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May 28, 2024
UW’s Larry Dalton and wife, Nicole Boand, make $10 million bequest to the School of Nursing for scholarships and clinical education
The University of Washington School of Nursing today announced a $10 million bequest from UW chemistry professor emeritus Larry R. Dalton and his wife, Nicole A. Boand.
Tag(s): Allison Webel • Larry Dalton • School of Nursing
In the Field: UW researcher headed to Alaska to study factors that lead to permafrost thaw and to educate foster care youth
UW doctoral student Joel Eklof has been investigating which environmental factors contribute to permafrost thaw and the release of methane into the atmosphere. For years, Eklof has traveled to a field site southwest of Fairbanks, Alaska.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering • In the Field • Joel Eklof • Rebecca NeumannMay 23, 2024
ArtSci Roundup: 53rd Psychology Research Festival, Undergraduate Senior Essay Symposium, Design Show, and more
This week, attend the 53rd Annual Psychology Research Festival, check out the Department of Classics’ Undergraduate Senior Essay Symposium, a Design Show from graduating seniors in the School of Art + Art History + Design, and more. May 27 – 31, UW Innovation Month Innovation Month is a campus-wide celebration of the innovative work that…
Tag(s): Astrobiology Program • Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture • Center for Global Studies • Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology • Department of Classics • Department of Psychology • Jackson School of International Studies • Jacob Lawrence Gallery • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Music
AI headphones let wearer listen to a single person in a crowd, by looking at them just once
A University of Washington team has developed an artificial intelligence system that lets someone wearing headphones look at a person speaking for three to five seconds to “enroll” them. The system then plays just the enrolled speaker’s voice in real time, even as the pair move around in noisy environments.
Tag(s): Bandhav Veluri • College of Engineering • Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering • Malek Itani • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering • Shyam Gollakota • Tuochao ChenMay 17, 2024
UW atmospheric scientist participating in field campaign to improve Western snowfall, drought forecasts
A UW atmospheric scientist will participate in a campaign to study winter storms and snowfall in northwestern Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Like Seattle, this area depends on winter snow for its summer water supplies, so improving mountain snow forecasts will improve projections for summer drought and wildfire risks.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science • Lynn McMurdie • weatherMay 16, 2024
ArtSci Roundup: Global Sport Lab, Art Honors Graduation Exhibition, Interconnected Worlds with Henry Yeung and more
This week, join the Global Sport Lab for a conversation about what the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup means for Seattle, check out the BA in Art Honors Graduation Exhibition, attend the lecture on Interconnected Worlds with Henry Yeung and more. May 20 – 26, UW Innovation Month Innovation Month is a campus-wide celebration of…
Tag(s): Department of American Ethnic Studies • Department of Gender • Department of Geography • Department of Political Science • Jackson School of International Studies • Jacob Lawrence Gallery • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Drama • School of Music • Select Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies • Taiwan Studies ProgramMay 15, 2024
Thirteen UW students receive Fulbright exchange awards for study, research and teaching positions around the world
Thirteen UW students and recent alumni were awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships this year, joining about 2,000 students and recent graduates from around the country to study and teach abroad.
Tag(s): Fulbright Program • Undergraduate Academic Affairs • UW Graduate School
Scientists want to know how the smells of nature benefit our health
Spending time in nature is good for us. And knowing more about nature’s effects on our bodies could not only help our well-being, but could also improve how we care for land, preserve ecosystems and design cities, homes and parks. Many studies have focused on how seeing nature affects us. A team of scientists from around the world wants to understand what the nose knows. They are calling for more research into how odors and scents from natural settings impact our health and well-being.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • conservation • Gregory Bratman • Nature and Health • School of Environmental and Forest Sciences
Q&A: How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect older adults’ technology use?
University of Washington researchers interviewed 16 older adults in Washington and Oregon, ages 65 to 80, about how their technology use with their social support networks changed during the pandemic.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering • Shengzhi WangMay 14, 2024
UW-led project to study ozone, atmospheric layers a finalist for next-generation NASA satellite
A project led by the University of Washington to better understand our atmosphere’s complexity is a finalist for NASA’s next generation of Earth-observing satellites. STRIVE will receive $5 million to conduct a one-year concept study, and then will hear whether it is selected for launch.
Tag(s): Applied Physics Laboratory • Benjamin Smith • College of Engineering • College of the Environment • David Shean • Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science • Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering • Lyatt JaegleMay 10, 2024
University statement on encampment and counter-protest on Sunday
A statement from the University of Washington regarding the encampment protest in the Quad and a planned counter-protest on Sunday
May 9, 2024
ArtSci Roundup: Katz Distinguished Lecture, DXARTS Spring Concert, MFA Dance Concert and more
This week, attend the Katz Distinguished Lecture Series with Winnie Wong, check out the DXARTS Spring Concert, be wowed away from the MFA Dance Concert, and more. May 13 – 17, UW Innovation Month Innovation Month is a campus-wide celebration of the innovative work that happens everywhere at UW, every day, across disciplines. It highlights…
Tag(s): Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture • Department of Communication • Department of Dance • Department of French & Italian Studies • Department of German Studies • Department of History • Department of Political Science • Department of Psychology • DXARTS • Henry Art Gallery • Henry M. Jackson Foundation • Jackson School of International Studies • School of Music • Select Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies • Simpson Center for the Humanities • UW Alumni Association • UW Center for Human Rights
UW files Unfair Labor Practice Complaint following ASE union’s harassment of Dean and staff
The University of Washington on Tuesday filed an Unfair Labor Practice Complaint with the Washington State Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) against UAW 4121 after more than 100 union members harassed and engaged in intimidation tactics toward the Dean and staff in the College of Arts & Sciences on May 2.
