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- Transgender people find a haven at Capital Tea safe house in Florida | USA Today3 days ago
Even as Florida and others impose restrictions, a safe house in Tallahassee is providing transgender people with shelter and more. Elle Lett, clinical instructor in health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - UW researchers finish tests on device hoping to harness wave energy | The Seattle Times3 days ago
The device is nothing like the offshore wind farms that power homes or the underwater turbines that spin with the rising and falling tides in other places; it generates a smaller amount of energy — around tens of watts — which is enough to power research devices, like a small submersible. Curtis Rusch, senior research engineer at the UW Applied Physics Laboratory, is quoted. - Neighborhood poverty may impact women's ovarian reserves | HealthDay3 days ago
Living in a neighborhood with greater poverty in adulthood is tied to lower ovarian reserve, according to a study published online March 5 in Menopause. Anwesha Pan, a doctoral student of anthropology at the UW, is mentioned. - Lunar New Year becomes a recognized holiday in WA | The Seattle Times3 days ago
Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Wednesday officially making Lunar New Year a recognized legislative holiday in Washington. Connie So, teaching professor of American ethnic studies at the UW, is mentioned. - Why Nvidia is Silicon Valley’s hottest stock, surpassing Google | The Washington Post3 days ago
Nvidia used to be a gaming company. Now it’s getting rich selling the picks and shovels of the AI gold rush. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Crows are taking over American cities | The Atlantic3 days ago
They’re flocking to urban areas for the same reasons people do. John Marzluff, professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Conflict over role of “living history” flares around Bent’s Old Fort | Colorado Sun4 days ago
Shifting attitudes over the role of reenactors in telling the story of a diverse commercial center at the national historic site adds to structural concerns. Scott Magelssen, professor of theater history at the UW, is quoted. - Could war zone blasts raise veterans' odds for Alzheimer's? | HealthDay4 days ago
Combat veterans who suffered traumatic brain injuries due to explosive blasts may have markers in their spinal fluid similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease, new research finds. Dr. Elaine Peskind, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Colon cancer blood test shows promise for early detection | The New York Times4 days ago
Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method: blood tests. The UW School of Medicine’s Dr. Barbara Jung, professor of gastroenterology and department chair, and Dr. William Grady, professor of gastroenterology, are quoted. - UW doctor voices concerns over AI mental health chatbots | MyNorthwest4 days ago
Artificial intelligence chatbots help people find resources and answer basic questions. However, experts warn not to rely on them for medical advice. Dr. Thomas Heston, clinical instructor of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Could AI-designed proteins be weaponized? Scientists lay out safety guidelines | Nature4 days ago
AI tools that can come up with protein structures at the push of a button should be used safely and ethically, say researchers in the field. David Baker, professor of biochemistry and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted. - Princess Kate’s altered photo: What experts say happened and how to spot manipulated content online | PolitiFact5 days ago
Princess Kate had not been seen in public for weeks when Kensington Palace marked the United Kingdom’s Mother’s Day by releasing a photo of the princess of Wales surrounded by her three smiling children. The new image sent the rumor mill into overdrive. Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, is quoted. - Nvidia, Google and Microsoft bet billions on Biotech’s AI future | Forbes5 days ago
As language models like ChatGPT and Gemini have ushered in a new age of AI in Silicon Valley, powerful tech companies are looking to drug discovery and digital biology. David Baker, director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted. - Judge rules against WA law tightening oversight of NWIPC | Tacoma News Tribune5 days ago
A federal judge on Friday ruled that most of a Washington state law meant to enhance state oversight of the privately-run immigration detention center in Tacoma is not constitutional. The UW is mentioned. - Beauty and diversity in art | Seattle Magazine5 days ago
Seattle’s art scene is embracing more voices and viewpoints than ever. Valerie Curtis-Newton, professor of directing and acting at the UW, is quoted. - AI deepfakes are endangering democracy — here are 4 ways to fight back | Fox News5 days ago
2024 will see the first elections in which sophisticated deepfake tech is readily accessible to anyone in the world. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Olympic National Park cabins demolished before they fall into Pacific Ocean | KUOW5 days ago
Construction crews started removing seven cabins from a crumbling bluff in the thin strip of Olympic National Park that hugs the Pacific Coast on Monday. Ian Miller, a coastal hazards specialist at the UW Washington Sea Grant, is quoted. - How to see the solar eclipse safely and which glasses to buy | Today5 days ago
Almost everyone in the U.S. will be able to see a partial or total solar eclipse from where they live on April 8. Eye safety will be key. Dr. Russell Van Gelder, professor of ophthalmology at the UW, is quoted. - COVID-19 causes global life expectancy drop for first time in 30 years | Forbes5 days ago
Global life expectancy decreased between 2019 to 2021 due to deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results of a new study. Austin Schumacher, acting assistant professor of health metric sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - Chinese Characters across Asia: Continuity and transformation in Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese | Northwest Asian Weekly5 days ago
Chinese, like the other earliest inventions of writing, emerged in complex societies, where people needed to use symbols for writing. The script started as pictures, but quickly evolved to incorporate other mechanisms capable of indicating abstract concepts and grammatical structures. When Classical (or ancient) Chinese script spread, literate people in other cultures not only mastered it, but they then used it to represent their own distinct spoken languages in written form. Zev Handel, professor and department chair of Asian languages and literature at the UW, is quoted.
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- Transgender people find a haven at Capital Tea safe house in Florida | USA Today3 days ago
Even as Florida and others impose restrictions, a safe house in Tallahassee is providing transgender people with shelter and more. Elle Lett, clinical instructor in health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - Neighborhood poverty may impact women's ovarian reserves | HealthDay3 days ago
Living in a neighborhood with greater poverty in adulthood is tied to lower ovarian reserve, according to a study published online March 5 in Menopause. Anwesha Pan, a doctoral student of anthropology at the UW, is mentioned. - Why Nvidia is Silicon Valley’s hottest stock, surpassing Google | The Washington Post3 days ago
Nvidia used to be a gaming company. Now it’s getting rich selling the picks and shovels of the AI gold rush. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Crows are taking over American cities | The Atlantic3 days ago
They’re flocking to urban areas for the same reasons people do. John Marzluff, professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Could war zone blasts raise veterans' odds for Alzheimer's? | HealthDay4 days ago
Combat veterans who suffered traumatic brain injuries due to explosive blasts may have markers in their spinal fluid similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease, new research finds. Dr. Elaine Peskind, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Colon cancer blood test shows promise for early detection | The New York Times4 days ago
Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method: blood tests. The UW School of Medicine’s Dr. Barbara Jung, professor of gastroenterology and department chair, and Dr. William Grady, professor of gastroenterology, are quoted. - Could AI-designed proteins be weaponized? Scientists lay out safety guidelines | Nature4 days ago
AI tools that can come up with protein structures at the push of a button should be used safely and ethically, say researchers in the field. David Baker, professor of biochemistry and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted. - Princess Kate’s altered photo: What experts say happened and how to spot manipulated content online | PolitiFact5 days ago
Princess Kate had not been seen in public for weeks when Kensington Palace marked the United Kingdom’s Mother’s Day by releasing a photo of the princess of Wales surrounded by her three smiling children. The new image sent the rumor mill into overdrive. Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, is quoted. - Nvidia, Google and Microsoft bet billions on Biotech’s AI future | Forbes5 days ago
As language models like ChatGPT and Gemini have ushered in a new age of AI in Silicon Valley, powerful tech companies are looking to drug discovery and digital biology. David Baker, director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted. - AI deepfakes are endangering democracy — here are 4 ways to fight back | Fox News5 days ago
2024 will see the first elections in which sophisticated deepfake tech is readily accessible to anyone in the world. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - How to see the solar eclipse safely and which glasses to buy | Today5 days ago
Almost everyone in the U.S. will be able to see a partial or total solar eclipse from where they live on April 8. Eye safety will be key. Dr. Russell Van Gelder, professor of ophthalmology at the UW, is quoted. - COVID-19 causes global life expectancy drop for first time in 30 years | Forbes5 days ago
Global life expectancy decreased between 2019 to 2021 due to deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results of a new study. Austin Schumacher, acting assistant professor of health metric sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - Analysis: Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes | The Conversation6 days ago
"Today, salt has become ubiquitous and highly concentrated in increasingly processed diets. The evidence has mounted that too much salt – specifically the sodium chloride added to preserve and enhance the flavor of many highly processed foods – is making people sick," writes Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine. - COVID pandemic knocked 1.6 years off global life expectancy, study finds | Live Science6 days ago
Global life expectancy had been on the rise since 1950, but this historical trend was reversed between 2019 and 2021, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Austin Schumacher, acting assistant professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - Divided Washington state to choose Biden or Trump: ‘Everything seems a mess right now’ | The Guardian6 days ago
A recent poll shows Biden leading Trump 54-38 in Washington, but the ex-president has committed supporters ahead of state’s primary. James Long, professor of political science at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: What is the Japanese ‘wabi-sabi’ aesthetic actually about? ‘Miserable tea’ and loneliness, for starters | The Conversation6 days ago
"Wabi-sabi is typically described as a traditional Japanese aesthetic: the beauty of something perfectly imperfect, in the sense of ‘flawed’ or ‘unfinished.’ Actually, however, wabi and sabi are similar but distinct concepts, yoked together far more often outside Japan than in it," writes Paul Atkins, professor of Asian languages and literature at the UW. - COVID-19 pandemic has cut life expectancy globally | Cosmos6 days ago
During the COVID-19 pandemic, life expectancies globally dropped by 1.6 years, according to a new study. Austin Schumacher, acting assistant professor of health metric sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted. - Fact check: Humans responsible for one third of CO2 in atmosphere | USA Today6 days ago
A viral Facebook post understates the amount and effects of CO2 humans have contributed to the atmosphere. Dargan Frierson, an associate professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Kate Middleton and the end of shared reality | The Atlantic6 days ago
If you’re looking for an image that perfectly showcases the confusion and chaos of a choose-your-own-reality information dystopia, you probably couldn’t do better than this week’s portrait of Catherine, Princess of Wales. Mike Caulfield, research scientist at the UW Center for an Informed Public, is quoted. - Wegovy approved by FDA to reduce heart attack risk | The New York Times6 days ago
The F.D.A. has approved a new use for heart health that will fuel even more demand for the drug. Dr. Scott Hagan, assistant professor of internal medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
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- UW researchers finish tests on device hoping to harness wave energy | The Seattle Times3 days ago
The device is nothing like the offshore wind farms that power homes or the underwater turbines that spin with the rising and falling tides in other places; it generates a smaller amount of energy — around tens of watts — which is enough to power research devices, like a small submersible. Curtis Rusch, senior research engineer at the UW Applied Physics Laboratory, is quoted. - Lunar New Year becomes a recognized holiday in WA | The Seattle Times3 days ago
Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Wednesday officially making Lunar New Year a recognized legislative holiday in Washington. Connie So, teaching professor of American ethnic studies at the UW, is mentioned. - Conflict over role of “living history” flares around Bent’s Old Fort | Colorado Sun4 days ago
Shifting attitudes over the role of reenactors in telling the story of a diverse commercial center at the national historic site adds to structural concerns. Scott Magelssen, professor of theater history at the UW, is quoted. - UW doctor voices concerns over AI mental health chatbots | MyNorthwest4 days ago
Artificial intelligence chatbots help people find resources and answer basic questions. However, experts warn not to rely on them for medical advice. Dr. Thomas Heston, clinical instructor of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Judge rules against WA law tightening oversight of NWIPC | Tacoma News Tribune5 days ago
A federal judge on Friday ruled that most of a Washington state law meant to enhance state oversight of the privately-run immigration detention center in Tacoma is not constitutional. The UW is mentioned. - Beauty and diversity in art | Seattle Magazine5 days ago
Seattle’s art scene is embracing more voices and viewpoints than ever. Valerie Curtis-Newton, professor of directing and acting at the UW, is quoted. - Olympic National Park cabins demolished before they fall into Pacific Ocean | KUOW5 days ago
Construction crews started removing seven cabins from a crumbling bluff in the thin strip of Olympic National Park that hugs the Pacific Coast on Monday. Ian Miller, a coastal hazards specialist at the UW Washington Sea Grant, is quoted. - Chinese Characters across Asia: Continuity and transformation in Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese | Northwest Asian Weekly5 days ago
Chinese, like the other earliest inventions of writing, emerged in complex societies, where people needed to use symbols for writing. The script started as pictures, but quickly evolved to incorporate other mechanisms capable of indicating abstract concepts and grammatical structures. When Classical (or ancient) Chinese script spread, literate people in other cultures not only mastered it, but they then used it to represent their own distinct spoken languages in written form. Zev Handel, professor and department chair of Asian languages and literature at the UW, is quoted. - Where to find cherry blossoms and trilliums in the Seattle area | The Seattle Times6 days ago
Flowering cherry trees and trilliums are some of the first hints that the Northwest is shifting from its chilly mood to a more hospitable demeanor. Take a walk in search of cherry blossoms to ease into fairer weather. UW arborist Sara Shores is quoted. - ‘Lost Patients’ podcast Episode 1: What psychosis feels like | The Seattle Times6 days ago
In Episode 1 of “Lost Patients,” a new six-part podcast from The Seattle Times and KUOW, host Will James begins an exploration of mental health care in Washington state by seeking to understand psychosis — the loss of contact with reality, delusions and hallucinations that can come alongside some mental illnesses. Charles Bombardier, professor of rehabilitation medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - When can you see cherry blossoms at UW? | FOX 136 days ago
The cherry blossoms at the UW’s Seattle campus are a sign that spring is here, and we’re slowly approaching peak bloom. UW arborist Sara Shores is quoted. - Biden earmarks half a billion for salmon on upper Green River | The Seattle Times6 days ago
An additional $500 million could be on its way to help unlock almost half, or about 100 river and stream miles, of the Green River’s historical salmon spawning and rearing habitat behind Howard Hanson Dam. A study by the UW Climate Impacts Group is mentioned. - Origins Season 2 follows Central District’s Black history, change | Crosscut6 days ago
Filmmaker Lady Scribe calls on elected officials and Washington expats to reinvest in the historic neighborhood while remaining hopeful for the future. A UW study is referenced. - UW cherry trees nearing full bloom | MyNorthwest6 days ago
It has become an annual rite of spring around Seattle. Cherry trees on the UW campus are set to bloom — and because skies sometimes don’t clear until June or July, it is often the only way we can tell the summer is coming. UW arborist Sara Shores is quoted. - At Boeing Field, a glimpse of America’s troubled deportation flights | The Seattle Times6 days ago
The observation room at Boeing Field offers what is arguably America’s best real-time window into the vast network of privately run deportation flights, a system that has generated troubling reports of passenger mistreatment and in-flight emergencies. The UW Center for Human Rights is mentioned. - UW Sleep Center Director describes how daylight saving impacts health | KNDO6 days ago
Daylight saving is the annual practice where time "springs forward." Although the loss of an hour is intended to grant more natural sunlight during the spring and summer evenings, it can impact one’s health. Dr. Vishesh Kapur, professor of medicine and director of sleep medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - New study: Doulas’ role supporting mental health | Seattle's Child1 week ago
A new study from the UW suggests that community-based doulas—providers who share cultural and language congruence with the pregnant or postpartum people they serve—can play an important role in helping their clients navigate substance abuse and mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and psychosis. - People sought for UW Medicine Seattle long COVID-19 research | Tacoma News Tribune1 week ago
Clinical researchers at UW Medicine in Seattle are taking part in testing therapies for the cognitive effects of long COVID, part of clinical trials taking place on a national scale. At the research work’s core is an attempt to figure out why some people struggle to make a full recovery. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - Seattle tech leaders launch nonprofit to push for greater transparency in AI training data | GeekWire1 week ago
Artificial intelligence is a powerful technology that promises to reshape the future, but it also poses many challenges and risks. One of the most pressing issues is the lack of regulation and oversight of the data used to train AI models. A new nonprofit, the Seattle-based Transparency Coalition, is aiming to address this issue. Jai Jaisimha, affiliate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Here's when the UW cherry blossoms bloom | KING 51 week ago
Peak bloom is determined by when 70% of blossoms have emerged. This year, the trees are on schedule to reach this point by the end of March. UW arborist Sara Shores is quoted.
