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- UW Medicine video helps clinicians treat people who have equestrian accidents | KGMI1 hour ago
There’s some new videos coming out soon from the University of Washington School of Medicine Sports Institute aiming to teach first responders and fellow horseback riders how to safely handle equestrian accidents. Dr. Cindy Lin, clinical associate professor of rehabilitation medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - UW to conduct active threat drill | KOMO1 hour ago
The University of Washington will conduct an active threat drill at their Seattle campus. The goal is to help prepare students, faculty and staff for an emergency like an active shooter. - A way to create better food labels | Northwest News Radio1 hour ago
Several countries are now slapping warning labels on processed foods and using a color-coded rating system to showcase better from bad. Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - Geopolitical ambitions in the Arctic | BBC2 hours ago
It’s certainly true that Russia for one does have ambitions for the Arctic region, especially now that melting polar ice is opening up shipping routes in the region’s natural resources. Mia Bennett, associate professor of geography at the UW, is quoted. - The race to replace lithium: Seattle startup lands funding for salt-powered batteries | GeekWire2 hours ago
A three-person clean energy team in Seattle is chasing China in pursuit of an increasingly popular alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Emerald Battery Labs, a startup working out of the University of Washington, recently raised just under $1.1 million in a pre-seed round to continue scaling its sodium-ion battery technology. The UW’s CoMotion and the Clean Energy Testbeds are mentioned. - How these elementary schools are teaching students good digital habits | EducationWeek2 hours ago
As the digital media landscape grows and changes—especially with the introduction of generative artificial intelligence—and students gain access to technology at increasingly younger ages, it’s vital to teach them how to use digital tools safely and appropriately, educators and experts say. Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - How 'Bitcoin Jesus' avoided prison, thanks to one of the 'Friends of Trump' | ProPublica2 hours ago
A cottage industry of lawyers, lobbyists and consultants with close ties to Trump has sprung up to help people and companies seek leniency, often by arguing they had been victims of political persecution by the Biden administration. In his first year, Trump issued pardons or clemency to dozens of people who were convicted of various forms of white-collar crime, including major donors and political allies. Investigations have been halted. Cases have been dropped. Scott Schumacher, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - This exhibit challenges how museums portray Native Americans | KUOW2 hours ago
When you visit the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, you’ll see a red circular structure with a four-letter phrase written across the top: “This Is Native Land.” It’s the name of the museum’s permanent exhibit that opened in October. Danica Sterud Miller, an associate professor at UW Tacoma, is interviewed. - Long-stalled fish project on Green River could begin this summer | The Seattle Times3 hours ago
A long-awaited project to unlock more than 100 miles of prime habitat on the Green River and its tributaries for threatened salmon could be moving forward after more than a decade of setbacks. Guillaume Mauger, Washington’s state climatologist, is mentioned. - Washington state climatologist on regional river flooding | KCSB24 hours ago
Guillaume Mauger, Washington’s state climatologist, is interviewed about the region’s recent floods. - Seahawks cause 'earthquake' during game | ABC24 hours ago
Actor Chris Pratt mentions the UW’s seismic monitoring at Lumen Field. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network’s Field Operations team installed sensors to detect seismic activity during the Seahawks’ game. - Feds consider expanding detention center capacity | KIRO24 hours ago
A listing on the federal government’s procurement website may signal the agency is looking to double its detention capacity in the Seattle area. A UW study is mentioned. - Lawmakers review Flock legislation | KING24 hours ago
Lawmakers in Olympia are saying automatic license plate reader cameras like Flock are out of control and they’re trying to do something about it. A UW study is mentioned. - WA lawmakers review Flock legislation | KATU24 hours ago
Washington state lawmakers are looking to tighten up the use of Flock cameras in the state after some privacy concerns were discovered. A UW study is mentioned. - ChatGPT's first hardware product could be an ear-worn device | CNET1 day ago
OpenAI executive says the company is on schedule to launch a device in late 2026. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Slog AM: UW research highlights Seattle Library checkouts | The Stranger1 day ago
A blog post mentions UW research into the most common checkouts at Seattle Library. - UW trial shows brain implant may restore movement after stroke | Axios1 day ago
Months after UW Medicine neurosurgeons implanted a first-of-its-kind brain stimulation device in a stroke patient, doctors are seeing something they weren’t sure was possible: meaningful return of fine-motor control. UW Medicine’s Dr. Jeffrey Ojemann, professor of neurological surgery, and Jeffrey Herron, associate professor of neurological surgery, are quoted. - Is paracetamol in pregnancy a risk factor for ADHD? | Nature1 day ago
A common pain reliever taken in pregnancy might raise the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to research in the past decade. But proof of cause and effect remains elusive. Brennan Baker, a postdoctoral researcher of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - An idea for balancing safety and art at Gas Works Park | The Seattle Times1 day ago
Debate continues about the future of Gas Works Park. Richard Haag, who died in 2018 and was the founder of the architecture department at the UW, is mentioned. - AI research boost: University of Washington expands infrastructure with $10M in federal funding | GeekWire1 day ago
Washington Senator Patty Murray believes the future of artificial intelligence shouldn’t be dictated solely by billionaires and shareholders. The longtime lawmaker toured research facilities at the UW on Friday after securing $10 million in federal funding that will allow the UW to expand the infrastructure needed for data-intensive AI workloads. The UW’s Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, and Andrew Connolly, professor of astronomy and director of the eScience Institute, are quoted. UW President Robert J. Jones, and Vidia Srinivas and Kyle Lo, doctoral students in computer science and engineering, are mentioned.
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- Geopolitical ambitions in the Arctic | BBC2 hours ago
It’s certainly true that Russia for one does have ambitions for the Arctic region, especially now that melting polar ice is opening up shipping routes in the region’s natural resources. Mia Bennett, associate professor of geography at the UW, is quoted. - How these elementary schools are teaching students good digital habits | EducationWeek2 hours ago
As the digital media landscape grows and changes—especially with the introduction of generative artificial intelligence—and students gain access to technology at increasingly younger ages, it’s vital to teach them how to use digital tools safely and appropriately, educators and experts say. Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - How 'Bitcoin Jesus' avoided prison, thanks to one of the 'Friends of Trump' | ProPublica2 hours ago
A cottage industry of lawyers, lobbyists and consultants with close ties to Trump has sprung up to help people and companies seek leniency, often by arguing they had been victims of political persecution by the Biden administration. In his first year, Trump issued pardons or clemency to dozens of people who were convicted of various forms of white-collar crime, including major donors and political allies. Investigations have been halted. Cases have been dropped. Scott Schumacher, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Seahawks cause 'earthquake' during game | ABC24 hours ago
Actor Chris Pratt mentions the UW’s seismic monitoring at Lumen Field. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network’s Field Operations team installed sensors to detect seismic activity during the Seahawks’ game. - ChatGPT's first hardware product could be an ear-worn device | CNET1 day ago
OpenAI executive says the company is on schedule to launch a device in late 2026. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Is paracetamol in pregnancy a risk factor for ADHD? | Nature1 day ago
A common pain reliever taken in pregnancy might raise the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to research in the past decade. But proof of cause and effect remains elusive. Brennan Baker, a postdoctoral researcher of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Seven technologies to watch in 2026 | Nature1 day ago
From quantum computing and mRNA therapeutics to artificial-intelligence-powered climate modelling, here are seven technologies that Nature will be keeping its eye on. Željko Ivezić, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - Resident captures incredible video of huge shark in shallow water at tourist hotspot: 'That's a little close' | The Cool Down1 day ago
A TikToker captured the moment a white shark glided under his team’s boat in the shallow waters of Monterey Bay — a type of encounter that scientists say is becoming increasingly common along California’s coast. A UW report is mentioned. - AI is poised to take over language, law and religion, historian Yuval Noah Harari warns | Decrypt1 day ago
Historian and author Yuval Noah Harari warned at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday that humanity is at risk of losing control over language, which he called its defining “superpower,” as artificial intelligence increasingly operates via autonomous agents rather than passive tools. Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics at the UW, is quoted. - Satellites could use magnetic fields to avoid collisions | News Health1 day ago
It may be possible to keep space exploration missions running longer and avoid spacecraft colliding with each other using a technique that harnesses magnetic fields to move satellites. Alvar Saenz Otero, associate teaching professor in the UW department of aeronautics & astronautics, is quoted. - Tech workers ask their bosses to pressure Trump over ICE crackdowns | The Washington Post2 days ago
Silicon Valley staffers at some of the world’s most valuable companies are among hundreds of technology workers who called on their employers to lobby the White House to withdraw federal immigration agents from U.S. cities in a letter published with more than 200 signatures on Tuesday. Margaret O’Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted. - UW lifts suspensions of anti-Israel protesters | JNS2 days ago
The UW has completed conduct hearings for the “UW33,” a group of students accused of occupying and damaging the university’s Interdisciplinary Engineering Building in May, finding them guilty of violations and lifting their suspensions. UW spokesperson Victor Balta is quoted. - Why the common cold makes some people feel worse than others | The Washington Post2 days ago
When the common cold rips through a household, it can leave a wildly uneven path of symptoms. The same cold-causing rhinovirus that produces barely a sniffle in one person can cause a week of stuffy-nose suffering in the next and in others trigger coughing and trouble breathing that can send them to the hospital. Patrick Mitchell, assistant professor of microbiology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Nearly a third of social media research has undisclosed ties to industry, preprint claims | Science3 days ago
Researchers studying the impact of social media on society — everything from effects on teenagers’ mental health to the spread of misinformation — often work with the companies that run these platforms. But these ties evidently run much deeper than the scientific record acknowledges. Joe Bak-Coleman, who conducted the research when he was a postdoctoral researcher at the UW Center for an Informed Public, is quoted. - Popular tourist spot closed after dangerous animals sighted: 'We are closely monitoring the situation' | The Cool Down3 days ago
The Sikharchandi hilltop in the city of Bhubaneswar was closed to visitors after two elephants were spotted in the area, according to the Orissa Post. Forest officials were deployed to keep an eye out for the animals. A study from the UW is mentioned. - For years, there was talk of a global sea beneath the ice, but the new model paints a stranger picture: a spongy moon with layers of slush and pockets of water hidden deep below | EcoNews3 days ago
For years, scientists pictured Titan, Saturn’s biggest moon, as a world with a huge hidden ocean tucked under its frozen crust. A new study now suggests something stranger and maybe even more promising for life, with Titan acting more like a frozen sponge filled with thick slush and tunnels of meltwater near its rocky heart. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle's Sound Transit light rail is drawing riders and criticism | Bloomberg3 days ago
It’s not easy to run a train across a floating bridge. To extend light rail service across the mile-long stretch of Lake Washington that separates downtown Seattle from Mercer Island, engineers converted two lanes of the existing I-90 span to carry four-car electrified trains. Ryan Avery, deputy director of the Washington State Transportation Center at the UW, is quoted. - ICE violence against women is increasingly visible and largely untracked | The 19th3 days ago
A mother shoved to the ground in front of her children in the hallways of a immigration courthouse in New York. A young woman pulled from her car and handcuffed on a busy street in Key Largo, Florida. A child care worker dragged out of her workplace in Chicago, in front of parents and children. There is no database tracking when ICE agents use force against women. Carolyn West, professor of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Underwater cameras could help unlock America’s tidal energy industry | Inside Climate News1 week ago
Analysis of an experimental tidal turbine in Washington state recorded no collisions with seals or birds. Underwater turbines could ultimately provide clean energy to over 20 million U.S. homes, the Energy Department says. Chris Bassett, research scientist at the UW Applied Physics Laboratory, is quoted. - A look at the legal and political fight over trans athletes as cases reach Supreme Court | PBS News1 week ago
A hotly debated political issue made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. At issue is whether transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women’s sports. Dr. Bradley Anawalt, professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
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- UW Medicine video helps clinicians treat people who have equestrian accidents | KGMI1 hour ago
There’s some new videos coming out soon from the University of Washington School of Medicine Sports Institute aiming to teach first responders and fellow horseback riders how to safely handle equestrian accidents. Dr. Cindy Lin, clinical associate professor of rehabilitation medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - UW to conduct active threat drill | KOMO1 hour ago
The University of Washington will conduct an active threat drill at their Seattle campus. The goal is to help prepare students, faculty and staff for an emergency like an active shooter. - A way to create better food labels | Northwest News Radio1 hour ago
Several countries are now slapping warning labels on processed foods and using a color-coded rating system to showcase better from bad. Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - The race to replace lithium: Seattle startup lands funding for salt-powered batteries | GeekWire2 hours ago
A three-person clean energy team in Seattle is chasing China in pursuit of an increasingly popular alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Emerald Battery Labs, a startup working out of the University of Washington, recently raised just under $1.1 million in a pre-seed round to continue scaling its sodium-ion battery technology. The UW’s CoMotion and the Clean Energy Testbeds are mentioned. - This exhibit challenges how museums portray Native Americans | KUOW2 hours ago
When you visit the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, you’ll see a red circular structure with a four-letter phrase written across the top: “This Is Native Land.” It’s the name of the museum’s permanent exhibit that opened in October. Danica Sterud Miller, an associate professor at UW Tacoma, is interviewed. - Long-stalled fish project on Green River could begin this summer | The Seattle Times3 hours ago
A long-awaited project to unlock more than 100 miles of prime habitat on the Green River and its tributaries for threatened salmon could be moving forward after more than a decade of setbacks. Guillaume Mauger, Washington’s state climatologist, is mentioned. - Washington state climatologist on regional river flooding | KCSB24 hours ago
Guillaume Mauger, Washington’s state climatologist, is interviewed about the region’s recent floods. - Feds consider expanding detention center capacity | KIRO24 hours ago
A listing on the federal government’s procurement website may signal the agency is looking to double its detention capacity in the Seattle area. A UW study is mentioned. - Lawmakers review Flock legislation | KING24 hours ago
Lawmakers in Olympia are saying automatic license plate reader cameras like Flock are out of control and they’re trying to do something about it. A UW study is mentioned. - WA lawmakers review Flock legislation | KATU24 hours ago
Washington state lawmakers are looking to tighten up the use of Flock cameras in the state after some privacy concerns were discovered. A UW study is mentioned. - Slog AM: UW research highlights Seattle Library checkouts | The Stranger1 day ago
A blog post mentions UW research into the most common checkouts at Seattle Library. - UW trial shows brain implant may restore movement after stroke | Axios1 day ago
Months after UW Medicine neurosurgeons implanted a first-of-its-kind brain stimulation device in a stroke patient, doctors are seeing something they weren’t sure was possible: meaningful return of fine-motor control. UW Medicine’s Dr. Jeffrey Ojemann, professor of neurological surgery, and Jeffrey Herron, associate professor of neurological surgery, are quoted. - An idea for balancing safety and art at Gas Works Park | The Seattle Times1 day ago
Debate continues about the future of Gas Works Park. Richard Haag, who died in 2018 and was the founder of the architecture department at the UW, is mentioned. - AI research boost: University of Washington expands infrastructure with $10M in federal funding | GeekWire1 day ago
Washington Senator Patty Murray believes the future of artificial intelligence shouldn’t be dictated solely by billionaires and shareholders. The longtime lawmaker toured research facilities at the UW on Friday after securing $10 million in federal funding that will allow the UW to expand the infrastructure needed for data-intensive AI workloads. The UW’s Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, and Andrew Connolly, professor of astronomy and director of the eScience Institute, are quoted. UW President Robert J. Jones, and Vidia Srinivas and Kyle Lo, doctoral students in computer science and engineering, are mentioned. - Washington lawmakers move to limit Flock license plate reader cameras amid privacy concerns | KREM1 day ago
For the first time, lawmakers in Olympia say automatic license plate reader cameras, including the popular Flock system, are out of control and that they will try to put new guardrails on how the data is collected and used. A UW report is mentioned. - Feds give UW $10 million to find better ways to use AI | Northwest News Radio2 days ago
The UW is getting $10 million in federal dollars to help its work in finding how best to use AI to help the public in things like health care, environmental research and job creation. - Social media posts cause uproar | KLSR2 days ago
A social media post by a UW Medicine researcher has drawn rebuke. A statement from UW Medicine is quoted. - Flu outbreak forces Snohomish County school to cancel classes | FOX 132 days ago
A flu outbreak forced one school in Everett to cancel classes. Dr. John Lynch, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Uproar about UW social media post | KIRO2 days ago
An online post by a UW Medicine researcher has drawn national attention. UW Medicine spokesperson Susan Gregg is quoted. - UW staff and students take civil rights training | KUOW2 days ago
UW staff and students have to take a new civil rights training. That’s after a federal investigation focused on allegations of anti-Semitism on campus.
