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• AI nonprofit TrueMedia gets real with release of free deepfake detection tool ahead of elections | GeekWire9 hours ago
  TrueMedia, the Seattle-based nonpartisan nonprofit that is using AI to detect deepfakes and combat disinformation, made its technology available to the public on Tuesday. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is mentioned.
• Plagiarism complaint against White Fragility author Robin DiAngelo dismissed | The Guardian9 hours ago
  Author claims that ‘progressive Black scholars in particular have been targeted’ after UW rejects complaint over her 2004 doctoral thesis.
• Superbugs due to antibiotic resistance could kill 39 million people by 2050: study | Fox News9 hours ago
  Antimicrobial resistance is a ‘significant health risk,’ say infectious disease experts. A study from the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation is referenced.
• Fishing in a fog: Ship noise hampers orcas’ hunting success | Mongabay9 hours ago
  Underwater noise from ships is making it tough for killer whales, or orcas, to find and catch their favorite fish, a recent study has found. Jennifer Tennessen, senior research scientist at the UW Center for Ecosystem Sentinels, is quoted.
• Superbugs will kill nearly 40M people over the next 25 years, scientists warn | Gizmodo11 hours ago
  A new report is the latest to show that superbugs will become an increasingly deadly threat to our public health. A study from the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation is referenced.
• The “third state” that lies beyond the boundaries of life and death | IFLScience11 hours ago
  This challenges our understanding of life, death, and the nature of organisms. Peter Noble, affiliate professor of microbiology at the UW, is quoted.
• "Third state" of existence beyond life and death confirmed by study | Earth.com11 hours ago
  According to the researchers, this third state occurs when the cells of a dead organism continue to function after its death, sometimes gaining new capabilities they never had while the organism was alive. Peter Noble, affiliate professor of microbiology at the UW, is quoted.
• Arzeda is using AI to design proteins for natural sweeteners and more | TechCrunch11 hours ago
  One among the many vendors developing AI tech to design proteins, Arzeda, was founded by a group of researchers at the UW’s Baker Lab in 2009.
• Can UW students expect a smooth start to semester amid potential campus tensions? | KOMO News11 hours ago
  Students are once again moving in at the UW. Incoming freshmen on campus told KOMO News they are excited to start the school year and hope it will go well. The atmosphere was calm but busy on Tuesday. A statement from UW President Ana Mari Cauce is quoted.
• Deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections could reach 39M by 2050, study suggests | Smithsonian Magazine11 hours ago
  A new paper analyzes three decades of fatalities around the world and predicts how “superbugs” will affect human health in the future. Dr. Christopher Murray, director of the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted.
• Study predicts surge in antibiotic-resistant infection deaths by 2050 | HealthDay11 hours ago
  A new study warns that millions more people will die each year from antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years unless action is taken to combat this escalating health threat. Mohsen Naghavi, professor of health metric sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted.
• Antimicrobial resistance could cause 39M deaths by 2050 | Earth.com11 hours ago
  Over 39 million people could die from antibiotic-resistant infections by 2050, according to a recent study. The research reveals a troubling rise in deaths related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and provides forecasts for its impact over the next few decades. Mohsen Naghavi, professor of health metric sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted.
• Human created noise hinders resident orcas' ability to hunt | KUOW11 hours ago
  New research suggests that cacophony is hurting the survival of some of the original inhabitants of the Salish Sea: Southern Resident orca whales. Jennifer Tennessen, senior research scientist at the UW Center for Ecosystem Sentinels, is interviewed.
• Drug-resistant superbugs could kill more than 39M by 2050, study suggests | FOX News11 hours ago
  More than 39 million people globally could die from superbugs that are resistant to widely-used medications over the next 25 years, according to a new study. Mohsen Naghavi, professor of health metric sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted.
• New Amazon return-to-office policy expected to impact traffic | KING 511 hours ago
  The change will go into effect amid East Link light rail station construction and Revive I-5 projects. Ryan Avery, interim director of the Washington State Transportation Center at the UW, is quoted.
• Federal judges keep failing to disclose their trips and gifts | Business Insider11 hours ago
  The judge overseeing Trump’s classified documents case failed to disclose conference attendances. Even when judges have an ethics code, there is little effective enforcement, legal experts told BI. The experts said there are few foolproof remedies to ensure American judges follow the rules. Scott Lemieux, teaching professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.
• How disinformation research came under fire | Mother Jones1 day ago
  Academic and industry support has retreated amid a GOP assault. Kate Starbird, associate professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW, is mentioned.
• UW Regents meeting adjourned due to protests | Northwest News Radio1 day ago
  Shouting interrupted speakers at the UW Board of Regents meeting yesterday to the point the chairman of the board adjourned that meeting.
• Academic plagiarism complaint against the author of ‘White Fragility’ dismissed | The New York Times1 day ago
  In a letter, the UW stated that the evidence presented in the confidential complaint failed to meet the institution’s criteria for plagiarism. UW spokesperson Dana Robinson Slote is quoted.
• Washington's cannabis industry braces for possible federal change | KING 51 day ago
  As the federal government mulls the decision of whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, industry leaders in Washington state are considering what the changes could mean to local consumers and researchers. 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.

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• 'A match made in literary heaven': The Jaipur Literature Festival is coming to Seattle | KUOW2 days ago
  Seattle is adding another festival to its summer roster, and it’s a big one for the local literary scene: the Jaipur Literature Festival. Alka Kurian, associate teaching professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Opinion: We can’t crowdfund our way out of the climate crisis | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
  "Investing in better protecting our communities — and especially those who are most marginalized in them — from climate events is a far better use of our resources than trying to crowdfund in the aftermath of disasters," writes Nora Kenworthy, associate professor of nursing and health studies at UW Bothell.
• We're in debt to the Earth — how can we repay it? | Grist1 month ago
  "Earth Overshoot Day" reminds us that humans consume more resources than the planet can provide. Correcting that requires reimagining human behavior. Phoebe Barnard, affiliate professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• What to know about Washington wildfires and smoke in Seattle | Seattle Met2 months ago
  Where are the fires burning, and what does it mean for travel, hiking and Seattle’s air quality? Nicholas Bond, a research scientist at the UW and emeritus Washington state climatologist, and Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, are quoted.
• Dr. Vanessa Lopez-Littleton to Lead UW Bothell School of Nursing | The Seattle Medium2 months ago
  UW Bothell has named Dr. Vanessa Lopez-Littleton as its new dean of the School of Nursing & Health Studies, effective Nov. 1, 2024. Sharon A. Jones, vice chancellor for academic affairs at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Seattle crows are so smart, they’re challenging what we know about evolution | KUOW2 months ago
  Researchers have made startling discoveries in recent years about a crow’s ability to communicate, solve problems, remember people and use tools. What researchers are discovering about crow brains is changing how scientists understand intelligence — and bringing into question our accepted version of evolution. John Marzluff, professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, Loma Pendergraft, lecturer of psychology at the UW, and Doug Wacker, assistant professor of biological sciences at UW Bothell, are quoted.
• UW receives an A+ for value | Seattle Magazine2 months ago
  SmartAsset identifies UW’s three campuses – in Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma – as the three best value colleges, respectively, in the state. The financial technology company examined schools across five categories: tuition, student living costs, retention rate, scholarship and grant offerings, and starting salary for new graduates.
• Can virtual coworking platforms make us more productive? | Smithsonian Magazine4 months ago
  Membership services like Flow Club, Flown and Caveday offer online study halls complete with proctors and goal setting. Sophie Leroy, professor of business at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Here's how worsening wildfire smoke is impacting the western US | KING 54 months ago
  Growing wildfire seasons have turned smoke into a dreaded staple of Northwest summers, and recent studies argue the increase has been significant enough to erase years’ worth of air quality progress in the region. Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Crowdfunding for medical bills sidesteps core problem, author says | STAT4 months ago
  In the U.S., health care costs are so out of control that medical crowdfunding has become commonplace. The idea is simple: turn your social network into a financial safety net to cover the cost of expensive treatments or long illnesses. Nora Kenworthy, associate professor of nursing and health studies at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• UW regents met with chants to ‘free, free Palestine’ | The Seattle Times4 months ago
  Protesters packed the UW’s Board of Regents meeting Thursday, demanding the university cut ties with Israel and Boeing and turning the normally staid meeting into a boisterous affair punctuated by chants to “free, free Palestine.” UW President Ana Mari Cauce; Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell; and students at the UW, are quoted.
• UW pro-Palestinian activists take their demands to the university's Board of Regents | KUOW4 months ago
  After more than a week of rallies, chants, and a growing tent encampment, student protesters at the UW spoke directly to the school’s Board of Regents on Thursday to emphasize their demands surrounding Israel’s war in Gaza. Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Seattle-founded REI struggles to adapt to changing retail — what’s next? | The Seattle Times5 months ago
  Since its start decades ago, REI has billed itself as a company with a heart, putting its environmental activism and social causes out front. Its stances — along with outdoors-expert employees and unique store experience — have garnered the loyalty of millions of members and turned the Seattle brand into a national retailer. But REI has not been immune to retail woes. P.V. (Sundar) Balakrishnan, professor of marketing at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Only murders in the roost: What springtime means for Seattle-area crow 'slumber party' | KUOW5 months ago
  There’s a spot on the UW Bothell campus that is known for murders. Not the kind that elicit blood-curdling screams. The kind punctuated by caws and the flapping of thousands of wings, which may be equally terrifying — depending on your opinion of crows. Loma Pendergraft, lecturer of psychology at the UW, is quoted.
• Urgent plea for sustainable solutions to save Earth and humanity | Earth.com6 months ago
  Scientists are ringing the alarm bells, saying that climate change, environmental destruction, disease and inequality have pushed Earth and humanity to the brink of catastrophe. They emphasize the critical need for sustainable solutions for the growing climate change. Phoebe Barnard, affiliate professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Northwest Now: Wa Na Wari | PBS6 months ago
  A conversation with Wa Na Wari, a Seattle Central District based group that’s mission is to collect and restore an oral black history to the community. Jill Freidberg, a lecturer of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is interviewed.
• How climate change is taxing our mental health | Crosscut7 months ago
  The environmental crisis has brought on anxiety, grief and a reluctance to have kids, says Jennifer Atkinson, associate teaching professor of environmental humanities at UW Bothell. 
• Ciscoe explains why crows are tearing up Washington lawns | KING 57 months ago
  While residents are upset with the mess crows are making in their lawns, experts say it could be good in the long run. Here’s why. Michele Price, associate teaching professor of STEM at UW Bothell, and Loma Pendergraft, lecturer of psychology at the UW, are mentioned.
• Why health care has become a top target for cybercriminals | The Seattle Times7 months ago
  When a cyberattack hit Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center late last year and exposed the personal data of nearly a million patients, many were caught off guard, stunned a breach could infiltrate such a large and highly resourced health care organization. Geetha Thamilarasu, associate professor of STEM at UW Bothell, and UW Medicine spokesperson Susan Gregg are quoted.
• UW delays commitment deadline to June 1 | KHQ7 months ago
  The UW has extended the confirmation date for admitted first-year undergraduate students to June 1. The extension, which also applied to UW Tacoma and UW Bothell, follows problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program roll-out, which caused admissions problems across higher education this year.

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• Permeable pavement could help cities be more resilient to flooding | Toronto Sun4 weeks ago
  Pilot projects are being developed across Quebec to make parking lots, bike paths or portions of streets more resilient to climate change. Nara Almeida, assistant teaching professor of engineering and technology at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• WA Ecology sets new limits on toxic chemical killing fish and endangering human health | KHQ1 month ago
  The WA Department of Ecology set new limits on 6PPD-quinnone, a toxic byproduct of car tires that poses a threat to ecological and human health, earlier this week. The regulations are the result of years of work by Washington researchers. UW Tacoma is mentioned.
• Climate change fueled last year's wildfires — some more than others | Grist1 month ago
  If emissions aren’t curbed, extreme wildfires could become six to 11 times more likely by the end of the century. Maureen Kennedy, associate professor of sciences and mathematics at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• Small businesses open again on Pacific Avenue near UWT | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
  After nearly two weeks without power, businesses have trickled back to life on the Pacific Avenue corridor of UW Tacoma. The university announced a three-step plan last week to restore electricity to the downtown campus, which went dark July 6 after a high-speed fatal car crash destroyed an essential switch gear. Since then, businesses have been reconnected via generators — a temporary fix while they wait on replacement gear. Eventually, UWT anticipates a broader infrastructure redesign.
• Power restored at UW Tacoma, local businesses after fatal crash causes outage | KOMO2 months ago
  Power has been restored for businesses and the UW Tacoma campus along Pacific Avenue. Students from UW Tacoma are quoted.
• Businesses located near UW Tacoma are still in the dark after last week's power outage | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
  Metro Coffee is one of over a dozen local business left at a standstill after a July 6th power outage affecting UW Tacoma and the surrounding area has left them in the dark. Despite the summer being a typical slow time for Metro Coffee owner Stefani McCullough says that this ongoing power outage has been devastating.
• UW Tacoma to implement three phase plan to restore power | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
  As the University of Washington Tacoma enters week two of a campus-wide outage that has affected the school and surrounding businesses, the university is implementing a three-phase plan to restore power. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted.
• UW Tacoma will resume in-person operations July 22 after outage | KING 52 months ago
  Two weeks after a fatal crash knocked out power for the UW Tacoma and nearby businesses, the campus is set to reopen next week. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted.
• Downtown businesses host block party as power outage continues in Tacoma | KING 52 months ago
  There are still 17 business without power in Tacoma after a deadly single-vehicle crash disrupted electricity along Pacfic Avenue last weekend. The power is supplied by the UW Tacoma campus, which is also heavily impacted by the outage.
• Tacoma crash leaves UW Tacoma campus, over dozen businesses without power for nearly a week | KIRO 72 months ago
  Over a dozen businesses on one block of downtown Tacoma have been without power for nearly a week after a wreck caused a power outage on UW Tacoma’s campus.
• Fatal crash leaves Tacoma businesses and UW campus powerless for possibly weeks | KOMO2 months ago
  It could be weeks before the power is back on for several Tacoma businesses and the UW Tacoma campus along Pacific Avenue.
• Pacific Avenue businesses closed after car crash near UWT | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
  Over a dozen small businesses along Tacoma’s Pacific Avenue and most of the buildings at University of Washington Tacoma are still without power after a fatal car crash led to a campus-wide power outage.
• Excessive speed suspected in fatal crash near UW Tacoma | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
  Excessive speed is suspected to have led to a fatal car crash that left one person dead in Tacoma on Saturday.
• Residents asked to conserve power in extreme heat | KIRO 72 months ago
  The extreme heat is continuing to impact people across Western Washington. The UW’s Tacoma campus has cancelled in-person classes until further notice because its electrical system was damaged over the weekend.
• UW Tacoma cancels in-person operations after fatal crash knocks power out | KING 52 months ago
  In-person operations were suspended between July 8-13 due to the HVAC system being out and the forecast calling for high temperatures through the week.
• Fatal crash shuts down in-person operation for a week at UW Tacoma | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  The UW’s Tacoma campus is suspending in-person operations for a week after a fatal car crash severely damaged the school’s electrical system on Saturday. 
• UW receives an A+ for value | Seattle Magazine2 months ago
  SmartAsset identifies UW’s three campuses – in Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma – as the three best value colleges, respectively, in the state. The financial technology company examined schools across five categories: tuition, student living costs, retention rate, scholarship and grant offerings, and starting salary for new graduates.
• Fatal car crash causes power outage at UW Tacoma, in-person classes canceled | MyNorthwest2 months ago
  The UW campus in Tacoma has suspended its in-person operations, including classes, for the entire week after a tragic car accident caused a campus-wide power outage.
• Fatal crash causes campus-wide power outage at UW Tacoma | FOX 132 months ago
  A fatal crash that happened near the UW Tacoma caused a campus-wide power outage, leading the school to suspend in-person operations for at least a week.
• Fatal car crash causes weeklong power outage at UW Tacoma | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
  A car crash on Saturday morning led to a campus-wide power outage at University of Washington Tacoma except in limited areas.