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UW Bothell
- How climate change is taxing our mental health | Crosscut2 weeks 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 52 weeks 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 Times3 weeks 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 | KHQ3 weeks 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. - Invasive English holly not so jolly for Pacific Northwest forests | Oregon Public Broadcasting3 months ago
English holly certainly looks festive this time of year, with its dark, spiky leaves and bright red berries. But the invasive plant poses a significant threat to Pacific Northwest forests. David Stokes, professor emeritus at UW Bothell, is interviewed. - Opinion: Turning at the crossroads of humanity | The Messenger3 months ago
"By now, we all know the facts. Global carbon emissions rose by over 1% in 2023 — after increases in the previous two years. … But don’t become jaded by records and headlines. Each broken record spells tangible peril for our continued civilization. This is not controversial. Events are overtaking us," write Charles Fletcher of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa and Stable Planet Alliance CEO Phoebe Barnard, who is also an affiliate professor at both UW Bothell and the UW Center for Environmental Politics. - Analysis: Could the good news story about the ecological crisis be the collective grief we are feeling? | The Conversation4 months ago
"A summer of wildfires across Canada sat alongside news of global deforestation, rapid loss of Antarctic ice mass and Swiss glacial ice depletion. Then in mid-October, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service delisted 21 species from the Endangered Species Act due to extinction," co-write Sarah Brown and Sonya Jakubec. Jennifer Atkinson, associate teaching professor of environmental humanities at UW Bothell, is referenced. - $79M STEM building to open at UW Bothell/Cascadia in January | Daily Journal of Commerce4 months ago
Come January, students at UW Bothell and Cascadia College will begin taking classes in a new $79 million STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) building at the institutions’ shared campus in Bothell. Leslie Cornick, dean of UW Bothell’s School of STEM, is quoted. - ‘Bird-watcher’s paradise’ — countless crows swoop in to Bothell Crow Watch | Everett Herald4 months ago
Thousands of crows roost every night on the UW Bothell campus. Even longtime locals are awed by the spectacle. Ursula Valdez, a lecturer at UW Bothell, is quoted. - UW Bothell and Cascadia College celebrate new STEM-focused Innovation Hall | GeekWire4 months ago
The new $79 million facility will serve students in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, and electrical and mechanical engineering. UW President Ana Mari Cauce and Leslie Cornick, dean of the UW Bothell School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, are quoted. - Multifaith leaders gather in Seattle to call for cease-fire in Gaza | The Seattle Times4 months ago
Rabbis, imams, reverends and other faith leaders from across the state gathered Thursday at Seattle’s Henry M. Jackson Federal Building to demand a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas. Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Passion for Costco stands the test of shaky economy — will it last? | The Seattle Times5 months ago
Costco, which opened its first store in Seattle in 1983, has succeeded in good times and bad times, where many of its competitors have struggled. P.V. (Sundar) Balakrishnan, professor of marketing at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Analysis: Slow solutions to fast-moving ecological crises won’t work — changing basic human behaviors must come first | The Conversation5 months ago
"As the world grapples with multiple ecological crises, it’s clear the various responses over the past half century have largely failed. Our new research argues the priority now should be addressing the real driver of these crises – our own maladaptive behaviours," write Phoebe Barnard, affiliate professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, and Mike Joy at Victoria University of Wellington. - In Detroit, a ‘magic wand’ makes dirty air look clean — and lets polluters off the hook | The Guardian5 months ago
The “exceptional events rule” allows the EPA to strike pollution caused by single events from the record, allowing regulators to meet clean-air goals on paper, without forcing local industry to comply with tighter pollution controls. Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Mary Lou Retton crowdfunded her medical debt, like many thousands of others | The New York Times5 months ago
When Mary Lou Retton, the decorated Olympic gymnast, accrued medical debt from a lengthy hospital stay, her family did what countless Americans have done before them: turned to crowdfunding to cover the bills. Nora Kenworthy, associate professor of nursing and health studies at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Why what looked like good news for charter schools actually wasn’t | The Washington Post5 months ago
It seemed like good news for charter schools when a study released this summer declared that they get better student outcomes than do traditional public schools — at least from 2015 to 2019, the years for which researchers said they crunched the numbers. Concerns critics have raised about the validity of the methodology and definitions used in the study, render moot the claims of besting traditional public schools. Joseph J. Ferrare, associate professor of interdisciplinary arts & sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Scientists utilize AI to track and follow coal train dust | Popular Science7 months ago
The team in California is working with communities — and a suite of AI tools — to better understand air pollution. Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is mentioned. - Washington climate crisis | KCTS 97 months ago
As our summers become hotter and our skies fill with wildfire smoke, Western Washington seemingly gets deeper into a climate crisis. PBS discusses this with Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell; Nicholas Bond, a research scientist at the UW and the Washington State Climatologist; and Brian Harvey, assistant professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW. A UW report on extreme heat is also referenced. - Risk of prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke needs study | STAT8 months ago
More than 120 million Americans — one-third of the U.S. population — have been living under air quality alerts this summer, with citizens in New York City, Chicago, and Detroit at times experiencing some of the unhealthiest air in the world. The hazy conditions, fed by an unprecedented surge in Canadian wildfires likely fueled by climate change, has grounded planes, canceled outdoor sporting events, and filled emergency rooms with asthma patients. Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Rise of emergency contraception vending machines on college campuses | USA Today8 months ago
At least 39 colleges and universities across 17 states have implemented emergency contraception vending machines on their campuses, including in some places that have largely banned or restricted abortion access. This move is gaining steam in schools located in or near contraceptive deserts – areas that lack reasonable access to health centers. Meghan Eagen-Torkko, associate professor of nursing at UW Bothell, and Taylor Riley, doctoral student in epidemiology at the UW, are quoted.
UW Tacoma
- Do Americans have a ‘collective amnesia’ about Donald Trump? | The New York Times2 weeks ago
It’s only been three years, but memories of Mr. Trump’s presidency have faded and changed fast. Andrew Franks, lecturer of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Opinion: Tacoma’s Pugnetti Park needs new design to work for downtown | Tacoma News Tribune3 weeks ago
"Even if you don’t know the 100-by-240-foot parcel by name, there’s a good chance you recognize its prominent location — smack dab in the center of downtown, along Pacific Avenue, overlooking the Interstate 705 Tacoma Spur," writes columnist Matt Driscoll. Ali Modarres, dean and professor of urban studies at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - UW delays commitment deadline to June 1 | KHQ3 weeks 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. - Most influential, education: Sheila Edwards Lange | Seattle Magazine4 weeks ago
When Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange was appointed chancellor of UW Tacoma in the fall of 2021, she became the highest-ranking Black administrator in the UW system. Lange, Constance Rice from the UW Board of Regents and UW President Ana Mari Cauce, are quoted. - Opinion: Prison education, like at UWT, help cut crime, recidivism | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
"If academia is a bubble or an ivory tower, as people often say, Christopher Beasley, assistant professor of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is the rare scholar who’s managed to burst it, or even more fitting, scale it from the outside," writes The News Tribune’s editorial board. - Seattle's salmon death problem may have been solved | Newsweek2 months ago
Huge numbers of salmon in the streams of Washington state’s Puget Sound die every year due to tire pollution, but researchers may have found a way to prevent the massacre. Edward Kolodziej, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW and of science and mathematics at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - UW Tacoma to host national championship watch party for fans, students and alumni | KING 52 months ago
UW Tacoma, the UW’s south end campus, is gearing up to celebrate the Huskies national championship return on Monday, Jan. 8 with a watch party. - Gen Z says it wants less sex on screen — but is that true? | The Seattle Times3 months ago
The University of California, Los Angeles’ Center for Scholars & Storytellers recently released the results of its 2023 Teens & Screens survey. Its sophomore survey, which examined teens’ perspectives of the entertainment and social media that they have consumed, revealed that Generation Z doesn’t want to see as much sex and romance on screen, and is instead interested in stories about platonic relationships and friendships. UW Tacoma culture, arts and communication’s Jennifer Myers Baran, associate teaching professor and David Coon, associate professor, are quoted. - Washington lags behind in water-pollution oversight | High Country News3 months ago
Washington state is behind — years behind — its obligation to update its list of the state’s polluted waters, says a new report by the Government Accountability Office, or GAO. The delay could affect the cleanup of waterways throughout the state and the water quality of Puget Sound, creating additional problems for the sound’s three species of threatened salmon. Joel Baker, professor of environmental science at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - UW Tacoma names vice chancellor for advancement | South Sound Business3 months ago
Amanda Walker officially started serving as the University of Washington Tacoma’s vice chancellor for advancement earlier this month. - EPA to review chemical in car tires known to kill salmon | Scripps News3 months ago
A chemical left on roadways by car tires is killing salmon as they spawn. Edward Kolodziej, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW and of science and mathematics at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Best things to buy on Black Friday in 2023 | WalletHub4 months ago
To separate myth from fact, WalletHub compared pre-Black Friday prices to actual Black Friday “sale” prices for a broad selection of items. Using the price difference of each item, we isolated the offers that are truly worth the hassle of participating in America’s biggest shopping craze. Hui Suk So, assistant teaching professor at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Fishing groups sue tire-makers over toxic chemical that kills salmon | The Seattle Times4 months ago
West Coast fishing groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against 13 of the largest tire manufacturers in the U.S., alleging the companies are illegally killing or harming endangered salmon and oceangoing trout by the use of toxic chemicals in their products. Edward Kolodziej, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW and of science and mathematics at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Fuel, heat, drought, wind: Recipe for big Spokane wildfires | KUOW7 months ago
Fires broke out in at least four locations around Spokane County and neighboring counties last Friday. Strong winds soon fanned the trees, brush and grasses into life-threatening conflagrations. Maureen Kennedy, associate professor of sciences and mathematics at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Wildfire season in Washington state: How prescribed burns could reduce danger | KUOW7 months ago
Policymakers are increasingly recognizing that wildfires are essential, and a century of fire suppression is partly what put us in this predicament. Last year, the Biden administration pledged to use prescribed burns on tens of millions of acres of federal land. The idea is to mimic natural cycles of fire that reduce fuels and lessen the severity of wildfires. Maureen Kennedy, associate professor of sciences and mathematics at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - UWT gaining new bookstore for its campus on Pacific Avenue | Tacoma News Tribune8 months ago
The UW Tacoma announced this week that students will soon have a new place to shop for textbooks and university merchandise. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted. - Muckleshoot Tribal College honors first education doctoral grads | Crosscut8 months ago
Partnering with UW Tacoma, the leadership program for educators working with Native nations celebrated its cohort of 10 students. - 'Wolf Play' explores an adoption narrative many experience in real life | KUOW9 months ago
In ACT Theatre’s "Wolf Play," the audience watches as a Korean child is adopted, and then re-homed to another family. We watch as he experiences pain and confusion, and then grapples with the realities of adoption. That’s not an experience that’s unique to the theater. JaeRan Kim, associate professor of social work at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - A ‘sisterhood’ graduates with new doctorates in Indigenous-centered education | The Seattle Times9 months ago
The program, Leadership for Healing, is a first-of-its-kind partnership between UW Tacoma and the Muckleshoot Tribal College and is entirely Indigenous-centered. The curriculum is packed with Indigenous authors, the professors are all Indigenous and the goal is to re-imagine the way Indigenous students are taught. Ada McDaniel, a student at UW Tacoma, is quoted. Members of the first Muckleshoot cohort, McDaniel, Jennifer Vasilez, Joannie Marie Suina, Amy Maharaj and Merisa Jones are pictured. - UW grad missed commencement for humanitarian mission in Ukraine | KING 59 months ago
24-year-old David Pavenko graduated from UW Tacoma with a degree in electrical engineering. Instead of walking with classmates, he was helping in Ukraine.
