Faculty & Staff Insider
Welcome to the Faculty & Staff Insider! Here you will find relevant resources and weekly updates to enhance your employment experience at the UW.
NOTEWORTHY
Faculty spotlight
Looking for ways to use generative AI to support student learning?
“AI+Teaching: Using AI to Advance Learning” is a 4-week, fully online course that explores evidence-based strategies that incorporate generative AI to advance student learning.
Staff spotlight
Sign up for summer classes
Explore free classes offered by Professional & Organizational Development, including Foundations of Virtual Presentations, Microsoft Copilot & AI at UW, De-Escalation Skills for the Workplace and Tactical Leadership.
Student spotlight
Join the in-person summer career fair
June 25 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Mary Gates Hall
Are you in the job search phase? Discover connection opportunities with employers who have open roles and meet face-to-face with representatives of companies that appeal to different majors, interests and goals.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
View the Wednesday, Feb. 25 issue of UW Insider or request access for an archived issue.
Inspiration and gratitude in equal measure
We have navigated uncertainty, grief and moments that tested our resilience as individuals and as a University. But what makes the UW so exceptional is our commitment to one another, to our mission, and to the belief that learning, discovery, innovation and public service measurably improve lives and strengthen communities. Read the President’s full message.
AI agents that estimate electronic devices’ carbon footprints
University of Washington researchers developed an artificial intelligence system that automatically estimates the environmental impacts of making different electronic devices. The system uses AI agents — programs that perform tasks autonomously — to comb through publicly available data and conduct life cycle assessments, or LCAs.
Seven UW students receive Fulbright exchange awards
The Fulbright scholarship program is the largest U.S. international exchange opportunity for students to pursue graduate study, advanced research and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. These awards speak to the talent, curiosity and global commitment of University of Washington students.
Use accessible video service before the contract ends
Need to make your videos accessible? Add captions and audio description, improve usability and submit content before the 3Play Media contract ends to ensure support for the next academic year.
Move more with Decathlon
From hiking and cycling to running and fitness, Decathlon creates high-quality gear designed to make movement more accessible. Explore their products and get a 20% discount available to the UW community.
Affordable housing opportunities
Bridges@11th offers priority access to housing for eligible UW and Seattle Children’s employees. Learn about available apartments, family-friendly amenities and reduced-rate units for qualifying households near the UW Seattle campus.
Working at the UW
Find a job that will change your life, and others’ lives too.
– Academic jobs
– Staff jobs
– Student jobs
– UW Medicine jobs
Help nourish kids this summer
Learn how local organizations are helping connect kids with nutritious food, why the need is growing and how you can support summer meal programs through the UW Combined Fund Drive.
Building a more diverse donor registry
On May 6, the UW hosted its annual Get in the Game event. Read how UW students stepped up to join the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) registry, why increasing donor diversity matters, and how members of the UW community have already been called to help patients.
