6 million, no-bid contract to a Danish university to study hepatitis B vaccinations on newborns in Africa that is raising ethical concerns. A Bluesky post by Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.
• 3I/ATLAS makes closest approach to Earth | KOMO2 weeks ago
  The comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth on Dec. 19, according to NASA. James Davenport, research assistant professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted.
• Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is rapidly moving away from us — can we 'intercept' it before it leaves us forever? | Live Science3 weeks ago
  3I/ATLAS has passed its closest point to Earth, meaning we will soon lose sight of it for good. Some scientists want to send a spacecraft to chase down the alien comet — or the next interstellar object. Pedro Bernardinelli, a postdoctoral researcher in astronomy at the UW, is quoted.
• Penguins become prey for the pumas of Patagonia | The New York Times3 weeks ago
  In Argentina, the return of pumas brought top predators back to the landscape — much to penguins’ dismay. Briana Abrahms, associate professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.
• Teens’ holistic approach to school phone policies rivals adult rules | GeekWire3 weeks 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.
• These male hummingbirds evolved straighter, sharper bills so they could better joust for mate | Smithsonian Magazine3 weeks ago
  While female green hermit hummingbirds have curved bills, males’ straighter mouthparts are built for stabbing one another, a new study suggests. Alejandro Rico-Guevara, associate professor of biology at the UW and curator of birds at the UW Burke Museum, is quoted.
• Local writer named new poet laureate for Bainbridge Island | Bainbridge Island Review3 weeks ago
  The Bainbridge Island City Council approved to have local resident and writer Erin Malone, affiliate associate professor of English at the UW, be the city’s new poet laureate through 2027. Malone is the author of “Sight of Disappearance,” a full-length collection of poems.
• Tracking the 3I/ATLAS comet | KIRO 73 weeks ago
  Astronomers are studying 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar comet passing through the solar system, notable for its unusual composition, trajectory, and potential clues about the origins of such objects. James Davenport, research assistant professor of astronomy at the UW, is interviewed.
• Texas universities deploy AI for course audits | The Texas Tribune3 weeks ago
  Records obtained by The Texas Tribune show how universities are using the technology to reshape curriculum under political pressure, raising concerns about academic freedom. Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics at the UW, is quoted.
• Governor Healey calls for end of ICE flights from Hanscom Field | The Boston Globe3 weeks ago
  Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has demanded that the Trump administration halt immigration detention flights from Hanscom Field and other airports amid growing public outrage over the operations. Her call came after new research from a prominent human rights group revealed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement flights from Hanscom have more than doubled since last year. 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.
• Videos show hummingbirds jousting like medieval knights in rare mating | Scientific American3 weeks ago
  The sharp, elongated bills of green hermit hummingbirds aren’t just fine-tuned for feeding; they also allow males to joust like knights over mates. Alejandro Rico-Guevara, associate professor of biology at the UW and curator of birds at the UW Burke Museum, is quoted.
• WA scientist: Climate change reshapes gray whale survival odds | Public News Service3 weeks ago
  New research says birth rates for gray whales are still low, likely because of climate change affecting their food sources. However, melting sea ice has created new feeding opportunities, and scientists are hopeful the whales can adapt, allowing populations to rebound. Sue Moore, affiliate professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.
• UW Khmer program at risk due to federal, state, UW cuts | Northwest Asian Weekly3 weeks ago
  Come next year, the UW may no longer teach Khmer, the Cambodian language. The university is considering cutting the hard-won language program in the wake of federal funding cuts and budget shortfalls. The UW’s Nazry Bahrawi, assistant professor of Asian languages and literature, and Jenna Grant, associate professor of anthropology, are quoted. Nielson Hul, lecturer in Asian languages and literature, is mentioned.
• Time magazine deploys AI “Ask Me Anything” box that covers up its actual journalism and can’t be closed | Futurism4 weeks ago
  It may not surprise you that Time magazine has elected to highlight the AI industry in its annual “Person of the Year” issue. Or should we say persons: the collective billionaire “architects of AI,” it announced. But what may surprise you is a new feature prominently displayed on Time‘s website: a window for an AI chatbot. Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics at the UW, is quoted.

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• Opinion: Homelessness in Seattle: We can’t unsee it | The Seattle Times1 week 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 Northwest4 weeks 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 Urbanist1 month 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 Times2 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 World2 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 Business2 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 | KUOW2 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 Herald3 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 53 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 Business3 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 Times4 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 Times4 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 Herald4 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 54 months ago
  Home prices across Washington state held steady in August while sales slowed, underscoring a housing market still grappling with weak buyer demand. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle-area offices staying empty as job losses outpace return-to-office | The Seattle Times4 months ago
  Office vacancies persist despite widespread return-to-office mandates — more than a third of downtown Seattle offices are still empty. It’s clear the market faces another barrier: hiring has slowed. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle Kingdome designer’s personal residence hits the market | KIRO 74 months ago
  A striking midcentury-modern residence crafted by the engineer behind Seattle’s Kingdome has been listed for sale, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural and engineering history. Tyler Sprague, associate professor of architecture, is quoted.
• Delays, empty storefronts frustrate residents at Everett riverfront | The Everett Herald5 months ago
  When Grant Harrington first moved into his new home at the Overlook at Riverfront development in east Everett, he would often run past a patch of grass set to be transformed into a brand-new park. Shannon Affholter, affiliate instructor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• How much do you have to make to afford Seattle ‘out of whack’ rents? | The Seattle Times5 months ago
  A King County renter needs to make almost $92,000 a year to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment, according to a recent report by a leading affordable housing advocate. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Home sales, prices hold steady | Tacoma News Tribune5 months ago
  Home sales increased sluggishly in the last year, according to a report by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.