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- Neighborhood poverty may impact women's ovarian reserves | HealthDay3 days ago
Living in a neighborhood with greater poverty in adulthood is tied to lower ovarian reserve, according to a study published online March 5 in Menopause. Anwesha Pan, a doctoral student of anthropology at the UW, is mentioned. - Lunar New Year becomes a recognized holiday in WA | The Seattle Times3 days ago
Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Wednesday officially making Lunar New Year a recognized legislative holiday in Washington. Connie So, teaching professor of American ethnic studies at the UW, is mentioned. - Chinese Characters across Asia: Continuity and transformation in Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese | Northwest Asian Weekly5 days ago
Chinese, like the other earliest inventions of writing, emerged in complex societies, where people needed to use symbols for writing. The script started as pictures, but quickly evolved to incorporate other mechanisms capable of indicating abstract concepts and grammatical structures. When Classical (or ancient) Chinese script spread, literate people in other cultures not only mastered it, but they then used it to represent their own distinct spoken languages in written form. Zev Handel, professor and department chair of Asian languages and literature at the UW, is quoted. - Divided Washington state to choose Biden or Trump: ‘Everything seems a mess right now’ | The Guardian6 days ago
A recent poll shows Biden leading Trump 54-38 in Washington, but the ex-president has committed supporters ahead of state’s primary. James Long, professor of political science at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: What is the Japanese ‘wabi-sabi’ aesthetic actually about? ‘Miserable tea’ and loneliness, for starters | The Conversation6 days ago
"Wabi-sabi is typically described as a traditional Japanese aesthetic: the beauty of something perfectly imperfect, in the sense of ‘flawed’ or ‘unfinished.’ Actually, however, wabi and sabi are similar but distinct concepts, yoked together far more often outside Japan than in it," writes Paul Atkins, professor of Asian languages and literature at the UW. - Abortion: Biden's SOTU speech showed his uneasy approach to the issue | Associated Press1 week ago
Reproductive freedom took center stage during Biden’s State of the Union address, but abortion rights advocates had mixed reactions. Some advocates are raising concerns about the president trying to capitalize on what will be a central campaign issue while avoiding using the word “abortion.” Sophia Jordán Wallace, professor of political science at the UW, is quoted. - OpenAI GPT sorts resume names with racial bias, test shows | Bloomberg1 week ago
Recruiters are eager to use generative AI, but a Bloomberg experiment found bias against job candidates based on their names alone. Emily Bender, professor of linguistics at the UW, is quoted. - PNW colleges see 'explosive' increase of students enrolling in environmental studies | KING1 week ago
Major colleges in Washington, Oregon and Idaho are all seeing a similar recent trend: more students enrolling in environmental studies degrees. The UW’s Julia Parrish, director of COASST and professor of biology and of aquatic and fishery sciences, and Sarah Hensley, an undergraduate student, are quoted. - Who should be Trump’s VP? Poll reveals surprising choices | Miami Herald2 weeks ago
After nearly sweeping the board on Super Tuesday, former President Donald Trump is well on his way to winning the Republican nomination — meaning a decision about his running mate could come soon. Margaret O’Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted. - How air pollution can make it harder for pollinators to find flowers | Science2 weeks ago
Certain chemicals break down a primrose’s key fragrance molecules, blunting its scent. The UW’s Jeff Riffell, professor of biology, and Joel Thornton, professor of atmospheric sciences, are quoted. - 5 Indigenous artists and scholars on Lily Gladstone, the Oscars and more | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
Five local Native American artists and cultural workers shared their feelings about how Lily Gladstone’s Oscar nomination blazes a new path for Indigenous creatives as well as the racist tropes still targeting Native Americans in the media. Charlotte Coté, professor of American Indian studies, is interviewed. - How five crucial elections in 2024 could shape climate action for decades | Nature2 weeks ago
Some of the world’s biggest carbon emitters are going to the polls this year — the results could determine whether humanity can correct its trajectory of dangerous global warming. Aseem Prakash, professor of political science at the UW, is mentioned. - How humans lost their tails | Scientific American2 weeks ago
A newly discovered genetic mechanism helped eliminate the tails of human ancestors. David Kimelman, professor emeritus of biochemistry at the UW, is quoted. - A tiny, Welsh mouse likes to be clean and tidy, and so do other animals | Discover Magazine2 weeks ago
Apparently humans aren’t the only animals who are neat freaks. Find out how this small rodent and other animals also declutter. James Ha, emeritus research professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted. - A lone orca killed a great white shark in first documented attack of its kind | Scientific American2 weeks ago
For the first time, scientists have observed a single killer whale killing a great white shark, and then eating its liver. Jennifer Tennessen, senior research scientist at the UW Center for Ecosystem Sentinels, is mentioned. - Seattle scientist, conservation activist Estella Leopold dies at 97 | KUOW2 weeks ago
Seattle scientist and conservationist Estella Leopold has died at the age of 97. Leopold spent most of her career at the University of Washington, teaching and learning about the distant past through pollen deposits. P. Dee Boersma, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted. - Transplant organ freezing and rewarming technique wins UW health innovation challenge | GeekWire2 weeks 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. - Ciscoe explains why crows are tearing up Washington lawns | KING 52 weeks 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. - Ozempic, Mounjaro users talk about changes to family life after weight loss | ABC News2 weeks ago
"Impact x Nightline" takes a look at the social effects of weight loss drugs. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted. - 10 key events that shaped Seattle history | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of HistoryLink.org, Pacific NW Magazine lists 10 key events in Seattle’s history. Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences, and Josh Reid, associate professor of American Indian studies at the UW, are quoted, and the founding of the UW Black Student Union is mentioned.
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- Seattle-area home prices pick up as spring market inches closer | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
Seattle-area home prices continued to pick up in February as the market approached the busy spring season and shoppers vied for a limited supply of homes for sale. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is quoted. - A new ‘holy grail’ in the housing crisis: Statewide rent caps | The New York Times3 weeks ago
As housing costs soar, Washington state wants to limit annual rent increases to 7%. Oregon and California have passed similar measures. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - In 'vexing' trend, traffic fatalities in Washington state continue to rise | KUOW1 month ago
Washington has reached another grim milestone. The state’s Traffic Safety Commission says Washington had at least 800 traffic fatalities last year. Anne Vernez Moudon, professor emeritus of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted. - The private sector’s biggest bet in homelessness fell apart — what now? | The Seattle Times1 month ago
After the messy collapse of a big bet to end homelessness, the philanthropic sector is learning a lesson that many public officials have learned before them — rushing to back a silver bullet in homelessness is often a fraught endeavor. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is mentioned. - After home sales tumbled lower in 2023, they rose in January | The Olympian1 month ago
Thurston County home sales rose for the first time in months in January, climbing 8.5% last month from the same period a year ago, according to new data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Mason Virant, associate director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the UW, is quoted. - Just how climate-friendly are timber buildings? It’s complicated | Bloomberg2 months ago
Building with wood instead of concrete or steel is touted as a way to cut carbon emissions. But determining how it stacks up, climate-wise, isn’t easy. Stephanie Carlisle, senior research scientist in architecture at the UW, is quoted. - Tsunami preparedness in WA: How Westport and its neighbors are leading the way | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Using drones to engage young people is one of several collaborations between UW researchers and tsunami-prone coastal communities such as Westport. Dan Abramson, associate professor of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted. Matias Korfmacher, a doctoral student at the UW, is mentioned. - Homelessness is a housing problem | KIRO3 months ago
Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is interviewed about what is really driving homelessness and what can be done about it. - Homelessness rose to record level this year, government says | The New York Times3 months ago
An annual head count found the homeless population in the U.S. had increased by more than 70,000 people, or 12 percent. That is the largest one-year jump since the Department of Housing and Urban Development began collecting data in 2007. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream — but should it be? | KUOW3 months ago
Interest rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage are currently hovering around 7.5% and home prices have risen 40% since 2020, putting ownership out of reach for most families. What does that mean for generational wealth building, social dynamics and the idea of the so-called American Dream? David Blum, teaching associate of urban design and planning at the UW, is interviewed. - Modern construction and building systems | KUOW3 months ago
Carrie Sturts Dossick, professor of construction management at the UW, is interviewed about the advantages and challenges of adopting various technologies in the building industry. [This story ran in multiple outlets.] - UW researchers aim to reduce deadly bird collisions on Seattle campus | KOMO4 months ago
A group of UW researchers are working to reduce the number of deadly bird collisions on the Seattle campus by tracking bird deaths and providing recommendations about bird-safe architecture. Judy Bowes, a doctoral student in the College of Built Environments at the UW, is quoted. - UW professor says 'Homelessness Is a Housing Problem' | KIRO4 months ago
Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is interviewed on what is really driving homelessness and what can be done about it. - How to make your home much more soundproof | The Washington Post5 months ago
Experts share their best strategies on covering noises and blocking them out. Tomás Méndez Echenagucia, assistant professor of architecture at the UW, is quoted. - Rents in Washington show signs of stabilizing | Washington State Standard5 months ago
As apartments built over the past few years open to tenants, rent prices across Washington are leveling off, a new analysis of the state’s rental market found. Steven Bourassa, professor and chair of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Housing, homelessness loom large in the minds of Washington voters | Crosscut5 months ago
Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - How housing and homelessness are shaping local elections across Washington | Washington State Standard5 months ago
Housing and homelessness are central to mayoral and city council races, and the focus of multiple ballot measures. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: An 'Urban Innovation Lab' in Seattle could spur entrepreneurship and boost downtown revitalization | GeekWire6 months ago
"Seattle needs a “Urban Innovation Lab”: аn evolved makersрасe сommons located in the downtown сore fostering сollаborаtion, exрerimentаtion, аnԁ leаrning аmong diverse stаkeholԁers. This flаgshiр рrojeсt could enhаnсe Seаttle’s leаdershiр on urbаn issues with а саrefully curated аgenԁа for downtown regenerаtion," writes Chuck Wolfe, affiliate associate professor of urban design and planning at the UW. - Seattle’s Chinatown International District Night Market canceled due to lack of sponsors, rising costs | The Seattle Times6 months ago
The neighborhood nonprofit that organizes the event announced the indefinite cancellation of the annual fall CID Night Market, citing a lack of sponsors and rising costs. Jeff Hou, professor of landscape architecture at the UW, is quoted. - New York is full, and it’s the housing market’s fault | The Atlantic7 months ago
Since last spring, roughly 100,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York City. This is a city of immigrants, welcoming to immigrants, built by immigrants. People who were born abroad make up a third of New York’s population and own more than half of its businesses. Yet the city has struggled to accommodate this wave of new arrivals. Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
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- UW launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges | GeekWire2 weeks 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 | KNKX1 month 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 | KNKX1 month 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 Standard2 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? | BBC2 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? | Time2 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 Standard4 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 | Axios4 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 Times5 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 Times5 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 Portland5 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 Times6 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 76 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 Seattle6 months 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 Times7 months 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. - How to handle being homesick at college | US News8 months ago
Homesick students should schedule chats with loved ones, get involved on campus and avoid visiting home too often. Kristen Missall, professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - Flat funding, the 'McCleary Fix' and other school finance issues explained | The Seattle Times9 months ago
School districts have slashed budgets in recent months, and parents and educators want to know why. On Tuesday, The Seattle Times’ Education Lab hosted a live webinar with three education finance experts to answer readers’ questions about school budget cuts and clarify how education is funded in the state. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Why schools across WA are slashing their budgets | The Seattle Times9 months ago
Earlier this year, parents were dismayed — and occasionally incensed — when school boards across Washington began slashing their budgets for the upcoming school year. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned. - Lost learning: 13-year-old students suffer worst declines ever recorded in math | KOMO9 months ago
Pandemic learning loss continues to be shown in report after report. The latest one was released Wednesday and shows the largest declines ever recorded in math performance for the nation’s 13-year-olds. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned. - The kindergarten cutoff: What happens when kids are the oldest or youngest in their kindergarten class? | Seattle's Child9 months ago
Over recent decades, parents across the country have increasingly taken the decision of when to start kindergarten into their own hands, either holding kids back so they can have another year to mature socially and academically, or testing precocious kids for early entrance to spare them the boredom of one more year at home or in preschool. Kristen Missall, professor of education at the UW, is quoted.