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• Fishing in a fog — ship noise hampers orcas’ hunting success | Mongabay9 hours ago
  Underwater noise from ships is making it tough for killer whales, or orcas, to find and catch their favorite fish, a recent study has found. Jennifer Tennessen, senior research scientist in biology at the UW Center for Ecosystem Sentinels, is quoted.
• Human-created noise hinders resident orcas' ability to hunt | KUOW11 hours ago
  As humans have built skyscrapers, factories and highways around the Puget Sound, our environment has become much noisier, and not just terrestrially. New research suggests that cacophony is hurting the survival of some of the original inhabitants of the Salish Sea: southern resident orca whales. Jennifer Tennessen, senior research scientist in biology at the UW Center for Ecosystem Sentinels, is interviewed.
• WA death penalty chamber officially closes, ending tumultuous history | The Seattle Times1 day ago
  The state has carried out 78 executions in Washington since 1904, most by hanging but the last three by lethal injection. On Wednesday, the chamber will officially close with a ceremony featuring Gov. Jay Inslee, who ushered in its disuse with a 2014 moratorium on the death penalty. Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology and of law, societies and justice at the UW, is mentioned.
• Salish Sea too noisy for endangered resident orcas to hunt: study | Vancouver Sun2 days ago
  The UW-led study says the din from ships forces orcas to expend more time and energy hunting for fish. Jennifer Tennessen, senior research scientist at the UW Center for Ecosystem Sentinels, is quoted.
• Boat noise is making it harder for orcas to hunt | KOPB2 days ago
  A new study finds underwater noise blocks orcas use of their sonar to find fish. Jennifer Tennessen, senior research scientist at the UW Center for Ecosystem Sentinels, is interviewed.
• How Springfield, Ohio, became the center of a political firestorm | Newsweek2 days ago
  A small Ohio city has been dominating headlines this past week, over claims that Haitian migrants have been killing pets and park birds for food. Sophia Jordán Wallace, professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.
• Girls’ brains aged at an ‘accelerated’ rate during the pandemic, study finds | The Hill2 days ago
  A new study comparing the brains of children before and after COVID-19 found that adolescent girls’ brains had aged faster than expected during the social isolation and lockdowns brought on by the pandemic. Patricia Kuhl, professor of speech and hearing sciences at the UW and co-director of the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is quoted.
• Local orcas drowning in noise | KIRO 75 days ago
  Just 74 southern residents remain. Washington’s beloved orcas are extremely endangered. But now researchers are learning more about what’s hindering their recovery. A new research paper from the UW and NOAA describes the impact of vessel noise on northern and southern residents. Jennifer Tennessen, senior research scientist at the UW Center for Ecosystem Sentinels, is quoted.
• Shhh! The orcas can’t hear their dinner | KUOW5 days ago
  When an orca hunts salmon, it clicks and buzzes. It sends a beam of sounds from its nasal passages into the murky depths in hopes that the sound waves will bounce back and reveal the location of its next nutritious meal. Those hopes are often dashed when noise from passing vessels drowns out orcas’ sonar signals. Jennifer Tennessen, senior research scientist at the UW Center for Ecosystem Sentinels, is quoted.
• 'Mega' El Niño may have fueled Earth's biggest mass extinction | Live Science5 days ago
  Volcanoes spewing carbon dioxide 250 million years ago heated the climate so much that extreme El Niño events became the norm, pushing most life on Earth past its limits. Peter Ward, professor of Earth and space sciences and of biology at the UW, is quoted.
• The pandemic caused teens' brains to age at an accelerated rate, study finds | Scripps News1 week ago
  Brain maturation in older adults is linked to levels of cognitive functions, but more studies are necessary to determine its impact on younger brains, the researchers said. Patricia Kuhl, professor of speech and hearing sciences at the UW and co-director of the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is quoted.
• Three takeaways from Trump-Harris debate | The Spokesman-Review1 week ago
  Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met on stage in Philadelphia on Tuesday in a debate that kicked off the final stretch of an unusually short and tumultuous presidential campaign. James Long, professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.
• Study shows how the pandemic may have affected teens’ brains | CNN1 week ago
  The pandemic’s effects on teenagers were profound — numerous studies have documented reports of issues with their mental health, social lives and more. Now, a new study suggests those phenomena caused some adolescents’ brains to age much faster than they normally would — 4.2 years faster in girls and 1.4 years faster in boys on average, according to the study published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Patricia Kuhl, professor of speech and hearing sciences at the UW and co-director of the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is quoted.
• COVID lockdowns caused premature aging of adolescent brains | Earth.com1 week ago
  New research from the UW, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals another profound effect of pandemic: accelerated brain maturation in adolescents, with the changes being more pronounced in girls. The UW’s Neva Corrigan, research scientist at the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, and Patricia Kuhl, professor of speech and hearing sciences and co-director of the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, are quoted.
• COVID lockdowns prematurely aged girls’ brains by 4 years | VICE1 week ago
  New research found that teens’ brains “aged” during the COVID-19 lockdowns due to the loss of social interaction. Girls were the most impacted. Patricia Kuhl, professor of speech and hearing sciences at the UW and co-director of the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is quoted.
• Adolescent girls’ brains prematurely aged more than boys’ during COVID lockdowns | IFLScience1 week ago
  Both sexes experienced premature aging of regions in their occipital lobe, but girls had significantly more areas of their brains affected than boys. Patricia Kuhl, professor of speech and hearing sciences at the UW and co-director of the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is quoted.
• The pandemic may have sped up brain development for adolescents, research shows | NPR1 week ago
  The stress and isolation of the pandemic appears to have caused adolescent brains to have accelerated maturation, with girls’ brains maturing faster than boys’, according to new research. Patricia Kuhl, professor of speech and hearing sciences at the UW and co-director of the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is interviewed.
• Pandemic isolation may have caused brain aging in teen girls | HealthDay1 week ago
  New research uncovers a possible reason why teenaged girls struggled so mightily with their mental health during the pandemic: Scans showed their brains aged far faster than expected during that stressful time, even faster than the brains of their male peers. Patricia Kuhl, professor of speech and hearing sciences at the UW and co-director of the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is quoted.
• COVID lockdown sped up aging in teenage brains, study finds | The Telegraph1 week ago
  Lockdown restrictions and limited socializing are being blamed for accelerating the rate at which the brains of teenagers underwent a process called cortical thinning. Patricia Kuhl, professor of speech and hearing sciences at the UW and co-director of the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is quoted.
• COVID lockdowns prematurely aged girls’ brains more than boys’, study finds | The Guardian1 week ago
  Adolescent girls who lived through COVID lockdowns experienced more rapid brain aging than boys, according to data that suggests the social restrictions had a disproportionate impact on them. Patricia Kuhl, professor of speech and hearing sciences at the UW and co-director of the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is quoted.

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• In governor debate, homelessness was discussed with little depth | The Seattle Times6 days ago
  If public safety was the main course at Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate, then Washington’s homelessness and housing crisis was a small, but spicy appetizer. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle market sees rise in home listings, higher prices | FOX 131 week ago
  Northwest Multiple Listing Service released its August market report, revealing significant year-over-year increases in active and new listings, as well as pending sales, driven by lower mortgage rates. The number of closed sales, however, remained virtually unchanged, while median home prices rose in the majority of the 26 counties covered by NWMLS. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Listings are up, interest rates may come down | Tacoma News Tribune1 month ago
  More homes are on the market this month than a year ago, according to data recently released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle housing market sees uptick amid high interest rates | FOX 131 month ago
  High mortgage interest rates continue to challenge the Seattle housing market, but recent data suggests a potential turnaround. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• How tiny homes could help solve America's homelessness crisis | Newsweek2 months ago
  Shelter villages of tiny homes have popped up across the U.S. in recent years, as the small structures have started to be seen by many advocates as a promising solution to solve homelessness. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Working Americans struggle with homeless crisis amid lack of affordable housing | The Washington Post2 months ago
  Homelessness, already at a record high last year, appears to be worsening among people with jobs. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• How WA governor candidates want to tackle housing, homelessness | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  In the decade-plus since Washington last ushered in a new governor, statewide home prices and rents have soared, more people have experienced homelessness than ever before and the housing gap has widened. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Lubbock residents say highway segregates Texas town | The Texas Tribune2 months ago
  For more than 30 years, Interstate 27 has connected Lubbock in the South Plains to Amarillo in the northern Panhandle. The concrete structure has stood as a key transportation method for residents, businesses and people driving through the area. Karen Wolf, interim academic director of the Online Master of Infrastructure Planning & Management program, is quoted.
• At least 10,000 birds die on UW's campus every year — here's why | KING 53 months ago
  UW research tracked bird deaths, searched for hotspots of impact, and assessed how those can be mitigated through design. Judy Bowes, a doctoral student of built environments at the UW, is quoted.
• Why I can’t let go of my childhood home | The Atlantic4 months ago
  Many of us feel pulled toward the places where we grew up. But it can be weird when old and new selves collide. Lynne Manzo, professor of landscape architecture at the UW, is quoted.
• Where are Seattle’s first-time homebuyers? Some are leaving town | The Seattle Times4 months ago
  Seattle’s sky-high home prices may not be news, but since the pandemic, a combination of heavy demand, flagging supply and sharp interest rate hikes have fueled a market that frustrates even well-off buyers. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Is Seattle a walkable city? Pedestrian death rates show otherwise | Crosscut4 months ago
  In 2000, Washington was the first state to commit to zero traffic fatalities. But 24 years later, deaths are at an all-time high and officials are reevaluating. Anne Vernez Moudon, professor emeritus of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted.
• Will new developments help ease area home prices? Pierce County median: $565K in April | Bellingham Herald4 months ago
  Pierce County saw its anemic real estate inventory improve a bit in April compared with the same time last year, but more so among condominiums than existing homes. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is mentioned.
• Seattle-area housing market picks up, but buyers feel the squeeze | The Seattle Times4 months ago
  The Seattle area’s spring housing market continued to heat up in April, with more activity and higher home prices across the region, particularly in King County. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is quoted.
• WA real estate market surges despite rate constraints | FOX 134 months ago
  The Seattle real estate market is aligning with typical seasonal trends, anticipating further upticks in activity as spring transitions into summer. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is quoted.
• Home prices up in Pierce County; new homes coming to Kitsap | Tacoma News Tribune4 months ago
  Pierce County saw its anemic real estate inventory improve a bit in April compared with the same time last year, but more so among condominiums than existing homes. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is mentioned.
• Analysis: Can tech help cities plan for disasters? 7 ideas from an urban resilience hackathon | GeekWire5 months ago
  "The UW last month hosted an atypical urban planning and policy gathering called an ‘Urban Resilience Hackathon.’ For a day, the event showcased collaborative problem solving and innovative thinking in addressing urban challenges," writes Chuck Wolfe, affiliate associate professor of urban design and planning at the UW. The UW’s Branden Born, chair of urban design and planning, and Dan Abramson, associate professor of urban design and planning, are quoted.
• Big bill comes due for Martin Selig, giant of Seattle office real estate | The Seattle Times5 months ago
  For decades, developer Martin Selig has defied the odds in the downtown Seattle office market, profiting handsomely in the high times and managing the lows well enough that he still owns almost a tenth of downtown’s office space. But the aftermath of the pandemic is testing Selig’s resilience in ways that underscore just how different the current crisis is from past office downturns. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail? | New Scientist5 months ago
  As work begins on building the US’s first high-speed rail service – linking Los Angeles to Las Vegas – analysts say the project could serve as a blueprint for similar projects across the country. Jan Whittington, associate professor of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: Affordable housing is the solution to homelessness, not criminalization  | The Hill5 months ago
  "Too often, policymakers ignore the obvious solution to homelessness — housing — in favor of immediate (and generally ineffective) responses, such as criminalization," co-writes Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW.

