August 2, 2018
Higher concentrations of carbon dioxide may reduce protein and multiple key nutrients in rice
New research shows for the first time that rice grown at the concentrations of atmospheric CO2 expected by the end of this century has lower levels of four key B vitamins. The research’s findings also support research from other studies showing that rice grown under higher CO2 concentrations has less protein, iron and zinc. Decreases in…
July 25, 2018
UW Grand Challenges Impact Lab successfully launches in India
An interdisciplinary group of 17 University of Washington students spent Winter Quarter 2018 in India as part of a new study abroad program that empowered them to tackle grand challenges such as security, clean water and climate change. During the Grand Challenges Impact Lab program, students learned to become problem-solvers by practicing design thinking, an…
July 18, 2018
Investigating environmental impacts of producing different types of animal protein
New research from the University of Washington College of the Environment offers what is likely the most comprehensive look at the environmental impacts of different types of animal protein production. The study assessed the environmental costs of producing livestock, farmed seafood and wild-caught fish. While not definitive, researchers found that, in general, industrial beef production…
July 10, 2018
Information School students develop mobile-friendly web application for Airlift Northwest
Four students from the University of Washington Information School have developed a mobile-friendly web application for Airlift Northwest that acts as a connective communication hub, allowing Airlift Northwest crews to instantly view critical data as it is entered and updated by emergency dispatchers. This level of connectedness is intended to address the challenges faced by…
July 5, 2018
UW researchers develop a social robot to gauge teen stress
A cross-campus, cross-disciplinary team of University of Washington faculty, undergraduates and graduate students are creating a social robot that will help schools better measure and understand stress levels of teenagers. The goal of their work is to design a robot that would live in a high school and collect data on students’ emotional well-being. School…
June 27, 2018
InterACTION Labs awarded the “100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation” grant
A “100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation” grant will fund InterACTION Labs: An Interdisciplinary Service Learning Exchange Program, which is a University of Washington and Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos project that will allow students and faculty to assess and address health disparities affecting the informal floating community of Claverito, Peru. This work builds…
June 20, 2018
Ali Mokdad named UW Chief Strategy Officer for Population Health
Ali Mokdad has been named the University of Washington’s chief strategy officer for Population Health, a role in which he will be responsible for collaboratively setting and executing the UW’s vision and strategy for the Population Health Initiative. Mokdad (pictured) will report directly to UW President Ana Mari Cauce and will work collaboratively with the…
June 12, 2018
UW researchers work to restore power in Puerto Rico
Thousands of people living in rural Puerto Rico still lacked access to electricity months after Hurricane Maria struck the island. In an effort to aid the recovery, a team of University of Washington engineers and public health scientists haves made two separate visits to assess the long-term impact of Puerto Rico’s power loss on the…
June 7, 2018
Awardees announced for 2017-18 undergraduate research travel funds
The Population Health Initiative today announced six winners of the Undergraduate Research Travel Awards for the 2017-18 academic year. These awards were granted through a partnership with the Undergraduate Research Program as part of its conference travel award program. The award application process was open to undergraduate students on all three UW campuses who had…
June 5, 2018
Winning papers announced for population health Library Research Awards
The Population Health Initiative has awarded Population Health Recognition Awards to four students participating in the annual Library Research Award for Undergraduates. Award winners were chosen based on the quality of their writing and how well they connected their work to the theme of population health. This award was created in partnership with the UW…