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Stories by campuses and major units
- How to spot fake videos online | KUOW2 months ago
If you feel there’s something weird about that cute cat video your aunt sent you, you may be right. Mike Caulfield, an academic and collaborative technology manager at UW Bothell, is quoted. - AI simulation connects deceased WA grandpa with grandchildren | FOX 132 months ago
Most of us have probably heard about artificial intelligence being used in health care, banking, or maybe you use it in aspects of your job. Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, research scientist at Harborview Medical Center and affiliate assistant professor of computer science at UW Bothell, has now created an AI chatbot that’s keeping his dad’s memory alive and helping foster a connection between his dad and his children. - Studying the secret sounds of whales | Scripps News2 months ago
Scientists in Washington state are trying to protect some of the ocean’s most endangered animals, including orcas, by listening to them more closely than ever. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is interviewed. - How much power should we give AI in end-of-life decisions? | Forbes2 months ago
Ready or not, AI predictions are quietly set to become part of care decisions at the end of life. However, what role they’ll play in relation to human intelligence and values, and whether there can be a “moral” AI that takes those into account, remain wide-open questions. Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, research scientist at Harborview Medical Center and affiliate assistant professor of computer science at UW Bothell, is mentioned. - Fiber-optic cable tracks orcas off San Juan Islands | KING 53 months ago
A two-kilometer fiber-optic cable now resting on the seafloor off the San Juan Islands could revolutionize how scientists track and protect endangered orcas, offering what researchers describe as "thousands of ears in the water" listening all at once. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. - Underwater fiber-optic cables might help save endangered orcas | FOX 133 months ago
New research is investigating whehter fiber-optic cables that carry internet signals can be transformed into a continuous underwater microphone to capture the sounds of whales. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is interviewed. - Editorial: Seattleite’s Nobel Prize-winning work benefits all humanity | The Seattle Times3 months ago
Seattleite Mary Brunkow said she was astonished when she learned she and two scientist colleagues had won the 2025 Nobel Prize for medicine or physiology. But based on her career accomplishments in medical research, she shouldn’t have been. Brunkow earned a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology from the UW. - Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas | Associated Press3 months ago
A new experiment tests whether the fiber-optic cables that carry internet signals can be transformed into a continuous underwater microphone to capture the clicks, calls and whistles of passing whales — information that could reveal how they respond to ship traffic, food scarcity and climate change. Shima Abadi, an audiologist at UW Bothell and associate professor of oceanography at the UW, is quoted. Isabelle Brandicourt, a graduate student of oceanography, is mentioned. - At colleges, diversity training is out — dialogue workshops are in | The Chronicle of Higher Education6 months ago
As colleges across the nation phase out diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, many have started to phase in programs with a new focus: “dialogue.” UW Bothell chancellor Kristin Esterberg is quoted. - Santhi Perumal named UW Bothell vice chancellor for Planning & Administration | Northwest Asian Weekly6 months ago
UW Bothell announced on Tuesday that it has selected Santhi Perumal as its new vice chancellor for Planning & Administration, effective Sept. 1, 2025. - Methow Valley residents take their concerns to the nation’s capital | Methow Valley News7 months ago
Dan Jaffe, a part-time Winthrop resident and professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, knows firsthand how vital scientific research is. Jaffe is currently looking at the effects of wildfire smoke on health and air quality. So Jaffe recently joined more than a hundred colleagues from the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in Washington, DC, to share concerns about the critical impacts of federal funding for health and science. - Opinion: Education: Teacher training | The Seattle Times7 months ago
"The Seattle Times editorial board misrepresents educational research and promotes a deeply flawed evaluation of teacher preparation," co-write Wayne Au, professor of educational studies and acting dean of diversity and equity at UW Bothell; Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education; and Rachel Endo, professor and dean of education at UW Tacoma, in a letter to the editor. - Some of the world’s biggest teams are coming to Seattle — do fans care? | The Seattle Times7 months ago
Starting Sunday, Seattle will host matches between some of the world’s greatest soccer teams for the 2025 FIFA men’s Club World Cup. PSG, the reigning UEFA Champions League winners, Italian side Inter Milan, Brazilian club Botafogo, Argentine giants River Plate, Japanese team Urawa Red Diamonds and the hometown Sounders will all play at Lumen Field over the next two weeks. Ron Krabill, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Opinion: When Trump turns troops on people in Seattle, where will you be? | The Seattle Times7 months ago
"It looks like President Trump is itching to do to Seattle what he has done to Los Angeles over the past week," writes Naomi Ishisaka. Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - How to draft a will to avoid becoming an AI ghost — it’s not easy | Ars Technica7 months ago
Why requests for "no AI resurrections" will probably go ignored. Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, affiliate assistant professor of computer science at UW Bothell, is quoted. - The birds came before the Birdman of Alcatraz | NPR9 months ago
Alcatraz — which closed as a prison the year after the escape and is now a popular tourist draw — is back in the news, thanks to President Trump ordering it to be rebuilt and reopened to house the country’s "most ruthless and violent Offenders," he wrote Sunday on Truth Social. Dan Berger, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. - Amazon drops ‘Do Not Send Voice Recordings’ setting with AI upgrade | KIRO 710 months ago
Amazon Echo users will lose the ability to prevent their voice recordings from being stored in the cloud March 28, according to a report by Ars Technica. The change comes as part of the company’s launch of Alexa+, a generative AI-powered version of its virtual assistant. Marc Dupuis, associate professor of computer and software systems at UW Bothell, is interviewed. - UW study lists Bend as one of the smokiest cities in Oregon | KOHD11 months ago
A new study from the University of Washington found several towns in Oregon were among the smokiest in the country. Haebum Lee, a postdoctoral scholar of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is mentioned and Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is interviewed. - Seattle scientists protest Trump’s NIH cuts to research funding | Cascade PBS11 months ago
At a rally outside the UW’s Genome Sciences building on Wednesday, hundreds of people demonstrated against a new National Institute of Health directive that would carve a massive hole in research budgets at institutions across the country. Ansel Neunzert, a part-time lecturer in science, technology, engineering & mathematics at UW Bothell; Valentina Alvarez, a graduate research assistant in the UW School of Medicine; and Eva Cherniavsky, a professor of English, are quoted. - Oregon is home to 4 of the top 5 smokiest cities nationwide | OPB11 months ago
Northwest researchers found Medford, Grants Pass and Bend had the most wildfire smoke from 2019-2023. Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, and Haebum Lee, a postdoctoral scholar of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, are mentioned.
- This exhibit challenges how museums portray Native Americans | KUOW2 hours ago
When you visit the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma, you’ll see a red circular structure with a four-letter phrase written across the top: “This Is Native Land.” It’s the name of the museum’s permanent exhibit that opened in October. Danica Sterud Miller, an associate professor at UW Tacoma, is interviewed. - UWT power outage closed downtown restaurants in January | Tacoma News Tribune3 days ago
A stretch of restaurants and cafes went without power for almost six days after a transformer failed on the UW Tacoma campus, a spokesperson confirmed Friday. Elizabeth Metcalf, UW Tacoma director of communications director, is quoted. - ICE violence against women is increasingly visible and largely untracked | The 19th3 days ago
A mother shoved to the ground in front of her children in the hallways of a immigration courthouse in New York. A young woman pulled from her car and handcuffed on a busy street in Key Largo, Florida. A child care worker dragged out of her workplace in Chicago, in front of parents and children. There is no database tracking when ICE agents use force against women. Carolyn West, professor of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - The Station co-owner faces multiple allegations of harassment and unwanted touching | The South Seattle Emerald1 month ago
Multiple women allege that interactions with Jose Luis Rodriguez, co-owner of The Station coffee shops in the South End, resulted in verbal harassment and unwanted touching. Some of the allegations come from one of his family members. Carolyn West, professor of social, behavioral and human sciences at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - US mass killings drop to 20-year low. Some policy shifts might be helping | Christian Science Monitor2 months ago
In a respite from years with nation-wrenching mass killing incidents, the United States is on track to record the lowest level of such deadly events in two decades, according to one group of researchers tracking the data. There have been 17 mass killings, 14 of which involved guns, recorded this year, according to a database maintained by Northeastern University, in partnership with the Associated Press and USA Today. Eric Madfis, professor of social work and criminal justice at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - US mass killings down, experts warn against expecting trend | AP News2 months ago
A shooting last weekend at a children’s birthday party in California that left four dead was the 17th mass killing this year — the lowest number recorded since 2006. Experts warn that the drop doesn’t necessarily mean safer days are here to stay and that it could simply represent a return to average levels. Eric Madfis, professor of social work and criminal justice at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - New UW Tacoma project | Northwest News Radio2 months ago
The University of Washington Tacoma campus is primarily a commuter school, but the Board of Regents hopes to change that in the coming years. - UW Tacoma plans residential, dining hall project | KOMO 42 months ago
UW Tacoma is seeking a developer to help the campus expand with student housing and a dining development project. Joe Lawless, the UW Tacoma Chief Strategy Officer, and Michael Ramsey, a UW Tacoma student, are quoted. - New UWT dining hall and residence will reshape campus life | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
The University of Washington Tacoma’s newly approved housing and dining development will house about 500 students by late 2029, officials say. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted. Elizabeth Metcalf, director of communications for UW Tacoma’s marketing and communications department, is mentioned. - Explore UW Tacoma: A leading hub for education & innovation | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
Discover the University of Washington Tacoma, a vibrant campus in downtown Tacoma. - UW Tacoma expanding student housing | KNKX2 months ago
UW Tacoma has plans to grow. The school is accepting proposals from contractors to build new student housing and new dining hall. - UW Tacoma is expanding student housing | South Sound Business2 months ago
The University of Washington Tacoma is moving forward with a new student housing and dining project after receiving approval from the UW Board of Regents last week — and it’s looking for a developer. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted. - UW Tacoma art professor honors community via dumpling art | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
In today’s society that increasingly relies on outsourced food, the dedication and community that goes into cooking your favorite dishes can go unrecognized. Yixuan Pan, assistant professor of culture, arts and communication at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - UW Tacoma seeks developer for major campus housing expansion | Puget Sound Business Journal2 months ago
UW Tacoma is offering developers a chance to acquire its existing student housing building and construct new facilities on two neighboring sites. - UW Tacoma takes first step toward building new student housing and dining facility | KING 52 months ago
The University of Washington is officially accepting proposals from contractors as it moves to build a new student housing and dining facility near its downtown Tacoma campus. - Lakewood billboard hack plays Charlie Kirk memes for hours | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
When a Lakewood police officer caught a glimpse of a shopping center’s billboard Tuesday night, he gazed on an unusual sight. Instead of its typical advertising, the sign for the Lakewood Towne Center displayed a slideshow of images depicting Charlie Kirk. More specifically, memes. Strange ones. Deveeshree Nayak, assistant teaching professor of cybersecurity at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Tacoma celebrates milestone anniversary: 150 years | FOX 132 months ago
Nov. 12 marks a pivotal moment in the history of Washington: the birth of what would grow to become Washington’s third-largest city behind Seattle and Spokane. The University of Washington Tacoma is mentioned. - How inventors find inspiration in evolution | The New York Times2 months ago
For centuries, engineers have turned to nature for inspiration. Leonardo da Vinci dreamed of gliding machines that would mimic birds. Today, the close study of animals and plants is leading to inventions such as soft batteries and water-walking robots. Cassandra Donatelli, assistant professor of engineering and technology at UW Tacoma, is quoted. - Light bulbs | Freakonomics5 months ago
Why did it take so long to invent a longer-lasting bulb? Heather Dillon, professor and program chair for mechanical engineering at UW Tacoma, is interviewed. - Opinion: At the start of the school year, 3 educators reflect on how we can transform the school system | South Seattle Emerald5 months ago
Seattle Public Schools welcomed students back into classrooms this week. Three educators from the community, who are supporters of the Academy for Rising Educators program, wanted to offer words of encouragement and thoughts for South End parents, students and educators heading into the new school year. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is mentioned.
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- Geopolitical ambitions in the Arctic | BBC2 hours ago
It’s certainly true that Russia for one does have ambitions for the Arctic region, especially now that melting polar ice is opening up shipping routes in the region’s natural resources. Mia Bennett, associate professor of geography at the UW, is quoted. - Seven technologies to watch in 2026 | Nature1 day ago
From quantum computing and mRNA therapeutics to artificial-intelligence-powered climate modelling, here are seven technologies that Nature will be keeping its eye on. Željko Ivezić, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. - AI is poised to take over language, law and religion, historian Yuval Noah Harari warns | Decrypt1 day ago
Historian and author Yuval Noah Harari warned at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday that humanity is at risk of losing control over language, which he called its defining “superpower,” as artificial intelligence increasingly operates via autonomous agents rather than passive tools. Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics at the UW, is quoted. - Tech workers ask their bosses to pressure Trump over ICE crackdowns | The Washington Post2 days ago
Silicon Valley staffers at some of the world’s most valuable companies are among hundreds of technology workers who called on their employers to lobby the White House to withdraw federal immigration agents from U.S. cities in a letter published with more than 200 signatures on Tuesday. Margaret O’Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted. - How a bad bet built the internet: a short history of bubbles | KUOW1 week ago
According to a Harvard economist, spending on data centers and artificial intelligence accounted for 92% of U.S. economic growth in the first half of last year. That’s fueled speculation that we’re in an AI bubble, because spending on that level doesn’t feel sustainable. Margaret O’Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted. - Democratic and Republican-run states are locking ICE out of their license plate databases | Yahoo! News1 week ago
States governed by Democrats and Republicans are blocking Immigration and Customs Enforcement from accessing the personal data held in their states’ databases. California and Washington became the latest states to lock out ICE in November. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is mentioned.This story was originally published in Jalopnik.
- This bizarre fish has a hole in its head — the creature might use it like a drum to rock out | Smithsonian Magazine1 week ago
The rockhead poacher is an odd fish whose name might hold dual meanings. The tiny creature is covered in bony armor and has a lumpy, rock-shaped head with a relatively large pit. Researchers have come up with several possible purposes for the hole in this fish’s head. Adam Summers, professor of biology and of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - ICE searched WA driver’s license data into November, report finds | KUOW1 week ago
Despite vows to restrict immigration authorities’ access to Washington state Department of Licensing information, the data sharing continued in a new form, researchers revealed Thursday. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - UW human rights director urges limits on federal access to driver data | KUOW2 weeks ago
The director of the UW Center for Human Rights is calling on the state to do more to keep federal immigration agents from accessing Washingtonians’ driver’s license and vehicle information. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - SPR News Today: New report shows WA still shares data with immigration officials | Spokane Public Radio2 weeks ago
A new report from the UW Center for Human Rights shows immigration agencies are still accessing Washington data, despite a law forbidding state agencies from cooperating with ICE. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - Sharklike fish with weird, buzz-saw jaws sliced through the seas, then vanished — now, paleontologists are unraveling their secrets2 weeks ago
These “total monsters of fishes” are extinct today, though new clues about their lives come from CT scans and their closest living relatives: the big-eyed ratfish of the deep sea. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the UW’s Friday Harbor Labs, is interviewed. - A newly spotted asteroid spins faster than any of its size ever seen | Science News2 weeks ago
A newly discovered asteroid spins about as fast as a Ferris wheel. With a rotation period of just 112 seconds, it’s the new record holder for fastest-spinning asteroid wider than 500 meters. Scientists think it must be made of solid rock to avoid breaking apart. Sarah Greenstreet, affiliate assistant professor of astronomy, is quoted. - Federal immigration agents continue accessing Washington state driver’s license data | FOX 28 Spokane2 weeks ago
A new report from the UW Center for Human Rights has revealed that driver’s license data from Washington state continues to be accessed by federal immigration agencies, despite previous promises to cut off such access. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is mentioned. - Loopholes exposed in Washington driver data policy | Axios Seattle2 weeks ago
Washington state agencies have continued sharing driver data used in federal immigration arrests, despite state officials saying access had been cut, according to a new report from the UW Center for Human Rights. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is mentioned. - Immigration agents still access WA licensing data, UW report shows | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
More than a half dozen years after Washington began limiting access to driver’s license data for immigration enforcement, federal officials were still using the information for immigration arrests as recently as late last year, a report released the University of Washington Center for Human Rights shows. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is mentioned. - WA lawmaker proposes rules for license plate readers | FOX 132 weeks ago
A bipartisan bill introduced in Olympia would create statewide rules for police use of automatic license plate readers, citing growing privacy concerns. Senate Bill 6002 would limit how ALPR data is used and shared, ban access for immigration enforcement, and require most data to be deleted within hours or days. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - Report: Federal immigration agents continued using Washington driver data through state-run system | KING 52 weeks ago
A new UW study links license plate lookups through a Washington State Patrol “switchboard” to immigration arrests. Angelina Godoy, professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies, as well as director of the Center for Human Rights at the UW, is quoted. - Want to have better sex this year? Here's how | The New York Times2 weeks ago
After 15 years teaching a class about sex, the most popular course at the UW, this professor shares her most important takeaways. Nicole McNichols, associate teaching professor of psychology at the UW, is interviewed. - UW scientists decry plans to dismantle national climate center | KNKX2 weeks ago
In December, the Trump administration announced its intent to close a climate research center in Boulder, Colorado. This sparked worry amidst atmospheric scientists around the world, including many in the Pacific Northwest. The National Center for Atmospheric Research, or NCAR, was founded by the National Science Foundation in 1960 to strengthen computer models and research methods for understanding weather and the climate. It’s run by a consortium of universities that includes the UW, which is one of 14 founding members. Abigail Swann, professor of atmospheric sciences and of biology at the UW, is quoted. - Trump administration moves to dismantle National Center for Atmospheric Research | KNKX2 weeks ago
The Trump administration has announced its intent to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research and close its flagship facility in Colorado. The center was created by the National Science Foundation in 1960 to strengthen computer models and research methods for understanding weather and the climate. It is run by a consortium of universities. The UW is one of the 14 founding members. Abigail Swann, professor of atmospheric sciences and of biology at the UW, is quoted.