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• Opinion: 'Big 5' legislative priorities to fully fund our schools | South Seattle Emerald2 weeks 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 Times2 weeks ago
  "As state legislators in Washington consider a significant investment in K-12 schools, they’ll need to address the pervasive myth that money doesn’t matter in education. Many commenters and system leaders have done their own research and found that schools now spend more than they have in the past, while average test scores have not kept pace," co-write the UW’s David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy, and Pooya Almasi, postdoctoral fellow of education.
• At age 50, National History Day keeps pushing students to seek difficult truths through research | Associated Press3 months ago
  National History Day was founded to invigorate history curricula beyond the “boring textbook” that students felt had “no meaning,” according to executive director Cathy Gorn. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned.
• Schools across WA are struggling to balance their budgets | The Seattle Times4 months ago
  Across Washington, school districts are struggling to balance their budgets — and making significant cuts to staff and programs to do so. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned. 
• Chatbots for teachers: UW releases free AI tool for quicker, better lesson plans | GeekWire4 months ago
  Teachers are spending more than 10 hours per week prepping their lesson plans, cutting into time that could be spent with students. A team at the UW wants to help the educators recoup some of those hours and at the same time produce better lessons. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted.
• UW launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges | GeekWire7 months ago
  There aren’t enough computer science teachers. There aren’t enough programs for training new or existing teachers in the subject. The UW wants to help solve some of these difficult and urgent issues, and its professors have created the UW Center for Learning, Computing and Imagination to tackle them. The UW’s Amy Ko, a professor in the Information School; Ben Shapiro, associate professor of computer science and engineering; and Min Sun, professor of education, are quoted.
• Many WA voters will decide fate of old schools in February election | KNKX7 months ago
  Special elections around the state take place on Tuesday, Feb. 13. In more than 40 school districts around Washington, according to data from the Secretary of State’s office, voters will decide whether to pass bonds or levies to renovate or rebuild school buildings. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted.
• WA school districts to decide on funding | KNKX7 months ago
  School districts around the state are deciding next week on whether to pass or renew levies and bonds funding everything from technology to enrichment programs to new buildings. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted.
• As enrollment drops, school closures loom for more Washington communities | Washington State Standard8 months ago
  Experts say shuttering a school can make financial sense. But it can be hard for students and their families. Meredith Honig, professor of education at the UW, is quoted.
• California signs cursive writing into law – what are the brain benefits? | BBC8 months ago
  From the start of 2024, the state of California reinstated the requirement that first through sixth graders in public schools learn to write in cursive. Virginia Berninger, professor emeritus of education at the UW, is mentioned.
• Opinion: Yes, schools should teach morality — but whose morals? | Time8 months ago
  "As schools across the country experience book bans and attempts to limit the curriculum, in Texas one group led by the spiritual adviser to former President Donald Trump fought in the past year to bring biblical values to the classroom. In support of such efforts, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz warned, ‘there is an evil agenda [and] we are the only thing that stands between the destruction of American or the revival America,’" writes Mallory Hutchings-Tryon, instructor of education at the UW.
• Online schooling for Washington’s youngest students is on the rise | Washington State Standard10 months ago
  For kindergartners to fifth graders, enrollment in virtual classes is up compared to before the pandemic. Families see benefits, but experts are skeptical the programs are on par with in-person instruction. Soojin Oh Park, assistant professor of education at the UW, is quoted.
• What's behind the increase in homeschooling | Axios10 months ago
  Homeschooling in the U.S. shot up during the pandemic — and it appears to be here to stay. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned.
• AI might disrupt math and computer science classes — in a good way | The Seattle Times11 months ago
  A new school of thinking in computer science is letting AI guide students in basic coding while professors spend more time teaching higher-level, more creative skills. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, and Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, are quoted.
• Experts share tips to help kids learn and enjoy math | The Seattle Times11 months ago
  To help kids with math, students and families need to feel comfortable, confident and excited about working with numbers. That’s one of the key takeaways from two math education professionals who took part in a live online discussion on the matter Wednesday night. Elham Kazemi, professor of math and science education at the UW, is quoted.
• Why Oregon's homeschooling boom may be here to stay | Axios Portland11 months ago
  At the onset of the pandemic, some Oregon families chose to homeschool their children. Three years later, many have decided to stick with it, according to state and county data. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned.
• Can Seattle close literacy gaps for kids of color with science of reading? | The Seattle Times12 months ago
  At Rising Star Elementary and 12 other Seattle schools, educators are getting extra training and coaching on a different way to teach reading, a method based on how the brain connects letters with sounds. Although similar lessons are happening across the district, the focus is on these racially diverse schools because the district has a history of significant gaps in academic achievement by race. Lakeya Afolalu, assistant professor of education at the UW, is quoted.
• Back to school: Schools make efforts to reduce bad behavior | KIRO 712 months ago
  A new school year can be filled with so much promise, entering a new grade, and reuniting with old classmates. But there are also the small slights and the big fights that can come with going back to school, too. Karin Frey, research associate professor of educational psychology at the UW, is quoted.
• Washington's homeschooling boom is here to stay | Axios Seattle1 year ago
  Among Washington families who took up homeschooling during the pandemic nearly half are sticking with it, according to state data. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted.
• How two local tutoring groups are helping students catch up in math | The Seattle Times1 year ago
  Students across the country were struggling with math before the pandemic, but the disruption caused their scores on national exams to plummet to historic lows. The struggle is resurfacing an age-old question: Could math be taught in a more engaging way? The UW’s Elham Kazemi, professor of math and science education, and Charles Camacho, assistant teaching professor of math, are quoted.

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• Opinion: Boeing's uncertain future | The Seattle Times9 hours ago
  "I, for one, am worried that the present-day Boeing may not play a successful part in [the future of flight]. The first requirement has to be that the company, the whole company, loves to build supremely good airplanes," writes Reiner Decher, professor emeritus of aeronautics and astronautics at the UW, in a letter to the editor.
• AI nonprofit TrueMedia gets real with release of free deepfake detection tool ahead of elections | GeekWire9 hours ago
  TrueMedia, the Seattle-based nonpartisan nonprofit that is using AI to detect deepfakes and combat disinformation, made its technology available to the public on Tuesday. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is mentioned.
• New Amazon return-to-office policy expected to impact traffic | KING 511 hours ago
  The change will go into effect amid East Link light rail station construction and Revive I-5 projects. Ryan Avery, interim director of the Washington State Transportation Center at the UW, is quoted.
• How disinformation research came under fire | Mother Jones1 day ago
  Academic and industry support for disinformation research has retreated amid a GOP assault. Kate Starbird, associate professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW, and the UW Center for an Informed Public are mentioned.
• Micro-hydroelectric power may be the next big climate solution | KNKX6 days ago
  Until recently, the excess pressure went to a valve and was released as heat. But in 2021, Skagit Public Utility District partnered with a company called InPipe Energy and purchased a special unit that spins the excess power into electricity. Brian Polagye, professor of mechanical engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• UW researchers develop wearable tech that powers batteries using body heat | KIRO 71 week ago
  A downside to wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers is that they consistently need to be charged. A new technology developed at the UW may have the power to change that—literally. Mohammad Malakooti, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the UW, is quoted. The UW’s Young shang Han, a doctoral student of engineering, and Halil Tetik, a former postdoctoral scholar of mechanical engineering, are mentioned.
• 2024 35 Innovators Under 35 | MIT Technology Review1 week ago
  Every year, we recognize young people from around the world who are leading the way through research and entrepreneurship. This year’s innovators are driving progress toward better health, a more stable climate, and greater equality. Danli Luo, doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, is featured.
• Remote learning made easier with this startup’s online engineering labs | IEEE Spectrum1 week ago
  Hands-on online laboratories have grown in popularity now that schools around the world are conducting classes remotely or restricting the number of students on campus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The remote options allow students access to a physical laboratory to conduct experiments. They are real labs, not simulations; students use actual hardware and software. Rania Hussein, UW assistant teaching professor of electrical and computer engineering, is featured.
• AI uses too much energy — big tech won't say how much | Mashable2 weeks ago
  The true cost in carbon dioxide emissions for every AI prompt — not to mention the groundwater used to cool down thousands of servers crunching those prompts — is still hidden. Researchers can paint a rough picture; Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and others could provide a more precise portrait any time they wanted. Sajjad Moazeni, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is mentioned.
• For better water forecasts, scientists say we should pay more attention to spring | KUNC4 weeks ago
  A new study of high-mountain snow and rain suggests research should pay more attention to springtime conditions than scientists previously thought. The new data could help hone water supply forecasts for the streams that feed the Colorado River. The UW’s Daniel Hogan, doctoral student of civil and environmental engineering, and Jessica Lundquist, professor of civil and environmental engineering, are quoted.
• Nepal lifts TikTok ban imposed for disrupting ‘social harmony’ | The Independent4 weeks ago
  TikTok has to fulfil certain conditions before it can resume operations and has been given three months to do so. Franziska Roesner, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• A Juneau inventor wants to bring ocean energy to your outlets | KTOO1 month ago
  Tidal power could be an alternative to burning fossil fuels like diesel and natural gas, which is driving human-caused climate change. And the prospect of tapping into ocean energy has received a lot of buzz and a lot of federal money in Alaska. Especially in Cook Inlet, where proposed large scale tidal projects could eventually power thousands of homes. Brian Polagye, professor of mechanical engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Springtime rain crucial for getting wintertime snowmelt to the Colorado River, study finds | Inside Climate News1 month ago
  Researchers from the UW found that, in the absence of typical spring precipitation, plants along tributaries to the Colorado River consume enough water to meaningfully lower the river level. Daniel Hogan, doctoral student of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Where is the Colorado River water going? | Earth.com1 month ago
  A mystery has been unfolding in the region encompassing the Colorado River Basin. For years, scientists have been scratching their heads, trying to understand why the water from Colorado’s snowpack isn’t making its way to the Colorado River as expected. The UW’s Daniel Hogan, doctoral student of civil and environmental engineering, and Jessica Lundquist, professor of civil and environmental engineering, are quoted.
• Could your phone ever help you see through stuff? A UT Dallas scientist is working on it | The Dallas Morning News1 month ago
  We may not be able to fly like superheroes from Krypton, but we may have their vision in the back of our phones in the future. Or at least a University of Texas at Dallas researcher is trying to make that happen. Matt Reynolds, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Water level mystery flummoxing US scientists may be solved | Newsweek1 month ago
  Researchers predict the amount of water available in the Colorado River based on the amount of snowpack that accumulates in the Rockies over the winter, but since the year 2000, the water levels have consistently been lower than predicted. This discrepancy may be down to lower levels of precipitation in the spring months, the researchers suggest. The UW’s Daniel Hogan, doctoral student of civil and environmental engineering, and Jessica Lundquist, professor of civil and environmental engineering, are quoted.
• UW gets Cancer Moonshot grant for microscope, AI research | KOIN 61 month ago
  With help from research at the University of Washington, surgeons may soon be able to identify cancer cells in real-time while in the operating room. That research recently received a $21 million boost from President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative. Jonathan Liu, professor of mechanical engineering and of bioengineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Biden grants UW-led team $21M to develop cancer surgery technology | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  A UW-led research team could receive up to $21.1 million as part of a federal grant aiming to reduce cancer deaths in the U.S. — a goal President Joe Biden has championed for years and revisited Tuesday. Jonathan Liu, professor of mechanical engineering and of bioengineering at the UW, is quoted.
• What will it take to bring the Boeing Starliner, and its astronauts, back to Earth? | KUOW1 month ago
  Two NASA astronauts named Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, are currently stuck in space. The pair launched in the Boeing Starliner earlier this year. Malfunctions have delayed their return from what was originally meant to be an 8 day trip to the International Space Station. Now, they may not be back on Earth until February. Jim Hermanson, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at the UW, is interviewed.
• White House pledges $150M in federal grants as part of Biden’s ‘Cancer Moonshot’ | Forbes1 month ago
  The Biden administration announced Tuesday up to $150 million in federal grants for researchers developing advanced tumor-removal surgeries for people with cancer, part of his ambitious “cancer moonshot” effort that he reportedly intends to focus on promoting in his last months in office. The UW is among the recipients and is mentioned.