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- Why Nvidia is Silicon Valley’s hottest stock, surpassing Google | The Washington Post3 days ago
Nvidia used to be a gaming company. Now it’s getting rich selling the picks and shovels of the AI gold rush. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - AI deepfakes are endangering democracy — here are 4 ways to fight back | Fox News5 days ago
2024 will see the first elections in which sophisticated deepfake tech is readily accessible to anyone in the world. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Seattle tech leaders launch nonprofit to push for greater transparency in AI training data | GeekWire1 week ago
Artificial intelligence is a powerful technology that promises to reshape the future, but it also poses many challenges and risks. One of the most pressing issues is the lack of regulation and oversight of the data used to train AI models. A new nonprofit, the Seattle-based Transparency Coalition, is aiming to address this issue. Jai Jaisimha, affiliate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: Immune cells can adapt to invading pathogens, deciding whether to fight now or prepare for the next battle | The Conversation1 week ago
"How does your immune system decide between fighting invading pathogens now or preparing to fight them in the future? Turns out, it can change its mind," write the UW’s bioengineering doctoral students Kathleen Abadie and Elisa Clark; and Hao Yuan Kueh, associate professor of bioengineering. - UW launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges | GeekWire2 weeks 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. - How AI is shaking up local art industry | KING 52 weeks ago
Researchers say artificial intelligence is a new tool for artists, but it is causing disruption in the art industry. Adam Hyland, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - What will it take to make truly compostable plastic? | Popular Science2 weeks ago
Materials scientists are cooking up environmentally friendly polymers from natural sources like silk, plant fibers and whole algae. Economics and acceptance remain hurdles. Eleftheria Roumeli, assistant professor of materials science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Microfluidics: Biology’s liquid revolution | The Scientist2 weeks ago
Microfluidic systems redefined biology by providing platforms that handle small fluid volumes, catalyzing advancements in cellular and molecular studies. Albert Folch, professor of bioengineering at the UW, is quoted. - Transplant organ freezing and rewarming technique wins UW health innovation challenge | GeekWire2 weeks 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. - Wednesday marks 23 years since 6.8 Nisqually earthquake | KIRO 73 weeks ago
Wednesday marks 23 years since the magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake shook Western Washington. The UW’s Harold Tobin, director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and professor of Earth and space sciences and Marc Eberhard, professor of civil and environmental engineering, are quoted. - Computer scientist traces her trajectory from stunt flying to a startup | GeekWire3 weeks ago
Three decades ago, Cecilia Aragon, professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW, made aviation history as the first Latina to earn a place on the U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team. She went on to write a book about it, titled “Flying Free.” - Researchers approach new speed limit for seminal problem | Quanta Magazine3 weeks ago
The traveling salesperson problem is one of the oldest known computational questions. Despite seeming simple, the problem is notoriously difficult. Recent work using geometric tools has created a new, faster algorithm, making the biggest runtime leap in decades. Co-developer Thomas Rothvoss, professor of mathematics and of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Google suspends Gemini AI chatbot's ability to generate pictures of people | Associated Press3 weeks ago
Google said Thursday it is temporarily stopping its Gemini artificial intelligence chatbot from generating images of people a day after apologizing for “inaccuracies” in historical depictions that it was creating. Sourojit Ghosh, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Bejeweled Bluetooth earrings make health trackers chic — here’s how they work | New York Post3 weeks ago
Researchers from the UW created thermal earrings that measure skin temperature. Shirley Xue, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - UW researchers develop 'smart earrings' to measure body temp | KING 54 weeks ago
Engineering researchers at the UW are using Bluetooth and other computer technology to measure the subtle but important changes in our body through earrings. Shirley Xue, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: The quest for a DNA data drive | IEEE Spectrum4 weeks ago
"Data is piling up exponentially, and the rate of information production is increasing faster than the storage density of tape, which will only be able to keep up with the deluge of data for a few more years," writes Rob Carlson, affiliate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW. - OpenAI unveils Sora, an AI that generates eye-popping videos | The New York Times1 month ago
The San Francisco start-up OpenAI has unveiled a system that creates videos that look as if they were lifted from a Hollywood movie. A demonstration included short videos — created in minutes — of woolly mammoths trotting through a snowy meadow, a monster gazing at a melting candle and a Tokyo street scene seemingly shot by a camera swooping across the city. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Unmasking AI stereotypes — how bias creeps into content | Northwest Asian Weekly1 month ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a while—since the early days of home computers, in fact—but only recently has the technology evolved enough to become a familiar mainstay of the casual netizen’s life. The UW’s Chirag Shah, professor in the Information School, and Sourojit Ghosh, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, are quoted, and Aylin Caliskan, assistant professor in the Information School, is mentioned. - UW creates earrings that can live in the smart tech realm | MyNorthwest1 month ago
UW researchers have brought earrings into the smart tech realm. The Thermal Earring, a wireless wearable device, continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature. The UW’s Shirley Xue, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering, and Dr. Mastafa Springston, clinical instructor of emergency medicine in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted. - Navigating the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence | Oregon Public Broadcasting1 month ago
What happens when you ask an AI image generator for a regular photo of a person? Research from the UW suggests that the result might be influenced by gender and racial stereotypes. Sourojit Ghosh, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering at the UW, is mentioned.
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- Crows are taking over American cities | The Atlantic3 days ago
They’re flocking to urban areas for the same reasons people do. John Marzluff, professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Olympic National Park cabins demolished before they fall into Pacific Ocean | KUOW5 days ago
Construction crews started removing seven cabins from a crumbling bluff in the thin strip of Olympic National Park that hugs the Pacific Coast on Monday. Ian Miller, a coastal hazards specialist at the UW Washington Sea Grant, is quoted. - Fact check: Humans responsible for one third of CO2 in atmosphere | USA Today6 days ago
A viral Facebook post understates the amount and effects of CO2 humans have contributed to the atmosphere. Dargan Frierson, an associate professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Switching the clocks twice a year isn’t just annoying — it’s deadly | The New York Times1 week ago
"An hour of the day will be unceremoniously snatched away on Sunday as we ‘spring forward’ to daylight saving time," writes Laura Prugh, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW. - Estella Bergere Leopold dies at 97 — found climate clues in ancient pollen | The New York Times1 week ago
Estella Bergere Leopold, a botanist who examined ancient pollen to illuminate the effects of climate change, died Feb. 25 in Seattle. After working for the U.S. Geological Survey for two decades, Leopold moved to Seattle to run the Quaternary Research Center at the UW, where she was also a professor. - PNW colleges see 'explosive' increase of students enrolling in environmental studies | KING1 week ago
Major colleges in Washington, Oregon and Idaho are all seeing a similar recent trend: more students enrolling in environmental studies degrees. The UW’s Julia Parrish, director of COASST and professor of biology and of aquatic and fishery sciences, and Sarah Hensley, an undergraduate student, are quoted. - Oceanography professors transform a research tool into a startup that's sucking CO2 from seawater | GeekWire2 weeks ago
Two years ago two UW oceanography professors co-founded Banyu Carbon, a Seattle-based startup developing technology for extracting carbon dioxide from the ocean. Alex Gagnon, associate professor of oceanography at the UW, and Julian Sachs, professor of oceanography at the UW, are quoted. UW CoMotion is mentioned. - How air pollution can make it harder for pollinators to find flowers | Science2 weeks ago
Certain chemicals break down a primrose’s key fragrance molecules, blunting its scent. The UW’s Jeff Riffell, professor of biology, and Joel Thornton, professor of atmospheric sciences, are quoted. - Antarctic glacier cracks at record-breaking 80 miles per hour | IFL Science2 weeks ago
Scientists believe they have evidence of the fastest-moving crack in an ice sheet ever recorded. The 10.5-kilometer crack formed through an Antarctic ice sheet at a blistering speed of 35 meters per second, or about 80 miles per hour. Stephanie Olinger, who completed this research as a UW doctoral student in Earth and space sciences, is quoted. - Ice sheet fracture sets a speed record in Antarctica | Earth.com2 weeks ago
Recent research by the UW documented the swiftest large-scale ice sheet collapse known to date along an Antarctic ice shelf. Stephanie Olinger, who completed this research as a UW doctoral student in Earth and space sciences, is quoted. - Even the wetter forests of WA could see more wildfire, study shows | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
The forests of the Pacific Northwest, soaked in up to feet of rainfall each year, are known for growing some of the largest trees in the world. But even these lush forests can be affected by climate change. The lab of Brian Harvey, assistant professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is mentioned. - Landscapes transform food and ag supply chains | Forbes2 weeks ago
Executives working throughout complex food and fiber systems are learning that taking a broader, nuanced and holistic view sourcing products can help them thrive in the face of growing threats. David Montgomery, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted. - 10 key events that shaped Seattle history | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of HistoryLink.org, Pacific NW Magazine lists 10 key events in Seattle’s history. Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences, and Josh Reid, associate professor of American Indian studies at the UW, are quoted, and the founding of the UW Black Student Union is mentioned. - Wednesday marks 23 years since 6.8 Nisqually earthquake | KIRO 73 weeks ago
Wednesday marks 23 years since the magnitude 6.8 Nisqually earthquake shook Western Washington. The UW’s Harold Tobin, director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and professor of Earth and space sciences and Marc Eberhard, professor of civil and environmental engineering, are quoted. - Under pressure: Study analyzes how elk manage threats from predators, humans | The Spokesman-Review3 weeks ago
Elk in northeastern Washington have a lot to deal with. Beyond the basic needs of food and water, the animals have to manage a complex network of competing predatory threats – from carnivores like wolves and cougars and from humans, who hunt elk in the fall and occasionally hit them with their cars. Taylor Ganz, a doctoral student of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Pollution causing problems for nighttime pollinators | KNKX4 weeks ago
You might not know it, but some moths can smell just as well as dogs. The nighttime insects use their antennae to sniff out flowers heavy with pollen up to a mile away. New research from the UW shows pollution in car exhaust can blunt the flowers’ scent – making it hard for pollinators to find the blossoms. The UW’s Jeff Riffell, professor of biology, and Joel Thornton, professor of atmospheric sciences, are quoted. - What does Lake Washington’s warming mean for its future? | The Seattle Times4 weeks ago
The region’s cold, watery heart is nestled between Seattle and the Eastside. It uniquely supports two major roadways atop floating bridges, has offered beachgoers a summertime respite for decades and is central to the identity of the Seattle area’s culture. But Lake Washington is changing — by over half a degree Fahrenheit each recent decade. The UW is mentioned. - Last Chance Lake: A ‘soda lake’ in North America could point to the origin of life on Earth | CNN4 weeks ago
The shallow, salty body of water situated on volcanic rock — known as Last Chance Lake — holds clues that carbonate-rich lakes in ancient Earth could have been a “cradle of life." The UW’s professor David Catling and postdoctoral researcher Sebastian Haas, both in Earth and space sciences, are quoted. - The Amazon’s crucial water cycle faces collapse, scientists say | NBC News1 month ago
A study published Wednesday in the journal Nature suggests that 10% to 47% of the landscape is at risk of transitioning away from rainforest by 2050 if warming and rates of deforestation aren’t dramatically curbed. Ernesto Alvarado, research associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Fact check: Earth's climate changing regardless of weather graphics | USA Today1 month ago
A Feb. 1 Instagram post shows images of two weather reports – one from 2017 and one from 2022 – broadcast by the German weather channel tagesthemen. The 2017 image shows a green-toned map of Germany with temperature values superimposed over different areas of the country, while the 2022 image shows the same area with lower temperatures, but the map is colored in shades of red, orange and yellow. Dargan Frierson, an associate professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted.