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- An idea for balancing safety and art at Gas Works Park | The Seattle Times1 day ago
Debate continues about the future of Gas Works Park. Richard Haag, who died in 2018 and was the founder of the architecture department at the UW, is mentioned. - Lower mortgage rates boost Thurston County buyer activity | The Olympian1 week ago
Thurston County home sales rose in December, likely helped by a corresponding drop in mortgage interest rates over the month, according to new housing data. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - More Seattle homes hit market as prices cool again | FOX 132 weeks ago
Washington’s housing market ended 2025 with a familiar pattern: more homes for sale, slightly lower prices and buyers still constrained by affordability, according to new data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - NWMLS: Inventory Continues to Rise | South Sound Business2 weeks ago
The housing market in December closely mirrored conditions seen in October and November, continuing a pattern of rising inventory and softening prices, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported late Tuesday for the 27 Washington counties in its service area. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Opinion: Homelessness in Seattle: We can’t unsee it | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
"Visible homelessness, like a car wreck, both horrifies and transfixes us. Or many of us. We hate to witness the “squalor” of disheveled, desperate people. And then we crane our necks to see it more closely," writes Walter Hatch, affiliate professor of international studies at the UW. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is mentioned. - WA housing market has more homes for sale as prices dip | My Northwest2 months ago
In November, Washington saw a 24% increase in active listings through a year-over-year comparison. The state also had a 21.7% decline in closed sales compared to October and a 10.6% decline in closed sales compared to November 2024. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Bainbridge Island struggles to update growth plan, months behind state deadline | The Urbanist2 months ago
Not only has the Bainbridge Island City Council not yet started to review a draft of the city’s updated Comprehensive Plan, which lays out the zoning changes needed to accommodate anticipated housing growth through 2044, the city’s Planning Commission has spent most of this year spinning its wheels. The UW’s Joe Tovar, affiliate associate professor of urban design and planning, is quoted. - Interest down, inventory up in Basin housing market | Columbia Basin Herald2 months ago
The prospects for home buyers in Washington are looking up, according to data released last week by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Another piece of Selig’s Seattle office empire sold at fire sale discount | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Seattle office mogul Martin Selig has lost a large portion of his real estate portfolio over unpaid debts, including a point-topped office building at Fourth and Blanchard in Downtown Seattle. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - McCleary initiates annexation review process on 43 acres | The Daily World2 months ago
During the McCleary City Council meeting on Nov. 5, the council approved Resolution 786, initiating the annexation review process for Ranch at Camp Creek LLC’s property. Located behind the subdivisions on Summit , the 43-acre Ranch at Camp Creek parcel is owned by Mark Studer, a Montesano resident and developer. Richard Sepler, affiliate instructor of urban design and planning at the UW, is quoted. - Report: More homes on the market in King, Snohomish Counties | 425 Business3 months ago
King and Snohomish counties both posted sharply higher increases in single-family homes and condominiums for sale in October versus the same month last year, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service data. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Nine families, one roof: urban cohousing in Seattle | KUOW3 months ago
Seattle’s housing scene is defined by high prices and shrinking apartments, leaving many people feeling both financially squeezed and socially disconnected. Cohousing offers an alternative. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Home prices dip slightly statewide, but up in the Basin | Columbia Basin Herald3 months ago
Inventory is climbing and home prices slipped in the housing market in September, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Seattle home prices drop amid high interest rates | KING 54 months ago
The median home price in the Seattle-Tacoma-Everett region fell in September as housing inventory grew modestly and high interest rates continued to dissuade buyers. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Housing inventory rises, prices ease across WA in September | South Sound Business4 months ago
Housing inventory is climbing, giving buyers more options. Home prices are showing signs of moderation after years of rapid growth, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported in its September market report. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW and director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, is quoted. - Homelessness in WA is growing, but at a slower rate — why? | The Seattle Times4 months ago
The number of people who are sleeping outside or in emergency shelters in Washington increased about 2.2% from January 2024 to January 2025, according to the state. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Renting in Seattle area to get harder as supply of new apartments drops | The Seattle Times4 months ago
A perfect storm of still-high interest rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty has hit the building industry, keeping developers from taking on new apartment projects at a time when the need for all types of housing is critical. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Home listings, sales up in Grant County | Columbia Basin Herald4 months ago
More homes are on the market in Washington than a year ago and closed sales are up in Grant County but down over much of the state, according to data released this week by Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 27 Washington counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle housing market cools in August as prices stall, sales slip | KING 55 months ago
Home prices across Washington state held steady in August while sales slowed, underscoring a housing market still grappling with weak buyer demand. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle-area offices staying empty as job losses outpace return-to-office | The Seattle Times5 months ago
Office vacancies persist despite widespread return-to-office mandates — more than a third of downtown Seattle offices are still empty. It’s clear the market faces another barrier: hiring has slowed. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
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- What is the purpose — and the future — of public education? | OPB1 week ago
We’ve gathered a group of big thinkers for a conversation about public education — what it is designed to do, who it is for and how it might be changing for a new generation of students. Ann Ishimaru, professor of education at the UW, is interviewed. - Analysis: The ‘one chatbot per child’ model for AI in classrooms conflicts with what research shows: Learning is a social process | The Conversation1 month ago
"As a public school teacher, I was often the first to bring technology into my classroom. I was dazzled by the promise of a digital future in education. Now as a social scientist who studies how people learn, I believe K-12 schools need to question predominant visions of AI for education," writes Niral Shah, associate professor of education at the UW. - Yakima forum highlights K-12 education funding gaps and what can be done about it | Bellingham Herald2 months ago
The Yakima School District had its second annual school funding forum last week to highlight Washington’s K-12 formula, inadequacies and disparities among students and districts. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Yakima forum highlights K-12 education funding gaps and what can be done about it | Yakima Herald-Republic3 months ago
The Yakima School District had its second annual school funding forum last week to highlight Washington’s K-12 formula, as well as inadequacies and disparities among students and districts. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Meet the Washington superintendents who want to make K-12 education funding more equitable | Yakima Herald-Republic3 months ago
Many Washington school districts, wealthy and low-income, are struggling financially. Superintendents from around the state are coming together to advocate for more equitable funding. Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education, is mentioned and David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - The next chapter for AI in schools: Navigating a new era with caution and curiosity | GeekWire4 months ago
Across the Seattle region, student leaders say they appreciate the personalized feedback and guidance AI can provide, even as they wonder whether it shortcuts the very struggle that makes learning meaningful. And south of the city, a math teacher has watched her students more than double their annual growth benchmarks with the support of AI tools developed by a UW team. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted. Alex Liu, UW doctoral student in education, and Lief Esbenshade, a research coordinator in the College of Education, are mentioned. - 20 WA superintendents are reenvisioning state's 'broken' K-12 funding model | Cascadia Daily News5 months ago
A group of education leaders is working to reshape Washington’s system of funding for K-12 education after years of financial challenges plaguing school districts. Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education; Anthony Craig, professor of practice in the UW College of Education; and David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, are mentioned. - Opinion: Education: Teacher training | The Seattle Times7 months ago
"The Seattle Times editorial board misrepresents educational research and promotes a deeply flawed evaluation of teacher preparation," co-write Wayne Au, professor of educational studies and acting dean of diversity and equity at UW Bothell; Mia Tuan, dean of the UW College of Education; and Rachel Endo, professor and dean of education at UW Tacoma, in a letter to the editor. - TPS warns of ongoing cuts unless funding model reforms | Tacoma News Tribune8 months ago
Tacoma Public Schools officials say the district will continue to make staff and program cuts “indefinitely” in the years to come unless the state changes the way it funds public education. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Title IX federal investigation clashes with WA gender identity laws | Cascade PBS8 months ago
In a departure from previous cases, the Department of Education publicly announced investigations against Washington and Maine for presumed violations. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - New WA education budget brings wins and disappointments | The Seattle Times9 months ago
Washington’s new education budget brought some wins — namely, a long-awaited increase in funding for special education students — but still leaves school districts across the state in a challenging financial position weighing harmful cuts. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Trump’s cuts to Education Department threaten money for schools | NPR10 months ago
President Trump’s efforts to shutter the U.S. Department of Education are in full swing. Matthew Gardner Kelly, assistant professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: The Department of Education's history shows it is essential | TIME11 months ago
"Why has support for federal education become such a political target? The Department of Education was created primarily to distribute funding — particularly for disadvantaged students — and enforce civil rights laws in schools," writes Mallory Hutchings-Tryon, instructor of education at the UW. - Why more WA students are learning math on laptops | The Seattle Times11 months ago
As middle school students across Washington struggle with math, Seattle’s new approach incorporating digital educational tools is an example of districts searching for solutions to a problem that could have long-term consequences. The latest results from the biannual National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the Nation’s Report Card, show that less than 30% of the state’s eighth-grade students are proficient in math. In 2013, about 42% of Washington’s eighth graders were proficient. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - Why more WA students are learning math on laptops | Bellingham Herald11 months ago
David Evans’ Hamilton International Middle School classroom stands out in Seattle’s public schools, where screen-free learning is becoming increasingly rare in math classes. After 16 years of using the same math lessons, the district adopted a new digital curriculum for geometry and algebra classes this fall. George Robertson, a University of Washington’s College of Education graduate student, is quoted. - SPS seeing encouraging enrollment data amid closure proposals | KING 51 year ago
October numbers suggest the enrollment crisis, that’s been blamed on a drop in school funding, may be turning around. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Summit Olympus charter school in Tacoma plans to shut down | Tacoma News Tribune1 year ago
Summit Olympus, a Tacoma charter school, recently announced plans to close after the school year, citing chronic low enrollment and ensuing fiscal issues. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - UW lands $10M grant to launch a new center developing gen AI teaching tools | GeekWire1 year ago
A UW College of Education program that uses AI and chatbots to assist K-12 teachers was selected this week as a national center for research and development into the use of generative artificial intelligence as a teaching tool. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted. - South Seattle school closures raise concerns for marginalized students and education quality | South Seattle Emerald1 year ago
In the South End, parents, students, and educators are coming to grips with proposed massive school closures and their effects on children — especially marginalized and vulnerable students. After several months of trepidation about school closures from parents and educators, Seattle Public Schools announced two proposals for the shuttering of 17 or 21 elementary and K–8 schools. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: 'Big 5' legislative priorities to fully fund our schools | South Seattle Emerald1 year ago
Community organizer Oliver Miska calls on readers to sign a pledge to pass new taxes to fully fund Washington schools. Work by David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy, is cited.
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- AI research boost: University of Washington expands infrastructure with $10M in federal funding | GeekWire1 day ago
Washington Senator Patty Murray believes the future of artificial intelligence shouldn’t be dictated solely by billionaires and shareholders. The longtime lawmaker toured research facilities at the UW on Friday after securing $10 million in federal funding that will allow the UW to expand the infrastructure needed for data-intensive AI workloads. The UW’s Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, and Andrew Connolly, professor of astronomy and director of the eScience Institute, are quoted. UW President Robert J. Jones, and Vidia Srinivas and Kyle Lo, doctoral students in computer science and engineering, are mentioned. - Satellites could use magnetic fields to avoid collisions | News Health1 day ago
It may be possible to keep space exploration missions running longer and avoid spacecraft colliding with each other using a technique that harnesses magnetic fields to move satellites. Alvar Saenz Otero, associate teaching professor in the UW department of aeronautics & astronautics, is quoted. - Seattle's Sound Transit light rail is drawing riders and criticism | Bloomberg3 days ago
It’s not easy to run a train across a floating bridge. To extend light rail service across the mile-long stretch of Lake Washington that separates downtown Seattle from Mercer Island, engineers converted two lanes of the existing I-90 span to carry four-car electrified trains. Ryan Avery, deputy director of the Washington State Transportation Center at the UW, is quoted. - Amid I-5 closures, Seattle-area drivers plead for express-lane relief | The Seattle Times6 days ago
People who use Interstate 5 knew to expect huge slowdowns this week, when the state closed two northbound lanes of the Ship Canal Bridge for a yearlong repave. But it turned out the worst congestion struck people driving south. Ryan Avery, deputy director of the Washington State Transportation Center at the UW, is quoted. - What to know about the new EPA rule on air pollution | ABC News1 week ago
A new rule by the Environmental Protection Agency on how it calculates curbing air pollution could have harmful health implications for Americans, according to some environmental groups and health experts. Julian Marshall, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - US court stops plan to cut billions in US medical research: WA universities weigh in | FOX 131 week ago
A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funds nationwide. Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert, professor of bioengineering and vice dean of research and graduate education in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - Elon Musk's Grok faces scrutiny over nonconsensual AI-altered 'undressed' images | CNET1 week ago
Despite Grok’s promise of intervention, the problem hasn’t gone away. Just the opposite: Two weeks on from that post, the number of images sexualized without consent has surged, as have calls for Musk’s companies to rein in the behavior — and for governments to take action. The UW’s Natalie Grace Brigham, graduate student of computer science and engineering, and Sourojit Ghosh, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, are quoted. - Ai2 CEO Ali Farhadi named to 'AI Power List,' with a nod to institute's open-source focus | GeekWire2 weeks ago
Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW and CEO of Seattle’s Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), is among 25 key players identified by Business Insider who are stepping up to the challenges brought about by the modern AI arms race. They are “building the most powerful AI systems at the fastest rate possible” while also considering “public safety, trust, and environmental impacts,” BI reported. - Business Insider's AI power list | Business Insider2 weeks ago
Since 2023, Business Insider’s AI Power List has recognized the most influential people in AI across sectors. Looking back to the past 12 months, we’ve identified 25 key players who we believe are shaping this next wave of AI innovation — from the C-suite and behind the scenes. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is featured in the list. - AI enhances hearing devices for clearer conversations | IEEE Spectrum2 weeks ago
Inside a crowded bar, even the best noise-canceling earbuds struggle. They can either shut the whole world out or let everything in, but they can’t do what humans do naturally: focus on the voices that matter while ignoring everything else. A new study from researchers at the University of Washington proposes a third way—a “proactive hearing assistant” that automatically figures out who you’re talking to using AI and enhances only their voices in real time, without taps or gestures. Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Pro-Trump influencers celebrate after Walz ends reelection bid | NPR2 weeks ago
Less than two weeks since YouTube personality Nick Shirley posted a 42-minute video alleging widespread fraud at Minnesota day care centers run by people of Somali descent, the Trump administration is freezing streams of federal funding — including $10 billion to five Democratic-led states — and has sent 2,000 federal agents to Minnesota to wage an immigration crackdown. Kate Starbird, professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, is quoted. - WA AG Nick Brown: Feds agree to resume review for NIH grants | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
The federal government has agreed to resume the review process for National Institutes of Health-funded medical and scientific research grants — including those to Washington state universities and institutes — which the Trump administration attempted to freeze in early 2025. Mari Ostendorf, professor of electrical and computer engineering and vice provost for research at the UW, is quoted. - These farmers can cut pollution and fight hunger — with bacteria | The Washington Post3 weeks ago
Today, 85 percent of Brazilian soybeans are grown using the bacteria fertilizers Mariangela Hungria and her colleagues developed. Their work saves farmers about $25 billion on fertilizer costs and prevents 54 million cars’ worth of greenhouse gas emissions every year. Mari Winkler, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Why scientists keep fighting over the art in ‘The Starry Night’ | The Washington Post3 weeks ago
On this, the scientists agree: Vincent van Gogh’s masterful post-impressionist painting “The Starry Night” is an iconic piece of art. Its mesmerizing whirls and swirls capture the imagination. But do the flowing brushstrokes evoke the real physical phenomenon of turbulence? James Riley, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Appeals court rules UW violated computer science professor’s free speech rights | GeekWire1 month ago
A divided three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the UW violated the First Amendment rights of Stuart Reges, a UW teaching professor of computer science and engineering, when it investigated and reprimanded him for posting a parody land acknowledgment in a syllabus. A statement by the UW is quoted. - UW violated professor’s free speech rights, court rules | The Seattle Times1 month ago
The University of Washington violated the free speech rights of Stuart Reges, a UW teaching professor of computer science and engineering, when it investigated and reprimanded him for putting a parody land acknowledgment in his syllabus, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. UW spokesperson Victor Balta is quoted. - One dam shapes the fate of millions — extreme rain puts it at risk | The Washington Post1 month ago
A Washington Post investigation shows that warming has boosted the flow of water vapor through the atmosphere, providing more moisture to fuel unprecedented rainfall — and Kerala, India is among the world’s hardest-hit regions. The strongest vapor plumes the state experiences each year have intensified twice as fast as the global average rate, The Post found, increasing the likelihood of storms that could push the dam past its breaking point. Sarath Suresh, a doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is mentioned. - WA landslide risk maps still incomplete over a decade after Oso | The Seattle Times1 month ago
In the aftermath of the 2014 Oso landslide, a new mapping project was launched to meaningfully document Washington’s landslide risk — tools intended to inform the public, local government and emergency planners. But over a decade later, as a historic atmospheric river inundated Western Washington, the map is still unfinished. Joe Wartman, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UW, is quoted. - A robot the size of a grain of salt offers a vision of medicine’s future | The Washington Post1 month ago
Solving a technical challenge that has stymied science for 40 years, researchers have built a robot with an onboard computer, sensors and a motor. The whole assembly is less than 1 millimeter in size — smaller than a grain of salt. Sawyer Fuller, associate professor of mechanical engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Some UW graduate programs suspend admissions, with funding in flux | The Seattle Times1 month ago
Faced with funding worries, the astronomy department has paused its graduate admissions for the 2026-2027 year. The small department’s decision is part of a wave of painful choices among the 300-plus graduate programs spread across UW’s three campuses. With funding in flux, around 20 master’s and doctoral programs have suspended admissions for the upcoming cycle. Jessica Werk, professor and chair of astronomy; Emily Levesque, associate professor of astronomy; Julie Kientz, professor and chair of human centered design and engineering; Jesús Hidalgo, graduate program advisor in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies; and Lauryn Williams, a doctoral student in astronomy, are quoted.