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• Analysis: The ‘one chatbot per child’ model for AI in classrooms conflicts with what research shows: Learning is a social process | The Conversation3 weeks 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 Herald2 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-Republic2 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-Republic3 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 Times7 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 Tribune7 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 PBS7 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 Times8 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 | NPR10 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 Herald11 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.
• Opinion: With schools, money does indeed matter — so does how we spend it | The Seattle Times1 year ago
  "As state legislators in Washington consider a significant investment in K-12 schools, they’ll need to address the pervasive myth that money doesn’t matter in education. Many commenters and system leaders have done their own research and found that schools now spend more than they have in the past, while average test scores have not kept pace," co-write the UW’s David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy, and Pooya Almasi, postdoctoral fellow of education.

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• WA AG Nick Brown: Feds agree to resume review for NIH grants | The Seattle Times4 days 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 days 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 week 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.
• Apple’s app course runs $20,000 a student — is it really worth it? | WIRED2 weeks 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.
• Appeals court rules UW violated computer science professor’s free speech rights | GeekWire2 weeks 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 Times2 weeks 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.
• One dam shapes the fate of millions — extreme rain puts it at risk | The Washington Post3 weeks ago
  A Washington Post investigation shows that warming has boosted the flow of water vapor through the atmosphere, providing more moisture to fuel unprecedented rainfall — and Kerala, India is among the world’s hardest-hit regions. The strongest vapor plumes the state experiences each year have intensified twice as fast as the global average rate, The Post found, increasing the likelihood of storms that could push the dam past its breaking point. Sarath Suresh, a doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is mentioned.
• WA landslide risk maps still incomplete over a decade after Oso | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
  In the aftermath of the 2014 Oso landslide, a new mapping project was launched to meaningfully document Washington’s landslide risk — tools intended to inform the public, local government and emergency planners. But over a decade later, as a historic atmospheric river inundated Western Washington, the map is still unfinished. Joe Wartman, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• A robot the size of a grain of salt offers a vision of medicine’s future | The Washington Post4 weeks ago
  Solving a technical challenge that has stymied science for 40 years, researchers have built a robot with an onboard computer, sensors and a motor. The whole assembly is less than 1 millimeter in size — smaller than a grain of salt. Sawyer Fuller, associate professor of mechanical engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Some UW graduate programs suspend admissions, with funding in flux | The Seattle Times4 weeks 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.
• Microsoft, Providence and UW create AI that unlocks tumor insights | GeekWire4 weeks 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.
• From stress relief to self-discovery: UW researchers reveal the deeper impact of video games | GeekWire1 month 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.
• These pink microbes could help reduce planet-warming methane emissions | Washington Post1 month ago
  Microbes — including the tiny organisms in the gut of cows — are among the factors implicated in the increase of methane in the atmosphere, which is warming the Earth. The gas spews from livestock farms, landfills, wastewater treatment plants, natural gas operations, oil production, rice paddies, wetlands, thawing permafrost and even termite mounds. Although methane breaks down faster than carbon dioxide, its heat-trapping potential is 80 times as powerful in the first 20 years after it’s released. Methane-eating microbes could help disrupt that process. Mary Lidstrom, professor emeritus of chemical engineering and of microbiology at the UW, is quoted.
• PNNL researchers among world’s most highly cited | Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business1 month ago
  Thirteen Pacific Northwest National Laboratory staff and two research affiliates made Clarivate’s 2025 list of the world’s most highly cited researchers. The UW’s Jie Xiao, professor of mechanical engineering, and Jun Liu, professor of chemical engineering and professor and chair of materials science and engineering, are mentioned.
• Helion wants to build the world's first fusion power plant in Chelan County — can they pull it off? | KHQ1 month ago
  Helion Energy is a start-up with support from big names like Microsoft and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. They’re trying to build the world’s first commercially viable nuclear fusion power plant in Malaga next to Rock Island Dam along the Columbia River. Bhuvana Srinivasan, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at the UW, is quoted.
• Can the power of a star lower our electric bills? | KUOW1 month 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.
• Washington has the pieces for a quantum ecosystem — now the state needs a game plan and money | GeekWire1 month ago
  There’s a quantum paradox in Washington. The state has strong ingredients for a quantum technology hub: powerful giants like Microsoft and Amazon, a hardware leader in IonQ, and world-class research at UW and PNNL. Yet it may be falling behind states like Illinois, Montana and Colorado that are pushing forward on quantum. Charles Marcus, professor of materials science and engineering and of physics, is quoted.
• Scientists develop incredible liquid metal that could transform future gadgets: 'A lot of functionality' | The Cool Down2 months ago
  Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing pollution problems on the planet, and researchers at the University of Washington may have found a way to slow it down. Mohammad Malakooti, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• 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.