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- Dartmouth reinstates SAT/ACT scores, drawing attention to role of standardized tests | ABC News1 month 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 | KUOW3 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 Times3 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 Conversation4 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 Times4 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 | Crosscut4 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 Times4 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 | KUOW4 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 | KNKX4 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 Standard5 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. - Simultaneous megafires will increasingly plague the Western US | Scientific American5 months ago
The Western U.S. faces a future of fighting multiple large wildfires at once—a situation that is more difficult than handling a single blaze, even if the total acreage is similar. Alison Cullen, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Filson to begin outsourcing production | KING 56 months ago
Filson clothing company, founded in Seattle in 1897, is moving its production to California. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Filson to outsource most of remaining Seattle production to California | The Seattle Times6 months ago
Filson, the Seattle-based maker of durable, high-end outdoor wear, is preparing to cut most of its already shrunken Seattle-area manufacturing operations. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: Paying for hostages' release involves moral risks — a political philosopher explains | The Conversation6 months ago
"Hostage-taking has been frequently used by both states and insurgent groups as a means to extract funds or concessions from more powerful states," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW. - EarthCorps moves to center environmental justice while confronting tight budget | The Seattle Times6 months ago
Environmental restoration projects fill a typical day for the AmeriCorps and international participants who work with EarthCorps, an environmental nonprofit that operates in Washington. What’s more unusual for the organization is that their crew partnered up with local youth to complete the work. Erica Barnhart, associate teaching professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Recycling and other myths about tackling climate change | The Washington Post7 months ago
A slim majority of Americans think their individual actions can reduce the effects of climate change, according to a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll. But do they know which actions are the most effective? Not quite. Ann Bostrom, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - In a hot job market, the minimum wage becomes an afterthought | The New York Times7 months ago
The federal wage floor of $7.25 is increasingly irrelevant when even most teenagers are earning twice that. But what happens when the economy cools? Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Cities aren’t supposed to burn like this anymore — especially Lahaina | WIRED7 months ago
Humans figured out how to prevent huge fires in urban areas over a century ago. Why have they gotten so bad again? Ann Bostrom, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - After tech contraction, WA still has more jobs than job seekers | The Seattle Times7 months ago
Despite fears of a recession with last year’s record-high inflation and massive tech layoffs slowing down the average wage growth, Washington’s labor market is still going strong. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: Is the US being hypocritical in taking years to destroy its chemical weapons, while condemning other nations for their own chemical weapons programs? A political philosopher weighs in | The Conversation8 months ago
"The United States has finished destroying the last of its stock of chemical weapons, marking the end of a 26-year period during which it frequently condemned other states for maintaining and using chemical weapons while continuing to keep a stockpile of such weapons for itself," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW.
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- Free speech: ‘True, meaningful democracy is messy’ | The Seattle Times2 weeks 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 | Politico1 month 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 | Bloomberg2 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 | Forbes2 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 Ed2 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 Tribune3 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 | KNX3 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 News4 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 54 months ago
Steven Simon, professor of Middle East Studies at the UW, has also worked in counterterrorism under the Clinton and Obama administrations. - Opinion: Social media and mental health — seeing through the fog in the midst of conflict | South Seattle Emerald4 months ago
"Often, we use social media as a link — this incredible resource to connect us to the people and places we love. As disinformation, decontextualization, and propaganda increase across X, TikTok, and other sites, users need to assess what the sources are for the information they are consuming," writes Danielle Marie Holland. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies, is quoted. - In Benin, Voodoo's birthplace, believers bemoan steady shrinkage of forests they revere as sacred | Associated Press5 months ago
In Benin, Voodoo’s birthplace, practitioners of the faith believe the country’s forests are home to the spirits they seek guidance from and pray to. But those woodlands in the West African nation are disappearing because of development and other factors. Daniel Hoffman, director of the UW’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted. - How a baseless claim about Putin’s health spread from an unreliable Telegram account to TV news | Associated Press5 months ago
An explosive claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin had suffered a heart attack spread across the globe this week, amplified by news outlets and social media users. The news didn’t come from the Kremlin, which dismissed it as a “hoax,” nor verified reporting in Russia. It came from a single anonymous account on the messaging service Telegram that provided no evidence, yet was viewed hundreds of thousands of times. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Kremlin denies 'absurd' claim Vladimir Putin has died | New York Post5 months ago
The Kremlin was forced to issue an astonishing denial Friday after a widely shared report claimed President Vladimir Putin had died at home — and that a body double was being used as part of an attempted coup. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: The Conversation US Senior Editor Kalpana Jain explores Indigenous communities in Indonesia — and learns about their struggles to reclaim land | The Conversation5 months ago
"Once isolated from the rest of the world, the Kasepuhan Cisungsang — an Indigenous community in Indonesia – has been inviting outsiders to get a glimpse into their lives," co-write editors Beth Daley and Kalpana Jain. Rebakah Daro Minarchek, assistant teaching professor of integrated social sciences at the UW, is quoted. - FAA warns Sen. Patty Murray of potentially deadly space debris falling back to Earth | FOX 135 months ago
The Federal Aviation Administration sent a letter to Senator Patty Murray, warning her about "the risk from reentering space debris." Saadia Pekkanen, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Understanding the Hamas-Israel war through history and human rights | KUOW5 months ago
Israeli strikes on Gaza continue as the conflict between Hamas militants and Israel enters its eleventh day. The Israeli Defense Force now says more than 1,400 people were killed in the Oct. 7 massacre, where Hamas fighters targeted families in their homes, young people at a dance music festival and several Israeli military border bases. Hamas also captured nearly 200 hostages. The dead include Hayim Katsman, who studied at the UW Jackson School of International Studies. The UW’s Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies, and Smadar Ben-Natan, postdoctoral fellow in Israel studies, are quoted. - What we know about Americans killed or missing in Israel | The Washington Post5 months ago
On Saturday, Hayim Katsman, a former UW graduate student, was one of at least 14 Americans killed in a wave of unprecedented attacks by Hamas militants that plunged Israel into war. He died at the commune, or kibbutz, that he loved, located at the edge of Israel near where the Gaza Strip borders Egypt. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies, is quoted. - Hayim Katsman, PhD academic from US, killed by Hamas | New York Post5 months ago
One of the 11 Americans who were killed in the Hamas attack on Israel has been identified as 32-year-old Hayim Katsman, who received his Ph.D. from the UW’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies in 2021. The UW’s James Wellman, professor of comparative religion, and Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies, are quoted. - Former Washington Ph.D. student killed by Hamas militants inside Israel apartment | KOMO5 months ago
At least 11 Americans, including Hayim Katsman, Ph.D., a former UW graduate, are among the more than 900 who have died in Israel after surprise attacks by Hamas. The UW’s James Wellman, professor of comparative religion, and Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies, are quoted. - UW alum among those killed in Israel by Hamas | The Seattle Times5 months ago
When Hayim Katsman received a doctorate from the UW, his dissertation, which focused on religious Zionism in Israel, was dedicated to “all life forms that exist between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.” On Saturday, Katsman was killed by Hamas militants in his home in Israel, according to friends and family. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies at the UW, is quoted.
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- Princess Kate’s altered photo: What experts say happened and how to spot manipulated content online | PolitiFact5 days ago
Princess Kate had not been seen in public for weeks when Kensington Palace marked the United Kingdom’s Mother’s Day by releasing a photo of the princess of Wales surrounded by her three smiling children. The new image sent the rumor mill into overdrive. Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, is quoted. - UW launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges | GeekWire2 weeks 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. - 'Deepfakes' want to sway your vote — here’s how to spot them | KUOW3 weeks ago
Thousands of voters in New Hampshire received voicemails last month with a recorded message from President Joe Biden. It’s nothing out of the ordinary in a big election year. There’s just one problem: The audio they heard was fake. Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, is quoted. - Lawyer of student tracking Taylor Swift's jet says client won't 'buckle' after star orders him to stop | Fox News4 weeks ago
‘This is just another string in an effort by a rich and powerful person to try to silence public criticism and free speech,’ the student’s attorney told ‘GMA.’ Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - They’re in your group chat —but are they really your friends? | WSJ4 weeks ago
The internet changed friendship. Here are nine terms that explain what the people in our lives mean to us. Katie Davis, associate professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - There's AI, and then there's AGI: What you need to know to tell the difference | CNET4 weeks ago
Imagine an AI that doesn’t just answer questions like ChatGPT, but can make your morning coffee, do the dishes and care for your elderly parent while you’re at work. It’s the future first envisioned by The Jetsons in 1962, and thanks to developments in AI, it finally seems feasible within the next decade. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Lawyer of student who tracks Taylor Swift's private jet says his client is 'not going to buckle' | ABC News4 weeks ago
The lawyer of a college student who runs social media accounts to track Taylor Swift’s and other celebrities’ private jet spoke out to defend his client. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - 'Popcorn brain' explained — how social media can ruin attention spans | New York Post4 weeks ago
This may seem corny — but if you are feeling overwhelmed by the non-stop pace of digital media and find yourself struggling to concentrate on a single task or thought, you may have “popcorn brain.” David Levy, professor in the UW Information School, is referenced. - Unmasking AI stereotypes — how bias creeps into content | Northwest Asian Weekly1 month ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a while—since the early days of home computers, in fact—but only recently has the technology evolved enough to become a familiar mainstay of the casual netizen’s life. The UW’s Chirag Shah, professor in the Information School, and Sourojit Ghosh, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, are quoted, and Aylin Caliskan, assistant professor in the Information School, is mentioned. - Standards matter for cars, plugs, WiFi — and AI? | IEEE Spectrum1 month ago
Artificial intelligence holds much promise for innovation and progress, but it also has the potential to cause harm. To enable the responsible development and use of AI, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recently released ISO/IEC 42001, a new standard for AI management systems. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Algorithms, bias and hallucinations: 20 important AI terms to know | CNBC1 month ago
Generative artificial intelligence has been topic that’s impossible to avoid on Wall Street for more than a year — and it’s unlikely to fade away anytime soon. We put together a list of 20 artificial intelligence terms that are important for investors to understand. Chirag Shah, professor at the UW Information School, is quoted. - The impact of AI and deepfakes on politics is worrying misinformation researchers | GeekWire2 months ago
A robocall created with artificial intelligence that impersonated President Joe Biden and targeted voters in New Hampshire earlier this month is just the latest example of how rapidly advancing AI tools are a growing threat to elections — and more broadly to society. The UW’s Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School, and Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, are quoted. - The creator economy is facing a perfect storm of AI-generated content and piracy | Forbes2 months ago
Shadowy operations have been pirating copyrighted footage and repackaging it into clickbait on social media platforms, running under hundreds of cutout accounts in dozens of languages, using the power of generative AI at a scale that threatens to overwhelm human-generated content. Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, is quoted. - Analysis: Mac at 40: User experience was the innovation that launched a technology revolution | The Conversation2 months ago
"Technology innovation requires solving hard technical problems, right? Well, yes. And no. As the Apple Macintosh turns 40, what began as Apple prioritizing the squishy concept of ‘user experience’ in its 1984 flagship product is, today, clearly vindicated by its blockbuster products since," writes Jacob Wobbrock, professor in the UW Information School. - The law hasn't caught up to addressing sexual violence in the metaverse | Business Insider2 months ago
A teenager’s claim that her avatar was gang-raped in an immersive virtual-reality game is being investigated by UK authorities. Law enforcement there are said to be considering the novel question of whether such an act in the metaverse can be criminally charged. Katherine Cross, a doctoral student in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Your Gen Z New Year’s Eve party may have been planned on Partiful | The Washington Post3 months ago
Ahead of New Year’s Eve, millions of mostly under-30s are using Partiful, the free app and website that lets people create event pages and send out party-related text reminders to all their guests. It has for many young people dethroned Facebook events, Paperless Post and any other way of organizing casual get-togethers. Katie Davis, associate professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - How 'doing your own research' can lead you to dodgy information and conspiracy theories | IFL Science3 months ago
“Do your own research” has become a popular slogan among many conspiracy theorists in recent years. From flat earthers to anti-vaxxers, the phrase will often be issued as an attempted wake-up call to their doubters and detractors. Yet the idea of “research”, investigating something to learn more, seems like something that should limit the spread of misinformation. So what’s going on? Chirag Shah, professor at the UW Information School, is quoted. - Scientists explain why ‘doing your own research’ leads to believing conspiracies | Vice3 months ago
While conventional wisdom holds that researching the veracity of fake news would reduce belief in misinformation, a study published on Wednesday has found that using online search engines to vet conspiracies can actually increase the chance that someone will believe it. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Attacked by conservatives, UW misinformation researcher gears up for 2024 | The Seattle Times3 months ago
Kate Starbird, associate professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW, showed little hint she’s at the center of the kind of internet swirl she studies — or that her attempt to promote factual information and strengthen democracy has gotten her sued, blasted by congressional inquiries and subjected to a death threat. Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, is quoted. - UW expert: More people likely to use hate speech in public meetings over Zoom | KIRO 74 months ago
Nicholas Weber, associate professor in the UW Information School, says that people are far more willing to spout hate, and insults, or make vulgar gestures over Zoom than in person.