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• Sunflower sea stars released into the wild after disease stunted population | CBC2 days ago
  Over the past decade, disease has killed off around five billion sunflower sea stars, disrupting underwater ecosystems from Alaska to California. Now, the starfish are being released back into the wild around the San Juan Islands in Washington state. They’re the first of their kind to have been bred in captivity by researchers at the UW. Jason Hodin, a research scientist at the UW’s Friday Harbor Laboratories, is interviewed.
• 'Mega' El Niño may have fueled Earth's biggest mass extinction | Live Science5 days ago
  Volcanoes spewing carbon dioxide 250 million years ago heated the climate so much that extreme El Niño events became the norm, pushing most life on Earth past its limits. Peter Ward, professor of Earth and space sciences and of biology at the UW, is quoted.
• Report outlines struggles, successes Pacific Northwest coastal tribes face in adapting to climate change | Oregon Public Broadcasting6 days ago
  Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest are set to face some of the most dramatic effects of climate change in the region, from rising seas to more severe storms. The University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians conducted a series of listening sessions with leaders and citizens of 13 coastal tribes to hear how they were responding to climate challenges. A new report outlines the obstacles tribes described, including struggles to obtain funding and burdensome paperwork, as well as points of success. Meade Krosby, senior scientist at the UW Climate Impacts Group, is interviewed.
• Seattle pioneer in AI weather forecasting helps Nvidia create groundbreaking new prediction tool | GeekWire2 weeks ago
  This summer, Dale Durran, professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, and fellow researchers at Nvidia announced a tool called StormCast that can quickly and accurately predict thunderstorms and rainfall pinpointed to a range of just a couple of miles. StormCast, which relies on artificial intelligence and generative AI, can not only run faster than existing systems, it can also operate on much simpler machines that are more efficient at computing and use significantly less energy.
• Analysis: Starbucks CEO, climate change and corporate jets | Forbes2 weeks ago
  "The Starbucks saga reminds us that we live in an era of heightened climate sensibilities, where corporate reputations are tarnished by small acts of CEO’s perceived climate transgressions," write the UW’s Nives Dolšak, professor of marine and environmental affairs, and Aseem Prakash, professor of political science.
• How to coexist with coyotes in your neighborhood | Discover Magazine2 weeks ago
  Coyotes aren’t as dangerous to humans as we think they are. In fact, experts say that humans often pose the bigger threat. Laura Prugh, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Gray wolves could be removed from state endangered list | Axios Seattle2 weeks ago
  Gray wolves are making a recovery in Washington, according to the state Department of Fish & Wildlife, and a vote slated for Friday could result in wolves being down-listed from an "endangered" to a "sensitive" species. UW research is cited, and Taylor Ganz, a doctoral student in environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Report finds barriers for NW coastal tribes responding to climate change | Public News Service3 weeks ago
  A new report collected testimony directly from tribal members to hear what their biggest hurdles are. Sea level rise is already pushing some tribes from the coast of Washington. Meade Krosby, senior scientist at the UW Climate Impacts Group, is quoted.
• Trying to escape sea-level rise, Northwest coastal tribes are drowning in paperwork | High Country News3 weeks ago
  A new study shows how federal grant funding has actually become an obstacle to climate adaptation. Meade Krosby, senior scientist at the UW Climate Impacts Group, is quoted.
• Alaskan snow crab fishery, walloped by climate change, may never fully recover | Science3 weeks ago
  After the valuable fishery’s dramatic collapse, a new analysis suggests an uncertain future. Nicholas Bond, a senior research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, is quoted.
• UW program works with tribes to fight toxins behind shellfish harvesting closures | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
  With coastal tribes heavily affected by harvesting closures, a Forks-based UW program is partnering with Washington tribes to bolster responses to crises and improve monitoring methods. The collaboration involves hands-on training and research to develop tests that provide advance warning of harmful toxins. The UW Olympic Region Harmful Algal Blooms (ORHAB) program is featured. UW Olympic Natural Resources Center’s Anthony Odell, research analyst, and Vera Trainer, research lead, are quoted.
• Dismantling the ship that drilled for the ocean’s deepest secrets | The New York Times3 weeks ago
  The JOIDES Resolution, which for decades was key to advancing the understanding of the Earth and its innards, concluded what could be its final scientific expedition. Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences and Washington’s state seismologist, is quoted.
• The magic of eDNA | KUOW4 weeks ago
  Top-secret military dolphins, exploding whales, and invasive green crabs: A simple cup of water with a revolutionary bit of technology called eDNA is changing the way biologists are doing field work. Eily Andruszkiewicz Allan, director of UW’s eDNA Collaborative, is interviewed.
• Are researchers overcounting the number of fish in the world’s oceans? | The New York Times4 weeks ago
  A new study suggests that estimates of the health of the world’s fisheries may be too optimistic. Ray Hilborn, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• 'We're changing the clouds' — unintended geoengineering test | Earth.com4 weeks ago
  The Atlantic Ocean is experiencing unprecedented warming, with waters off Florida resembling a hot tub, causing bleaching of the world’s third-largest barrier reef. Similarly, extreme heat off Ireland’s coast has been linked to the mass death of seabirds. Rob Wood, a professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is mentioned.
• Arctic melt ponds influence sea ice extent each summer — but how much? | Mongabay4 weeks ago
  July is the peak of melt season in the Arctic. Sea ice models and research on melt ponds helps to forecast how much ice cover will remain in September. The UW’s Melinda Webster, a research scientist at the Applied Physics Laboratory, and Cecilia Bitz, professor of atmospheric sciences, are quoted.
• NVIDIA's big advance in AI-based weather, climate prediction | Axios1 month ago
  A new generative AI weather model from Nvidia Research significantly advances the accuracy of short-range weather forecasting, helping to predict hazards from flash floods to tornado outbreaks. The UW is mentioned.
• The unexpected cause of increased marine mammal interactions | WBUR1 month ago
  Scientists are seeing an increase in unexpected large marine mammal interactions. Why? Alex Zerbini, senior scientist with the Cooperative Institute for Climate Action, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies, is interviewed.
• Earthquake scientists are learning warning signs of the 'big one' — when should they tell the public? | NBC News1 month ago
  For U.S. seismologists, Japan’s “megaquake” warning last week renewed discussion about when and how to warn people on the West Coast if they find elevated risk of a major earthquake. The UW’s Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences and Washington’s state seismologist, and David Schmidt, professor of Earth and space sciences, are quoted.
• Climate change is already reshaping PNW shorelines — tribal nations are showing how to adapt | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  Tribal nations along the coasts of Washington and Oregon are navigating impacts ranging from ocean warming and acidification, which threaten culturally and economically important fisheries, to increased coastal flooding and erosion from sea level rise and storm surges. UW research is referenced, and Meade Krosby, senior scientist at the UW Climate Impacts Group, is quoted.

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• Assessing JD Vance’s appeals to the middle class on the campaign trail | The New York Times2 weeks ago
  The Republican vice-presidential nominee has assailed Vice President Kamala Harris’s policies and positions with inaccurate claims. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Nearly 99% of WA ballots are accepted, what's going on with the 1% that aren't? | KUOW1 month ago
  It’s primary election season and we’re talking about voters who have their ballots rejected in Washington. Scott Allard, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is interviewed.
• When it comes to Seattle's property tax levy, renters are not immune | KUOW1 month ago
  This fall, Seattle voters will decide on the biggest property tax measure in the city’s history — the $1.5 billion transportation levy. The levy would pay for things like bridge repairs and bus lanes. Its fate may hinge the city’s makeup of homeowners and renters. Isabelle Cohen, assistant professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Are we on the brink of a tax revolt in Washington state? | KUOW1 month ago
  Cities all over the region have big property tax levies on the ballot this year. There’s a transportation levy in Seattle, a levy to modernize the fire department in Tacoma, and a levy to pay for public safety and libraries in Everett. Increasingly, elected officials rely on these levies to pay for core services. But some taxpayers are signaling there’s an end to their generosity. Isabelle Cohen, assistant professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Analysis: Electing a virtuous president would make immunity irrelevant, writes a political philosopher | The Conversation2 months ago
  "The Supreme Court’s decision that grants presidents immunity from criminal prosecution for their ‘official acts’ has been met by alarm by many legal scholars," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW.
• Analysis: Why is ‘moral equivalence’ such a bad thing? A political philosopher explains | The Conversation4 months ago
  "As a political philosopher, I am interested in how concepts like moral equivalence are used in political discussions. Those who use this concept generally do so as a way of asserting that someone is at best deceived – and, at worse, deliberately deceptive – about the moral wrongs done by one side in a conflict," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW.
• Are ballot rejection rates going up in Mason County? Data says no | Northwest Public Broadcasting4 months ago
  A few months from now, people across Washington state will vote in this year’s general election. Most will vote by mail, with the ballot mailed to them from their county auditor. Scott Allard, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Inside the cheating scandal rocking D.C.’s trivia scene | The Washington Post5 months ago
  Q: Why would someone cheat at pub trivia? A: Oh boy… Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• California fast-food workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting Monday | NPR6 months ago
  California fast-food workers cooking Big Macs or whipping Frappuccinos will start making a minimum wage of $20 an hour on Monday. For many, this means a 25% raise. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Struggle over minimum wage law tests the economics of food delivery in Seattle | GeekWire7 months ago
  A new minimum wage law for gig workers in Seattle — and the subsequent response from tech companies — is changing the dynamics of food delivery in the city. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Dartmouth reinstates SAT/ACT scores, drawing attention to role of standardized tests | ABC News7 months ago
  Schools nationwide got rid of SATs and ACTs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle now has highest minimum wage of any major city in the US | KUOW9 months ago
  As of Jan. 1, Seattle hiked its minimum wage to $19.97 an hour for workers at larger companies like Starbucks. That’s the highest minimum wage of any major city in the U.S. A study from UW’s Evans School is mentioned.
• Three things we learned from Sound Transit’s CEO exit deal | The Seattle Times9 months ago
  A week after Sound Transit’s governing board approved a $375,000 payout to departing CEO Julie Timm, the agency last Friday was still keeping the full document from public view. Stephen Page, associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Analysis: Why George Santos' lies are even worse than the usual political lies — a moral philosopher explains | The Conversation10 months ago
  "Santos may be exceptional in how many lies he has told, but politicians seeking election have incentives to tell voters what they want to hear – and there is some empirical evidence that a willingness to lie may be helpful in the process of getting elected. Voters may not appreciate candidates who are unwilling or unable to mislead others from time to time," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW.
• Opinion: Our civic health in WA needs first aid | The Seattle Times10 months ago
  "Our civic health isn’t good. If you’re feeling that way, you’re not alone. We all know it," co-writes Jodi Sandfort, dean of the UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance.
• WA ballot rejections more likely for young voters, people of color | Crosscut10 months ago
  Black, Asian and Latino voters in Washington are much more likely than white voters to have their ballots rejected. But the biggest group, by far, who failed to have their votes counted during elections over the past decade were younger voters. Scott Allard, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Vermont may be the face of a long-term US labor shortage | The New York Times10 months ago
  Employers are pulling out all the stops to attract workers as the state’s population grows older, offering a likely glimpse of the country’s future. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• UW research shows why ballots get rejected | KUOW11 months ago
  Researchers say approximately 1% of ballots submitted in Tuesday’s election could be rejected. Calista Jahn, doctoral student of public policy and governance at the UW, is interviewed.
• Study finds voters of color in WA get their ballots rejected more often | KNKX11 months ago
  In local elections across the state this week, Washington voters will decide on mayors, city and county councilmembers, sheriffs, elections directors and county auditors. But even if you’ve already voted, there’s a chance your ballot could get rejected: around 1% of ballots in most elections are challenged and thrown out, often because they were turned in late, lack a signature, or the signature provided doesn’t match what’s on file. Scott Allard, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• How you can help prevent your ballot from getting rejected | Washington State Standard11 months ago
  There are three basic ways Washington voters can prevent their ballots from being rejected in the upcoming Nov. 7 election: mail your ballot early, sign it with the same signature used on your driver’s license and use your legal name. That’s according to a new study from the UW on the most common reasons ballots are rejected in the state. Scott Allard, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.

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• Analysis: Remembering the longest journey to Auschwitz — the deportation of Rhodes’ Jews decimated a small but vibrant community with centuries of Mediterranean history | The Conversation1 month ago
  "In the Old Town of Rhodes, a picturesque tourist destination in the Aegean Sea, stands a monument to a dark period in the island’s past. In the former “Djuderia,” the Jewish quarter, a marble obelisk commemorates the deportation of the island’s small but vibrant Sephardic Jewish community to Auschwitz-Birkenau on July 23, 1944," writes Devin Naar, associate professor of history and of Jewish studies at the UW.
• Analysis: Amid humanitarian crisis and ongoing fighting, Africa’s war-scarred Sahel region faces new threat: Ethno-mercenaries | The Conversation2 months ago
  "Sudan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis after more than a year of civil war shows few signs of abating. And amid the fighting, a significant and troubling development looks set to complicate the conflict and spread it beyond Sudan’s borders: the rise of ‘ethno-mercenarism,’" writes Yasir Zaidan, doctoral candidate at the UW Jackson School of International Studies.
• Analysis: Behind America’s first comprehensive federal immigration law | TIME2 months ago
  "The first comprehensive federal immigration legislation in the history of the U.S., the 1924 law solidified features of the immigration system with us today: visa requirements, the Border Patrol, and the category of the ‘illegal alien.’ Even as the primary targets of immigration restrictionism have shifted over the century, the consequences for immigrants and their communities remain profoundly shaped by the system created in 1924," writes Devin Naar, associate professor of history and of Jewish studies at the UW.
• How SPL cyberattack is impacting students, patrons | Seattle's Child3 months ago
  Over Memorial Day weekend, the Seattle Public Library system went offline due to a cybersecurity attack. Virtually all services – including checking in and out physical books and movies, access to library accounts and e-books, use of the library computers and wi-fi – were unavailable. Jessica Beyer, co-leader of the Cybersecurity Initiative in the UW Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted.
• How Seattle Public Library's cyberattack impacts patrons, students | Crosscut3 months ago
  Tutors, laptops, printers, audiobooks — all are affected by the district ransomware attack, and could take months to return to normal. Jessica Beyer, co-leader of the Cybersecurity Initiative in the UW Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted.
• Seattle Public Library’s Wi-Fi troubles persist after ransomware attack | The Seattle Times3 months ago
  As Seattle Public Library’s systems remain partially offline two weeks after a ransomware attack, users and librarians have been forced to rely on a patchwork system of replacements. Jessica Beyer, co-leader of the Cybersecurity Initiative in the UW Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted.
• A ship at the center of the Gulf of Tonkin incident brings naval history to life in Bremerton | KNKX4 months ago
  The story of how the USS Turner Joy ended up in middle of one of the defining events of the 20th century, starts deep in the heart of the ship — the Combat Information Center. Christoph Giebel, associate professor of history and of international studies, is quoted.
• How Israel's military investigates itself over possible wrongdoing | NPR4 months ago
  Israeli officials are concerned about a possible International Criminal Court investigation of government leaders over alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. The prospect of possible arrest warrants for Israeli leaders is shining a spotlight on how Israel’s military investigates personnel accused of violating the military’s own standards of wartime conduct. Smadar Ben-Natan, affiliate faculty at the Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted.
• New Putin term as Russian president lasts until 2036 | CBS News4 months ago
  Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in Tuesday for his fifth term after a reelection process that many Western observers have called unfair and undemocratic. If Putin serves out the full term, he will have had a longer reign than Joseph Stalin. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, joined CBS News to discuss what an extended Putin rule means for the world.
• How streaming, mergers and other major changes are upending Hollywood | NPR5 months ago
  Nearly a year after the Hollywood writers’ strike started, the entertainment industry remains in flux. Daniel Bessner, assistant professor of international studies at the UW, says TV and film writers are feeling the brunt of the changes.
• ICE releases report on Tacoma detainee death but leaves out key detail | The Seattle Times5 months ago
  More than a month after a man died at an immigrant detention center in Tacoma, federal officials released a report, as required by Congress. The report lacked one key detail: a cause of death. The UW’s Phil Neff, project coordinator at the Center for Human Rights, and Angelina Godoy, professor of both international studies and law, societies and justice and the director of the Center for Human Rights, are mentioned.
• Free speech: ‘True, meaningful democracy is messy’ | The Seattle Times7 months ago
  "The University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies has sponsored a “War in the Middle East” lecture series, and Tuesday’s lecture by Daniel Kurtzer, retired U.S. Ambassador to Israel and Egypt, was interrupted by protesters who might have been forcibly removed like the protesters at City Hall. The audience certainly was frustrated by their behavior," writes Muraco Kyashna-tocha, in a letter to the editor. Daniel Hoffman, director of the UW’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, is mentioned.
• Analysis: Supreme Court shocker? Here’s what happens if Trump gets kicked off the ballot | Politico8 months ago
  "This is a vexing and necessary question. Section 3 of the 14th Amendment plainly bars Donald Trump from becoming president again. From a strictly legal standpoint, it should be a no-brainer even for this Supreme Court to apply it to preclude his candidacy. But the political landscape is dry tinder, and the consequences of Trump’s exclusion from the presidential race could be incendiary," cowrites Steven Simon, visiting professor of practice in Middle East Studies at the UW.
• Japan prepares for moon landing by smart lander after string of space disasters | Bloomberg8 months ago
  Japan said its probe reached the moon after a year of setbacks to the nation’s space program, but it wasn’t immediately clear if the lander was intact or functioning. Saadia Pekkanen, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted.
• Nvidia is quietly ramping up for a delicate dance in Washington | Forbes8 months ago
  As the trillion-dollar chipmaker faces more scrutiny, Nvidia may be looking to flex its muscles in government affairs. James Lin, assistant professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted.
• Students flock to courses on Israeli-Palestinian conflict | Inside Higher Ed9 months ago
  Professors who teach about the Middle East report increased interest in their spring courses — though not necessarily from the biggest activists on campus. Smadar Ben-Natan, affiliate faculty at the Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted.
• License plate readers being used by Pierce County law enforcement agencies | Tacoma News Tribune9 months ago
  On an increasing number of streets in Pierce County, pole-mounted cameras capture the rear of every passing vehicle, storing photographs and automotive details such as license plate information for 30 days in a database accessible by law enforcement. A study from the UW Center for Human Rights is mentioned.
• Discussions of alternative energy sources at COP 28 | KNX10 months ago
  Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW, discusses the prospect of nuclear, wind and solar energy in light of discussions at COP 28. [This story ran in multiple outlets.]
• Experts say US support for Hamas office in Qatar has backfired, policy must end immediately | Fox News10 months ago
  The U.S. played a direct role in helping set up the Hamas office in Qatar during the Obama administration, seeking appeasement and soft diplomacy but ultimately failing to control the terrorist group as it festered in Gaza. Steven Simon, visiting professor of practice in Middle East Studies at the UW, is quoted.
• UW professor discusses Israel-Hamas hostage negotiations, combat operations and more | KING 510 months ago
  Steven Simon, professor of Middle East Studies at the UW, has also worked in counterterrorism under the Clinton and Obama administrations.