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• December flooding’s effects will be felt for years to come | The Columbian1 day ago
  The floods that drenched Western Washington and Oregon last month may be receding, but their environmental impact will reverberate for years, potentially affecting everything from returning salmon to oyster fisheries. David Fluharty, associate professor emeritus of marine and environmental affairs at the UW, is quoted.
• Deep-sea earthquakes fuel huge plankton blooms in Antarctica | Science1 day ago
  Hydrothermal vents spurred by seismic activity are feeding vital nutrients to Antarctic microbes. Joseph Resing, a research scientist at the UW’s Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, is quoted.
• Crows murdering your lawn? Or are they looking for the real killers? | The Seattle Times1 day ago
  The crows are actually looking for another animal that causes damage. The destruction starts with the larvae of the European chafer, an invasive beetle that has spread in Washington state over the past decade. The larvae eat turf roots, and crows go ham for these larvae. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Coral skeletons left by major earthquake over 630 years ago serve as a warning for Caribbean region | New York Post4 days ago
  Coral skeletons left by a tsunami over 630 years ago are a warning for the Caribbean region, according to new research. Brian Atwater, affiliate professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Those orcas wearing salmon hats? It might not be as cute as you think | Discover Magazine2 weeks ago
  Killer whales have been spotted swimming around with dead salmon on their heads. The behavior was first spotted in 1987, among the Southern Resident population of killer whales, a critically endangered group of orcas that live off the Pacific Northwest coast. It was documented again in late 2024, according to the Wild Salmon Center. Deborah Giles, research scientist at the UW Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted.
• Crows tearing up lawns may be hunting invasive grubs | KNKX2 weeks ago
  Crows digging up lawns in Washington and Oregon may be after the invasive European chafer grub. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• This fish seems to use its bizarre skull like a drum | Science2 weeks ago
  The rockhead poacher, which lurks in the shallow intertidal of the northeastern Pacific Ocean, is one freaky looking fish. Adam Summers, professor of biology and of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Century-old corals reveal the Pacific Northwest is acidifying faster than expected | Mongabay2 weeks ago
  In 1888, researchers aboard the R/V Albatross began the world’s first concentrated marine research expeditions off California’s Pacific coast. The team collected untold plant and animal specimens, including orange cup corals, which they carefully preserved and stored in collections at the Smithsonian Institution. Mary Margaret Stoll, a doctoral student of oceanography at the UW, is quoted.
• Editorial: Lawmakers must make Washington more resilient to worsening floods | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
  Successive atmospheric rivers may bear much of the blame for drenching the Northwest and causing record-setting flooding. But that focus overlooks another enabler of the chaos. Recent warmer-than-normal temperatures so far have brought little snow accumulation to many mountainous regions across the West, including parts of the Cascades. Karin Bumbaco, Washington’s deputy state climatologist based at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: Behind WA flooding, the inescapable specter of climate change | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
  The list of monetary costs and suffering from human-caused climate change is growing in the aftermath of historic flooding in Western Washington. Susan Prichard, research scientist in the UW School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, is mentioned.
• Landslide risk remains in Western Washington despite easing rain | Northwest News Radio3 weeks ago
  Even as rain eases across Western Washington, experts say the landslide danger is not over. David Montgomery, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, says weeks of rain have left hillsides saturated, making slides easier to trigger.
• Analysis: Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus is an attractive target in the search for life | The Conversation3 weeks ago
  "A small, icy moon of Saturn called Enceladus is one of the prime targets in the search for life elsewhere in the solar system. A new study strengthens the case for Enceladus being a habitable world," writes Flynn Ames. Fabian Klenner, postdoctoral scholar of Earth and spaces sciences at the UW, is mentioned.
• Saturn’s moon Titan may not have an underground ocean after all | Smithsonian Magazine3 weeks ago
  A new analysis of data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft may upend Titan’s status as an ocean world. But it might still have pockets of water within a slushy ice layer. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Is Saturn’s moon Titan hiding alien life? | VICE3 weeks ago
  Saturn’s largest moon sits under a thick orange haze, locked in temperatures that would literally snap steel, with methane rain falling onto vast hydrocarbon seas. Still, scientists keep circling back to it, mainly because Titan keeps offering signs that something interesting may be happening beneath the surface. A new study suggests Titan’s interior may be packed with slushy tunnels and pockets of meltwater rather than a massive underground ocean. That structure could still support life, just not in the way researchers once expected. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• 'Slushy tunnels' and 'Arctic sea ice' may fill Saturn's largest moon, Titan — bringing good news in the search for alien life | Live Science3 weeks ago
  Decades ago, a spacecraft suggested Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, had an ocean. New observations suggest that the liquid may look more like slush. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Scientists rule out ocean on Titan, but hold out hope for finding life | GeekWire3 weeks ago
  A fresh analysis of tidal perturbations on Titan challenges a long-held hypothesis: that the cloud-shrouded Saturnian moon harbors an ocean of liquid water beneath its surface ice. But the scientists behind the analysis don’t rule out the possibility that smaller pockets of subsurface water could nevertheless provide a home for extraterrestrial life. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Saturn’s biggest moon might not have a global ocean after all | ZME Science3 weeks ago
  NASA and UW scientists say Titan’s hidden water may be trapped in pockets not an ocean. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Titan may not host a massive ocean after all | Nautilus3 weeks ago
  But the moon’s slushy interior could still harbor pockets of life-sustaining water. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Scientists thought Saturn’s moon Titan hid a secret Ocean — they were wrong | Gizmodo3 weeks ago
  For more than a decade, scientists have accepted that Titan, Saturn’s biggest moon, has a subsurface ocean of liquid water. A new look at the data suggests otherwise. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Study suggests Saturn's largest moon may lack an underground ocean | Associated Press3 weeks ago
  Saturn’s giant moon Titan may not have a vast underground ocean after all. Titan instead may hold deep layers of ice and slush more akin to Earth’s polar seas, with pockets of melted water where life could possibly survive and even thrive, scientists reported Wednesday. The team led by researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory challenged the decade-long assumption of a buried global ocean at Titan after taking a fresh look at observations made years ago by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft around Saturn. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted.