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- Long-stalled fish project on Green River could begin this summer | The Seattle Times3 hours ago
A long-awaited project to unlock more than 100 miles of prime habitat on the Green River and its tributaries for threatened salmon could be moving forward after more than a decade of setbacks. Guillaume Mauger, Washington’s state climatologist, is mentioned. - Washington state climatologist on regional river flooding | KCSB24 hours ago
Guillaume Mauger, Washington’s state climatologist, is interviewed about the region’s recent floods. - Seahawks cause 'earthquake' during game | ABC24 hours ago
Actor Chris Pratt mentions the UW’s seismic monitoring at Lumen Field. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network’s Field Operations team installed sensors to detect seismic activity during the Seahawks’ game. - Beast Quake meets its match after Seahawks open game with touchdown on Saturday | KING3 days ago
A 95-yard touchdown just 13 seconds into Sunday’s NFC divisional playoff game at Lumen Field generated seismic activity comparable to the legendary "Beast Quake" from 2011, according to scientists who monitored the crowd’s reaction. Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW and Washington’s state seismologist, is quoted. - For years, there was talk of a global sea beneath the ice, but the new model paints a stranger picture: a spongy moon with layers of slush and pockets of water hidden deep below | EcoNews3 days ago
For years, scientists pictured Titan, Saturn’s biggest moon, as a world with a huge hidden ocean tucked under its frozen crust. A new study now suggests something stranger and maybe even more promising for life, with Titan acting more like a frozen sponge filled with thick slush and tunnels of meltwater near its rocky heart. Baptiste Journaux, assistant research professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Scientists will monitor Lumen Field seismic activity during Seahawks playoff game | KING 51 week ago
Six seismic sensors will monitor activity throughout Lumen Field when the Seattle Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers Saturday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network’s Field Operations team installed the sensors. Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW and Washington’s state seismologist, is quoted. - Seahawks fans will be measured for seismic activity during playoff game | KIRO 71 week ago
The 12s will be bringing the energy and excitement to Lumen Field on Saturday as the Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers. Will it be enough to trigger a small earthquake? Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW and Washington’s state seismologist, is quoted. - Cliff Mass: National Weather Service ‘not as good as it used to be’ | My Northwest1 week ago
Following the predicted windstorm that was said to bring heavy destruction in parts of Washington on Christmas Eve, many critics took to social media and criticized local weather analysts for the severe weather event that never occurred. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Most American rivers are still not properly protected | Earth.com1 week ago
Rivers run through cities, farms, forests, and backyards across the United States. People rely on rivers every day for drinking water, food, energy, and recreation. Fish and wildlife also depend on healthy rivers to survive. Even with this importance, many rivers still lack strong protection. Julian Olden, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - This bizarre fish has a hole in its head — the creature might use it like a drum to rock out | Smithsonian Magazine1 week ago
The rockhead poacher is an odd fish whose name might hold dual meanings. The tiny creature is covered in bony armor and has a lumpy, rock-shaped head with a relatively large pit. Researchers have come up with several possible purposes for the hole in this fish’s head. Adam Summers, professor of biology and of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted. - How Seattle’s weather wonks sparked a Northwest tempest in a teapot | The Seattle Times1 week ago
Even in this era of Real Housewives and celebrity boxing on Netflix, you haven’t seen a real fight until you’ve watched weather nerds battling over a botched forecast. Take the Christmas Eve Windstorm That Never Happened. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Sharklike fish with weird, buzz-saw jaws sliced through the seas, then vanished — now, paleontologists are unraveling their secrets2 weeks ago
These “total monsters of fishes” are extinct today, though new clues about their lives come from CT scans and their closest living relatives: the big-eyed ratfish of the deep sea. Karly Cohen, a postdoctoral researcher at the UW’s Friday Harbor Labs, is interviewed. - UW scientists decry plans to dismantle national climate center | KNKX2 weeks ago
In December, the Trump administration announced its intent to close a climate research center in Boulder, Colorado. This sparked worry amidst atmospheric scientists around the world, including many in the Pacific Northwest. The National Center for Atmospheric Research, or NCAR, was founded by the National Science Foundation in 1960 to strengthen computer models and research methods for understanding weather and the climate. It’s run by a consortium of universities that includes the UW, which is one of 14 founding members. Abigail Swann, professor of atmospheric sciences and of biology at the UW, is quoted. - Trump administration moves to dismantle National Center for Atmospheric Research | KNKX2 weeks ago
The Trump administration has announced its intent to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research and close its flagship facility in Colorado. The center was created by the National Science Foundation in 1960 to strengthen computer models and research methods for understanding weather and the climate. It is run by a consortium of universities. The UW is one of the 14 founding members. Abigail Swann, professor of atmospheric sciences and of biology at the UW, is quoted. - December flooding’s effects will be felt for years to come | The Columbian2 weeks ago
The floods that drenched Western Washington and Oregon last month may be receding, but their environmental impact will reverberate for years, potentially affecting everything from returning salmon to oyster fisheries. David Fluharty, associate professor emeritus of marine and environmental affairs at the UW, is quoted. - Deep-sea earthquakes fuel huge plankton blooms in Antarctica | Science2 weeks ago
Hydrothermal vents spurred by seismic activity are feeding vital nutrients to Antarctic microbes. Joseph Resing, a research scientist at the UW’s Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies, is quoted. - Crows murdering your lawn? Or are they looking for the real killers? | The Seattle Times2 weeks ago
The crows are actually looking for another animal that causes damage. The destruction starts with the larvae of the European chafer, an invasive beetle that has spread in Washington state over the past decade. The larvae eat turf roots, and crows go ham for these larvae. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Coral skeletons left by major earthquake over 630 years ago serve as a warning for Caribbean region | New York Post3 weeks ago
Coral skeletons left by a tsunami over 630 years ago are a warning for the Caribbean region, according to new research. Brian Atwater, affiliate professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Those orcas wearing salmon hats? It might not be as cute as you think | Discover Magazine4 weeks ago
Killer whales have been spotted swimming around with dead salmon on their heads. The behavior was first spotted in 1987, among the Southern Resident population of killer whales, a critically endangered group of orcas that live off the Pacific Northwest coast. It was documented again in late 2024, according to the Wild Salmon Center. Deborah Giles, research scientist at the UW Friday Harbor Labs, is quoted. - Crows tearing up lawns may be hunting invasive grubs | KNKX1 month ago
Crows digging up lawns in Washington and Oregon may be after the invasive European chafer grub. John Marzluff, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
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- Opinion: Why WA’s tenant right-to-counsel law isn’t working | The Seattle Times3 days ago
"In 2021, Washington lawmakers transformed the legal process of eviction when they passed a groundbreaking ‘right-to-counsel’ law meant to ensure legal representation for tenants who receive public assistance or who have very low incomes. But nearly five years later, eviction court in King County and other parts of the state remains deeply inaccessible — and thousands of tenants are still losing their homes without ever speaking to a lawyer," writes Will von Geldern, a doctoral student in public policy and governance at the UW. Rachel Fyall, associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, and Karin Martin, assistant professor of public policy and governance at the UW, are mentioned. - UW professor testifies about children's screen time before Senate | Northwest News Radio6 days ago
Emily Cherkin, affiliate associate professor of public policy and governance, warned a Senate committee of the dangers of screen time for young children. - Kalama closes community building, cancels July Fourth event to balance budget | Bellingham Herald3 weeks ago
The Kalama City Council passed an austere budget and facilities plan that will halt all events and rentals at the city’s money-losing community building and cancel the city’s Fourth of July event later this summer. The UW’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is mentioned.This story was originally published in The Daily News of Longview, Wash.
- Oregon lawmakers quietly hire their family members with taxpayer money — and little oversight | The Oregonian2 months ago
Oregon largely allows lawmakers to run offices and oversee staff however they see fit. There are virtually no policies to require tracking of what tasks legislative aides accomplish or oversight of where or how they spend time. The vast majority of the state’s 90 lawmakers don’t list their aides on official websites. Benjamin Brunjes, associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Ethics concerns surface from Bruce Harrell’s time as Seattle City Council president | KUOW3 months ago
Emails recently obtained by KUOW show that Bruce Harrell directed his staff to perform administrative tasks for the Royal Esquire Club from 2016 to 2018, which could violate city ethics rules. Harrell said through a spokesperson that he did nothing unethical, as the club was in his district and council members are supposed to help constituents. Benjamin Brunjes, associate professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - The real child support story: How the middle class got left out | Forbes3 months ago
From 2003 to 2022, slightly fewer women were working or even looking for work. Yet even during the 2020s (when many mothers stepped back from the workforce to care for children during the pandemic) far fewer had formal child-support agreements than mothers two decades earlier. Heather Hill, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Rebuilding civic trust takes us all | The Columbian5 months ago
"When elected officials see themselves as public servants first, they can develop a shared purpose and work across differences to solve challenges that affect us all," writes Jodi Sandfort, dean of the UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. - Opinion: Building civic health starts in Washington’s cities and towns | The Spokesman-Review5 months ago
Something important is happening in Washington state. Quietly but powerfully, communities across our state are working to rebuild trust in one another and in the institutions that serve us. We are rebuilding civic health, and one of the clearest signs of progress is the way local leaders are coming together to learn how to govern differently. The UW’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance is mentioned. - Opinion: Efforts in this Washington offer hope for civic health | Everett Herald5 months ago
"Despite the political turmoil and decline of respectful public discourse in the nation, there are glimmers of hope in Washington state," writes Katy Terry. The UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is mentioned. - Housing Research Center coming to UW | KING 56 months ago
The Puget Sound Regional Council is spearheading an effort to establish Washington state’s first Housing Research Center at the UW. The proposed "Housing Futures Center" would be a collaboration between UW’s College of Built Environments and the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, with plans to launch later this year. The center aims to address housing affordability challenges through research and policy analysis that will extend beyond the university campus to inform statewide housing decisions. - Seattle-area suburbs try to keep up as population trends shift | KNKX6 months ago
Seattle’s population growth has brought its own frustrations for both new and longtime residents. Housing prices, traffic congestion and overall cost of living are among the growing pains. Sara Curran, director of the UW’s Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology and professor of international studies, of sociology and of public policy and governance, is quoted. - It's not just you: What data shows about Seattle's transplants | KNKX6 months ago
Transplants now make up a higher share of Seattle metropolitan area residents than Washington locals. For example, 40% of King County residents were born in Washington state. Pierce and Snohomish counties are about 50/50. Sara Curran, director of the UW’s Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology and professor of international studies, of sociology and of public policy and governance, is quoted. - Microsoft layoffs a reminder — WA’s job market can melt down | The Seattle Times7 months ago
With Microsoft’s latest layoffs, the quickening contraction of Seattle-area tech is starting to feel like previous industry meltdowns, when mounting job losses signaled deep disruptions in the regional economy. The UW’s Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance, and Yael Midnight, assistant teaching professor of economics, are quoted. - Pierce County Auditor asks young voters to update their signatures | Cascade PBS7 months ago
Elections officials in Pierce County are contacting all voters ages 18 to 26 and asking them to update their signatures in an effort to head off challenges and make sure their votes are counted. A report from the UW is mentioned. - Bold or boneheaded? Seattle's proposed tax hike on big business draws fire as Amazon stays silent | GeekWire7 months ago
Supporters call it bold. Critics call it boneheaded. A new effort to raise taxes on large businesses in Seattle is generating a wide range of reaction. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Study: Colorado River 'water market' could help conservation | The Hill7 months ago
Applying a market-based approach to Colorado River management could ensure more robust and reliable supplies for farmers, communities and the environment, a new study has found. Philip Womble, assistant professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - What promise of mass deportations is doing to the immigrant workforce | KING 58 months ago
The immigrant community makes up a majority of the agricultural workforce in Washington state. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Harvard as symbol and target | The New York Times8 months ago
"Among the many points of complaint in Steven Pinker’s opinion essay are statistics that show a lack of ‘viewpoint diversity’ among university faculty. As a retired university professor, may I suggest that this is unlikely to change despite the pressures from the Trump administration?" writes Phil Bereano, professor emeritus of technology and public policy at the UW, in a letter to the editor. - Exempting tips from taxes could hurt employees, critics say | The Washington Post8 months ago
The bipartisan push to eliminate taxes on tips has been touted as a way to help people keep more of their hard-earned money. But some economists warn that it could encourage employers to reduce hourly wages. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy & governance at the UW, is mentioned. - Tax the rich? UW economist calls WA a ‘tax haven like the Cayman Islands’ | The Seattle Times10 months ago
Jacob Vigdor isn’t known around Seattle as a warrior for progressive causes … So it was intriguing to see him this week down at the statehouse in Olympia, offering a full-throated endorsement of legislative Democrats’ drive to tax the rich. Vigdor, professor of public policy & governance at the UW, is quoted.