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- From unicorn to bust: Inside the fall of Seattle online retailer Zulily | The Seattle Times2 weeks 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 | GeekWire2 weeks 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 | Reuters3 weeks 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. - Why widespread tech layoffs keep happening despite strong US economy | CNBC3 weeks ago
The number of tech sector layoffs in 2024 has been outpacing the number of terminations in 2023. So far, about 42,324 tech employees were let go in 2024, according to Layoffs.fyi, which tracks layoffs in the tech industry. That averages out to more than 780 layoffs each day in 2024. In 2023, nearly 263,000 tech employees got laid off, averaging to about 720 layoffs each day that year. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - What's behind the tech industry's mass layoffs in 2024? | NPR2 months ago
In the first four weeks of this year, nearly 100 tech companies, including Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, TikTok and Salesforce have collectively let go of about 25,000 employees, according to layoffs.fyi, which tracks the technology sector. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - Why do some people feel tired all the time? | BBC2 months ago
For some people, no matter how much sleep they get, they still feel tired and low in energy. Why? Christopher Barnes, professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - Zulily's downfall: How the high-flying online retailer soared, sank, and shut down | GeekWire2 months ago
For hundreds of people once associated with Zulily, their time at the Seattle-based online retailer was meaningful and formidable — which is why many are bemoaning the tech company’s recent evaporation. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - Biden's climate law enriches middlemen, clean energy investor says | Fortune2 months ago
One of the world’s biggest green investment managers is voicing frustration over some key features of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law. Charlie Donovan, visiting professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - Dating apps are pushing forward more popular people: study | New York Post4 months ago
A new study analyzed 3-month data from 240,000 users on an unidentified major dating app in Asia, finding that its algorithm substantially boosted profiles with a high so-called “attractiveness score.” Elina Hwang, associate professor of information systems at the UW, is quoted. - Why Prime may be a bundle of trouble for Amazon | The Seattle Times4 months ago
As Amazon continues to add perks for Prime members, it says it’s increasing the value to customers. But the Federal Trade Commission sees a threat to fair competition — one that has actually led to higher prices. Philip Bond, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - Wireless companies push for debit and bank transfers over credit card payments | KOMO5 months ago
Autopay arrangements are convenient and can lower the risk of late fees, but companies also push autopay because it discourages customers from switching to another service — what the industry calls “stickiness.” But within the last few years, the three largest wireless services have begun to push their customers to pay via automatic electronic checks or debit cards, rather than credit cards. Philip Bond, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - Months after WA employers required to share pay info, a flood of lawsuits | The Seattle Times5 months ago
Dozens of Washington state employers are facing proposed class action lawsuits accusing them of failing to disclose salary information on job postings, in violation of a new state regulation that went into effect in January. David Tan, associate professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - Cheapest car insurance in Washington | WalletHub5 months ago
The difference between the cheapest and most expensive car insurance in Washington is $2,815 per year, so it pays to compare quotes. Shailendra Pratap Jain, professor of marketing at the UW, is interviewed. - Kroger, Albertsons say merger preserves WA stores — history says otherwise | The Seattle Times6 months ago
When Kroger and Albertsons announced plans this month to sell 413 grocery stores, including 104 in Washington, as part of their proposed merger, the two retailers offered reassuring words for workers, shoppers and regulators. Kevin Boeh, associate teaching professor of finance at the UW, is quoted. - Alaska's two biggest grocery chains to sell stores as part of merger — this business professor explains why | Alaska Public Media6 months ago
The two biggest grocery store chains in the country, and Alaska, are moving forward with their multibillion-dollar merger, and they’ve announced a plan to sell more than a dozen stores in Alaska to a third company. Jarrad Harford, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is interviewed. - Kroger and Albertsons agree to sell 104 WA stores as part of merger | The Seattle Times6 months ago
At least 104 Kroger and Albertsons grocery stores in Washington would be sold to New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers under a proposed merger of the two grocery giants, the companies announced Friday. Jarrad Harford, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - Rigid return-to-office mandates may backfire, experts say | Axios Seattle6 months ago
Some remote work experts warn that strict return-to-work mandates enacted by local companies like Amazon could backfire, leading to a loss of top talent and less diverse workplaces. David Tan, associate professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - What's ahead for Everett-based Funko after recent losses? | KING 57 months ago
Toy maker Funko had a meteoric rise after being founded in a Snohomish home in 1998. Now, it’s a global phenomenon. But the company has seen a slow decline in recent years raising questions about its future. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - Will Lina Khan’s FTC try to break up Amazon? | KUOW7 months ago
The Federal Trade Commission has called Amazon officials in for meetings next week. Many believe it’s a sign that the agency is finalizing an antitrust lawsuit against the mega corporation. Jarrad Harford, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - Despite venture capital slowdown, these investors remain bullish on Seattle | GeekWire8 months ago
There are parallels between the recent tech market downturn and the dot-com bubble. But Seattle venture capitalists remain bullish on the region’s future, inspired by the abundant talent pool and rise of generative artificial intelligence. Emer Dooley, affiliate instructor of management and organization at the UW, is mentioned.
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- Why Nvidia is Silicon Valley’s hottest stock, surpassing Google | The Washington Post3 days ago
Nvidia used to be a gaming company. Now it’s getting rich selling the picks and shovels of the AI gold rush. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - AI deepfakes are endangering democracy — here are 4 ways to fight back | Fox News5 days ago
2024 will see the first elections in which sophisticated deepfake tech is readily accessible to anyone in the world. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - UW launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges | GeekWire2 weeks 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. - Researchers approach new speed limit for seminal problem | Quanta Magazine3 weeks ago
The traveling salesperson problem is one of the oldest known computational questions. Despite seeming simple, the problem is notoriously difficult. Recent work using geometric tools has created a new, faster algorithm, making the biggest runtime leap in decades. Co-developer Thomas Rothvoss, professor of mathematics and of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: The quest for a DNA data drive | IEEE Spectrum4 weeks ago
"Data is piling up exponentially, and the rate of information production is increasing faster than the storage density of tape, which will only be able to keep up with the deluge of data for a few more years," writes Rob Carlson, affiliate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW. - Stretch 3 brings us closer to realistic home robots | IEEE Spectrum1 month ago
Today, Hello Robot is announcing Stretch 3, which provides a suite of upgrades to what they (quite accurately) call “the world’s only lightweight, capable, developer-friendly mobile manipulator.” And impressively, they’ve managed to do it without forgetting about that whole “affordable” part. Maya Cakmak, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - OpenAI unveils Sora, an AI that generates eye-popping videos | The New York Times1 month ago
The San Francisco start-up OpenAI has unveiled a system that creates videos that look as if they were lifted from a Hollywood movie. A demonstration included short videos — created in minutes — of woolly mammoths trotting through a snowy meadow, a monster gazing at a melting candle and a Tokyo street scene seemingly shot by a camera swooping across the city. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Video Friday: Medusai | IEEE Spectrum1 month ago
A team including UW researchers is working to deploy an assistive robot called Stretch. A video describing the project is included in IEEE Spectrum’s weekly video roundup. Vinitha Ranganeni, a doctoral student in computer science & engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - AI2's new large-language model brings new transparency to AI | GeekWire2 months ago
The Allen Institute for AI (AI2) on Thursday released a highly anticipated open-source large language model, along with the underlying data and code meant to significantly improve understanding of how generative AI actually works. Hanna Hajishirzi, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - New AI nonprofit TrueMedia to release political deepfake detector | GeekWire2 months ago
A new nonprofit, nonpartisan technology organization called TrueMedia is developing an AI-powered tool to detect deepfake videos, photos and audio, aiming to combat political disinformation in the leadup to the 2024 elections. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - "Terrifying": Expert outlines "endless" ways AI could "further fracture" elections and our democracy | Salon2 months ago
Misinformation and disinformation have always posed a threat to elections, fostering distrust in the voting process and endangering election workers. But this year’s elections are poised to be immensely more challenging with the production of AI-generated content now introducing a new complex dimension. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Fake explicit Taylor Swift images swamp social media | The New York Times2 months ago
Fans of the star and lawmakers condemned the images, probably generated by artificial intelligence, after they were shared with millions of social media users. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - 2024 travel predictions: Airline prices, destinations, AI and more | The New York Times2 months ago
At the start of what promises to be a very busy year, we look ahead at what you’re likely to encounter. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted. - Washington Legislature aims to regulate AI — but treads cautiously | Crosscut2 months ago
Washington’s Legislature aims to tackle artificial intelligence in the upcoming session, but even the bills’ authors are nervous about venturing too far too fast into uncharted territory. Noah Smith, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - GeekWire launches climate tech reporter internship funded by AI expert Oren Etzioni and family | GeekWire2 months ago
New journalists with a passion for covering climate technology are encouraged to apply for GeekWire’s new summer 2024 climate tech internship, the Etzioni Internship in Climate Tech Journalism. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is mentioned. - Moon lander mission targets a new frontier for DNA data storage | GeekWire2 months ago
A mission to send a commercial lander to the moon, set for launch in a couple of days, will bring the fruition of projects that have been in the works for years — including projects that aim to put DNA into cold storage on the final frontier. Luis Ceze, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Here's why Seattle startup OctoML changed its name to OctoAI | GeekWire2 months ago
OctoML is now OctoAI. The Seattle startup this week revealed the slight but notable tweak to its name. The change reflects a growing product suite, according to CEO and co-founder Luis Ceze. Ceze, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Will superintelligent AI sneak up on us? New study offers reassurance | Nature2 months ago
Some researchers think that AI could eventually achieve general intelligence, matching and even exceeding humans on most tasks. But improvements in the performance of large language models such as ChatGPT are more predictable than they seem. Yejin Choi, UW professor of computer science and engineering, is quoted. - Researchers have a magic tool to understand AI: Harry Potter | Bloomberg3 months ago
A growing number of researchers are using the best-selling Harry Potter books to experiment with generative artificial intelligence technology. A separate UW paper on training AI language models is referenced. - GeekWire Podcast: NY Times vs. Microsoft; Plus, Oren Etzioni on AI in 2023 and beyond | GeekWire3 months ago
Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is this week’s guest on the GeekWire Podcast. He reflects on the past year in AI, and looks ahead to what’s next.