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• Kalama closes community building, cancels July Fourth event to balance budget | Bellingham Herald1 week 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 Oregonian2 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 | KUOW2 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 | Forbes2 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 Columbian4 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 Herald5 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 55 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 | KNKX5 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 Times6 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 PBS6 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 | GeekWire6 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 57 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 Times7 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 Post7 months ago
  The bipartisan push to eliminate taxes on tips has been touted as a way to help people keep more of their hard-earned money. But some economists warn that it could encourage employers to reduce hourly wages. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy & governance at the UW, is mentioned.
• Tax the rich? UW economist calls WA a ‘tax haven like the Cayman Islands’ | The Seattle Times9 months ago
  Jacob Vigdor isn’t known around Seattle as a warrior for progressive causes … So it was intriguing to see him this week down at the statehouse in Olympia, offering a full-throated endorsement of legislative Democrats’ drive to tax the rich. Vigdor, professor of public policy & governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Higher minimum wage levels help many workers, but there are tradeoffs | KUOW9 months ago
  Minimum wage increases are controversial. Most workers favor them, and many business owners don’t. Seattle’s increased to $20.76 this year, with some exceptions. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy & governance at the UW, is mentioned.
• How Seattle’s record-high minimum wage has — and hasn’t — paid off | KNKX9 months ago
  Even as some business owners sound alarm bells, ballot measures raising the wage keep passing — and advocates say the increases have been a success as they look to expand their efforts across the region. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.

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Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies

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• U.S. removal of Venezuela’s leader raises complex legal questions | KING 54 hours 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 Jazeera1 day 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.
• Opinion: Homelessness in Seattle: We can’t unsee it | The Seattle Times1 week 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 Times4 weeks 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? | KUOW1 month 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 | Newsweek2 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 Times3 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 | KUOW3 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 | KUOW3 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 Conversation4 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 | Forbes4 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 Forward4 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 Service4 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 | KNKX5 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 Post5 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.
• Why the US opened its doors to Chinese students and why Trump is closing them | The New York Times7 months ago
  The 1970s era of academic exchange began as a form of diplomacy. “People were curious about us, inviting us to their homes,” one former student remembers. David Bachman, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted.
• 3 ways the Canadian election could affect Seattle and WA | The Seattle Times8 months ago
  The Liberal Party’s narrow victory in Monday’s Canadian election paints a picture of a “divorce” in a fraying relationship between Canadians and Americans, experts said. Nadine Fabbi, director of the Canadian Studies Center at the UW, is quoted.

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Information School

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• Apple’s app course runs $20,000 a student — is it really worth it? | WIRED2 weeks 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 Post2 weeks 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 | GeekWire3 weeks 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? | NPR3 weeks 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 | GeekWire3 weeks 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 Guardian4 weeks 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 | GeekWire1 month 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 Conversation1 month 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 | Inc1 month 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 Post1 month 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.
• Sedro-Woolley English teachers bring AI literacy into the classroom | Salish Current2 months ago
  Several English classes at Sedro-Woolley High School are implementing lesson plans designed by Linsey Kitchens to help students understand the limitations of artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT. The UW’s Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, and Jevin West, professor in the Information School, are mentioned.
• 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.
• Canada lost its measles elimination status and US could be next | Bloomberg2 months ago
  This week, Canada officially lost its measles elimination status, which it held for nearly 30 years — a shameful consequence of falling childhood vaccination rates. Jevin West, a UW professor in the Information School, is quoted.
• OpenAI’s new web browser has ChatGPT baked in — that’s raising some privacy questions | NPR2 months ago
  OpenAI’s new web browser, Atlas, has been available for less than two weeks — and only on Apple computers, for now — but it’s getting a lot of attention. Chirag Shah, professor in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Analysis: AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will | The Conversation2 months ago
  "The uncertainties accompanying the artificial intelligence onslaught come amid existing challenges the teaching profession has faced for years," writes Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School.
• Can you shoot a drone in Kentucky? What the law says | Courier Journal3 months ago
  Commercial, public and private enthusiasts praise them for their ability to take aerial photography and videos. But what happens if a drone hovers too long over your property? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is mentioned. This story was originally published in the Indianapolis Star.
• Drone flying over your Michigan home? What you need to know | Detroit Free Press3 months ago
  It’s not uncommon to spot a drone in the skies in metro Detroit. With the technology, there are a host of federal rules for users to follow. But what if you see one flying above your home? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Retractions can reshape scientists’ careers in unexpected ways | Nature3 months ago
  Retractions can have profound effects on researchers’ careers, sometimes in unexpected ways, a study that tracked the career trajectories of thousands of authors has found. Shahan Ali Memon, doctoral student in the UW Information School, and Dr. Ferric Fang, professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted.
• TikTokers battle Seattle Freeze by getting Gen Z offline | The Seattle Times4 months ago
  As an increasingly online world leaves more feeling isolated, some TikTokers in Seattle are trying to break the trend, not just by highlighting events and gatherings but by organizing those themselves and encouraging people to “log off.” Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted.
• Google raises stakes for agentic browsers by adding Gemini to Chrome | Marketplace4 months ago
  Users of Google’s Chrome web browser may notice some changes in the coming months. Google announced yesterday it’s integrating its “Gemini” artificial intelligence assistant into Chrome, turning it into what’s known as an agentic browser. Many varieties of these browsers are emerging in the arms race for AI dominance. Chirag Shah, professor in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.