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• Apple is launching new AI features — what do they mean for your privacy? | USA Today2 days ago
  Apple’s new iPhone 16 lineup features new colors, a new camera button and – perhaps most noteworthy — a new AI system. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• How does Apple Intelligence protect user privacy? | USA Today5 days ago
  Apple’s new iPhone 16 lineup features new colors, a new camera button and – perhaps most noteworthy – a new AI system. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Fact check: Photo of Elton John endorsing MAGA is fabricated | USA Today5 days ago
  A Sept. 7 Threads post shows a picture of musician Elton John wearing a bright pink coat with the word "MAGA" on the front, a reference to former President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan "Make America Great Again." Jevin West, associate professor in the UW Information School, is mentioned.
• Opinion: Why weird-checking can be more effective than fact-checking | Tacoma News Tribune6 days ago
  "That’s just weird. Over the last few weeks, you have probably seen Democrats referring to some Republican ideas and policy proposals as ‘weird.’ Thanks to Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential nominee, weird has become a central narrative in the political discourse. The news media is currently flooded with discussion of this new strategy and its success. This approach represents a shift away from Democrat’s standard fact-checking attempts," co-writes Madeline Jalbert, a postdoctoral scholar at the UW Center for an Informed Public and in the Information School.
• Concussion protocol fails, and social media is … boring? | OPB2 weeks ago
  A roundup of five of the top illuminating, inspiring and just plain cool Pacific Northwest science stories includes a study on concussion protocols from the UW School of Medicine and a study of teens’ emotional states while using Instagram from the UW Information School.
• Instead of going high, Democrats are going 'weird' | KUOW3 weeks ago
  Weird — it’s the word that’s been on the tip of plenty of Democrats’ tongues this summer, as they try to communicate to voters why they should vote for the Harris-Walz ticket in November, and leave Trump behind. Madeline Jalbert, a postdoctoral scholar at the UW Center for an Informed Public and in the Information School, is interviewed.
• Has your paper been used to train an AI model? Almost certainly | Nature4 weeks ago
  Artificial intelligence developers are buying access to valuable datasets that contain research papers — raising uncomfortable questions about copyright. Lucy Lu Wang, assistant professor in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• With few coding classes at school, Redmond teens teach their own | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  In the 2022-23 school year, only 11% of middle school students and 9% of high school students were enrolled in computer science courses across the state, according to data from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. The UW’s Amy Ko, a professor in the Information School, is quoted, and Dan Grossman, professor of computer science and engineering and vice director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, is mentioned.
• Did you vote by mail? Experts say it's safe and secure | Cascadia Daily1 month ago
  Confidence in Washington vote-by-mail system remains high, according to new poll. Maddy Jalbert, a postdoctoral scholar at the UW Information School, is quoted.
• Google search results study and survey | WalletHub2 months ago
  Lots of consumers start their research for the best financial products on Google, which makes the quality of Google’s results extremely important to people’s financial wellbeing. To help people make informed decisions, WalletHub evaluated popular credit card and banking terms searched by consumers to see if Google is really returning the best results. We also conducted a nationally-representative survey to see how consumers feel. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is interviewed.
• Trump allies crush misinformation research ahead of election, despite Supreme Court ruling | The Washington Post2 months ago
  The high court ruling green-lighting contact between government and tech companies to stymie falsehoods online hasn’t deterred a GOP campaign against academics, nonprofits and tech industry initiatives aimed at addressing their spread. The UW’s Kate Starbird, associate professor of human centered design and engineering, and Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School, are quoted.
• The dominant feeling teens have when on Instagram is 'boredom' | MyNorthwest2 months ago
  In a world where the digital landscape is as vast as the oceans, teens navigate through waves of content on platforms like Instagram. Amidst the rising concerns about social media’s impact on mental health, a study from the UW casts a new light on the subject, revealing that boredom, not distress, is the prevailing emotion among teens on Instagram. The UW’s Alexis Hiniker, associate professor in the Information School, and Rotem Landesman, doctoral student in the Information School, are quoted.
• Study: More teens visit Instagram because of boredom | KIRO 72 months ago
  A new study by the UW suggests that teenagers access Instagram because they are bored and feel bored while scrolling through the social media site. The UW"s Alexis Hiniker, associate professor in the Information School, and Rotem Landesman, doctoral student in the Information School, are quoted.
• Biden withdrawal and Trump shooting test AI chatbots on news | The Washington Post2 months ago
  From the Trump rally shooting to Biden’s withdrawal, breaking news events show that AI isn’t ready for real-time updates. Jevin West, associate professor in the UW Information School, is quoted.
• One emotion drives teens to scroll through Instagram | HealthDay2 months ago
  Boredom is the key emotion behind most teens’ use of Instagram, a new study says. Teens open the app because they’re bored, then sift through its contents looking for interesting bits to relieve their boredom, researchers report. The UW’s Alexis Hiniker, assistant professor in the Information School, Katie Davis, associate professor in the Information School, and Rotem Landesman, doctoral student in the Information School, are quoted.
• Opinion: Why the 2024 campaign is ripe for conspiracy theories | The New York Times2 months ago
  "We’ve just experienced the first serious attempted assassination of a presidential candidate in the social media age. How widely are conspiracy theories being spread by our largest platforms?" writes Julia Angwin. The UW’s Kate Starbird, associate professor of human centered design and engineering, and Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School, are quoted.
• Analysis: American academic freedom is in peril | Science2 months ago
  "Academics researching online misinformation in the US are learning a hard lesson: Academic freedom cannot be taken for granted. They face a concerted effort — including by members of Congress — to undermine or silence their work documenting false and misleading internet content," co-write the UW’s Kate Starbird, associate professor of human centered design and engineering, and Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School.
• Why are AI search engines so bad? Will they get better? | Vox3 months ago
  Humans are still better than robots at finding correct answers online. Good. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted.
• New resource seeks to link Spanish speakers with LGBTQIA+ library materials | KNKX3 months ago
  During Pride month, it can be easy to find books on LGBTQIA+ topics displayed prominently in libraries. But searching in Spanish for those books is difficult. That’s because Spanish search terms for relevant topics aren’t in the catalog. Marika Cifor, assistant professor at the UW Information School, is quoted.
• Generative AI can’t cite its sources | The Atlantic3 months ago
  Silicon Valley appears, once again, to be getting the better of America’s newspapers and magazines. Tech companies are injecting every corner of the web with AI language models, which may pose an existential threat to journalism as we currently know it. After all, why go to a media outlet if ChatGPT can deliver the information you think you need? Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted.

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• Amazon's new back-to-office mandate fuels debate over remote work and productivity | GeekWire2 days ago
  In his memo sent Monday notifying corporate workers about returning to the office five days per week, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy touted advantages of working in-person, citing the ability to learn, collaborate, brainstorm, and connect with colleagues more effectively. Emily Cox Pahnke, associate professor of management and organization at the UW, is quoted.
• What’s behind Nordstrom family’s $3.8B play to take control of company | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
  Peter and Erik Nordstrom have offered to take the Seattle-based company private for $23 per share, with financial backing from the rest of their family and Mexican department store chain El Puerto de Liverpool. Jarrad Harford, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Nearly 4 in 10 WA parents with kids under 12 have quit, been fired due to disruptions in child care | KIRO 73 weeks ago
  It’s no secret that child care is expensive. Now, a new study is showing just how much it’s impacted Washington’s workforce. The study found nearly 40% of Washington parents reported having quit their jobs or been fired due to child care disruptions. The report was prepared for Child Care Aware of Washington. Philip Bond, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Combat brain fatigue with these tips from experts | CNN1 month ago
  Put your thinking cap on, people often hear — after all that’s what our brain is for and what many are paid to do. But a new study finds that people see a downside to such mental expenditures: Thinking can be a pain. Kira Schabram, assistant professor of management at the UW, is quoted.
• Kroger-Albertsons deal would remake Seattle area grocery map | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  Last week’s reveal of the grocery stores that would be sold under a proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger has generated nearly as many questions as answers. Jarrad Harford, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Best secured credit cards to build credit | WalletHub3 months ago
  The best secured credit cards to build credit have annual fees as low as $0, in addition to very attractive rewards in some cases. The best secured cards also report to the major credit bureaus on a monthly basis, making it possible to build or rebuild your credit standing with responsible use. Lukas Kremens, assistant professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is interviewed.
• How this professor teaches AI and thinks about the future of human creativity | GeekWire3 months ago
  Léonard Boussioux, assistant professor of information systems and operations management at the UW, is interviewed by GeekWire about AI, machine learning and related topics.
• AI-enhanced photo of Sam Altman sparks a journalistic debate | GeekWire3 months ago
  Léonard Boussioux, assistant professor of information systems and operations management at the UW, is quoted on the disclosure of AI use in editing news photos.
• Analysis: Scaling a midsize startup | Harvard Business Review4 months ago
  "To support mighty-middle startups, tailored support is required, emphasizing mentorship and showcasing successful mighty-middle examples," co-writes Benjamin Hallen, professor of business at the UW.
• Best bank accounts for small businesses in May 2024 – up to 4.35% APY | WalletHub4 months ago
  Cash management is critical to small business success, but it can be tough to find a decent business bank account these days. Business-branded accounts have actually fallen to the bottom of the banking totem pole in many respects. As a result, personal accounts – especially the online-only variety – are now better for many small business owners. Christy Johnson, affiliate instructor of business at the UW, is quoted.
• How the noncompete ban could impact Seattle | Axios Seattle5 months ago
  A nationwide ban on noncompete agreements might not have as much of an impact in Seattle as other cities, a UW employment expert says, noting there’s a high percentage of tech and other workers who may make too much to be affected. David Tan, associate professor of management at the UW, is quoted.
• How working for Big Tech lost 'dream job' status | CNBC5 months ago
  Despite blockbuster earnings from giants such as Alphabet and Microsoft, layoffs continue to ripple through the tech industry. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted.
• Best large cities to start a business | WalletHub5 months ago
  Americans are born with an entrepreneurial streak. It’s in our DNA. From the Gold Rush to the Industrial Revolution to the Internet Age, intense periods of innovation have molded our economy and sparked important societal advancements. That said, recent years have been some of the toughest ever for business owners in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation and high inflation. Valerie Trask, affiliate instructor of management and organization at the UW, is quoted.
• Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical or 'adult gap year' can be rejuvenating | Associated Press5 months ago
  If you daydream about getting a break from stress, you might picture a restful week of vacation or a long weekend away. But some people opt for something bigger, finding ways to take longer or more varied time away from the routine. Kira Schabram, assistant professor of management at the UW, is quoted.
• Embattled Harvard honesty professor accused of plagiarism | Science5 months ago
  Academic chapter and two books authored by Francesca Gino appear to copy from sources including student theses, blogs, and news reports. Elizabeth Umphress, professor of management at the UW, is mentioned.
• How Boeing put Wall Street first, safety second ahead of Alaska Air blowout | The Seattle Times5 months ago
  The intense backlash against Boeing after the near catastrophe aboard an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX in January wasn’t a reaction to an isolated manufacturing error but to a yearslong decline of safety standards. Tod Bergstrom, assistant teaching professor of management and organization at the UW, is quoted.
• Best money market accounts of April 2024 – up to 5.25% | WalletHub6 months ago
  The best money market accounts can save you over $500 compared to the average offer. To help people get the most for their money, WalletHub compared over 150 money market accounts from 148 financial institutions, both online-only and branch-based. Below, you can find the best money market accounts from financial institutions anyone can apply for. Thomas Gilbert, associate professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
• From unicorn to bust: Inside the fall of Seattle online retailer Zulily | The Seattle Times7 months ago
  More than a decade ago, when online retailer Zulily was getting off the ground, it had the culture, chaos and capital of a high-flying startup. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is mentioned.
• Transplant organ freezing and rewarming technique wins UW health innovation challenge | GeekWire7 months ago
  A team working on prolonging the lifespan of transplant organs took home the top prize in the 9th annual Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge at the UW. BioLegacy, made up of Seattle University and UW finance, mechanical engineering, and chemistry students, was awarded the $15,000 WRF Capital Grand Prize for its organ cryopreservation and rewarming innovation. The team was one of 22 that competed in this year’s final round of competition at the UW Foster School’s Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship. Other UW projects are mentioned.
• Western states among biggest skeptics of Kroger-Albertsons tie-up | Reuters7 months ago
  rocery store chain Kroger’s, opens new tab bid to buy its close rival Albertsons, opens new tab has caused alarm in the U.S. West, where officials fear its potential dominance – controlling more than half the market in some states – will hurt consumers. Kevin Boeh, associate teaching professor of finance at the UW, is quoted.