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- UW dental students participate in training to help underserved communities | KXLY2 weeks 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 56 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 Science7 months 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 | Futursim7 months 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' | HealthDay7 months 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 Atlas7 months 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 Atlas8 months 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 Science2 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 Independent2 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 Atlas2 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 Times2 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 Independent2 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 | KUOW2 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. - Washington State University to limit exemptions when FDA approves COVID vaccine; University of Washington reinstates mask mandate | The Seattle Times3 years ago
Washington State University will no longer allow students to claim personal or philosophical exemptions from its COVID-19 vaccination requirement, the school announced Thursday, citing the “increasing threat of the delta variant for those who are unvaccinated.” The UW’s policies on vaccines and masks are mentioned. - How to stop putting off a trip to the dentist | VICE3 years ago
People feel anxious about the dentist for all kinds of reasons: because they’re worried they’ll get shamed for not coming in sooner, because they don’t have insurance right now and fear they can’t afford the care they need, or because dental procedures can be painful. Cameron Randall, acting assistant professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
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- Daylight saving begins soon — when will it ever end? | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
As you open your eyes Sunday morning, have a big stretch and yawn the sleep away, the clocks will have sprung forward in the night, pulling the daylight into the evening for one hour longer. Dr. Nathaniel Watson, co-director of the UW Medicine Sleep Center and professor of neurology, is quoted. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is mentioned. - How states make money off tribal lands | High Country News3 weeks ago
Ten states own 1.6 million acres of land within 83 tribal nations’ reservations. How did they get there? Monte Mills, professor of law and director of the Native American Law Center at the UW, is quoted. - The FTC sued to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger — now what? | KUOW3 weeks ago
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general for eight states and the District of Columbia are suing in an attempt to stop the merger of Kroger and Albertsons, the country’s two largest grocery store companies. Federal and state officials argue the merger would "eliminate fierce competition" for both shoppers and workers, and lead to higher grocery prices. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle shoppers cheer FTC action on Kroger-Albertsons merger | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
After months of speculation and delay, the Federal Trade Commission moved Monday to prevent the proposed $25 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons, claiming that the largest grocery merger in U.S. history would raise prices and hurt workers. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - The US is suing to block the $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger | Marketplace3 weeks ago
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit to prevent a proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, two of the largest grocery chains in the country. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - How a bill could affect health care consolidations, patient care in WA | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
The boom of health care mergers and acquisitions in Washington state has offered a way for many smaller, financially struggling hospitals and clinics to stay afloat, industry leaders say. But when those larger health systems start to make cuts they think are necessary, is patient access to care really being protected? Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Lawyer of student tracking Taylor Swift's jet says client won't 'buckle' after star orders him to stop | Fox News4 weeks ago
‘This is just another string in an effort by a rich and powerful person to try to silence public criticism and free speech,’ the student’s attorney told ‘GMA.’ Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Inside Kroger-Albertson’s would-be merger: ‘Do we have to say that we won’t close stores?’ | The Seattle Times4 weeks ago
When Kroger and Albertsons promised to preserve competition under their proposed merger by selling 413 stores, including 104 in Washington, some wondered whether the buyer would be required to keep those stores open. Apparently, so did the buyer, C&S Wholesale Grocers. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Oregon bill to end daylight saving time fails to clear state Senate | Oregon Public Broadcasting4 weeks ago
Oregon senators have rejected a bill that would make Oregon the only state on the West Coast to switch permanently to standard time. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Lawyer of student who tracks Taylor Swift's private jet says his client is 'not going to buckle' | ABC News4 weeks ago
The lawyer of a college student who runs social media accounts to track Taylor Swift’s and other celebrities’ private jet spoke out to defend his client. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - From ‘Fish Wars’ to legal triumph: The Boldt Decision, 50 years later | FOX 131 month ago
Fifty years ago, a U.S. District Court judge in Washington issued one of the most consequential legal rulings in modern case law. The Boldt Decision marked the culmination of seven decades of protests, arrests, and violence in the infamous ‘Fish Wars.’ Eric Eberhard, affiliate assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later | Crosscut1 month ago
The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. Eric Eberhard, affiliate assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Local law experts hope Supreme Court provides a clearer answer in Colorado case centering on Trump eligibility | The Spokesman-Review1 month ago
Some law students and professors in Idaho were among droves of people who spent their Thursday morning tuning in live to oral arguments in the Trump v. Anderson case taking place in the nation’s highest court. Elizabeth Porter, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Out of time: Push for permanent standard time in WA fails to clear legislature | MyNorthwest1 month ago
Washington will stick with its “spring forward” schedule again after a bill aiming to switch to standard time permanently failed in the legislature for the second year in a row. The UW’s Laura Prugh, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences; and Steve Calandrillo, professor of law, are quoted. - Gravel yard warns Snohomish County school to stop speaking out — or else | The Seattle Times2 months ago
A company that’s come under scrutiny for operating a gravel yard next to an elementary school in unincorporated Snohomish County sent the school’s principal a letter this month warning her and her teachers to stop making public complaints about noise and dust from the yard — or else. Hugh Spitzer, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - The impact of AI and deepfakes on politics is worrying misinformation researchers | GeekWire2 months ago
A robocall created with artificial intelligence that impersonated President Joe Biden and targeted voters in New Hampshire earlier this month is just the latest example of how rapidly advancing AI tools are a growing threat to elections — and more broadly to society. The UW’s Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School, and Jevin West, associate professor in the Information School, are quoted. - How an Indigenous rights battle in WA changed tribal law, from fishing to culverts | KUOW2 months ago
Fifty years ago, a landmark federal court case brought against Washington state reaffirmed the treaty rights of Native Americans to fish in traditional waters and shorelines. Robert Anderson, professor emeritus of law at the UW, is quoted. - Bill to abolish daylight saving time filed in Washington state | Axios Seattle2 months ago
A group of state lawmakers is making another pitch to get Washington off the twice-a-year time-changing seesaw, but this time with a proposal to adopt permanent standard time instead of daylight saving time. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is mentioned. - WA suit to block Kroger-Albertsons merger gets cheers, raised eyebrows | The Seattle Times2 months ago
A lawsuit by Washington state to block a proposed $25 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons is getting some qualified kudos from legal experts and lots (and lots) of love from Washington grocery shoppers. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - No more 'spring forward' if new bill passes Washington State Legislature | KIRO2 months ago
A bill that would keep Washington in standard time year-round is clearing its first hurdle on its way through the legislature. The UW’s Laura Prugh, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences; Steve Calandrillo, professor of law; and Dr. Vishesh Kapur, professor of medicine and director of sleep medicine in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted.
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- Could war zone blasts raise veterans' odds for Alzheimer's? | HealthDay4 days ago
Combat veterans who suffered traumatic brain injuries due to explosive blasts may have markers in their spinal fluid similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease, new research finds. Dr. Elaine Peskind, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Colon cancer blood test shows promise for early detection | The New York Times4 days ago
Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method: blood tests. The UW School of Medicine’s Dr. Barbara Jung, professor of gastroenterology and department chair, and Dr. William Grady, professor of gastroenterology, are quoted. - UW doctor voices concerns over AI mental health chatbots | MyNorthwest4 days ago
Artificial intelligence chatbots help people find resources and answer basic questions. However, experts warn not to rely on them for medical advice. Dr. Thomas Heston, clinical instructor of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Could AI-designed proteins be weaponized? Scientists lay out safety guidelines | Nature4 days ago
AI tools that can come up with protein structures at the push of a button should be used safely and ethically, say researchers in the field. David Baker, professor of biochemistry and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is quoted. - How to see the solar eclipse safely and which glasses to buy | Today5 days ago
Almost everyone in the U.S. will be able to see a partial or total solar eclipse from where they live on April 8. Eye safety will be key. Dr. Russell Van Gelder, professor of ophthalmology at the UW, is quoted. - Analysis: Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes | The Conversation6 days ago
"Today, salt has become ubiquitous and highly concentrated in increasingly processed diets. The evidence has mounted that too much salt – specifically the sodium chloride added to preserve and enhance the flavor of many highly processed foods – is making people sick," writes Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine. - ‘Lost Patients’ podcast Episode 1: What psychosis feels like | The Seattle Times6 days ago
In Episode 1 of “Lost Patients,” a new six-part podcast from The Seattle Times and KUOW, host Will James begins an exploration of mental health care in Washington state by seeking to understand psychosis — the loss of contact with reality, delusions and hallucinations that can come alongside some mental illnesses. Charles Bombardier, professor of rehabilitation medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Wegovy approved by FDA to reduce heart attack risk | The New York Times6 days ago
The F.D.A. has approved a new use for heart health that will fuel even more demand for the drug. Dr. Scott Hagan, assistant professor of internal medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - UW Sleep Center Director describes how daylight saving impacts health | KNDO6 days ago
Daylight saving is the annual practice where time "springs forward." Although the loss of an hour is intended to grant more natural sunlight during the spring and summer evenings, it can impact one’s health. Dr. Vishesh Kapur, professor of medicine and director of sleep medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - People sought for UW Medicine Seattle long COVID-19 research | Tacoma News Tribune1 week ago
Clinical researchers at UW Medicine in Seattle are taking part in testing therapies for the cognitive effects of long COVID, part of clinical trials taking place on a national scale. At the research work’s core is an attempt to figure out why some people struggle to make a full recovery. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - Olympic athletes could face a tough opponent: Brutal Paris heat | NBC News1 week ago
The Olympics are planned for the same stretch of days as a catastrophic 2003 heat wave. Continued global warming has only increased the odds of another heat wave. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Daylight saving time: How to prepare your sleep schedule | FOX 131 week ago
On Sunday morning, Daylight Saving Time will go into effect and we will be "springing" forward an hour in Washington state. Dr. Nathaniel Watson, co-director of the UW Medicine Sleep Center and professor of neurology, is quoted. - Here comes the sun … at 7 p.m. in Seattle! | KUOW1 week ago
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. But its lasting evening light comes with a tradeoff: darker mornings until we turn the clocks back again in November. Dr. Nathaniel Watson, co-director of the UW Medicine Sleep Center and professor of neurology, is quoted. - Why a Bellevue coffin-maker and Ryan Reynolds hate daylight saving time | The Seattle Times1 week ago
It’s not just 89.4% of Seattle Times readers who dislike changing the clock again with the onset of daylight saving time Sunday. A Bellevue casket-maker and Ryan Reynolds’ production company do, too. Dr. Nathaniel Watson, co-director of the UW Medicine Sleep Center and professor of neurology, is mentioned. - People who have brain fog, other symptoms after long COVID sought for study | KIRO 72 weeks ago
Participants are needed for a national clinical trial evaluating possible treatments for brain fog and other symptoms following long COVID. UW Medicine is mentioned. - Got long COVID? UW Medicine wants to hear from you | KUOW2 weeks ago
Seattle is among a handful of cities chosen for studies to evaluate long-COVID therapies. UW Medicine announced Wednesday it will conduct the first two clinical trials to study long COVID for the National Institutes of Health. The clinical trials are part of the NIH RECOVER Initiative. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned. - Daylight saving begins soon — when will it ever end? | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
As you open your eyes Sunday morning, have a big stretch and yawn the sleep away, the clocks will have sprung forward in the night, pulling the daylight into the evening for one hour longer. Dr. Nathaniel Watson, co-director of the UW Medicine Sleep Center and professor of neurology, is quoted. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is mentioned. - Colorectal cancer will be number one cancer killer of those under 50 by 2030 | KXLY2 weeks ago
New research out of the UW School of Medicine now shows those diagnosed with colorectal cancer before age 50 has doubled in the last three decades. Dr. Rachel Issaka, associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - Wildfires are causing mental health issues in the West | Axios Seattle2 weeks ago
UW researchers have found that wildfires can worsen mental health. Zack Wettstein, clinical instructor of emergency medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - PFAS 'forever chemicals' to officially be removed from food packaging, FDA says | Live Science2 weeks ago
New food packaging products sold in the U.S., such as takeout boxes and fast-food wrappers, will no longer contain harmful "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
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- Reduce risk of IBS with a healthy lifestyle, a new study suggests | CNN4 weeks ago
Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study found. Dr. Margaret Heitkemper, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season | Associated Press2 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 | STAT5 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 Online6 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 | NPR7 months 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 Radio8 months 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 58 months 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 News8 months 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 | STAT10 months 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 Medium10 months 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 | KUOW12 months 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 Times1 year 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 | NPR1 year 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 | KUOW1 year 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 Times1 year 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. - A Black mother's loss explains why US maternal health care is broken | Scientific American1 year ago
The U.S. has one of the highest infant and maternal mortality rates among developed countries. Researchers from North Carolina to the West Coast are working with parents like Vu-An Foster to understand why. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing, is quoted. - How nursing in WA is recovering from staff shortages and pandemic burnout | The Seattle Times2 years ago
As thousands of students finish their classes this summer, the state’s newest crop of registered nurses will start to bolster the strained health care systems throughout the region. Recent legislative action has boosted efforts to patch staffing holes within hospitals and long-term care facilities. But nationwide attrition rates among health care workers reveal a lot has been lost, leading to big questions over the future of an industry at a crossroads. Tatiana Sadak, associate professor of nursing at the UW, and UW nursing students Allan Kinyuna and Julie Trotter are quoted. - 'There's going to be a lack of honesty' – Two Washington doctors on the fallout of overturning Roe v Wade | KUOW2 years ago
Washington is among those states that has already reaffirmed its commitment to protect access to abortion and abortion-related services. And with the right to those services still intact locally, providers are preparing to care for not only Washingtonians but also patients from states that have chosen to outlaw abortion. Meghan Eagen-Torkko, associate professor of nursing at UW Bothell and Monica McLemore, a new faculty member joining the UW School of Nursing in the fall, are interviewed. - Former Yakima Valley College nursing instructor killed in hit and run | YakTriNews2 years ago
Yakima Valley College students, staff and faculty are mourning the death of former nursing program instructor Wendy Baker who was killed in a hit and run over the weekend. Baker was also a lecturer in nursing at the UW. - Professor calls Seattle homeless camp sweeps 'punitive' and short-sighted | KOMO 42 years ago
Seattle cleared out another homeless camp near downtown Friday and while some neighbors welcomed the sweep, others said it only complicates the problem. Josephine Ensign, professor of nursing at the UW, is interviewed.