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Michael G. Foster School of Business

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• Griffin writes checks to spur Citadel employees’ nonprofit work | Bloomberg3 weeks 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 Company3 weeks 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 Times1 month 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  | Reuters2 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 52 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 News2 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 72 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 | Forbes3 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 | KUOW4 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 | GeekWire4 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 Times6 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 Times6 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? | BBC7 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 | GeekWire7 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 | CNBC8 months ago
  Uber recently upped the requirement for its paid employee sabbatical from five years to eight years and its CEO told upset employees, “It is what it is.” Kira Schabram, assistant professor of management at the UW, is quoted.
• Hybrid work pitfalls: Avoiding the creation of office cliques | GeekWire8 months ago
  A new study featuring research from the University of Washington found that when employees get to choose which days they come into the office, they tend to coordinate with certain colleagues, creating “subgroups” that develop stronger relationships. Michael Johnson, professor of management at the UW, is quoted.
• GeekWire Awards 2025 revealed: Community 'alive and well' at annual celebration of best in tech | GeekWire8 months ago
  The strength of the Seattle region’s tech community — from the diversity of companies and innovations, to the connections between the people who make it all thrive — was on display once again Wednesday night at the annual GeekWire Awards. Emer Dooley, affiliate instructor of management and organization at the UW, is mentioned.
• How will tariffs impact WA’s trade-dependent agriculture industry? | Cascade PBS9 months ago
  Washington fruit growers were hit hard by Trump’s first-term tariffs. Experts and legislators fear further erosion of trust with trading partners. Debra Glassman, teaching professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Geeks Give Back: These community builders help strengthen Seattle's tech ecosystem | GeekWire9 months ago
  The honorees in the Geeks Give Back category are part of the reason there is a tech community, especially one that helps to make space for more people in tech, to help turn ideas into startups and to continually work to strengthen the ecosystem that makes everything thrive. Emer Dooley, affiliate instructor of management and organization at the UW, is mentioned.

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Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering

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• Apple’s app course runs $20,000 a student — is it really worth it? | WIRED2 weeks 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.
• Appeals court rules UW violated computer science professor’s free speech rights | GeekWire2 weeks 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 Times2 weeks 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 | GeekWire4 weeks 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 | KUOW2 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 Times2 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 Times2 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 | GeekWire2 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 Times2 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 | GeekWire2 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 India2 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 | NPR3 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.
• I got ChatGPT to cancel subscriptions for me – here’s how | The Washington Post3 months ago
  Artificial intelligence “agents” are now capable enough to do annoying tasks like cancelling subscriptions. Just make sure you can undo any mistakes. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
• Robotics pioneer Siddhartha Srinivasa on the 'last mile problem,' humanoid hype, and why he's joining Madrona | GeekWire3 months ago
  Siddhartha “Sidd” Srinivasa, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, has spent his career at the intersection of robotics research and real-world deployment. Now he’s adding a new role: venture partner at Madrona Venture Group, where he’ll help shape investment themes and evaluate startups in robotics and embodied AI at the Seattle-based firm. Srinivasa is interviewed.
• 'Virtual medicine cabinet' from Seattle startups will put health tech apps in one place | GeekWire4 months ago
  A “virtual medicine cabinet” to provide families with digital tools to manage some aspects of healthcare from home is up and running with the first app in a partnership between Seattle-based health tech startups. Wavely Diagnostics and Apertur are both UW spinouts working on AI-powered smartphone apps to solve different problems. Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, and Dr. Randall Bly, assistant professor of otolarynology/head and neck surgery in the UW School of Medicine, are mentioned.
• Professor who helped propel UW computer science program reflects on five decade career | Washington State Standard4 months ago
  Ed Lazowska’s time at the University of Washington coincided with the rise of the software industry and the state’s dominant role in it. Lazowska, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is interviewed. This article was first published by TVW.
• Neuralink, Elon Musk and the race to put chips into our brains | Rolling Stone4 months ago
  Though brain chips are all over TV and the news now with Neuralink, scientists like those at Caltech have been working on the technology for decades. And some question Musk’s approach. Rajesh Rao, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted.

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• 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 Post5 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 Herald5 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 Geographic6 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 | KNDO6 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 Herald6 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 | TIME8 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 Statesman8 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 59 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 Herald9 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 Desk9 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 | WalletHub11 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.
• Analysis: In hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap | The Conversation1 year ago
  Dr. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, explains the kind of training that dental therapists receive, the critical need for them throughout the U.S., and how they have affected the communities they serve.

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• Live cameras are tracking faces in New Orleans — who should control them? | NPR3 weeks 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 | OPB1 month 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 Times2 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 Week2 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 Radio2 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 Oregonian2 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 Emerald2 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 Times2 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 Chronicle2 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.