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- U.S. removal of Venezuela’s leader raises complex legal questions | KING 52 weeks ago
Experts say the capture of Nicolás Maduro is forcing a global reckoning over sovereignty, legitimacy and how far nations can go to hold leaders accountable. Roberto Dondisch, lecturer of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Trump’s bid to commandeer Venezuela’s oil sector faces hurdles, experts say | Al Jazeera2 weeks ago
Exploiting the Latin American country’s reserves faces hurdles from decrepit infrastructure to leadership uncertainty. Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Homelessness in Seattle: We can’t unsee it | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
"Visible homelessness, like a car wreck, both horrifies and transfixes us. Or many of us. We hate to witness the “squalor” of disheveled, desperate people. And then we crane our necks to see it more closely," writes Walter Hatch, affiliate professor of international studies at the UW. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is mentioned. - Some UW graduate programs suspend admissions, with funding in flux | The Seattle Times1 month ago
Faced with funding worries, the astronomy department has paused its graduate admissions for the 2026-2027 year. The small department’s decision is part of a wave of painful choices among the 300-plus graduate programs spread across UW’s three campuses. With funding in flux, around 20 master’s and doctoral programs have suspended admissions for the upcoming cycle. Jessica Werk, professor and chair of astronomy; Emily Levesque, associate professor of astronomy; Julie Kientz, professor and chair of human centered design and engineering; Jesús Hidalgo, graduate program advisor in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies; and Lauryn Williams, a doctoral student in astronomy, are quoted. - Can the power of a star lower our electric bills? | KUOW2 months ago
Experts expect demand for electricity in the Pacific Northwest to grow 30% over the next 10 years. We’re running out of capacity to generate more power. But big tech is betting on a solution straight out of science fiction: nuclear fusion. The UW’s Bhuvana Srinivasan, professor of aeronautics and astronautics, and Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies, are quoted. - Trump’s path to peace in Sudan lies with his Arab influence — and pressure | Newsweek3 months ago
As US President Donald Trump touts a record of securing peace deals across the globe, the White House is mobilizing efforts to quell a bloody African conflict that the United Nations considers to be the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today. Yasir Zaidan, doctoral candidate at the UW Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted. - Amid Gaza ceasefire, Seattle Palestinians and Jews hope for peace | The Seattle Times3 months ago
Seattle-area residents are setting their sights on the future in light of the precarious ceasefire announced between Israel and Hamas this week. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies at the UW, is quoted. - How Oct. 7 transformed Israeli politics | KUOW4 months ago
Tuesday marked two years since Hamas and several other Palestinian militant groups carried out multiple coordinated attacks in Israel – killing over a thousand people. Around 250 Israelis were taken hostage. Liora Halperin, professor of history and international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - Oregon sues Trump administration over deployment of National Guard to Portland | KUOW4 months ago
Portland and Oregon are suing to stop federal troops from being deployed there. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - Analysis: Can violent extremists be deradicalized? I spoke with 24 former terrorists in Indonesia to find out | The Conversation4 months ago
"Can a person who once embraced terrorism and violence truly change? As a researcher who studies soft power and ideological violence, I set out to answer that question by asking 24 Indonesian former terrorists and holding focus group discussion with ex-jihadists," writes Bernard Loesi, a doctoral student in international relations at the UW. - Analysis: Silenced labs, exiled minds: How global science was set back a century | Forbes4 months ago
"Modern science has yielded immense benefits to society, yet it has also suffered greatly at the hands of several major nations. Politics and ideology, not religion, have been the reason," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - 25 years ago, he wrote the book on ‘Jew vs. Jew' — now he is seeing new and deeper divisions | The Forward5 months ago
When Samuel Freedman published “Jew vs. Jew: The Struggle for the Soul of American Jewry” in August 2000, he described a community torn between Orthodoxy and liberalism, between tradition and adaptation, between continuity and assimilation. Noam Pianko, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - How much of a threat is satellite warfare? | BBC World Service5 months ago
Technology is blurring the lines between civilian and military satellites. With countries testing anti-satellite weapons, how much of a threat is war in space? Saadia Pekkanen, professor of international studies at the UW, is interviewed. - Seattle-area suburbs try to keep up as population trends shift | KNKX6 months ago
Seattle’s population growth has brought its own frustrations for both new and longtime residents. Housing prices, traffic congestion and overall cost of living are among the growing pains. Sara Curran, director of the UW’s Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology and professor of international studies, of sociology and of public policy and governance, is quoted. - How psychologists called Trump's 2024 win based on one factor | New York Post6 months ago
Psychologists pulled off what political pundits and polls failed to do: predict the 2024 presidential election winner. Daniel Chirot, professor emeritus of international studies at the UW, is mentioned. - It's not just you: What data shows about Seattle's transplants | KNKX6 months ago
Transplants now make up a higher share of Seattle metropolitan area residents than Washington locals. For example, 40% of King County residents were born in Washington state. Pierce and Snohomish counties are about 50/50. Sara Curran, director of the UW’s Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology and professor of international studies, of sociology and of public policy and governance, is quoted. - Analysis: Could Iran really make a nuclear weapon? | Forbes7 months ago
"Whether Iran has actively sought a nuclear weapon remains unanswered, but there is no doubt it pushed the limits of its enrichment program too far, and not by a little," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW. - Russia-linked Wagner is promoting alleged atrocities in Africa on social media | Associated Press7 months ago
The International Criminal Court has been asked to review a confidential legal report arguing that the Russia-linked Wagner Group has committed war crimes by spreading images of apparent atrocities in West Africa on social media, including ones alluding to cannibalism, according to the brief seen exclusively by The Associated Press. Daniel Hoffman, director of the UW’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted. - Why the US opened its doors to Chinese students and why Trump is closing them | The New York Times8 months ago
The 1970s era of academic exchange began as a form of diplomacy. “People were curious about us, inviting us to their homes,” one former student remembers. David Bachman, professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted. - 3 ways the Canadian election could affect Seattle and WA | The Seattle Times9 months ago
The Liberal Party’s narrow victory in Monday’s Canadian election paints a picture of a “divorce” in a fraying relationship between Canadians and Americans, experts said. Nadine Fabbi, director of the Canadian Studies Center at the UW, is quoted.
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- How these elementary schools are teaching students good digital habits | EducationWeek2 hours ago
As the digital media landscape grows and changes—especially with the introduction of generative artificial intelligence—and students gain access to technology at increasingly younger ages, it’s vital to teach them how to use digital tools safely and appropriately, educators and experts say. Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - ChatGPT's first hardware product could be an ear-worn device | CNET1 day ago
OpenAI executive says the company is on schedule to launch a device in late 2026. Chirag Shah, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Slog AM: UW research highlights Seattle Library checkouts | The Stranger1 day ago
A blog post mentions UW research into the most common checkouts at Seattle Library. - How Washington state lawmakers want to regulate AI | Washington State Standard1 week ago
Reining in chatbots, protecting kids from harmful content, and requiring disclosure of AI-generated material are among the ideas under discussion in Olympia. Katie Davis, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - UW student exposes the risk of touch screens in cars | KIRO Newsradio1 week ago
Seokhyun Hwang, a doctoral student in the Information School at the UW, is looking into the impact of touchscreens in cars. Do they make us safer, or do they just make us more distracted? How focused on the road are we really when we have all this tech? - UW collaborates on study using AI to reduce political polarization on social media | OPB1 week ago
Social media can exacerbate political polarization, especially when the algorithms social media companies use feed content that not only aligns with a user’s political views but also attacks the opposing party’s candidates or values. But what if you could bypass that algorithm to make posts that expressed partisan animosity or antidemocratic content less prominent? Martin Saveski, assistant professor in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - UW study shows touch screens hinder driving performance | Northwest News Radio2 weeks ago
The results of a UW study showed that when people try to drive and use a car touch screen at the same time, their ability to navigate both gets worse. Jacob Wobbrock, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Apple’s app course runs $20,000 a student — is it really worth it? | WIRED4 weeks ago
Apple, Michigan taxpayers and one of Detroit’s wealthiest families spent roughly $30 million training hundreds of people to build iPhone apps. Not everyone lands coding jobs right away. Amy J. Ko, associate professor in the UW’s Information School, is mentioned. - American Girl dolls are turning 40, just like the millennials who loved them | The Washington Post1 month ago
The American Girls are turning 40, but when you look at them, you’d never know it. They are forever 10, schoolgirls with hair bows and a semi-smile that reveals two front teeth. Michelle Martin, professor at the UW Information School, is quoted. - Teens’ holistic approach to school phone policies rivals adult rules | GeekWire1 month ago
What happens if you let teens craft the rules that dictate their use of phones at school? You get policy ideas with a nuanced, holistic perspective that rival those being officially issued by the adults in leadership. The UW’s Youth Advisory Board, a group of approximately 20 teens from Seattle-area schools, recently published its first memo tackling this contentious issue. The UW’s Rotem Landesman, doctoral student in the Information School, and Lucía Magis-Weinberg, assistant professor of psychology, are quoted. - Live cameras are tracking faces in New Orleans — who should control them? | NPR1 month ago
Police around the country routinely use facial recognition after a crime, to speed up the identification of suspects caught on camera. But live facial recognition, which can name and track a person moving around a city in real time, has been slower to catch on in the U.S. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - UW study finds touch screens in cars create a multitasking problem that impacts driving | GeekWire1 month ago
Don’t take your eyes off the road to read new research from the UW. In partnership with Toyota Research Institute, UW researchers are exploring how modern touch screens in cars affect driving now that dashboard knobs and buttons are increasingly a thing of the past. The results could help auto manufacturers design safer, more responsive screens and in-car interfaces. Jacob Wobbrock, professor in the UW Information School, is quoted. - Small changes to ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation | The Guardian2 months ago
A groundbreaking experiment to gauge the potency of Elon Musk’s social platform to increase political division found that when posts expressing anti-democratic attitudes and partisan animosity were boosted, even barely perceptibly, in the feeds of Democrat and Republican supporters there was a large change in their unfavourable feelings towards the other side. Martin Saveski, an assistant professor in the Information School, is quoted. - From stress relief to self-discovery: UW researchers reveal the deeper impact of video games | GeekWire2 months ago
Video games often have a positive impact on the people who play them, but that impact simply doesn’t get a fraction of the press of gaming’s various downsides. That positive impact is the focus of a new paper from the UW. The UW’s Nisha Devasia, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering; Julie Kientz, professor of human centered design and engineering; and Jin Ha Lee, professor in the Information School, are quoted. Georgia Kenderova, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, and Michele Newman, a doctoral student in the Information School, are mentioned. - Automated systems decide which homeless Philadelphians get housing and who stays on the street — often in ways that feel arbitrary to those waiting | The Conversation2 months ago
"Seeing a person huddled under a makeshift roof of tarps or curled up on a warm grate can evoke powerful emotions and questions. How did they get here? Why doesn’t someone help them? What can I do about this? The answers to these questions are complex. However, a significant body of research suggests that there is a highly effective solution for many individuals who experience homelessness. It is called supportive housing," writes Pelle Tracey, assistant professor in the Information School. - AI's recruiting bias is probably slipping by your HR team — here's how to fix that | Inc2 months ago
A UW study shows that AI training data can reinforce hiring prejudices, and humans don’t catch it often enough. The UW’s Aylin Caliskan, an associate professor in the Information School, and Kyra Wilson, doctoral student in the Information School, are quoted. - Why you shouldn’t count on humans to prevent AI hiring bias | The Washington Post2 months ago
Human oversight was supposed to prevent artificial intelligence from warping job applicant selection processes, but a new study says it’s not enough to mitigate bias. Kyra Wilson, a doctoral student in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Sedro-Woolley English teachers bring AI literacy into the classroom | Salish Current2 months ago
Several English classes at Sedro-Woolley High School are implementing lesson plans designed by Linsey Kitchens to help students understand the limitations of artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT. The UW’s Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, and Jevin West, professor in the Information School, are mentioned. - A $100,000 robot dog is becoming standard in policing — and raising ethical alarms | Bloomberg2 months ago
Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc., is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like “Uptown Funk.” But beyond its playful antics, Spot’s ability to climb stairs and open doors signals a potentially controversial role as a policing tool. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Canada lost its measles elimination status and US could be next | Bloomberg2 months ago
This week, Canada officially lost its measles elimination status, which it held for nearly 30 years — a shameful consequence of falling childhood vaccination rates. Jevin West, a UW professor in the Information School, is quoted.
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- UW students launch Seattle Seasoning Co. with all proceeds benefiting future entrepreneurs | KING 53 days ago
A passion for entrepreneurship and all-night brainstorming sessions led six UW students to the idea for their business venture. Seattle Seasoning Co. now has a website equipped with online orders, an Instagram, and in-person pop-up shop sales. Hannah Yi and Kelen Tamurian, both students in the Foster School of Business, are quoted. - Seattle small businesses in ‘state of invisible crisis,’ survey finds | The Seattle Times6 days ago
Small brick-and-mortar businesses in the Seattle area say they’re under more financial stress today than they were during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey. Michael Verchot, director of the UW Consulting and Business Development Center in the Foster School of Business, is quoted. - Griffin writes checks to spur Citadel employees’ nonprofit work | Bloomberg1 month ago
A new perk at Citadel and Citadel Securities has founder Ken Griffin personally writing checks for as much as $20,000 to nonprofit groups where his employees are serving in a board or committee role. Ming zhu Wang, assistant professor of management and organization at UW, is mentioned. - How managers use AI to make decisions | Fast Company1 month ago
AI is quickly moving beyond rote tasks and into the realm of bigger-picture decisions that once relied only on human judgment. As companies treat AI as a thinking partner, the technology also introduces new risks. But the efficiency gains are hard to ignore, and companies are going headfirst into adoption. Léonard Boussioux, assistant professor of information systems at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle’s small businesses are snared in an affordability trap | The Seattle Times2 months ago
There is frequent talk in Seattle about the affordability crisis. The cost of rent, groceries, dining out, ride share for Seattle residents are all some of the highest in the country. But also caught in the affordability trap are small businesses, particularly ones owned by Black, Indigenous and other people of color. Michael Verchot, director of the UW Consulting and Business Development Center in the Foster School of Business, is quoted. - The rise of the AI gut check | Reuters3 months ago
Most people are accustomed to turning to friends, family or a therapist for advice on major life decisions like breakups, career changes, or moving to a different country. But now, some people are turning to AI for on-demand, judgment-free gut checks. Léonard Boussioux, assistant professor of information systems at the UW, is quoted. - Amazon ties massive job cuts to rise of artificial intelligence | KING 53 months ago
Seattle-based tech giant Amazon is making its largest round of corporate layoffs in years — cutting roughly 14,000 jobs — and directly linking the decision to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is interviewed. - Seattle businesses brace for impact as Amazon cuts 14K jobs amid AI shift | KOMO News3 months ago
Amazon has confirmed it will cut 14,000 corporate jobs as part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence, raising concerns about the broader economic impact. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is interviewed. - Amazon layoffs impacting Bellevue businesses | KIRO 73 months ago
On Tuesday, Amazon officials confirmed 14,000 corporate employees are losing their jobs. Reuters is reporting this could just be the first round of layoffs, saying up to 30,000 people may soon be laid off. Jeffrey Shulman, a professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted. - Culture is contagious: The overlooked habit that shapes organizations | Forbes4 months ago
One person with the wrong attitude can infect an entire culture. And unlike technical errors, this kind of damage rarely stays contained. Research refers to it as behavioral contagion: the invisible transfer of emotions, habits and mindsets that quietly influence a team’s performance and culture. A UW study is referenced. - WA’s law requiring pay rates on job ads is changing — no one is happy | The Seattle Times4 months ago
Roughly two and a half years after Washington’s pay transparency law took effect, lawmakers, state courts, employers and job seekers are still trying to make sense of it. David Tan, professor of management at the UW, is mentioned. - Keurig Dr Pepper buys Peet's Coffee for $18B | KUOW5 months ago
The soda and coffee giant Keurig Dr Pepper will spend $18 billion to buy the Dutch company JDE Peet’s, also known as Peet’s coffee. Once that deal closes, the company is going to split itself in two: soft drinks in one part, coffee in the other. Jarrad Harford, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is interviewed. - Booms, busts and Seattle's place in the AI era | GeekWire5 months ago
What’s at stake for Seattle in times of dramatic change? University of Washington Foster School of Business marketing professor Jeff Shulman has spent years studying that question. On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, Shulman joins GeekWire to talk about Seattle’s place in the global AI boom, why the city has struggled to produce superstar startups, what AI means for marketing and education, and how civic identity, tech, business and sports have fueled the region in the past. - Seattle-area inflation ticks up in wake of tariffs | The Seattle Times6 months ago
Inflation increased slightly in the Seattle area in June, reflecting the impact of tariffs on imported goods and higher costs of necessities like food and energy. Thomas Gilbert, associate professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - Microsoft layoffs a reminder — WA’s job market can melt down | The Seattle Times7 months ago
With Microsoft’s latest layoffs, the quickening contraction of Seattle-area tech is starting to feel like previous industry meltdowns, when mounting job losses signaled deep disruptions in the regional economy. The UW’s Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance, and Yael Midnight, assistant teaching professor of economics, are quoted. - Trump's investment claims — are tariffs boosting the US economy? | BBC7 months ago
U.S. President Donald Trump may have called tariffs his favourite word in the dictionary. But when it comes to obsessions, business investment has got to be close. German Gutierrez, assistant professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted. - It's in the bag: Biodegradable plastic idea takes top prize in student startup pitch competition | GeekWire8 months ago
A team of students creating a biodegradable plastic bag took first place in the finals of the TiE Young Entrepreneur Seattle chapter finals competition last week. Kymavi, which took home a $3,000 prize, will move on to represent Seattle at the TYE Global Finals, later this month in Washington, D.C. The startup says it has created marine- and land-biodegradable plastic bags that release ocean-healing additives upon breakdown to absorb pollutants and buffer ocean acidification. Suresh Kotha, professor of business at the UW, is mentioned. - Uber sabbatical shift opens new front in worker flexibility crackdown | CNBC8 months ago
Uber recently upped the requirement for its paid employee sabbatical from five years to eight years and its CEO told upset employees, “It is what it is.” Kira Schabram, assistant professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - Hybrid work pitfalls: Avoiding the creation of office cliques | GeekWire9 months ago
A new study featuring research from the University of Washington found that when employees get to choose which days they come into the office, they tend to coordinate with certain colleagues, creating “subgroups” that develop stronger relationships. Michael Johnson, professor of management at the UW, is quoted. - GeekWire Awards 2025 revealed: Community 'alive and well' at annual celebration of best in tech | GeekWire9 months ago
The strength of the Seattle region’s tech community — from the diversity of companies and innovations, to the connections between the people who make it all thrive — was on display once again Wednesday night at the annual GeekWire Awards. Emer Dooley, affiliate instructor of management and organization at the UW, is mentioned.
