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January 29, 2004
One carbon so resilient, it skews cycle calculations, researchers say
Scientists interested in the Earth’s carbon cycle — something that must be understood to assess the ongoing effects of carbon dioxide created by human actions, such as driving cars — have a new problem.
January 28, 2004
Four UW electrical engineers awarded one of discipline’s highest honors
Four faculty members in the University of Washington’s Department of Electrical Engineering have been elected fellows of in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, bringing the total number of IEEE fellows in the department to 22.
January 23, 2004
Gift of Tektronix test equipment gives UW students a jump on the competition
Budding computer engineers at the University of Washington can get valuable hands-on experience early in their academic programs thanks to high-tech testing equipment recently donated by Tektronix Inc.
January 22, 2004
Riding in rain, and not in limousines
Neither rain, sleet or snow are deterring more than 700 faculty and staff from taking part in a campus-wide bicycle challenge event this month.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Gallagher exhibit opens at Henry
Ellen Gallagher: Preserve/Murmur opened at the Henry Gallery last week, the first solo exhibition on the West coast by this young, influential African-American artist.
New Jacobsen Observatory links two staples of astronomy at UW
New Jacobsen Observatory links two staples of astronomy at UW
It took 109 years, but the second-oldest building on campus finally has a name of its own.
Dealing with bullies is subject of forum
For too long the school bully has been considered an unavoidable reality, according to one UW researcher.
Career Discovery Week: Event continues to grow, attracts the curious
About 4,000 students and alumni are expected to attend some portion of the fifth annual Career Discovery Week, which runs Jan.
Arboretum sponsors photography contest
The Washington Park Arboretum is holding its first photo contest and the event is open to amateur and professional photographers.
Dart Foundation provides key financial support for UW’s media, trauma center
The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a Seattle-based international resource on news media coverage of violence, has received five years of continued support from the Dart Foundation, with grants that will total more than $5 million.
Matching pool created to increase endowments
The University has launched an ambitious new plan to increase the endowment for chairs, professorships, fellowships and scholarships.
One type of carbon so resilient it skews carbon cycle calculations
Scientists interested in the Earth’s carbon cycle – something that must be understood to assess the ongoing effects of carbon dioxide created by human actions, such as driving cars – have a new problem.
January 21, 2004
Yakima Valley students attend dental camp at UW School of Dentistry
Fifty high school students from the Yakima Valley will be coming to the University of Washington on the weekend of Jan. 23 and a weekend in February to learn about oral health career opportunities and about the importance of oral health to good overall health.
UW Business School seizes second place in nation’s ‘Rose Bowl’ of MBA case competitions
Four University of Washington master’s of business administration students snagged second place in the inaugural 2004 Pac-10/Big Ten MBA Case Competition held last week at Arizona State University.
January 20, 2004
Unbelted drivers and passengers can cause fatal injuries to others who ride with them
Drivers or passengers protected by seat belts are at increased risk for fatal injuries if others who ride with them fail to wear their seat belts.
January 15, 2004
Zebrafish used to study tuberculosis
In some parts of the world, tuberculosis is a growing concern because a form of the disease resistant to many antibiotics is on the rise; in other countries like India, where Dr.
Mystery Photo
Standards committee studies UW-community college link
Editor’s note: This is one of a series of articles by the chairs of Faculty Senate councils and committees.
Graphic artist helps scientists tell their story
An exhibit currently in the lobby of the Fisheries Sciences Building represents a unique collaboration between a group of scientists and a young graphic designer.
Man captures landscapes big and small
One thing you won’t see a lot of in Bob Underwood’s photography portfolio is people, at least not in any recognizable form.
Health Sciences News Briefs
The next program in the THINK (The Investigator Needs to Know) series sponsored by the School of Medicine’s Office of Clinical Research will feature Dr.
Panic attacks:therapy effective for regaining control
Rachel used to think of herself as a very confident person.
Lymphoma Foundation funds project to treat mantle cell form
The Lymphoma Research Foundation announced last month that it will award $12.
KeyBank donation to support South Lake Union hub
KeyBank is contributing $250,000 to help fund the UW’s new biotechnology and medical research hub in the heart of Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood.
Clark named Biostructure chair
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Preventing herpes 2 transmission
An international team of researchers has found that taking a single daily dose of an approved antiviral drug known as valacyclovir can reduce the transmission of genital herpes to uninfected partners by 50 percent.
Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute today
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr.
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ACADEMIC OPPORTUNTIES
Seed Grants Awarded
Two research projects from UW professors have been funded by the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences under its Seed Grants Program.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE STARS: It’s not uncommon for UW professors to become officers in their academic fields, but recently there seems to have been quite a crop of them in the social sciences.
Health and Safety Committee reps named
Health and Safety Committee elections, which are conducted by Environmental Health and Safety, have been completed.
New buildings lead to shuffling of space
The University is more than a little rearranged this quarter.
Lecturer, husband offer support as filmmakers win
When English lecturer Kimberlee Gillis-Bridges suggested to her students that they might want to enter a filmmaking contest, she didn’t realize her house would turn into a set, a cafeteria and a dormitory for a weekend, but that’s exactly what happened.
Crime stats show campus is safe
The UW campus in Seattle remains a very safe place to work and to live, according to the most recent crime statistics.
Jeffords leaves Arts and Sciences for new post as vice provost
Acting Provost David Thorud has appointed Professor Susan Jeffords as vice provost for academic planning.
Justice, media experts to consider privacy
In what is thought to be the nation’s first major conference on technology, values and the justice system, futurists and legal experts will gather Friday at the UW School of Law amid sharp debate over the privacy and safety of putting court records online.
Borderline personality treatment is focus of new studies
UW researchers who have developed the most effective treatment for a serious psychiatric condition called borderline personality disorder are looking for more than 200 Puget Sound residents to volunteer for a series of new studies designed to refine the therapy.
KeyBank donation of $250,000 becomes the first corporate gift for UW Medicine South Lake Union project
KeyBank is contributing $250,000 to help fund the University of Washington’s new biotechnology and medical research hub that will be located in the heart of Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood.
January 14, 2004
Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma gains five-year, $5 million funding
The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a Seattle-based international resource on news media coverage of violence, has received five years of continued support from the Dart Foundation, with grants that will total more than $5 million.
January 13, 2004
University of Washington Health Sciences Center presents Martin Luther King Day observance
The University of Washington Health Sciences Center will present its annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, in the lobby of the Warren G. Magnuson Health Sciences Center.
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