• Judge could rule Friday on National Guard deployment in Portland | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut could make a ruling as early as Friday on whether to keep her broader order in place that bars federal deployment of any National Guard troops to Oregon. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted.

  This story was originally published in The Oregonian.

• Cowlitz County Judge denies mistrial in Grant Hadler murder case | Bellingham Herald3 months ago
  Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Thad Scudder denied the defense’s mistrial motion Thursday morning in the murder trial of former Longview restaurant owner Grant Hadler, but approved striking a former Kelso police officer’s testimony. A report by the UW School of Law is mentioned. This article was originally published in The Daily News.
• Can you shoot a drone in Kentucky? What the law says | Courier Journal3 months ago
  Commercial, public and private enthusiasts praise them for their ability to take aerial photography and videos. But what happens if a drone hovers too long over your property? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is mentioned. This story was originally published in the Indianapolis Star.
• Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen’s case highlights legal precedents in Washington | FOX 28 Spokane3 months ago
  The case of Sarah Clasen, a Washington State Trooper, is drawing attention after she pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide while driving under the influence. David Garavito, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• WSP Trooper Sarah Clasen charged in Richland vehicular homicide | FOX 28 Spokane3 months ago
  A state patrol trooper, Sarah Clasen, has been charged with vehicular homicide following an incident where she allegedly hit and killed 20-year-old Josuar Sanchez. Clasen’s blood alcohol level was reportedly almost double the legal limit. David Garavito, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Drone flying over your Michigan home? What you need to know | Detroit Free Press3 months ago
  It’s not uncommon to spot a drone in the skies in metro Detroit. With the technology, there are a host of federal rules for users to follow. But what if you see one flying above your home? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Has ICE renewed Tacoma detention center contract? It won’t say | The Seattle Times3 months ago
  The 10-year contract for the private company operating the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma is set to end this month, but secrecy shrouds whether it’s been extended. A report by the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced. Alejandra Gonza, director of the University of Washington’s International Human Rights Clinic, is quoted.
• Trump announces deal with China to allow TikTok to continue operating in US | Al Jazeera4 months ago
  U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a deal with China to allow the TikTok platform to continue operating in the United States. Trump said he would speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to confirm the details of an agreement to avoid a ban on the popular video-sharing app in the U.S. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• State trooper accused of drunk driving homicide to appear in court | KEPR4 months ago
  A Washington state trooper is scheduled to appear in a Benton County court next week. She’s accused of causing a drunk driving crash that killed a Richland man earlier this year. David Garavito, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted.

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• U.S. cuts recommended childhood vaccines | HealthDay3 hours 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.
• Study shows teens use phones more than an hour a day at school | CNET3 hours ago
  U.S. high schoolers between the ages of 13 and 18 spend more than an hour per day on phones during school hours, according to research by the University of Washington School of Medicine, as published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Monday. Dr. Dimitri Christakis, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Under the desk: New UW study sheds light on student phone use during school | The Spokesman-Review4 hours ago
  It’s no secret teens spend a lot of time in front of screens – something like eight and a half hours daily, according to a 2021 survey. A new study from the UW School of Medicine found that they also rack up the time during school hours. Dr. Dimitri Christakis, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• RFK Jr. scales back the number of vaccines recommended for children | The New York Times5 hours 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 Post5 hours 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 News6 hours 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.
• 'Designed to be addictive': Study finds teens spend more than an hour per day on phones at school | GeekWire1 day ago
  New research tied to the UW School of Medicine adds to mounting concerns among educators about smartphone use in schools. U.S. adolescents between the ages of 13–18 spend more than one hour per day on phones during school hours, with “addictive” social media apps accounting for the largest share of use, according to new research published in JAMA. Dr. Dimitri Christakis, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• How access to new hepatitis C test could come down to insurance reimbursement | KIRO 71 day ago
  Researchers at the UW have developed a new rapid test that quickly detects hepatitis C. However, its use may be limited based on insurance reimbursement costs. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 4 million Americans have a chronic version of the disease. Dr. Emily Helm, a resident in laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted
• Hepatitis B vaccine crucial to protecting children and their families | KGMI4 days ago
  A vote by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel relaxed decades-old guidance on the Hepatitis B vaccine for infants. Dr. Evelyn Hsu, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed.
• Wearable blood pressure measurements may not be accurate | Northwest News Radio4 days ago
  Smart devices that claim to measure blood pressure may not give accurate readings. UW Medicine is mentioned.
• Flu cases on the rise | KIRO Newsradio6 days ago
  Flu cases are rising in Western Washington, and the cases are tending to be more severe. Dr. Alex Greninger, professor of laboratory medicine and pathology and assistant director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Research renews concerns about ultra-processed foods | KGMI1 week ago
  A new study suggests that consuming ultra-processed foods could harm major organ systems. Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Study reports high long COVID rates in Washington Latinos | Tri-City Herald1 week ago
  A significant percentage of 1,500 Latino patients in Washington state who had been diagnosed with COVID reported in a survey that they had experienced long COVID symptoms, according to a UW Medicine study. Dr. Leo Morales, professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine and co-director of the UW Latino Center for Health, is quoted.
• Should you get a measles booster? | KING 51 week ago
  A spike in measles cases across the country might have you wondering, should I get a measles booster even if I was vaccinated as a kid? Dr. Seth Cohen, associate professor of clinical practice in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed.
• Seattle study gives NICU parents genetic answers in days, not years | KING 51 week ago
  SeqFirst, a first-of-its-kind study at Seattle Children’s Hospital, is revolutionizing genetic testing for NICU newborns. The research has tested 4,000 babies in the NICU and found that about one in three have an underlying genetic condition. Dr. Michael Bamshad, professor and head of genetic medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• At-home HPV test now accepted in American Cancer Society's latest guideline | KING 51 week ago
  What if you could skip going to the doctor for cervical cancer screening and get a test done at home? The American Cancer Society approved it this month — but with certain caveats. Dr. Heidi Gray, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Letter to the Editor: Seniors’ mental health: Limit access to firearms, medication | The Seattle Times1 week ago
  "At Forefront Suicide Prevention, we’ve long been concerned about suicide among seniors. In the highest risk group, men ages 80 to 84, a shocking 85% of suicides involve firearm use. Medication overdoses are the most frequent type of suicide attempt," write Rebecca Vaux, communications director of the UW’s Forefront Suicide Prevention center, and Dr. Jeffrey Sung, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the UW School of Medicine.
• Cannabis reclassification could 'open the floodgates' for research, scientists say | NBC News2 weeks ago
  A long-awaited change in drug policy could bring scientists one step closer to understanding the harms and benefits of marijuana, the most commonly used federally illegal substance. Susan Ferguson, director of the Addictions, Drug and Alcohol Institute and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• How to make eggnog: Dietitians share their tips | USA Today2 weeks ago
  While you could certainly buy eggnog premade, making eggnog at home is a lot more simple than it might seem. We asked dietitians to share their top tips on making this quintessential holiday drink from the comfort of your own home. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW, is mentioned.
• Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are 'pretty worried' | CBS News2 weeks ago
  Doctors and scientists say this year’s influenza season could be tougher than usual. A new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, is spreading quickly. At the same time, fewer people are getting flu shots. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.