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- AI research boost: University of Washington expands infrastructure with $10M in federal funding | GeekWire1 day ago
Washington Senator Patty Murray believes the future of artificial intelligence shouldn’t be dictated solely by billionaires and shareholders. The longtime lawmaker toured research facilities at the UW on Friday after securing $10 million in federal funding that will allow the UW to expand the infrastructure needed for data-intensive AI workloads. The UW’s Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, and Andrew Connolly, professor of astronomy and director of the eScience Institute, are quoted. UW President Robert J. Jones, and Vidia Srinivas and Kyle Lo, doctoral students in computer science and engineering, are mentioned. - Elon Musk's Grok faces scrutiny over nonconsensual AI-altered 'undressed' images | CNET1 week ago
Despite Grok’s promise of intervention, the problem hasn’t gone away. Just the opposite: Two weeks on from that post, the number of images sexualized without consent has surged, as have calls for Musk’s companies to rein in the behavior — and for governments to take action. The UW’s Natalie Grace Brigham, graduate student of computer science and engineering, and Sourojit Ghosh, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, are quoted. - Ai2 CEO Ali Farhadi named to 'AI Power List,' with a nod to institute's open-source focus | GeekWire2 weeks ago
Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW and CEO of Seattle’s Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), is among 25 key players identified by Business Insider who are stepping up to the challenges brought about by the modern AI arms race. They are “building the most powerful AI systems at the fastest rate possible” while also considering “public safety, trust, and environmental impacts,” BI reported. - Business Insider's AI power list | Business Insider2 weeks ago
Since 2023, Business Insider’s AI Power List has recognized the most influential people in AI across sectors. Looking back to the past 12 months, we’ve identified 25 key players who we believe are shaping this next wave of AI innovation — from the C-suite and behind the scenes. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is featured in the list. - AI enhances hearing devices for clearer conversations | IEEE Spectrum2 weeks ago
Inside a crowded bar, even the best noise-canceling earbuds struggle. They can either shut the whole world out or let everything in, but they can’t do what humans do naturally: focus on the voices that matter while ignoring everything else. A new study from researchers at the University of Washington proposes a third way—a “proactive hearing assistant” that automatically figures out who you’re talking to using AI and enhances only their voices in real time, without taps or gestures. Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Appeals court rules UW violated computer science professor’s free speech rights | GeekWire1 month ago
A divided three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the UW violated the First Amendment rights of Stuart Reges, a UW teaching professor of computer science and engineering, when it investigated and reprimanded him for posting a parody land acknowledgment in a syllabus. A statement by the UW is quoted. - UW violated professor’s free speech rights, court rules | The Seattle Times1 month ago
The University of Washington violated the free speech rights of Stuart Reges, a UW teaching professor of computer science and engineering, when it investigated and reprimanded him for putting a parody land acknowledgment in his syllabus, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. UW spokesperson Victor Balta is quoted. - Microsoft, Providence and UW create AI that unlocks tumor insights | GeekWire1 month ago
Pacific Northwest tech and cancer researchers are publicly releasing an AI tool that can perform sophisticated tumor analysis in a fraction of the time and cost of existing methods, potentially making cutting-edge cancer insights available to far more patients. The UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering is mentioned. - UW pumps $10M donation into AI | The Seattle Times2 months ago
The UW unveiled its new initiative Tuesday to spearhead the college’s approach to artificial intelligence. The initiative, AI@UW, was made possible in part through a $10 million donation by Charles and Lisa Simonyi, a husband-wife pair of philanthropists, according to a news release shared with The Seattle Times. UW President Robert J. Jones and Noah Smith, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, are quoted. - UW receives $10M for AI research | KNKX2 months ago
The UW has received a $10 million gift to advance research into artificial intelligence. - UW lands $10M from Microsoft's Charles Simonyi to tackle AI in the classroom | GeekWire2 months ago
The UW today announced a $10 million gift from Microsoft pioneer Charles Simonyi and his wife, Lisa Simonyi, to launch AI@UW, a campus-wide initiative supporting the university’s leadership in the responsible, effective use of artificial intelligence in the classroom and research. UW President Robert J. Jones and Noah Smith, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, are quoted. - Is coding dead? This professor doesn't think so | KUOW2 months ago
Young people are choosing trade school over college out of fear of white-collar jobs drying up. Companies appear to be making big bets that AI can replace huge chunks of their workforces. Dan Grossman, professor of computer science and engineering and vice director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, says the outlook isn’t so bleak for students who still want a career in tech. - Why DEI isn’t a success story at Seattle’s tech companies | The Seattle Times3 months ago
Despite its successes, the tech industry has remained staggeringly white and male. Now, with corporate giants cutting thousands of workers to make way for more spending on AI, waves of layoffs signal that the small gains made by women and some tech workers of color could be lost. Ed Lazowska, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is interviewed. - Right-wing chatbots turbocharge America’s political and cultural wars | The New York Times3 months ago
Once pitched as dispassionate tools to answer your questions, AI chatbots are now programmed to reflect the biases of their creators. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted. - Ai2 loosens Big Tech’s grip on Earth insights with open-source AI models for climate and conservation | GeekWire3 months ago
A new platform from the Allen Institute for AI promises to deliver insights into the state of the planet, in near real-time, by giving organizations without deep AI expertise the ability to monitor deforestation, assess crop health and predict wildfire risk, among other capabilities. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Cuts at Amazon, Microsoft feed fears of Big Tech reset | The Seattle Times3 months ago
Within the Seattle-area tech world, the pullback is generating anxiety at every level — from managers at Amazon and Microsoft to entrepreneurs at startups to students in computer science programs that, until three years ago, all but guaranteed lucrative jobs. Derek Zhu, an undergraduate student of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - Inside the UW Allen School: Six 'grand challenges' shaping the future of computer science | GeekWire3 months ago
The University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering is reframing what it means for its research to change the world. Magdalena Balazinska, professor and director of the UW Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering and Shwetak Patel, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering, are quoted. Poojita Garg, Marquiese Garrett, Keisuke Kamahori, Zachary Englhardt, Yile Gu and Lisa Orii, students of computer science and engineering, are quoted. Yanming Wan and Vidya Srinivas, student of computer science and engineering, are mentioned. - Renowned computer science professor Pedro Domingos makes a bold prediction about AI disruption | The Times of India3 months ago
A prominent computer science professor predicts Salesforce will be the first major tech company disrupted by AI, sparking widespread debate. Pedro Domingos, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted. - The value of open data sets and AI models | NPR3 months ago
Hanna Hajishirzi, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, works with the nonprofit Allen Institute for AI to build totally open data sets and models that researchers can experiment with. - I got ChatGPT to cancel subscriptions for me – here’s how | The Washington Post4 months ago
Artificial intelligence “agents” are now capable enough to do annoying tasks like cancelling subscriptions. Just make sure you can undo any mistakes. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
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- UW's RIDE program expands dental education in Spokane | Spokane Public Radio4 months ago
The Regional Initiative in Dental Education (RIDE) program is doubling the number of students and the amount of time they can spend studying in Spokane. That’s good news for people and teeth — all over the state. UW President Robert J. Jones is quoted. - RIDE program trains students to work in rural and underserved areas | KREM4 months ago
Local leaders from UW, Gonzaga University and Eastern Washington University have partnered to establish a new 13,000-square-foot facility for regional initiatives in dental education. UW President Robert J. Jones is quoted. - UW partnerships address rural health | KHQ4 months ago
UW is reaffirming its health education work in Spokane, highlighting recent accomplishments through its partnership with Gonzaga University in rural healthcare access. This includes a collaboration with Gonzaga and Eastern Washington University to support medical professionals in rural communities. UW President Robert J. Jones and Jeremy Percival, UW dentistry student, are interviewed. - New UW oral health training center doubles number of Spokane dental students | The Spokesman Review4 months ago
The UW’s new oral health training center doubles the capacity for Spokane-based students training to bring access to dentistry to rural Washington. A partnership between UW and Eastern Washington University, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education has trained future dentists at the Spokane campus since 2008, but across several different buildings and campuses. The new facility brings all of Spokane dental training under one roof within the UW School of Medicine. The UW’s President Robert J. Jones; Natasha Flake, professor of endodontics; and Frank A. Roberts, professor of periodontics, are quoted. Jeremy Percival, UW dentistry student, is mentioned. - UW dental program expansion in Spokane aims to address rural healthcare shortage | KXLY4 months ago
The UW School of Dentistry has opened a remodeled training center in Spokane that will bring more dentists to rural and underserved communities across Washington. The upgraded facility features new technology that allows dental students to complete their second year of training in Spokane rather than moving to Seattle. The UW’s Ramanpreet Singh and Carter Martinez, dentistry students; President Robert J. Jones; Natasha Flake, professor of endodontics, are quoted. - Is human hair the new answer to better dental care? | The Washington Post5 months ago
The next major innovation in dental care just might be a new ingredient added to our toothpaste and mouthwash from an unlikely source: sheep’s wool or human hair. Sami Dogan, associate professor of restorative dentistry at the UW, is quoted. - Free Longview dental clinic available for low-income veterans, children | Bellingham Herald6 months ago
Community Health Partners of Longview is sponsoring a free dental clinic for low-income veterans and their dependent children 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 16 in Longview. The UW Community Dental Clinic will provide care and referrals for restorative care by the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Restorative care may take place the same day or be scheduled later, depending on the time available. - Humans used to have straighter teeth — what changed? | National Geographic6 months ago
New research explores how diet, evolution, and facial anatomy may have shaped our modern smiles. Susan Herring, professor of oral health sciences and professor emeritus of orthodontics at the UW, is quoted. - Free dental care offered at Yakama Nation community center | KNDO6 months ago
Volunteer dentists, mainly from the UW, are offering their expertise to those who lack access to routine dental checkups. Their goal is to help the community maintain oral hygiene and ensure everyone understands how to care for their teeth. - Free dental care and health screenings offered at clinic this weekend in Toppenish | Yakima Herald7 months ago
Dental care is provided as a volunteer service from local providers, UW dental students, UW faculty and dentists who travel from out of state. - 4 tongue scraping benefits and how to do it right, per dentists | Women's Health8 months ago
On TikTok, a bunch of people are promoting tongue scraping as a non-negotiable step in their morning and nightly routines—and the before and after videos are intriguing, to say the least. Whasun Oh Chung, research professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - What to do if fluoride is removed from your water | TIME8 months ago
Right now, it’s politically hot to spit out fluoride. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long railed against fluoride in public water supplies, claiming that it correlates to lower IQs in kids. (Research suggests that fluoride may be linked to lower IQ scores only at very high exposures.) Dozens of places in the U.S.—including Miami-Dade County, Fla., Peshtigo, Wis., and the entire state of Utah—have recently passed restrictions banning the fluoridation of public water supplies. Florida just announced plans to ban fluoride beginning July 1, 2025. Dr. Philippe Hujoel, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Learn about fluoride in Idaho water as RFK Jr. fights it | Idaho Statesman9 months ago
In 2010, a small city nestled between the Rocky Mountains and Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho voted to stop adding fluoride to its municipal water system. The decision came after over a dozen residents bemoaned the practice at a public meeting, blaming fluoride for bone deficiencies, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Is adding fluoride to the public tap water supply safe? | KING 510 months ago
For decades, communities in the U.S. have been adding fluoride to tap water to help prevent cavities. Last month, Utah became the first state in the U.S. to ban water fluoridation. Some cities in Washington state are considering doing the same. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Free Longview dental clinics available in April for low-income veterans, children | Tri-City Herald10 months ago
Longview nonprofit Community Health Partners is sponsoring free hygiene and dental clinics in Longview on April 12 and 26 for low-income veterans and their dependent children. The clinics will be staffed by dental students and instructors from Clark College and the University of Washington, along with local volunteer dentists. - Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water | The National News Desk10 months ago
Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, with Gov. Spencer Cox signing the bill last week to make it official. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is interviewed. - States with the best & worst dental health in 2025 | WalletHub12 months ago
To determine where people have the healthiest teeth and gums in the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 25 key indicators of dental wellness. Our data set ranges from the share of adolescents who visited a dentist in the past year to dental treatment costs to the number of dentists per capita. Whasun Oh Chung, research professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Can rapamycin really slow down aging? Here's what the latest research says | Verywell Health1 year ago
Rapamycin, a drug typically used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients, has gained attention recently for its potential anti-aging properties. Jonathan An, assistant professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - UW program helps rural Montana access dental care | KNDO1 year ago
A UW program is helping rural Montana residents access dental care. - Analysis: In hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap | The Conversation1 year ago
Dr. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, explains the kind of training that dental therapists receive, the critical need for them throughout the U.S., and how they have affected the communities they serve.