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• AI nonprofit TrueMedia gets real with release of free deepfake detection tool ahead of elections | GeekWire9 hours ago
  TrueMedia, the Seattle-based nonpartisan nonprofit that is using AI to detect deepfakes and combat disinformation, made its technology available to the public on Tuesday. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is mentioned.
• Nepal lifts TikTok ban imposed for disrupting ‘social harmony’ | The Independent4 weeks ago
  TikTok has to fulfil certain conditions before it can resume operations and has been given three months to do so. Franziska Roesner, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• With few coding classes at school, Redmond teens teach their own | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  In the 2022-23 school year, only 11% of middle school students and 9% of high school students were enrolled in computer science courses across the state, according to data from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. The UW’s Amy Ko, a professor in the Information School, is quoted, and Dan Grossman, professor of computer science and engineering and vice director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, is mentioned.
• Revving the motor: Full-length protein sequencing with nanopore technology | The Scientist Magazine1 month ago
  Scientists hope to improve existing protein-sequencing techniques or develop new ones. This Q&A talks to Jeff Nivala, a research scientist in computer science and engineering at the UW, who is developing nanopore-based sequencing techniques to help advance proteomics. 
• How do people use ChatGPT? We analyzed real AI chatbot conversations | The Washington Post1 month ago
  AI chatbots are taking the world by storm. We analyzed thousands of conversations to see what people are really asking them and what topics are most discussed. Niloofar Mireshghallah, a postdoctoral scholar of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle startup studio Pioneer Square Labs recruits tech experts for new advisory board | GeekWire2 months ago
  Pioneer Square Labs is tapping some of Seattle’s leading technology researchers and innovators with the creation of a new advisory board to help support the early stage companies in its startup studio and venture fund portfolio. The UW’s Ed Lazowska, professor of computer science and engineering; Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering; Yejin Choi, professor of computer science and engineering; and Shwetak Patel, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering, are mentioned.
• "Recipe for disaster": Experts issue warning after Elon Musk shares fake AI video of Kamala Harris | Salon2 months ago
  AI manipulation was always going to be a problem — but high-profile Trump backers like Musk are making it worse. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
• Making AI models 'forget' undesirable data hurts their performance | TechCrunch2 months ago
  So-called “unlearning” techniques are used to make a generative AI model forget specific and undesirable info it picked up from training data, such as sensitive private data or copyrighted material. But current unlearning techniques are a double-edged sword: They could make a model, like OpenAI’s GPT-4o or Meta’s Llama 3.1 405B, much less capable of answering basic questions. Weijia Shi, a doctoral student of computer science and engineering, is quoted.
• Is the world getting noisier or are we just more sensitive? | The Telegraph2 months ago
  With electric cars and powerful headphones, high-tech has helped us dial the volume down. So why are we more sensitive to sound than ever? Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Oregon and Washington graduate students tackle problem of bias in AI | Oregon Public Broadcasting2 months ago
  Artificial intelligence is radically changing how we work, learn, play and socialize, from virtual assistants helping organize our day to bots that can score Taylor Swift tickets or write college-level essays. Kate Glazko, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering, is interviewed.
• Will AI ever have common sense? | Quanta Magazine2 months ago
  Common sense has been viewed as one of the hardest challenges in AI. That said, ChatGPT4 has acquired what some believe is an impressive sense of humanity. How is this possible? Listen to this week’s “The Joy of Why” with co-host Steven Strogatz. Yejin Choi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is interviewed.
• AI tools help journalists assess authenticity of images in immediate aftermath of Trump shooting | GeekWire2 months ago
  Journalists used artificial intelligence to check the authenticity of images from the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday night — demonstrating both the potential and the limitations of AI technology in minimizing the spread of misinformation online. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
• Universities don’t want AI research to leave them behind | Wall Street Journal2 months ago
  Outspent by Big Tech, some academics are focusing on research that requires less computing power, even as they try to build more of it. Dan Grossman, professor of computer science and engineering and vice director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, is mentioned.
• ChatGPT is ableist toward applicants with disabilities, new study finds | Mashable3 months ago
  In a newly published study from the UW, the intelligent AI chatbot repeatedly ranked applications that included disability-related honors and credentials lower than those with the same merits that did not mention disabilities. Kate Glazko, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering, is quoted.
• ChatGPT is biased against resumes mentioning disability, research shows | Forbes3 months ago
  Numerous organizations representing the disability community have warned of the potential of AI to discriminate against and exclude job seekers with disabilities. The UW’s Jennifer Mankoff, professor of computer science and engineering, and Kate Glazko, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering, are quoted.
• Can you spot deepfakes? New quiz tests how well people can identify manipulated images and videos | GeekWire3 months ago
  A new quiz from Seattle-based AI nonprofit TrueMedia tests how well people can spot deepfake images, videos and audio clips, highlighting the need for people to be aware of what online content is real as we head toward election season. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
• Businesses are rushing to use generative AI — now comes the messy part | Business Insider3 months ago
  Businesses are embracing generative AI at an unusually fast pace. Now comes the messy part: Making money from these big investments. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
• 'We know something big is happening': Tech vets encourage experimentation, education with AI | GeekWire3 months ago
  If you’re not spending time each day trying out new AI tools and understanding how the burgeoning technology may impact your work or life — you’re going to fall behind. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
• Stitching for STEM | OPB3 months ago
  Researchers at the UW have developed a course that uses embroidery to teach basic concepts behind computer coding. The researchers say embroidery has natural links to coding because of the pixel-by-pixel and repetitive nature of the stitching. [This is the fourth story in a roundup]
• Noise-canceling headphones can use AI to 'lock on' to somebody when they speak and drown out all other noises | Live Science3 months ago
  Using only a small embeddable computer, microphone-equipped consumer headphones can block out all environmental sounds apart from a single target voice — even if it moves around. Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.

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• A drug may slow aging —here's how it'll be tested in humans | NPR3 months ago
  Rapamycin was first approved by the FDA for use in transplant patients in the late 1990s. At high doses it suppresses the immune system. The UW’s Jonathan An, assistant professor of oral health sciences, and Matt Kaeberlein, professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted.
• Opinion: New UW faculty get to know Spokane, and some of the ways UW students are helping promote better health in the region | The Spokesman-Review3 months ago
  "For more than 20 years, about three dozen new University of Washington faculty have embarked on a five-day bus tour of Washington state in early June. Along the way, they see the state’s varied geography and meet the people who make our state special. On Wednesday, the 2024 tour rolls into Spokane, meeting with soon-to-be-students and their families, business and civic leaders, and learning what makes Spokane such a thriving community," write the UW’s Hilary Godwin, dean of the School of Public Health, and André Ritter, dean of the School of Dentistry.
• UW dental students participate in training to help underserved communities | KXLY7 months ago
  Two universities in Washington are helping bring dental care to underserved communities. The program is called Rural Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE), and is the product of a partnership between the UW and Eastern Washington University. 
• UW scientists use stem cells to regenerate tooth enamel | KING 512 months ago
  A group of UW Medicine researchers has found a way to coax stem cells to help build tooth enamel. The UW’s Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry; Thomas Dodson, professor and chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery; and Hannele Ruohola-Baker, associate director of the UW Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, are quoted.
• Tooth regeneration breakthrough could lead to "living fillings" | IFL Science1 year ago
  Scientists are saying they’ve made first step toward a treatment that could allow people to regenerate their lost or broken teeth. Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry at the UW, and Hannele Ruohola-Baker, associate director of the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, are quoted.
• Scientists just made intriguing progress toward regenerating human teeth | Futursim1 year ago
  An international, multidisciplinary team of researchers has taken a fascinating step toward a possible future in which we could regenerate human teeth with the use of stem cells. Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry at the UW, and Hannele Ruohola-Baker, associate director of the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, are quoted.
• Stem cells might someday create new tooth enamel or 'living fillings' | HealthDay1 year ago
  Damaged teeth could one day be repaired with "living fillings" created from stem cells, a new study reports. Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry at the UW and co-author of the study, is quoted.
• Tooth enamel stem cells could patch up cavities with "living fillings" | New Atlas1 year ago
  A new study has shown how new tooth enamel could be grown on demand for "living fillings" or replacements. Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry at the UW and co-author of the study, is quoted.
• Mineral-building lozenge offers long-term fix for tooth sensitivity | New Atlas1 year ago
  There are few things worse than having to avoid eating your favorite ice cream because you don’t want to experience the pain caused by sensitive teeth. That may soon be a thing of the past, with researchers developing a novel way of rebuilding lost tooth minerals, offering a long-term solution to the problem. The UW’s Sami Dogan, associate professor of restorative dentistry, and Hanson Fong, assistant teaching professor of materials science and engineering, are quoted.
• How to stop grinding your teeth | Time2 years ago
  Since 2020, dentists and other oral health professionals around the world have recorded a sharp uptick in the number of patients seeking treatment for issues caused by bruxism, a fancy word for grinding and clenching your teeth together with force. While bruxism is fairly common, with pre-pandemic data suggesting that as many as 31% of adults were chronic chompers to some degree, some major clinics saw nearly three times as many bruxers as usual when lockdowns began. Dr. Mark Drangsholt, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Dietitians say vitamin c supplements, drinks are a waste of money | Insider2 years ago
  Supplement sales skyrocketed in 2020, and analysts expect the trend to continue into the decade. But data and expert interviews suggest very few Americans need to take vitamin C supplements, particularly those that have far more milligrams than the daily recommendation. Even in cases where a diet could result in low vitamin C, experts told Insider not to rush to the supplement aisle, but rather eat more fruits and veggies. Dr. Philippe Hujoel, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Fact check: Image shows silicone model of a dolphin fetus in the womb | USA Today2 years ago
  An image circulating online that depicts a dolphin fetus has drawn the attention of Facebook users. Similar posts have been shared on Facebook since at least 2012. But the image of an unborn dolphin is a computer graphic. Rachel Roston, a postdoctoral researcher in dentistry at the UW, is quoted.
• New test maps acidity in the mouth to spot cavities before they form | ZME Science3 years ago
  Scientists at the UW have now developed an optical-based method that can identify the most at-risk teeth by mapping high acidity in the dental plaque that covers the teeth. Manuja Sharma, a doctoral student in dentistr at the UW, is quoted.
• New LED tool developed by scientists that spots dental cavities before they even start | The Independent3 years ago
  Scientists have developed a new tool that uses LED light to detect and measure specific chemical changes that lead to dental cavities, an advance that may lead to better ways of preventing the condition before it even starts. Manuja Sharma, a doctoral student in dentistr at the UW, is quoted.
• Acidity sensor creates a heat map of teeth at risk of decay | New Atlas3 years ago
  A cavity is a pretty clear sign of tooth trouble, but there are warnings to be seen before these tiny openings start to appear. A newly developed optical device is designed to reveal at-risk areas of our teeth by detecting hotspots of high acidity in dental plaque, where conditions are ripe for decay to take hold. The UW’s Manuja Sharma, a doctoral student in dentistry, and Eric Seibel, research professor of mechanical engineering, are quoted.
• David Giuliani, co-inventor of Sonicare toothbrush and a climate change activist, dies at 75 | The Seattle Times3 years ago
  David Giuliani, an entrepreneurial engineer who co-invented the Sonicare toothbrush and helped forge landmark Washington state law to combat climate change, has died. He was 75. In the late 1980s, Giuliani teamed up with Dr. David Engel, affiliate professor of periodontics at the UW, and Roy Martin, professor emeritus of bioengineering at the UW, to develop a better electric toothbrush, which became the first Sonicare model.
• Interesting ways to boost your vitamin C intake – as a study suggests doubling our dose | The Independent3 years ago
  Scientists have suggested we double our vitamin C intake, after arguing current recommendations – the NHS is in favour of 40mg per day – are partly informed by a Second World War study that’s now outdated. Dr. Philippe Hujoel, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Fears about going to the dentist | KUOW3 years ago
  KUOW interviews a clinical psychologist about dental phobias. The Dental Fears Research Clinic at the UW School of Dentistry is mentioned.
• Opinion: Adding dental benefits to Medicare | The Hill3 years ago
  "Comprehensive dental care is the most important benefit expansion to Medicare since prescription drugs were added in 2006. It is important we get it right. Medicare is our nation’s health insurance program for older adults. The current problem is that Medicare covers only ‘medically necessary’ care," writes Dr. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW.
• Vitamin C | BYU Radio3 years ago
  Most think of Vitamin C as an immunity booster during cold and flu season. But the most well-documented benefit of Vitamin C in the human body is actually for healing wounds, creating scar tissue, and keeping the walls of blood vessels intact. Dr. Philippe Hujoel, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, says the global standard for how much Vitamin C a person should consume needs an update.