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• WSU touts success of clinic that lets homeless youth, pets get medical care at same time | KOMO2 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 Jersey2 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 Radio3 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 Broadcasting5 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 | HealthDay6 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-Review7 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 | WalletHub12 months ago
  WalletHub compared the 50 states across 50 key indicators of family-friendliness. The data set includes factors like the median annual family income, housing affordability, health care quality, crime rate, and school quality. Monica Oxford, research professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• How — and why — life for unsheltered youth on The Ave has shifted | The Seattle Times1 year ago
  Unsheltered life around The Ave looks different now. It’s older, more atomized. The walls between people have become harder, less porous. Josephine Ensign, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• San Diego's Dr. George Delgado champions abortion pill 'reversal' | Los Angeles 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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• Trump administration embraces Medicare drug negotiations | STAT News1 month 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 | Reuters1 month 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 | STAT5 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? | KUOW7 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 | KUOW7 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 59 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 | Salon11 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 | ProPublica11 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 Guardian12 months ago
  From Washington to Connecticut, pharmacists and healthcare workers pioneer efforts to limit abortion barriers. Don Downing, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Washington pharmacists prescribe abortion pills through new pilot program | Washington State Standard12 months ago
  Organizers hope other states will implement similar idea to expand access. Dr. Sarah Prager, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, and Don Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, are quoted.
• Abortion pills prescribed by pharmacists are newest effort in abortion fight | The New York Times12 months ago
  Washington State’s program is the first, but other states are expected to try allowing pharmacists to prescribe the pills to counter growing efforts to curtail abortion access. Don Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Does activated charcoal interact with medication? | Live Science1 year ago
  Activated charcoal can reduce the effectiveness of certain medications. But why is that? Lingtak-Neander Chan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Doctors cured her sickle-cell disease — so why is she still in pain? | Nature1 year ago
  Over the past decade, stem-cell transplants and gene therapies for treating sickle-cell disease have blossomed, offering fresh hope to people with severe illness. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Aging into Medicare tied to higher drug costs for people with diabetes | HealthDay1 year ago
  As people with diabetes age into Medicare, they face increased quarterly out-of-pocket costs for medication, according to a study published online July 9 in JAMA Network Open. Douglas Barthold, research associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is mentioned.
• How a few days in space can disrupt a person’s biology | 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.
• Opinion: Creating the next wave of antibody therapies requires innovative collaboration | STAT2 years ago
  "Next-generation broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) have the potential to transform the fight against global health threats like HIV, malaria and Ebola. The commercialization of these innovative antibody therapies could save millions of lives annually. But turning promise into reality requires foresight and commitment," writes Blythe Adamson, affiliate assistant professor of pharmacy at the UW.

