September 9, 2020
Systemic inequalities also impacts plant and animal life in cities
New research led by the University of Washington found that social inequalities, specifically racism and classism, are impacting the biodiversity, evolutionary shifts and ecological health of plants and animals in our cities. For example, several studies the authors included found fewer trees in low-income and racially minoritized neighborhoods in major cities across the U.S. Less…
August 27, 2020
Generous gift to College of Education bolsters effort to diversify education workforce
The University of Washington College of Education has received a $6 million anonymous gift earmarked to bolster diversity in the education workforce, which is a key driver in ultimate K-12 student success, especially for students of color. The gift will expand financial support – including tuition assistance, textbooks and more – for recruitment of teacher…
August 19, 2020
UW’s youth reading program sees record numbers during COVID-19 pandemic
Real Dawgs Read is a University of Washington program that typically asks kids to read 30 minutes a day over 30 separate days during the summer. The program ran a special session between March 25 and June 5 and experienced its highest level of participation — with 3,240 readers taking part — in its five-year…
August 13, 2020
Initiative announces award of 14 COVID-19 population health equity research grants
The University of Washington Population Health Initiative announced the award of approximately $265,000 in COVID-19 population health equity research grants to 14 different teams of UW faculty researchers and community leaders. Funding was partially matched by additional school, college, departmental, and external funds, bringing the total value of these awards to roughly $378,000. These population…
August 5, 2020
Early childhood intervention programs have long-term benefits
A decades-long study by the University of Colorado and the University of Washington has found that youth programs designed to prevent drug use and delinquency and support healthy development can reap lasting benefits not only for participants, but also for their future kids. The research focuses on a program called Raising Healthy Children, which the…
July 29, 2020
Launch of new Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences
The University of Washington announced the establishment of the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences (CREATE), which is fueled by a $2.5 million inaugural investment from Microsoft. UW CREATE seeks to make technology accessible and to make the world accessible through technology. People with disabilities are dependent on technology and if…
July 21, 2020
United World Antiviral Research Network launched
A newly formed United World Antiviral Research Network (UWARN) will be bring together researchers from institutions in several countries to spot and confront emerging pandemic viruses. The network will include investigators from the University of Washington, including its School of Medicine, the UW Medicine Institute of Protein Design, and the School of Public Health; Fred…
July 14, 2020
Engineering researchers partner with county on an innovative wastewater treatment system
Wastewater is treated at West Point Treatment Plant, located next to Seattle’s Discovery Park, before being released into Puget Sound. In coming years, more strict environmental regulations may require nitrogen to be removed from wastewater prior to discharge to improve the water quality and marine habitat. To meet the projected regulatory requirements, King County would…
July 8, 2020
Fall undergraduate course to delve into the impacts of violence
The Population Health Initiative is offering a new General Studies course, “Violence: Approaches to Response and Prevention,” during fall quarter 2020. This is a one-credit, credit/no-credit seminar-style course for undergraduate students, and has been developed in collaboration with the UW’s Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center. Violence has been a constant throughout human history, resulting…
June 30, 2020
Initiative announces latest cohort for humanitarian graduate certificate
The Population Health Initiative today announced the admission of six new students into the Graduate Certificate in International Humanitarian Response. The certificate, which is offered through the University of Washington Graduate School, is intended to train an interdisciplinary group of UW graduate and professional students to become that next generation of leaders in international humanitarian…