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• Apple is launching new AI features — what do they mean for your privacy? | USA Today2 days ago
  Apple’s new iPhone 16 lineup features new colors, a new camera button and – perhaps most noteworthy — a new AI system. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• How does Apple Intelligence protect user privacy? | USA Today5 days ago
  Apple’s new iPhone 16 lineup features new colors, a new camera button and – perhaps most noteworthy – a new AI system. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: Election: ‘Pay adequate attention to legislative races’ | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
  "The presidential race is now underway and we are again treated to a listing of the policy proposals of the presidential candidates. It is worth remembering that while all these proposals require legislative approval, the Constitution gives the president very limited legislative power," writes William Andersen, professor emeritus of law at the UW, in a letter to the editor.
• Washington removes bar exam requirement | Puget Sound Business Journal3 weeks ago
  A recent court ruling attempts to address diversity and accessibility concerns within the legal industry. Here’s what it means for the bar exam. The UW’s Ariam Kiflemariam, a law school student, and Tamara Lawson, dean and professor of law, are quoted.
• What's next in the Kroger merger with Albertsons | USA Today3 weeks ago
  Kroger will face off with regulators beginning Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon for a critical legal hearing in its proposed $25 billion takeover of Albertsons. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Western Washington tribe could get back 72 acres of old-growth forest under congressional bill | KUOW3 weeks ago
  The Quinault Indian Nation could soon help manage one of the last old growth forests in Washington state, which was once part of its reservation — before the land was sold to non-Native townspeople, then later held by the federal government. Monte Mills, professor of law and director of the Native American Law Center at the UW, is quoted.
• Here's what to expect from the Kroger-Albertsons trial in Oregon | KUOW3 weeks ago
  A federal court judge in Portland, Oregon heard opening arguments Monday in a case challenging the merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. The hearing is critical, and could decide the merger’s direction. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Trump allies crush misinformation research ahead of election, despite Supreme Court ruling | The Washington Post2 months ago
  The high court ruling green-lighting contact between government and tech companies to stymie falsehoods online hasn’t deterred a GOP campaign against academics, nonprofits and tech industry initiatives aimed at addressing their spread. The UW’s Kate Starbird, associate professor of human centered design and engineering, and Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School, are quoted.
• Landlords raise rents based on RealPage software, suits say | The New York Times2 months ago
  Imagine a system that lets big landlords in your city work together to raise rents, using detailed, otherwise-private information about what their competitors are charging. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: Why the 2024 campaign is ripe for conspiracy theories | The New York Times2 months ago
  "We’ve just experienced the first serious attempted assassination of a presidential candidate in the social media age. How widely are conspiracy theories being spread by our largest platforms?" writes Julia Angwin. The UW’s Kate Starbird, associate professor of human centered design and engineering, and Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School, are quoted.
• Senate hearing to discuss AI privacy concerns | The Hill2 months ago
  The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing Thursday centered on privacy-related concerns stemming from the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the committee announced Monday. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is mentioned.
• Analysis: American academic freedom is in peril | Science2 months ago
  "Academics researching online misinformation in the US are learning a hard lesson: Academic freedom cannot be taken for granted. They face a concerted effort — including by members of Congress — to undermine or silence their work documenting false and misleading internet content," co-write the UW’s Kate Starbird, associate professor of human centered design and engineering, and Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School.
• Stakes, and costs, growing in WA’s fight against Kroger-Albertsons merger | The Seattle Times3 months ago
  Battling potential grocery monopolies, it turns out, isn’t cheap. Washington now expects to pay up to $6 million to an outside law firm handling the state’s Jan. 16 suit against a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, according to a June 21 state authorization for the fees. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho | FOX 133 months ago
  The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions, for now, in a procedural order that left key questions unanswered and could mean the issue ends up before the conservative-majority court again soon. Jessica West, lecturer of law at the UW, is interviewed.
• Supreme Court rules Trump has some presidential immunity | FOX 133 months ago
  The landmark decision could alter legal precedent in our nation. We’re getting expert insight into what exactly this ruling means and what’s next. Jessica West, lecturer of law at the UW, is interviewed.
• What does the BLM Public Land Rule mean for tribal stewardship of public lands? | High Country News3 months ago
  The rule offers further pathways for tribes to proactively protect certain public lands. Monte Mills, professor of law and director of the Native American Law Center at the UW, is quoted.
• Local politicians, law experts chime in on first criminal conviction of a president in US history | The Spokesman-Review4 months ago
  When news broke Thursday that the first president in U.S. history was convicted of a crime, animated responses rang out from politicians and legal experts all across Washington state. Jessica West, lecturer of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Free speech scholars skeptical that TikTok ban survives Constitutional challenge | NPR4 months ago
  Forcing TikTok to shut down its American operations over unspecified national security concerns would represent a violation of the First Amendment, according to six legal scholars surveyed by NPR. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Investigation into fatal Tesla crash examines driver distraction, technical faults | KOMO5 months ago
  The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash where the driver claims his Tesla was on autopilot when it fatally struck a motorcyclist. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Tesla facing federal probe days after fatal Autopilot crash in Monroe | The Seattle Times5 months ago
  Federal auto regulators announced Friday they are opening an investigation into the safety of Tesla’s Autopilot feature, less than a week after a Tesla driver believed to be using it allegedly struck and killed a motorcyclist in Monroe. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.

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• Superbugs due to antibiotic resistance could kill 39 million people by 2050: study | Fox News9 hours ago
  Antimicrobial resistance is a "significant health risk," say infectious disease experts. A study from the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation is referenced.
• Superbugs will kill nearly 40M people over the next 25 years, scientists warn | Gizmodo11 hours ago
  A new report is the latest to show that superbugs will become an increasingly deadly threat to our public health. A study from the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation is referenced.
• The 'third state' that lies beyond the boundaries of life and death | IFLScience11 hours ago
  This challenges our understanding of life, death, and the nature of organisms. Peter Noble, affiliate professor of microbiology at the UW, is quoted.
• 'Third state' of existence beyond life and death confirmed by study | Earth.com11 hours ago
  According to the researchers, this third state occurs when the cells of a dead organism continue to function after its death, sometimes gaining new capabilities they never had while the organism was alive. Peter Noble, affiliate professor of microbiology at the UW, is quoted.
• Arzeda is using AI to design proteins for natural sweeteners and more | TechCrunch11 hours ago
  AI is increasingly being applied to protein design, the process of creating new proteins with specific, target characteristics. Among them is Arzeda, a 2009 UW spinout from the lab of David Baker, professor of biochemistry and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design. The startup’s first product is a natural stevia-based sweetener.
• Washington's cannabis industry braces for possible federal change | KING 51 day ago
  As the federal government mulls the decision of whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, industry leaders in Washington state are considering what the changes could mean to local consumers and researchers. 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.
• Seattle startup Arzeda raises $38M to create proteins for food, pharma, and other industries | GeekWire1 day ago
  Arzeda, a UW spinout startup that generates new enzymes for industrial, agricultural and other applications, announced a $38 million investment round. David Baker, professor of biochemistry and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is mentioned.
• UW researchers develop new light to reset internal clocks and improve sleep | KIRO 72 days ago
  A new study from the UW has found that a specially designed LED light emitting alternating blue and orange wavelengths can better regulate circadian rhythms and improve melatonin production. Jay Neitz, professor of ophthalmology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• ‘My food is not poison’: Coalition fights rhetoric of ‘Chinese Restaurant Syndrome’ | KIRO 72 days ago
  Health professionals have long debunked claims vilifying monosodium glutamate, or MSG, but misunderstandings and myths remain. Now, a coalition of cookbook authors, chefs, influencers and more are leading an effort to address what they say is one of the root causes. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• In search of FACS: The history of fluorescence activated cell sorting | The Scientist5 days ago
  In the middle of the 20th century, science disciplines collided and set the stage for a technology that changed cell research. Dr. Stephen De Rosa, research professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Extreme heat due to climate crisis puts people at greater risk of kidney disease | The Guardian5 days ago
  Researchers are finding heat-related illnesses can also contribute to heart disease and cognitive impairment. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• What is soy lecithin? Is it bad for you and where it's found | USA Today5 days ago
  Soy lecithin is a common food additive that’s often used to improve the consistency and quality of packaged foods. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Getting closer to a breast cancer vaccine | KIRO 75 days ago
  In April, we spoke to UW researchers floating the possibility that within the next 10 years, we could see a vaccine to prevent and do away with breast cancer and many other types of cancer. Dr. Mary "Nora" Disis, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Suicide rates increase among Asian American Pacific Islander youth | Northwest Asian Weekly5 days ago
  Dr. Anthony L. Bui, acting assistant professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, became passionate about helping Asian American and Pacific Islander youth address mental health challenges after his own lived experiences as an immigrant kid as well as witnessing how the COVID-19 pandemic made an impact on the community.
• Once-weekly insulin proves on par with daily shots for sugar control | New Atlas6 days ago
  Clinical trials of a new, once-a-week insulin have shown that it controls blood sugar as well as daily injections of an existing long-acting insulin in type 1 and type 2 diabetics. This means that some diabetics may soon not need to inject themselves as often. Dr. Carol Wysham, clinical assistant professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Regular exercise can lead to ‘healthier’ belly fat | Everyday Health6 days ago
  Physical activity can change the composition of fat in the midsection, which may in turn reduce fat buildup around the liver and heart. Laura den Hartigh, research assistant professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Push to improve syphilis testing in US as disease makes dramatic comeback | The Guardian1 week ago
  Cases have risen 80% in the last five years, and the U.S. now has the highest syphilis rates since 1950. Dr. Stephen Salipante, professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Tri-Cities under heat advisory alert for Labor Day weekend | Tri-City Herald1 week ago
  The Labor Day weekend will offer some near perfect weather to celebrate the unofficial end of summer in the Tri-Cities. A video on water safety with Dr. Chinenyenwa Mpamaugo, a pediatric resident at the UW School of Medicine, is featured.
• What climate change means for dialysis patients | Politico1 week ago
  Hotter temperatures and extreme weather are increasing, and doctors are worried about what that could mean for the more than half million Americans on dialysis. Dr. Suzanne Watnick, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed in a Q&A.
• New study examines increasing suicide rates in Asian American youth | KUOW1 week ago
  Deaths by suicide in young people have risen by more than 60% in recent decades. And in 2022, it was the second leading cause of death for people aged 10-14. But behind that tragic statistic is a lot of nuance. Dr. Anthony L. Bui, acting assistant professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. 

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• San Diego's Dr. George Delgado champions abortion pill 'reversal' | Los Angeles Times3 months 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 Times3 months 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 Philanthropy4 months 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 | KUOW5 months 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 | HealthDay6 months 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 | CNN7 months 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 Press8 months 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 | STAT11 months 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 Online12 months 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 | NPR1 year ago
  Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, better known as CHIP, covers over 42 million kids because of their family’s low income or due to disability. A lot of their health care is provided through clinics and hospitals, but for decades Medicaid has also allowed schools to bill for certain health services they provide. Mayumi Willgerodt, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Maternal mortality has more than doubled in the US in the last two decades | Northwest News Radio1 year ago
  There has been an increase in maternal mortality across the board. But researchers with UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation say Black and Native American women were hit the hardest. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Here's how Black women are protecting their bodies, babies during pregnancy | KING 51 year ago
  Data shows Black women are more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than white women. KING 5 spoke to Black women who are working to change that. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Cedars-Sinai faces federal probe into treatment of Black mothers | Yahoo News1 year ago
  In 2021, maternal mortality rates in the U.S. rose, and Black women, who are three times more likely to die during childbirth, were affected the most. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• New survey shows racism is a huge problem in nursing | STAT1 year ago
  In a new survey, 80% of nurses said they have seen or experienced racism from patients, and 60% from their own colleagues. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• UW School Of Nursing names center for anti-racism after two iconic black nurses | The Seattle Medium1 year ago
  In observance of National Nurses Month and National Nurses Week, which was celebrated May 12, the UW School of Nursing announced the renaming of its Center for Anti-Racism in Nursing to the Manning Price Spratlen Center for Anti-Racism & Equity in Nursing.
• Native, Black doulas say culturally specific birth care could help reduce high maternal death rates | KUOW1 year ago
  In Washington state and nationwide, Black and Native American mothers and their babies are more likely to die during or after pregnancy than white moms and their babies. And the rates are getting worse. The state health department reported in February that discrimination contributed to 41% of preventable pregnancy-related deaths. Now, some birth workers in the Seattle area are trying to turn things around with help from some new government funding. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• New UW program aims to expand training for abortion providers | The Seattle Times2 years ago
  Three UW reproductive health experts are nearly ready to unveil a unique program that will offer a clinical opportunity for advanced practice clinicians throughout the U.S. to learn how to provide abortions and other sexual and reproductive health care. Molly Altman, assistant professor of nursing at the UW, Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, and Meghan Eagen-Torkko, associate professor of nursing at UW Bothell, are quoted.
• Louisiana's abortion law leaves some doctors afraid to provide miscarriage care | NPR2 years ago
  Louisiana’s near-total abortion ban, which took effect on Aug. 1, has raised fears among physicians that they could potentially be investigated for treating a miscarriage, since the same treatments are also used for abortion. Since Louisiana’s ban took effect, some doctors have warned that the law’s language is vague, and that fear and confusion over the law would lead to delays in pregnancy care. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• A family’s mental health journey out of crisis | KUOW2 years ago
  A family was ripped apart by drug addiction. Now, they’re picking up the pieces one day — and several mental health-focused strategies — at a time. Monica Oxford, research professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: #WomenWithoutBorders, march alongside your Iranian sisters | The Seattle Times2 years ago
  "The time has come to summon ferocious courage to support the women of Iran. The oppression and violence against women must end and as women, and allies of women, we must heed the call to show up and demand change," write the UW’s Azita Emami, professor of nursing; Shahrzad Shams, assistant teaching professor of international studies; and Shiva Shafii, director for marketing and communications for the School of Public Health.