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School of Public Health

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• U.S. cuts recommended childhood vaccines | HealthDay3 hours 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 Times5 hours 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 Post5 hours 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 News6 hours 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 News2 weeks 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.
• RFK Jr. says he'll work with federal agencies to wind down animal testing | CBS News2 weeks ago
  Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. said this weekend that he is working across the government to end all federally funded animal testing. Dr. Sally Thompson-Iritani, clinical associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Kennedy ‘deeply committed to ending animal experimentation’ | Science2 weeks ago
  In his strongest condemnation yet of animal research, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said over the weekend that his department, which oversees several science agencies, is “deeply committed to ending animal experimentation.” Dr. Sally Thompson-Iritani, clinical associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• How to make eggnog: Dietitians share their tips | USA Today2 weeks ago
  While you could certainly buy eggnog premade, making eggnog at home is a lot more simple than it might seem. We asked dietitians to share their top tips on making this quintessential holiday drink from the comfort of your own home. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW, is mentioned.
• Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are 'pretty worried' | CBS News2 weeks ago
  Doctors and scientists say this year’s influenza season could be tougher than usual. A new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, is spreading quickly. At the same time, fewer people are getting flu shots. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Spokane Valley, Spokane have highest ambulance rates in the region | The Spokesman-Review2 weeks ago
  Cindy VanValkinburgh was at work this summer when she felt her heart race and her body stiffen. She could hardly move. Paul Fishman, professor of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted.
• Preparing the Duwamish Valley for future flooding | South Seattle Emerald2 weeks ago
  Rivers have a habit of rebelling against their channels. In December 2022, a few dozen families in South Park suffered the brunt of such a rebellion. BJ Cummings, special projects advisor in the UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, is quoted.
• After the LA fires, heart attacks and strange blood test results spiked | Los Angeles Times3 weeks ago
  In the first 90 days after the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted in January, the caseload at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s emergency room looked different from the norm. There were 46% more visits for heart attacks than typically occurred during the same time period over the previous seven years. Visits for respiratory illnesses increased 24%. And unusual blood test results increased 118%. These findings were reported in a new study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Joan Casey, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• What’s worse for us, sugar or sweeteners? | The Guardian3 weeks ago
  We all know eating too much sugar is bad for our health – but would we be better off replacing it with artificial sweetener? Dr. Jim Krieger, clinical professor emeritus of health systems and population health at the UW, is interviewed.
• Opinion: The ignorance of South Asian cardiovascular disease outcomes by the US healthcare system | NW Asian Weekly4 weeks ago
  "The United States healthcare system continues to overlook the urgent need to improve South Asian cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes, and it shows," writes Adelyn Emil, an undergraduate in the UW School of Public Health. UW Medicine is mentioned.
• Should you worry about PFAS in new EPA-approved pesticides? | Everyday Health4 weeks ago
  The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that it’s moving forward to permit the use of 10 new pesticide products that contain the insecticide isocycloseram. However, many environmental experts and advocates have been loudly critical of this decision because, they say, isocycloseram contains harmful PFAS. Dr. Debra Cherry, an associate professor of Medicine at UW Medicine and an adjunct associate professor in the School of Public Health, is quoted.
• West Coast alliance continues to back universal hepatitis B vaccine | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  Babies should continue to get the hepatitis B vaccine shortly after birth, the West Coast Health Alliance said late Friday afternoon — disagreeing with a federal vaccine advisory committee’s new recommendation to delay the shots. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Washington, other West Coast states, go against CDC, recommend hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns | KUOW1 month ago
  A CDC panel voted on Friday to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine only to the babies of mothers who test positive for the virus, and to suggest that, for all other babies, doctors and parents should have a conversation about the risks and benefits of the shot, a process known as “shared clinical decision-making.” That goes against what the federal government has recommended for nearly 35 years and against the guidance of medical organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Vaccine advisors to vote on Hepatitis B schedule | KIRO1 month ago
  Vaccine advisers to the CDC will vote on a controversial change to the vaccine schedule for children. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned.
• Aluminum is crucial to vaccines, and safe — why are CDC advisers debating it? | Scientific American1 month ago
  RFK Jr’s vaccine advisory panel will be discussing the inclusion of adjuvants in childhood vaccinations today. Here’s what’s at stake. Rhea Coler, an affiliate professor of global health at the UW, is quoted.
• CDC vaccine panel scraps guidance for universal Hepatitis B Shots at birth | Scientific American1 month ago
  New guidance from the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel would do away with a decades-old universal birth dose recommendation for hepatitis B that helped cut infections by 99 percent in the U.S. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.

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• How a faith-based AI bot is helping one man rewrite retirement | Christian Science Monitor1 month 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 Times1 month 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 News1 month 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 Business2 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 Imprint3 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 Weekly3 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 News4 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 76 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 Times6 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 56 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? | Vogue8 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 Times9 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 Times9 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 Times11 months ago
  A new University of Washington center is seeking to fill a training void for frontline responders in fire departments, better equipping them to respond to mental health and substance use calls. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• WA diverts federal benefits meant for foster youth — that practice may end | The Seattle Times12 months ago
  Washington collects approximately $700,000 every month in federal benefits intended for about 750 eligible foster children to fund the agency overseeing their care. Laurie Lippold, director of public policy for UW-based research organization Partners for Our Children in the UW School of Social Work, is mentioned.
• Firefighters attend state’s first behavioral health training | Everett Herald12 months ago
  Washington state firefighters gathered at South County Fire’s headquarters in Everett on Friday morning for their first official behavioral health training. About 50 firefighters from 10 fire departments attended the training, which was the first-ever in Washington state. South County Fire and the director of the UW’s Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education program co-led the training. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• WA fire department receives first-ever behavioral health training | KIRO 712 months ago
  South County Fire and the UW’s BHCORE program are co-leading the state’s first behavioral health response training for fire and EMS personnel, according to a news release. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• South County Fire, UW to lead behavioral health training for firefighters | Everett Herald12 months ago
  South County Fire and UW experts will direct the state’s first-ever behavioral health training for fire/EMS first responders Friday. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.

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