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- Could mini space-grown organs be our 'cancer moonshot'? | Live Science3 weeks 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 | HealthDay1 month 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 | HealthDay2 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 | NPR2 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? | KUOW3 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 | Patch3 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 | HealthDay5 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? | HealthDay6 months 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 | HealthDay6 months 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 Conversation10 months 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 | HealthDay10 months 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 51 year 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. - Burden of medical costs for sickle cell disease quantified | HealthDay2 years ago
Sickle cell disease imposes a considerable burden in terms of overall and out-of-pocket medical costs, with the burden of costs peaking in young adulthood, according to a study published online May 16 in Blood Advances. Kate Johnson, a postdoctoral researcher in pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - How a game-changing transplant could treat dying organs | National Geographic2 years ago
Early success with a procedure called a mitochondrial transplant offers a glimmer of hope for people fighting for survival after cardiac arrest, stroke, and more. The UW’s Dr. Michael Levitt, associate professor of neurological surgery and of radiology; Dr. Melanie Walker, clinical professor of neurological surgery; and Yasemin Sancak, assistant professor of pharmacology, are quoted. - Nearly half a million Washingtonians live in pharmacy deserts | State of Reform2 years ago
Stretching above its foothills, the glacial crown of Mt. Rainier stands guard over Packwood, one of Washington’s dwindling lumber towns. The end of the line for medical services lies 15 miles west of Packwood, at a clinic in Randle. Reaching a pharmacy and hospital from Packwood demands a 40 minute drive to Morton. The UW’s Rachel Wittenauer, a doctoral student in the School of Pharmacy, and Jennifer Bacci, associate professor of innovative pharmacy practice, are quoted. - Americans avoiding health care in pandemic over cost concerns | ABC News2 years ago
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted Americans’ perceptions of health care, and not for the better, according to a new survey. Blythe Adamson, affiliate assistant professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Immigrants in US detention exposed to hazardous disinfectants every day | Scientific American3 years ago
Every day crowded cells holding people at an immigration detention facility in Florida have been doused with caustic disinfectants that have caused breathing problems and bleeding, according to reports from the detainees. The disinfectants contain two chemical compounds that scientific research has implicated in long-term damage to human cells and—in animals—to reproductive health. Libin Xu, associate professor of medicinal chemistry at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Big Pharma doesn't want Medicare negotiating drug prices | Los Angeles Times3 years ago
"The pharmaceutical industry, bizarrely, told the American people this week that allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices is tantamount to socialism … Nearly every other developed country worldwide allows its government insurance system to negotiate drug prices. And guess what? This reasonable use of market power allows people in other countries to pay roughly half what Americans pay for prescription meds," writes columnist David Lazarus. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted.
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- Transgender people find a haven at Capital Tea safe house in Florida | USA Today3 days ago
Even as Florida and others impose restrictions, a safe house in Tallahassee is providing transgender people with shelter and more. Elle Lett, clinical instructor in health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - The long battle over fluoride comes to a head | Popular Science1 week ago
A court battle brings to the forefront a federal report on fluoride safety, which some say has been stymied by politics. David Eaton, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Olympic athletes could face a tough opponent: Brutal Paris heat | NBC News1 week ago
The Olympics are planned for the same stretch of days as a catastrophic 2003 heat wave. Continued global warming has only increased the odds of another heat wave. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - SeaTac federal detainees grow desperate amid lack of medical care | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
Like state and county governments maintaining jails and prisons, the federal government is legally responsible for the health care of people in its custody. Violations of that duty can be deemed “cruel and unusual punishment” and therefore unconstitutional. Dr. Marc Stern, affiliate assistant professor of health services at the UW, is quoted. - Idaho attorney general asks US Supreme Court to allow ban of gender affirming care for minors | KREM4 weeks ago
Idaho’s attorney general is asking the highest court in the U.S. to allow the state to ban gender affirming care for minors. Diana Tordoff, a doctoral student in epidemiology at the UW, is quoted. - Why is there lead in Stanley cups or other reusable water bottles? | Wired2 months ago
Stanley says it uses some lead in its “industry-standard” manufacturing process, and Wired asked if other brands do the same. Marty Cohen, teaching professor and assistant chair of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - DNA from 2,000-year-old skeletons hints at the origins of syphilis | Smithsonian Magazine2 months ago
In contrast to a common theory, new findings suggest Columbus-led expeditions may not have transported syphilis to Europe from the Americas, though they cannot disprove the claim with certainty. Sheila Lukehart, professor emeritus of global health and medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - A cough away from clarity — UW researchers are developing new app to differentiate respiratory disease | Northwest Asian Weekly2 months ago
UW Medicine doctors and University of Washington engineers are on a mission to provide answers by developing a smartphone app designed to distinguish COVID-19 coughs, for instance, from other respiratory illnesses. Dr. David Horne, associate professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. The UW’s Manuja Sharma, a doctoral student in electrical and computer engineering, and Dr. Thomas Hawn, adjunct professor of global health and of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, are mentioned. - Syphilis microbe’s family has plagued humans for millennia | Nature2 months ago
Ancient DNA recovered from Brazilian remains shows that treponemal diseases originated some 10,000 years earlier than previously thought. Sheila Lukehart, professor emeritus of global health and medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Did syphilis originate in the Americas? Ancient DNA offers some insight | CNN2 months ago
The origins of syphilis — a sexually transmitted infection that devastated 15th century Europe and is still prevalent today — have remained murky, difficult to study and the subject of some debate. Sheila Lukehart, professor emeritus of global health and medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Gene therapy for sickle cell likely cost-effective at <$2M | HealthDay2 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. - Risk of wildfire smoke in long-term care facilities is worse than you'd think | CBS News2 months ago
Every year, wildfires across the western U.S. and Canada send plumes of smoke into the sky. When that smoke blows into southwestern Idaho’s Treasure Valley, it blankets Boise-area residents in dirty air. Savannah D’Evelyn, a postdoctoral researcher at the UW’s Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, PNASH, is quoted. - How a soda tax pays for fresh fruit and vegetables for some families in Boulder | NPR2 months ago
There’s a simple reason why a lot of people don’t buy fruits and vegetables: they’re expensive. In Boulder, Colo., the local health department decided to address that very old problem in a new way. It uses money from the local soda tax to give low-income families coupons for fresh produce. Dr. Jim Krieger, clinical professor of health services at the UW, is interviewed. - Why a leading option for treating opioid addiction is not widely available in Washington prisons | Washington State Standard2 months ago
The Department of Corrections wants to offer medications like methadone and Suboxone to more incarcerated people. Will lawmakers provide the funding? Dr. Marc Stern, affiliate assistant professor of health services at the UW, is quoted. - Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device — but at what risk? | Bellingham Herald3 months ago
The HeartMate3 is considered the safest mechanical heart pump of its kind, but a federal database contains more than 4,500 reports in which the medical device may have caused or contributed to a patient’s death. Larry Kessler, professor of health services at the UW, is quoted. [This story was originally published in KFF Health News.] - Climate change worsens wildfires and health risks from smoke | NPR3 months ago
This summer, millions of people across the eastern U.S. woke up one June morning to apocalyptic orange skies and thick, choking wildfire smoke. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - 2023 to be the hottest year ever recorded, scientists say | NPR3 months ago
Though temperature records from December have yet to be finalized, climate scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have found there’s a more than 99% chance that 2023 will have the hottest recorded global average temperature, beating out 2016, the previous leader. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Producers of toxic chemicals in schools owe hundreds of millions in damages, jury says | Education Week3 months ago
A jury in Washington state this week ordered one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies to pay more than $850 million to a small group of parents and children after finding that they suffered exposure to highly toxic chemicals in a school building. Gerry Pollet, clinical instructor in health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - EPA awards $3M in grants to address Yakima Valley 'health disparities' | KVI Radio3 months ago
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a pair of awards totaling nearly $3 million to address health disparities in the lower Yakima Valley, where UW researchers have been studying the effects of pesticide exposure. One of the grants is a $1.9 million grant to the UW to create a research center aimed at identifying “communities that are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards.” - WA raises estimated $1.8B in first year of carbon market | The Seattle Times3 months ago
The revenue from the state’s Climate Commitment Act is intended to be invested in projects that help reduce climate-warming emissions, such as clean energy projects led by tribal nations, air quality monitoring in communities near polluting industries and electrifying transit. A UW air pollution study is referenced.
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- UW expert weighs in on controversial proposed Renton minimum wage increase | KIRO 73 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 Times3 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 Times3 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 Times4 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 | Crosscut4 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 | Crosscut4 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 | Crosscut4 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 Times5 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 Times5 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 Radio6 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 Scientist6 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 76 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. - 28% of families in Washington state can't afford basic needs, UW study finds | KUOW6 months ago
About 10% of households in Washington state meet the federal poverty threshold, but when researchers drilled into the data on what it actually takes to survive in the state, they found the number of families struggling to make ends meet is much larger. 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. - Assistive tech for older adults is becoming increasingly automated — what are the privacy risks? | KUOW6 months ago
Over 30 years ago, LifeAlert was a mainstay on TV with the tagline "Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up." The system provided people with a wearable help button they could use when in trouble. About a decade ago, gerontologist Clara Berridge saw a move away from this type of technology. That move has spurred concerns about data privacy and user consent. Berridge, assistant professor of social work at the UW, is interviewed. - Census: Income fell, poverty increased in 2022 | Marketplace6 months ago
No matter how you slice new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday, real median income — the amount a household earns adjusted for inflation — fell last year. By one measure, it was down 2.3% last year. By another, it was down nearly 9%. Jennifer Romich, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Don’t ignore youth perspectives; research shows you benefit from them | The Seattle Times6 months ago
"In my youth mentoring research as well as in my personal and professional experience, I found young people are often ignored simply because of their age. Depending on the young person’s identities (race, gender, economic class), this dynamic can be even more complicated," writes Kristian Jones, assistant professor of social work at the UW. - New video technology at Chicago hospital offered to new mothers | Chicago Tribune7 months ago
The TV technology provides a hands-free method for patients — who may not be able to access a cellphone or tablet while undergoing care or holding a newborn — to connect with their family and friends across borders. St. Anthony is the first hospital in the city to market the technology. Jane Lee, assistant professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - After devastating Maui fires, let’s center people, not tourism | The Seattle Times7 months ago
As the world knows, a catastrophic fire ripped through Maui on Aug. 8, devastating the culturally significant town of Lāhainā and killing over 110 people and counting. But to see how we got here, you need to go back hundreds of years to the arrival of Europeans, who brought their deadly cocktail of disease and destruction, and to the U.S.-backed overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani — the leader of the independent kingdom of Hawaiʻi — and the land’s subsequent colonization. Michael Spencer, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - The power of a one-way phone call to cope with grief | The Seattle Times7 months ago
The Telephone of the Wind in Olympia’s Squaxin Park, is a place where users speak to the dead through an unconnected telephone. Known as “wind phones,” they are meant to carry the griever’s words to the wind in phone booths or isolated swaths of forests. Taryn Lindhorst, Behar professor of integrative oncology and palliative care social work at the UW, is quoted. - Coming out as trans in your 50s or 60s | Everyday Health8 months ago
People who don’t embrace their trans identities until their 50s, 60s or beyond face certain advantages and challenges in social and physical transitioning. Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
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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.
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Paste your RSS feed URL from the Pinboard archive into the field that Outlook offers, and click Add (see screenshot below).
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