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- How 'Bitcoin Jesus' avoided prison, thanks to one of the 'Friends of Trump' | ProPublica2 hours ago
A cottage industry of lawyers, lobbyists and consultants with close ties to Trump has sprung up to help people and companies seek leniency, often by arguing they had been victims of political persecution by the Biden administration. In his first year, Trump issued pardons or clemency to dozens of people who were convicted of various forms of white-collar crime, including major donors and political allies. Investigations have been halted. Cases have been dropped. Scott Schumacher, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Tim Walz, Jacob Frey reportedly under investigation by DOJ | Minneapolis Star Tribune3 days ago
The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, two people familiar with the matter told the Associated Press. Mary Fan, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - March trial scheduled in long-running Nike sex discrimination lawsuit | The Oregonian6 days ago
A federal judge on Thursday ruled against a last-minute effort to convert a long-running sex discrimination lawsuit against Nike into a class action. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - US DOJ launches probe into Fed chair Powell | BBC1 week ago
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. Mary Fan, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Live cameras are tracking faces in New Orleans — who should control them? | NPR1 month ago
Police around the country routinely use facial recognition after a crime, to speed up the identification of suspects caught on camera. But live facial recognition, which can name and track a person moving around a city in real time, has been slower to catch on in the U.S. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Those arrested at Portland ICE protests recount disparate, confusing treatment by federal officers | OPB2 months ago
OPB interviewed more than a dozen people who were arrested at the Portland ICE protests between June and October. What they described was an apparent lack of standard operating procedures as various federal law enforcement agencies cycled through the facility. Mary Fan, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - A $100,000 robot dog is becoming standard in policing — and raising ethical alarms | Bloomberg2 months ago
Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc., is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like “Uptown Funk.” But beyond its playful antics, Spot’s ability to climb stairs and open doors signals a potentially controversial role as a policing tool. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted. - Feds file notice to appeal injunction barring deployment of National Guard to Oregon | The Oregonian2 months ago
The federal government on Friday filed a notice of its intent to appeal U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut’s permanent injunction barring the deployment of National Guard troops from any state to Oregon. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - Zillow pressures homebuyers into using its mortgages, lawsuit claims | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Zillow has been slammed with yet another lawsuit — this time for allegedly incentivizing its affiliated agents to pressure homebuyers into using Zillow’s mortgage business. Jane Winn, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - “Where Is the Line Drawn?”: Key legal question still hangs over National Guard cases | Willamette Week2 months ago
The precise standard for marking the line past which the president could legally deploy the military in the streets of American cities is, U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut wrote, “ultimately a question for a higher court to decide.” Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is interviewed. - Federal judge permanently blocks Trump from deploying National Guard to Portland | Jefferson Public Radio2 months ago
President Donald Trump was permanently blocked from sending the National Guard to Portland by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, who delivered her final order in the case Friday. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - ‘Exceeded his authority’: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon | The Oregonian2 months ago
A federal judge Friday issued a permanent injunction barring President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops from any state to Oregon, finding the president exceeded his authority. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - ACRS revives free legal clinics for immigrant and refugee families in the south end | South Seattle Emerald3 months ago
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) is providing free monthly legal consultation to low-income immigrant and refugee community members through December in their southeast Seattle offices. Luq Zhang, a UW Law student, is mentioned. - Federal court ruling doesn’t stop WA immigration judges’ bond denials | The Seattle Times3 months ago
On Sept. 30, the U.S. District Court ruled that Tacoma immigration judges were unlawfully declaring they can’t issue bonds to many detained immigrants, often relegating them to months or years in jail-like conditions. Elizabeth Porter, professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - No Oregon National Guard troops can be deployed under federal control, at least through Tuesday | The Daily Chronicle3 months ago
The federal government will not be able to deploy any Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, at least until Tuesday. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted.This story was originally published in The Oregonian.
- Judge could rule Friday on National Guard deployment in Portland | The Seattle Times3 months ago
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut could make a ruling as early as Friday on whether to keep her broader order in place that bars federal deployment of any National Guard troops to Oregon. Jeff Feldman, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted.This story was originally published in The Oregonian.
- Cowlitz County Judge denies mistrial in Grant Hadler murder case | Bellingham Herald3 months ago
Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Thad Scudder denied the defense’s mistrial motion Thursday morning in the murder trial of former Longview restaurant owner Grant Hadler, but approved striking a former Kelso police officer’s testimony. A report by the UW School of Law is mentioned. This article was originally published in The Daily News. - Can you shoot a drone in Kentucky? What the law says | Courier Journal4 months ago
Commercial, public and private enthusiasts praise them for their ability to take aerial photography and videos. But what happens if a drone hovers too long over your property? Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is mentioned. This story was originally published in the Indianapolis Star. - Washington State Patrol Trooper Sarah Clasen’s case highlights legal precedents in Washington | FOX 28 Spokane4 months ago
The case of Sarah Clasen, a Washington State Trooper, is drawing attention after she pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide while driving under the influence. David Garavito, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted. - WSP Trooper Sarah Clasen charged in Richland vehicular homicide | FOX 28 Spokane4 months ago
A state patrol trooper, Sarah Clasen, has been charged with vehicular homicide following an incident where she allegedly hit and killed 20-year-old Josuar Sanchez. Clasen’s blood alcohol level was reportedly almost double the legal limit. David Garavito, assistant professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
- UW Medicine video helps clinicians treat people who have equestrian accidents | KGMI1 hour ago
There’s some new videos coming out soon from the University of Washington School of Medicine Sports Institute aiming to teach first responders and fellow horseback riders how to safely handle equestrian accidents. Dr. Cindy Lin, clinical associate professor of rehabilitation medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - A way to create better food labels | Northwest News Radio1 hour ago
Several countries are now slapping warning labels on processed foods and using a color-coded rating system to showcase better from bad. Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor of gastroenterology in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed. - UW trial shows brain implant may restore movement after stroke | Axios1 day ago
Months after UW Medicine neurosurgeons implanted a first-of-its-kind brain stimulation device in a stroke patient, doctors are seeing something they weren’t sure was possible: meaningful return of fine-motor control. UW Medicine’s Dr. Jeffrey Ojemann, professor of neurological surgery, and Jeffrey Herron, associate professor of neurological surgery, are quoted. - Is paracetamol in pregnancy a risk factor for ADHD? | Nature1 day ago
A common pain reliever taken in pregnancy might raise the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to research in the past decade. But proof of cause and effect remains elusive. Brennan Baker, a postdoctoral researcher of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Social media posts cause uproar | KLSR2 days ago
A social media post by a UW Medicine researcher has drawn rebuke. A statement from UW Medicine is quoted. - Flu outbreak forces Snohomish County school to cancel classes | FOX 132 days ago
A flu outbreak forced one school in Everett to cancel classes. Dr. John Lynch, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Uproar about UW social media post | KIRO2 days ago
An online post by a UW Medicine researcher has drawn national attention. UW Medicine spokesperson Susan Gregg is quoted. - Why the common cold makes some people feel worse than others | The Washington Post2 days ago
When the common cold rips through a household, it can leave a wildly uneven path of symptoms. The same cold-causing rhinovirus that produces barely a sniffle in one person can cause a week of stuffy-nose suffering in the next and in others trigger coughing and trouble breathing that can send them to the hospital. Patrick Mitchell, assistant professor of microbiology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Local lawmakers present plan to address Idaho's doctor shortage | East Idaho News3 days ago
Idaho would need to add an additional 1,400 medical professionals today just to catch up to the national average for the number of physicians per capita, an Idaho state legislator said while presenting a new report Thursday at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise. The UW is mentioned. - Idaho needs 1,400 more medical professionals just to catch up to national average | Idaho Capital Sun6 days ago
Idaho would need to add an additional 1,400 medical professionals today just to catch up to the national average for the number of physicians per capita, an Idaho state legislator said while presenting a new report Thursday at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise. UW Medicine is mentioned. - Random attack on Seattle woman underscores courts’ challenges with mental health | The Seattle Times7 days ago
The suspect’s story is a familiar one in the criminal legal system: A person with severe mental illness trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of jail bookings, court hearings and rounds of therapeutic treatment, largely for misdemeanor offenses. Their escalation to brutally attacking someone unprovoked reflects the difficulty police and courts face in trying to prevent random violence and hold offenders accountable, while also tending to their mental health. Sarah Kopelovich, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - What’s ahead for WA education this legislative session | The Seattle Times1 week ago
The 2026 legislative session began Monday and will run through mid-March. As with last year, the budget is the elephant in the room. Legislators are facing a $2.3 billion funding shortfall through mid-2027. And budget writers jumped in right away, spending part of the first day of session hearing how proposed budget cuts could affect public education. UW Medicine’s Center for Behavioral Health and Learning is mentioned. - Big tech takes a backseat to big science in Gov. Ferguson's annual address | GeekWire1 week ago
While artificial intelligence is generating all the buzz, it was Washington state’s climate tech and healthcare innovation that got shoutouts during Gov. Bob Ferguson’s State of the State address on Tuesday. David Baker, professor of biochemistry in the UW School of Medicine and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, is mentioned. - Telebupe Hotline expands statewide, offers rapid opioid disorder care | FOX 28 Spokane1 week ago
People across Washington now have easier access to help for opioid use disorder. The Washington State Department of Health has partnered with the University of Washington to expand the Washington Telebuprenorphine (Telebupe) Hotline statewide. UW Medicine is mentioned. - Washington DOH partners with UW to expand same-day hotline support for opioid use disorder | KREM1 week ago
The Washington State Department of Health announced Wednesday that it will partner with the University of Washington to expand its "Washington Telebuprenorphine Hotline" to expand its same-day medical treatment via phone or video call. UW Medicine is mentioned. - WA expands drug treatment hotline for buprenorphine statewide | The Seattle Times1 week ago
All Washington residents can receive free, same-day opioid addiction treatment by calling the state’s telebuprenorphine — or “telebupe” — hotline. UW Medicine is mentioned. - A look at the legal and political fight over trans athletes as cases reach Supreme Court | PBS News1 week ago
A hotly debated political issue made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. At issue is whether transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women’s sports. Dr. Bradley Anawalt, professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - The best flu drug Americans aren't taking | The Atlantic1 week ago
Antiviral drugs for influenza, the best known of which is Tamiflu, are not exactly miracle cures. But amid possibly the worst flu season in 25 years, driven by a variant imperfectly matched to the vaccine, these underused drugs can make a bout of flu a little less miserable. Dr. Janet Englund, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Washington hospitals see rise in flu patients | Axios Seattle1 week ago
Flu cases are climbing in Washington state, sending more people to hospital emergency rooms, according to UW Medicine. Dr. John Lynch, professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Cervical cancer screenings… without the speculum? | KUOW1 week ago
Doctors have long recommended regular cervical cancer screenings. Traditionally doctors perform these exams using a speculum, which often say is uncomfortable and, for many, quite painful. Some recent developments could make a large number of these screenings easier. Dr. Linda Eckert, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
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- WSU touts success of clinic that lets homeless youth, pets get medical care at same time | KOMO3 months ago
Youth experiencing homelessness are more likely to seek medical care if their pets can receive veterinary care at the same time, according to a recent study by researchers from Washington State University and the University of Washington. Natalie Rejto, a postdoctoral researcher in the UW School of Nursing, is interviewed. - Cranford, NJ, murders put spotlight on stalking, teen dating violence | My Central Jersey3 months ago
Vincent Battiloro, the self-professed "nice kid" from Garwood, N.J., charged with murdering two Cranford High School students by running them over, was allegedly driving 70 mph on a quiet residential street at the time of the crash. Avanti Adhia, assistant professor of child, family, and population health nursing at the UW, is interviewed. - School nurses a ‘critical bridge’: Health care pros are spread thin in Vancouver schools | The Columbian3 months ago
Research shows that school nurses are an integral aspect of the education system. They do far more than put bandages on knees skinned at recess. They support students with chronic conditions, manage health rooms and administer medication. A study from the UW School of Nursing is referenced. - UW nursing program among best in the US | Northwest News Radio4 months ago
The UW has one of the best bachelor of science nursing programs in the U.S., coming in at No. 17 in a recent U.S. News and World Report ranking. - What is perimenopause? Your brain may hold a clue | National Geographic4 months ago
Here’s what experts are learning about this chaotic period leading up to menopause — including what causes its symptoms, when it really begins, and how to treat it. Nancy Woods, professor emerita of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Seattle health clinic provides care for people experiencing homelessness and their pets | Oregon Public Broadcasting5 months ago
A new study by UW researchers provides support for an integrated model of health care that could be especially effective in improving access to care for individuals experiencing homelessness and their pets. Vickie Ramirez, senior research coordinator in environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, and Natalie Rejto, postdoctoral researcher at the UW School of Nursing, are interviewed. - Anger management improves with age in women, study says | HealthDay7 months ago
Women get better at managing their anger as they age, starting in middle-age, researchers reported today in the journal Menopause. Nancy Woods, professor emerita of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: Health care and economic security of Washingtonians at risk | The Spokesman-Review7 months ago
"Since the inception of the Affordable Care Act, state-based marketplaces, such as Washington Health Benefit Exchange (one of 21 nationwide), have provided access to health insurance coverage for millions of people who would not otherwise afford it or receive it through their employer. These ACA plans help ensure that Washingtonians have better overall health and economic security, which is good for everyone in our state and our economy. And it has made a difference," co-writes Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW. - Best & worst states to raise a family in 2025 | WalletHub1 year ago
WalletHub compared the 50 states across 50 key indicators of family-friendliness. The data set includes factors like the median annual family income, housing affordability, health care quality, crime rate, and school quality. Monica Oxford, research professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - How — and why — life for unsheltered youth on The Ave has shifted | The Seattle Times1 year ago
Unsheltered life around The Ave looks different now. It’s older, more atomized. The walls between people have become harder, less porous. Josephine Ensign, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - San Diego's Dr. George Delgado champions abortion pill 'reversal' | Los Angeles Times2 years ago
Two months before the U.S. Supreme Court shot down an attempt to ban abortion medication, a San Diego County doctor who was a plaintiff in the case stepped onto a stage in Texas and warned that another civil war is coming — this time over an issue “deeper than” slavery. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Husband and wife give historic donation to UW School of Nursing | The Seattle Times2 years ago
The UW School of Nursing received a $10 million donation from former chemistry professor Larry R. Dalton and his wife, Nicole A. Boand, the school announced last week. UW spokesperson Jackson Holtz is mentioned. - UW School of Nursing gets a little love with $10M gift | Chronicle of Philanthropy2 years ago
The donation from notable chemist Larry Dalton and his wife, Nicole A. Boand, a retired nurse, will support scholarships and clinical programs. - Seattle’s troubled past and present suggest a new approach to mental health | KUOW2 years ago
Many of the gaps in mental health care stem from the assumptions made about the capacity of people to cope with day to day activities once they are “cured.” Josephine Ensign, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Timing of pubertal development tied to adult cardiometabolic risk | HealthDay2 years ago
Pubertal development and its timing may be an important pathway through which early-life exposures shape adulthood cardiometabolic health and disease, according to a study published online March 27 in PLOS ONE. Maria Bleil, clinical assistant professor of family and child nursing at the UW, is mentioned. - Reduce risk of IBS with a healthy lifestyle, a new study suggests | CNN2 years ago
Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study found. Dr. Margaret Heitkemper, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season | Associated Press2 years ago
Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms — coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever — and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard. Jennifer Sonney, associate professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted. - STAT Summit: Ending the crisis of Black deaths in the US | STAT2 years ago
In the last two decades, Black Americans have suffered 1.63 million excess deaths compared to white Americans. Experts gathered at the STAT Summit in Boston last week to discuss the crisis of Black deaths in the U.S. and interventions that can help advance health equity. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Native doula birthing focused on parenting, community aspect | Native News Online2 years ago
Native American and Alaska Native women in the United States are three times more likely to die during childbirth than their white counterparts. A local doula practice provides culturally specific births and maternal health care. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted. - Schools could be getting millions more from Medicaid | NPR2 years ago
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, better known as CHIP, covers over 42 million kids because of their family’s low income or due to disability. A lot of their health care is provided through clinics and hospitals, but for decades Medicaid has also allowed schools to bill for certain health services they provide. Mayumi Willgerodt, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted.