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• Aging into Medicare tied to higher drug costs for people with diabetes | HealthDay2 months 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 | Nature3 months 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 | Fortune4 months 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 | STAT4 months 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 | STAT5 months ago
  "Next-generation broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) have the potential to transform the fight against global health threats like HIV, malaria and Ebola. The commercialization of these innovative antibody therapies could save millions of lives annually. But turning promise into reality requires foresight and commitment," writes Blythe Adamson, affiliate assistant professor of pharmacy at the UW.
• How chemicals called quaternary ammonium compounds may affect the brain | The Washington Post5 months ago
  A common ingredient in household disinfectants has been shown in lab studies to affect certain brain cells. Libin Xu, associate professor of medicinal chemistry at the UW, is quoted.
• Could mini space-grown organs be our 'cancer moonshot'? | Live Science7 months ago
  Scientists say they’re growing "organoids" in space to better understand cancer, neurological diseases and aging, and to hopefully uncover treatments. Cathy Yeung, associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Dementia care costs can quickly burn through people's savings | HealthDay7 months ago
  Dementia care can eat through the savings of cash-strapped seniors, a new study warns. Jing Li, assistant professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Gene therapy for sickle cell likely cost-effective at <$2M | HealthDay8 months ago
  Gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) below $2 million is likely to be cost-effective, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is mentioned.
• In Washington state, pharmacists may soon prescribe and dispense mifepristone | NPR8 months ago
  Over the past several months, a handful of community pharmacies in states where abortion remains legal have begun to take advantage of a new rule that allows them to fill prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone. Don Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• More urban pharmacies are disappearing — what's driving the closures? | KUOW9 months ago
  In 2020, chairman George D. Bartell said the sale of his 130-year-old family company was the only option. Regional operators like Bartell Drugs just couldn’t compete in the pharmacy business anymore. Since the acquisition, Rite Aid has closed 21 of 68 Bartell locations, along with some of its own stores. So why are pharmacies struggling to stay afloat? Donald Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is interviewed.
• Medicare is overpaying for generic drugs, UC San Diego research finds | Patch10 months ago
  A new study found that private health insurers that sponsor Medicare Part D are artificially inflating the costs of certain generic drugs by overpaying pharmacies. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW and co-author of the study, is quoted.
• Dementia diagnosis takes huge toll on a family's finances | HealthDay11 months ago
  Dementia can take a big bite out of an American’s bank account, robbing 60% of a patient’s net worth in the first eight years after a diagnosis, a new study says. Jing Li, assistant professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted.
• An OTC contraceptive pill is coming soon, but who will pay for it? | HealthDay1 year ago
  The first over-the-counter birth control pill is slated to hit drug stores in early 2024, but questions about cost and insurance coverage loom. Donald Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is mentioned.
• Older Americans' finances decline in years prior to dementia diagnosis | HealthDay1 year ago
  Perhaps succumbing to fraudsters or facing mounting bills, older Americans begin losing wealth in the years preceding a definitive dementia diagnosis, new research shows. Jing Li, assistant professor of health economics at the UW, is mentioned.
• Analysis: Including race in clinical algorithms can both reduce and increase health inequities — it depends on what doctors use them for | The Conversation1 year ago
  "Health practitioners are increasingly concerned that because race is a social construct, and the biological mechanisms of how race affects clinical outcomes are often unknown, including race in predictive algorithms for clinical decision-making may worsen inequities," writes Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW.
• Population genomic screening for three conditions likely cost-effective | HealthDay1 year ago
  Conducting screening tests for three common genetic disorders could be cost-effective at a population level for adults younger than 40 years of age, according to a study published online May 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Greg Guzauskas, senior research scientist of pharmacy at the UW, is mentioned.
• Over 125 medications in short supply across the US | KING 52 years ago
  Right now across America, there are approximately 125 medications or medical products in short supply, according to the FDA. The situation is impacting people across the nation, and in some cases endangering them, with no cure in sight. Steve Fijalka, UW Medicine’s chief pharmacy officer, is quoted.
• Where to find emergency contraception now that Roe is gone | NPR2 years ago
  With access to safe and legal abortions coming into question, emergency contraception will be more important than ever. However, finding that contraception at the local pharmacy is no easy task. Donald Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is interviewed.
• The high cost of living with sickle cell disease | HealthDay2 years ago
  Americans with sickle cell disease who have private insurance face average out-of-pocket costs of $1,300 a year and a lifetime total of $44,000, new research reveals. Kate Johnson, a postdoctoral researcher in pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.

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School of Public Health

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• ‘My food is not poison’: Coalition fights rhetoric of ‘Chinese Restaurant Syndrome’ | KIRO 72 days ago
  Health professionals have long debunked claims vilifying monosodium glutamate, or MSG, but misunderstandings and myths remain. Now, a coalition of cookbook authors, chefs, influencers and more are leading an effort to address what they say is one of the root causes. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Extreme heat due to climate crisis puts people at greater risk of kidney disease | The Guardian5 days ago
  Researchers are finding heat-related illnesses can also contribute to heart disease and cognitive impairment. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• What is soy lecithin? Is it bad for you and where it's found | USA Today5 days ago
  Soy lecithin is a common food additive that’s often used to improve the consistency and quality of packaged foods. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• US deaths from heat are dangerously undercounted | Scientific American1 week ago
  By vastly understating the number of heat-related deaths, medical officials make it harder to improve heat safety and save lives. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Tacoma man acquitted of murdering mother due to insanity | Tacoma News Tribune3 weeks ago
  A 32-year-old Tacoma man who used a steak knife to fatally stab his mother may spend the rest of his life in a state mental hospital after he was declared not guilty of the murder by reason of insanity. Michael Stanfill, clinical assistant professor of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted.
• Climate change poses health risks — but it’s hard to fight when state policy ignores it | Yahoo News3 weeks ago
  Florida illustrates how the politicization of climate change has thwarted efforts to tackle the problem. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. [This story was originally published in Stateline.org]
• Heat kills thousands in the US every year — why are the deaths so hard to track? | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
  Researchers estimate that heat kills more people than any other extreme weather event, and the number of heat-related deaths reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has steadily risen in recent years. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• How heavy rain can make you sick | Popular Science3 weeks ago
  A growing body of research indicates that aging pipes and wastewater systems, combined with heavy rain events made more common with climate change, can boost your risk of becoming ill. Karen Levy, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Fact check: Claim of link between mpox and COVID-19 vaccines is nonsense | USA Today3 weeks ago
  An Aug. 17 Instagram post includes a video of a woman making an assertion about the real nature of mpox. Dr. Christopher Sanford, associate professor of global health and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Oppressive state laws raise mental health risks for trans people | HealthDay4 weeks ago
  There’s a strong association between a state’s policies and laws around the rights of transgender people and the mental health of transgender residents, a new study shows. Arjee Restar, assistant professor of epidemiology at the UW, is quoted.
• Why are extreme heat-related deaths so hard to track? | The New York Times4 weeks ago
  As heat waves become more frequent and intense, researchers and activists say the lack of precise data is leading to needless fatalities. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• More than 47,000 people died in Europe last year due to heat, study estimates — here are the countries most impacted | CBS News1 month ago
  Over 47,000 people died in Europe last year due to heat, a new report published Monday in Nature Medicine estimates. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Analysis: Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable — addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45% | The Conversation1 month ago
  "Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol. That is the key finding of a new study that we and our colleagues published in the journal The Lancet," co-writes Dr. Eric Larson, clinical professor of health services at the UW and an affiliate professor of medicine at UW Medicine.
• How King County’s newest park fits into a plan for extreme heat | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  The Glendale Forest near South Park is an example of the types of urban places becoming more important as climate warming continues. A study from the UW is referenced, and Dr. Jeremy Hess, professor of global health, of emergency medicine and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• New research reveals vision loss, high cholesterol are risk factors for dementia | KUOW1 month ago
  New research has uncovered two health factors that, if addressed, could significantly lower the risk of developing dementia. Dr. Eric Larson, clinical professor of health services at the UW and an affiliate professor of medicine at UW Medicine, is quoted. Research by Dr. Cecilia Lee, associate professor of ophthalmology in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned.
• How to stay cool in extreme heat: Expert safety tips for summer | USA Today1 month ago
  As summers grow hotter every year and this summer’s heat waves linger, doctors and medical experts warn Americans to keep an eye out for the dangers to the human body of extreme heat and scorching sunrays that can trigger heat exhaustion and heatstroke, cause severe sunburns, and lead to skin cancer down the line. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• A slight temperature drop makes Tuesday the world's second-hottest day | Associated Press2 months ago
  Global temperatures dropped a minuscule amount after two days of record highs, making Tuesday only the world’s second-hottest day ever measured. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Massachusetts is now tracking how many people died due to heat | MassLive2 months ago
  After days of forecasters warning of dangerous heat, Massachusetts will be identifying and evaluating if anyone died due to the heat. Previously Massachusetts was among states that did not track heat-related deaths where exposure to extreme heat was a secondary factor. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences, is quoted.
• Are artificial sweeteners safer than sugar? | The New York Times2 months ago
  Health concerns have been mounting for decades. Here’s what the research suggests. Dr. Jim Krieger, clinical professor emeritus of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: Violence intervention programs need time to demonstrate impact  | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  "Amid racial injustices laid bare in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, police violence and community turmoil, governments started to invest in a different kind of public safety strategy. This approach capitalizes on community insights and relationships and focuses on healing and prevention rather than punishment," co-write the UW’s Kristian Jones, assistant professor of social work, and Julia Schleimer, doctoral student of epidemiology.

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School of Social Work

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• Nationwide focus on maternal mortality rate | KIRO 72 weeks ago
  Right now in the U.S., Black women are nearly three times as likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth as white women. Now we’re seeing a renewed push to reduce the maternal mortality rate and eliminating the race gap that exists within it. A UW study is referenced.
• Who’s most likely to adopt — or get adopted | The Washington Post2 months ago
  This week, we do a deep dive into your many, many — oh so many! — questions about adoption. Angelique Day, associate professor of social work at the UW, is mentioned.
• For at least a decade Quinault Nation has tried to escape the rising Pacific — time is running out | Associated Press2 months ago
  Faced with rising sea levels and increasing flooding, the Quinault Indian Nation has spent at least a decade working to relocate hundreds of residents and civic buildings in Taholah to higher ground. There’s also the threat of an earthquake and tsunami from a major offshore fault line. But that relocation depends on money, and a patchwork of federal and state grants has fallen far below the estimated more than $400 million needed. Michael Spencer, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: Violence intervention programs need time to demonstrate impact  | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  "Amid racial injustices laid bare in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, police violence and community turmoil, governments started to invest in a different kind of public safety strategy. This approach capitalizes on community insights and relationships and focuses on healing and prevention rather than punishment," co-write the UW’s Kristian Jones, assistant professor of social work, and Julia Schleimer, doctoral student of epidemiology.
• In homes with children, even loaded guns are often left unsecured | The New York Times3 months ago
  Firearms often are not stored safely in U.S. homes, a federal survey found. At the same time, gun-related suicides and injuries to children are on the rise. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. Dr. Frederick Rivara, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned.
• Immunocompromised and at-risk Americans feel left behind as COVID restrictions disappear | Scripps News5 months ago
  Millions of Americans face higher risks than others if they contract COVID. Melissa Martinson, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• Are robots the solution to the crisis in older-person care? | Nature5 months ago
  Social robots that promise companionship and stimulation for older people and those with dementia are attracting investment, but some question their benefits. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• Extended foster care for young adults up to 21 set to expand in WA | Washington State Standard6 months ago
  A bill awaiting the governor’s signature will make requirements less strict for the program, which helps foster youth transition to adulthood. Emiko Tajima, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• UW expert weighs in on controversial proposed Renton minimum wage increase | KIRO 79 months ago
  Minimum wage increases have become a polarizing topic in Renton. On one side, supporters of the increase argue the current minimum wage isn’t “livable” as the cost of living and inflation continue to increase. On the other side, those against the rise believe this is simply “breadcrumbing” a bigger problem. Jennifer Romich, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• Why Seattle still needs LGBTQ+ spaces | The Seattle Times9 months ago
  If Seattle was really the LGBTQ+ haven it’s reputed to be, the need to preserve Denny Blaine Park on Lake Washington would have been less dire. Karen Fredriksen Goldsen, a professor of social work at the UW, is mentioned.
• Capitol Hill housing for older LGBTQ+ adults provides support, safety | The Seattle Times9 months ago
  Pride Place, a new and first-of-its-kind affordable housing project for older LGBTQ+ adults in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, opened in September as a means to support older adults, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community. Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• It now takes at least 6 figures for a family to get by in Seattle | The Seattle Times10 months ago
  The Seattle area ranks as the place with the fastest-growing prices in the U.S., according to one new analysis of the economies of the 50 largest U.S. cities. We’re not yet the most expensive place to live, but the cost of living is escalating faster here than anyplace else. A report from the UW School of Social Work is referenced.
• Grocery costs make this Thanksgiving more expensive than ever | Crosscut10 months ago
  Nearly 29,000 households in King County don’t have enough income to cover household basics, according to data from the UW. Anne Kucklick, research coordinator for the Center for Women’s Welfare at the UW School of Social Work, is quoted.
• One Tulalip youth lobbies for change in tribal foster care system | Crosscut10 months ago
  In the third installment about the experiences of youth in tribal foster care systems, a two-spirit 23-year-old emerges from adolescence in Child Protective Services to tackle the program’s longstanding issues. Angelique Day, associate professor of social work at the UW, is mentioned.
• A Tulalip youth works to reconnect with family, tribe and identity | Crosscut10 months ago
  The second in a three-part series explores the personal and systematic complications of foster care — especially for LGBTQ+ Indigenous kids. Angelique Day, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• WA colleges help transfer students chart a path to four-year degrees | The Seattle Times11 months ago
  Path to UW is a program funded by the city of Seattle with the mission of supporting Seattle Colleges’ students in transferring to the UW. Allizon Bigornia, a sophomore in social work who participated in the Path to UW program, is featured.
• UW is spending $340 million on an IT upgrade. It’s not going well | The Seattle Times11 months ago
  More than three months after the launch of the UW’s $340 million cloud-based finance platform, many faculty, staff and others say the system is still wracked by disruptive bugs and flaws. The UW’s Arthur Nowell, professor of oceanography; Chris Mercer, executive director of UW Finance Transformation; Mari Ostendorf, professor of electrical and computer engineering; Jennie Romich, professor of social work; Rick Keil, professor of chemical oceanography, are quoted.
• UW study shows 28% of WA households lack the income to meet their basic needs | Northwest News Radio12 months ago
  The study conducted by the Center for Women’s Welfare at the UW School of Social Work is based on what’s called the Washington State Self Sufficiency Standard, which tracks the costs of housing, child care, health care, transportation and miscellaneous expenses and also takes into account taxes and tax credits.
• Cannabis use disorder may raise the risk of a heart attack or stroke | New Scientist12 months ago
  A study of nearly 60,000 people in Canada found that people with a cannabis use disorder are at greater risk of experiencing a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event than those without. Jennifer Bailey, assistant director and principal research scientist with the Social Development Research Group in the UW School of Social Work, is quoted.
• ‘It’s definitely tough’: New study shows nearly third of WA households struggle to make ends meet | KIRO 712 months ago
  Nearly a third of Washington households struggle to make ends meet, according to a newly published UW study. Anne Kucklick, research coordinator for the Center for Women’s Welfare at the UW School of Social Work and co-author of the study, is quoted.

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1. Find your unit's RSS feed URL

In order to set up any customized alert for your unit’s stories, you first have to find the correct RSS feed URL. The video below walks you through how to do that using our Pinboard archive, which is searchable by keyword, unit name, people, etc. Stories are displayed in the order in which they were added to the archive (most recent at the top).

Once you have your unit’s RSS feed URL, you can use it in your favorite feed tracker tool (there are many options in the Chrome Web Store) or Outlook (for PC only).

2. Set up a feed alert in Outlook (PC only)

Once you have your RSS feed URL from the previous step, open the Outlook app on your computer. Note: This is currently not available for Outlook for Mac.

On the left-hand pane of your Outlook screen there should be a folder in your email account called “RSS Subscriptions.” Right click on that folder and click “Add a New RSS Feed.”

Paste your RSS feed URL from the Pinboard archive into the field that Outlook offers, and click Add (see screenshot below).

If prompted, click “Yes” when it asks you if you want to add this RSS Feed to Outlook.

Now you’ll start getting new stories that mention your unit in your inbox as they are added to the UW News Pinboard archive!