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- Japan's 'dementia money' problem puts trillions at risk | Bloomberg2 weeks ago
As cognitive decline spreads among older investors, nearly half of Japan’s GDP is increasingly vulnerable to mismanagement, fraud and inactivity. Jing Li, associate professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted. - Trump administration embraces Medicare drug negotiations | STAT2 months ago
On Tuesday, the Trump administration celebrated drug price cuts it had secured through a Democrat-created program — despite Republicans’ longstanding antipathy toward the policy. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - US negotiated Medicare prices for 15 more drugs to test cost savings promise | Reuters2 months ago
The U.S. government is expected this week to announce negotiated prices for 15 of the highest-cost prescription drugs under its Medicare health plan, a potential signal of the Trump administration’s commitment to bring down healthcare costs. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Providence Swedish layoffs are the latest in a wave of job cuts sweeping Puget Sound hospitals | KING 52 months ago
Several major hospital systems across the Puget Sound region are cutting hundreds of jobs, a wave of reductions that experts warn could soon lead to longer waits, fewer available services, and growing pressure on families seeking medical care. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted. - Drug companies’ price transparency reports paint murky picture | STAT6 months ago
Over the past decade, pharmaceutical companies have released carefully curated “price transparency” reports that make it appear the prices of their medicines are barely increasing — or even going down. But the reports disclose no pricing information about specific drugs, manipulating the reality of how much Americans spend on prescription drugs. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Pharmacies are sick — is there a cure? | KUOW8 months ago
Bartell Drugs is a Pacific Northwest icon. But its corporate owner, Rite Aid, is going belly-up — and that’s put the future of Bartell Drugs in jeopardy. On today’s episode, staying alive is not just a problem for Seattle’s oldest brick and mortar pharmacy. CVS, Walgreens and independent pharmacies everywhere are struggling to stay afloat. So, what’s making pharmacies sick — and is there a cure? Don Downing, clinical professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - CVS extends lifeline to Bartell, but local brand is unlikely to survive | KUOW8 months ago
CVS has extended a life line to Bartell Drugs by offering to buy the chain from Rite Aid as that company goes through bankruptcy proceedings, but experts say the beloved local pharmacy chain is unlikely to live on in its current form. Don Downing, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Reducing high blood pressure can cut risk of dementia | New Scientist9 months ago
Common medications for keeping blood pressure down, including ACE inhibitors, diuretics and calcium channel blockers, also lower the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment. Zachary Marcum, assistant professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - UW boxer blows away both coaches and classmates | KING 510 months ago
Michelle Nguyen, doctoral student in the UW School of Pharmacy, has gone from novice to national champion in a few short years. - What a $2 million per dose gene therapy reveals about drug pricing | Salon11 months ago
Vincent Gaynor remembers, almost to the minute, when he realized his part in birthing the breakthrough gene therapy Zolgensma had ended and the forces that turned it into the world’s most expensive drug had taken over. Louis Garrison, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Zolgensma creation story reveals truths about drug pricing | ProPublica11 months ago
The gene therapy Zolgensma helped children born with a fatal disease, spinal muscular atrophy, grow up to run and play. But the cost was stunning: $2 million per dose. Louis Garrison, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Democratic states train non-doctors on providing abortions to expand US access | The Guardian1 year ago
From Washington to Connecticut, pharmacists and healthcare workers pioneer efforts to limit abortion barriers. Don Downing, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Washington pharmacists prescribe abortion pills through new pilot program | Washington State Standard1 year ago
Organizers hope other states will implement similar idea to expand access. Dr. Sarah Prager, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, and Don Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, are quoted. - Abortion pills prescribed by pharmacists are newest effort in abortion fight | The New York Times1 year ago
Washington State’s program is the first, but other states are expected to try allowing pharmacists to prescribe the pills to counter growing efforts to curtail abortion access. Don Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Does activated charcoal interact with medication? | Live Science1 year ago
Activated charcoal can reduce the effectiveness of certain medications. But why is that? Lingtak-Neander Chan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Doctors cured her sickle-cell disease — so why is she still in pain? | Nature1 year ago
Over the past decade, stem-cell transplants and gene therapies for treating sickle-cell disease have blossomed, offering fresh hope to people with severe illness. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted. - Aging into Medicare tied to higher drug costs for people with diabetes | HealthDay2 years ago
As people with diabetes age into Medicare, they face increased quarterly out-of-pocket costs for medication, according to a study published online July 9 in JAMA Network Open. Douglas Barthold, research associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is mentioned. - How a few days in space can disrupt a person’s biology | Nature2 years ago
Trove of health data from space tourists and astronauts reveals the effects of microgravity, radiation and more. Cathy Yeung, associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Why the slow demise of family-owned Seattle pharmacy chain Bartell’s spells disaster for consumers | Fortune2 years ago
Rite Aid declared bankruptcy in October, and since then it has said it will close more than 520 stores. The casualties include a third of the Bartell Drugs locations in the region, one of which was the last 24-hour pharmacy operated by any company in downtown Seattle. Ryan Hansen, associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted. - Opinion: The world is relying on the United States to get value-based drug pricing right | STAT2 years ago
"With the U.S. becoming increasingly sensitive to the idea that it may be overpaying for medicines, and with value and cost-effectiveness influencing drug pricing policy, all Americans — and, in fact, people around the world — have a stake in making sure that the U.S. gets it right," co-writes Louis Garrison, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW.
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- WA doctors weigh in on CDC child vaccination changes | KING 51 week ago
By now, many are likely familiar with sweeping changes to federal childhood vaccination recommendations as laid out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Local doctors in Washington state provided additional insight to the changes. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Healthy eating tips for 2026 | FOX 132 weeks ago
Many are starting their New Year’s resolutions strong with healthy eating habits. This morning, we are joined by Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW, with tips to stick to your goals. - Trump's exit from climate treaty leaves US without a voice in negotiations | NBC News2 weeks ago
In an executive order, Trump put an end to more than three decades of U.S. support for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the world’s long-standing climate treaty. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Researchers propose new way to define ultra-processed foods | STAT2 weeks ago
As the Trump administration looks to create a federal definition of ultra-processed foods, the question of the best way to differentiate products within a category that can lump packaged whole-wheat bread together with soda and cheese puffs has been the subject of much debate. A new article in Nature Medicine makes an alternative proposal: Policymakers should define ultra-processed foods by what they are not. Dr. Jim Krieger, clinical professor emeritus of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - Which childhood vaccines are no longer broadly recommended by the CDC? | People2 weeks ago
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is starting off the new year by making some major changes to its childhood immunization schedule. On Jan. 5, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced in a press release that it was reducing the number of vaccines broadly recommended for American children by six. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - CDC cuts recommended childhood vaccines | KUOW2 weeks ago
The CDC is dropping the number of recommended vaccines for all children, including for influenza, hepatitis A and B, and RSV. Trump administration officials say insurance and Medicaid programs will continue to pay for the shots. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, says the change is alarming and will endanger the health of Americans. - U.S. cuts recommended childhood vaccines | HealthDay2 weeks ago
Federal health officials have decided to narrow the list of vaccines routinely recommended for U.S. children, a move that has outraged public health experts. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - RFK Jr. scales back the number of vaccines recommended for children | The New York Times2 weeks ago
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Trump hails CDC decision to drop 6 childhood shot recommendations: 'Common sense' | New York Post2 weeks ago
President Trump praised the “common sense” announcement by federal health officials Monday to stop recommending childhood vaccination for six illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is no longer recommending that all kids receive vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, rotavirus, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - RFK Jr. overhauls childhood vaccine schedule to resemble Denmark's in unprecedented move | NBC News2 weeks ago
The new U.S. guidelines recommend all children get vaccines for 11 diseases, compared with the 18, including Covid, previously on the schedule. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Doctors fear rising tetanus cases as vaccine rates drop | NBC News4 weeks ago
The harrowing, deadly infection could make a comeback, especially in states vulnerable to climate-linked natural disasters, like Florida and Texas, an NBC News investigation finds. Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - RFK Jr. says he'll work with federal agencies to wind down animal testing | CBS News1 month ago
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. said this weekend that he is working across the government to end all federally funded animal testing. Dr. Sally Thompson-Iritani, clinical associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - Kennedy ‘deeply committed to ending animal experimentation’ | Science1 month ago
In his strongest condemnation yet of animal research, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said over the weekend that his department, which oversees several science agencies, is “deeply committed to ending animal experimentation.” Dr. Sally Thompson-Iritani, clinical associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - How to make eggnog: Dietitians share their tips | USA Today1 month ago
While you could certainly buy eggnog premade, making eggnog at home is a lot more simple than it might seem. We asked dietitians to share their top tips on making this quintessential holiday drink from the comfort of your own home. Judy Simon, clinical instructor of health systems and population health at the UW, is mentioned. - Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are 'pretty worried' | CBS News1 month ago
Doctors and scientists say this year’s influenza season could be tougher than usual. A new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, is spreading quickly. At the same time, fewer people are getting flu shots. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. - Spokane Valley, Spokane have highest ambulance rates in the region | The Spokesman-Review1 month ago
Cindy VanValkinburgh was at work this summer when she felt her heart race and her body stiffen. She could hardly move. Paul Fishman, professor of health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. - Preparing the Duwamish Valley for future flooding | South Seattle Emerald1 month ago
Rivers have a habit of rebelling against their channels. In December 2022, a few dozen families in South Park suffered the brunt of such a rebellion. BJ Cummings, special projects advisor in the UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, is quoted. - After the LA fires, heart attacks and strange blood test results spiked | Los Angeles Times1 month ago
In the first 90 days after the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted in January, the caseload at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s emergency room looked different from the norm. There were 46% more visits for heart attacks than typically occurred during the same time period over the previous seven years. Visits for respiratory illnesses increased 24%. And unusual blood test results increased 118%. These findings were reported in a new study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Joan Casey, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted. - What’s worse for us, sugar or sweeteners? | The Guardian1 month ago
We all know eating too much sugar is bad for our health – but would we be better off replacing it with artificial sweetener? Dr. Jim Krieger, clinical professor emeritus of health systems and population health at the UW, is interviewed. - Opinion: The ignorance of South Asian cardiovascular disease outcomes by the US healthcare system | NW Asian Weekly1 month ago
"The United States healthcare system continues to overlook the urgent need to improve South Asian cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes, and it shows," writes Adelyn Emil, an undergraduate in the UW School of Public Health. UW Medicine is mentioned.
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- How a faith-based AI bot is helping one man rewrite retirement | Christian Science Monitor2 months ago
Shelley is a chatbot. Unlike open models such as ChatGPT, which draw on anything and everything available on the internet, Shelley is trained on a limited selection of writings compiled by Reverend Kim to generate answers that spring from Christian ideals. So, when users ask Shelley a question, they get a response more closely tailored to their value system. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Deaths of children in WA welfare system share a common pattern | The Seattle Times2 months ago
Child fatality reviews, court documents and public records obtained by The Seattle Times reveal a troubling pattern of warnings about caregivers being raised to the Department of Children, Youth and Families before a child’s death. Gregor Thomas, principal data scientist in the UW Center for Social Sector Analytics and Technology, is quoted. - Grant funds training for first responders | Peninsula Daily News2 months ago
Nearly two dozen emergency medical technicians and other first responders gathered at Field Arts & Events Hall for a daylong course aimed at strengthening their response to mental health and overdose incidents — and to their own and their fellow workers’ well-being. Port Angeles was one of nine agencies in the state awarded a behavioral health innovation grant funded through the state Health Care Authority and administered by the UW School of Social Work’s Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education. - WA experts concerned about growing income inequality | Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business3 months ago
The latest U.S. Census data shows Washington’s poverty rate declined slightly overall, but the wage gap continues to grow, leaving experts concerned about rising inequality in the state. The UW’s Self-Sufficiency Standard report is mentioned. - Tribes’ child welfare data now included in federal dashboard | The Imprint3 months ago
For the first time, tribal data is being included in a publicly available federal database that is essential to understanding the nation’s child welfare system. Angelique Day, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Data reveals serious mental health challenges amongst AANHPI students — but there is hope in cultural connection | Northwest Asian Weekly4 months ago
As a young student, researcher and educator Jenn Nguyen both witnessed and felt the pressure of the “model minority” myth that weighed so heavily on both her and her fellow Asian and Asian American classmates. She’s carried those experiences with her ever since — and it’s part of what inspires her work as a researcher and educator. The UW School of Social Work’s Max Halvorson, a research scientist, and Santino Camacho, a doctoral student, are quoted. - South County Fire honored for program working to break cycle of addiction | My Edmonds News5 months ago
Snohomish County EMS Agency recently recognized the team behind an innovative program working to break the cycle of addiction while saving taxpayer dollars. The CORE program is made possible by a generous grant from the Co-Responder Outreach Alliance, in collaboration with the University of Washington School of Social Work. - Anthropic is letting social workers from hundreds of government agencies use its AI for paperwork | Forbes5 months ago
The AI juggernaut is working with Founders Fund-backed startup Binti in its first foray into government social work. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - More Washington households store firearms securely | KIRO 77 months ago
From 2013 to 2022, the portion of Washington adults who reported storing their household firearms securely rose from 34.9% to 48.8%, according to a UW School of Medicine study. Kelsey Conrick, a doctoral student of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Federal education cuts hit WA schools hard | The Seattle Times7 months ago
Millions of dollars hang in the balance for Washington schools and students after the Trump administration abruptly withheld almost $7 billion from public schools Tuesday. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - Hundreds of new laws take effect in Washington in July — here's what's changing | KING 57 months ago
Washington’s law designating clergy as mandatory reporters, increasing protections for immigrants, and new charges and fees are all taking effect in July. The UW School of Social Work is mentioned. - Dozens of bills were signed into WA state law this week — here's what they do | KING 58 months ago
The laws include unemployment benefits for workers on strike, and requiring permits for gun sales or transfers, among dozens more. The UW School of Social Work is mentioned. - Can “grief travel” help transform an aching heart? | Vogue9 months ago
For all of travel’s noted benefits, the scientific evidence around how it might help us cope with grief is shockingly limited. Still, anyone who has Eat Pray Love-d their way through a broken heart knows the transformative healing power of a well-timed trip. Alice Ryan, assistant teaching professor of social work, is quoted. - UW rolls out required suicide prevention training for student-athletes | The Seattle Times9 months ago
This winter, UW began rolling out a required suicide prevention training to its hundreds of student-athletes. More than 200 athletes have been trained as of mid-April, and the university plans to have all athletes trained by June. Bridget M. Whelan, research coordinator of sports medicine in the UW School of Medicine; Michael Dillon, senior associate athletic director for health and wellness; Larry Wright, assistant dean of innovation management at the School of Social Work; and Sophie Luescher, a student at the UW, are quoted. - Why cameras are popping up in eldercare facilities | The New York Times10 months ago
Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - New UW center focuses on behavioral health training for first responders | The Seattle Times12 months ago
A new University of Washington center is seeking to fill a training void for frontline responders in fire departments, better equipping them to respond to mental health and substance use calls. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - WA diverts federal benefits meant for foster youth — that practice may end | The Seattle Times12 months ago
Washington collects approximately $700,000 every month in federal benefits intended for about 750 eligible foster children to fund the agency overseeing their care. Laurie Lippold, director of public policy for UW-based research organization Partners for Our Children in the UW School of Social Work, is mentioned. - Firefighters attend state’s first behavioral health training | Everett Herald1 year ago
Washington state firefighters gathered at South County Fire’s headquarters in Everett on Friday morning for their first official behavioral health training. About 50 firefighters from 10 fire departments attended the training, which was the first-ever in Washington state. South County Fire and the director of the UW’s Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education program co-led the training. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - WA fire department receives first-ever behavioral health training | KIRO 71 year ago
South County Fire and the UW’s BHCORE program are co-leading the state’s first behavioral health response training for fire and EMS personnel, according to a news release. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. - South County Fire, UW to lead behavioral health training for firefighters | Everett Herald1 year ago
South County Fire and UW experts will direct the state’s first-ever behavioral health training for fire/EMS first responders Friday. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
Create customized alerts for your unit’s stories
Create customized alerts for your unit's stories
In order to set up any customized alert for your unit’s stories, you first have to find the correct RSS feed URL. The video below walks you through how to do that using our Pinboard archive, which is searchable by keyword, unit name, people, etc. Stories are displayed in the order in which they were added to the archive (most recent at the top).
Once you have your unit’s RSS feed URL, you can use it in your favorite feed tracker tool (there are many options in the Chrome Web Store) or Outlook (for PC only).
Once you have your RSS feed URL from the previous step, open the Outlook app on your computer. Note: This is currently not available for Outlook for Mac.
On the left-hand pane of your Outlook screen there should be a folder in your email account called “RSS Subscriptions.” Right click on that folder and click “Add a New RSS Feed.”
Paste your RSS feed URL from the Pinboard archive into the field that Outlook offers, and click Add (see screenshot below).
If prompted, click “Yes” when it asks you if you want to add this RSS Feed to Outlook.
Now you’ll start getting new stories that mention your unit in your inbox as they are added to the UW News Pinboard archive!