Navy Growler jet noise over Whidbey Island could impact 74,000 people’s health
As often as four days a week, Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island fly loops overhead as pilots practice touch-and-go landings. The noise is immense. New research from the University of Washington shows that the noise isn’t just disruptive — it presents a substantial risk to public health.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences • Edmund Seto • Julian Olden • Population Health Initiative • public health • School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences • School of Public Health
Can Wikipedia-like citations on YouTube curb misinformation?
University of Washington researchers created and tested a prototype browser extension called Viblio, which lets viewers and creators add citations to the timelines of YouTube videos.
Tag(s): Amy Zhang • College of Engineering • Information School • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering • Tanu MitraMay 3, 2024
Video: Washington students learn about engineering at Discovery Days
This University of Washington College of Engineering event brings thousands of elementary and middle school students from all over Washington to campus to be engineers for a day.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Engineering Discovery Days • Nancy AllbrittonMay 2, 2024
Qiang Fu, Raymond Huey elected to National Academy of Sciences
Two University of Washington researchers are among the newly elected members of the National Academy of Sciences. Qiang Fu, professor of atmospheric sciences, and Raymond Huey, professor emeritus of biology, are among those recognized with one of the highest honors a scientist can achieve.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • College of the Environment • Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science • Department of Biology • Qiang Fu • Raymond HueyMay 1, 2024
ArtSci Roundup: Frontiers of Physics Lecture, “Influencers, Platforms and the Rise of the Follower Economy”, Cie Hervé KOUBI Performance and more
This week, head to Kane Hall for the Frontiers of Physics Lecture on the James Webb Space Telescope’s discoveries, enjoy Cie Hervé KOUBI’s performance at Meany Hall, learn about “Influencers, Platforms, and the Rise of the Follower Economy” during the Communications Colloquium, and more. May 6, 5:30 – 8:30 pm | Andrew L. Markus Memorial…
Tag(s): Center for Global Studies • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Classics • Department of Communication • Department of Physics • Department of Political Science • East European and Central Asian Studies • Ellison Center for Russian • Henry Art Gallery • Jackson School of International Studies • Jacob Lawrence Gallery • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Drama • School of Music • Stroum Center for Jewish Studies • Teaching@UW • The Department of Asian Languages & Literature • UW Public Lectures
UW’s campaign to restore the ASUW Shell House exceeds goal, showcases community support
Before the oars dip their blades signaling the beginning of the Windemere Cup, before hundreds of flag-draped boats parade from Portage Bay to Lake Washington to open the boating season, the campaign to save the ASUW Shell House at the University of Washington already can be called a winner.
Tag(s): ASUW Shell House • Denzil Suite
Virtual reality environment for teens may offer an accessible, affordable way to reduce stress
Working with teens, UW researchers have designed RESeT: a snowy virtual world with six activities intended to improve mood. In a 3-week study of 44 Seattle-area teens, researchers found that most used the technology about twice a week without being prompted and reported lower stress levels after using the environment.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering • Elin Björling • Jennifer Sonney • School of NursingApril 30, 2024
Scientists solve chemical mystery at the interface of biology and technology
A University of Washington-led study has solved a mystery about organic electrochemical transistors: Why there is a lag when they are switched on. In the process paved the way to custom-tailored OECTs for a growing list of applications in biosensing, brain-inspired computation and beyond.
Tag(s): Christine Luscombe • Clean Energy Institute • David Ginger • Department of Chemistry • Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute • Rajiv GiridharagopalApril 26, 2024
New circuit boards can be repeatedly recycled
A team led by researchers at the University of Washington developed a new PCB that performs on par with traditional materials and can be recycled repeatedly with negligible material loss. Researchers used a solvent that transforms a type of vitrimer — a cutting-edge class of polymer — into a jelly-like substance without damage, allowing solid components to be plucked out for reuse or recycling. With these “vPCBs” (vitrimer printed circuit boards), researchers recovered 98% of the vitrimer and 100% of the glass fiber.
Tag(s): Aniruddh Vashisth • College of Engineering • Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering • Department of Mechanical Engineering • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering • Shwetak Patel • Vikram Iyer • Zhihan ZhangApril 25, 2024
ArtSci Roundup: “AI, Art and Copyright” Roundtable, “How to Center Intersex” Community Gathering, Indigenous Foods Symposium and more
This week, listen to the roundtable on “AI, Art, and Copyright,” attend the second annual Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Spring Community Gathering, check out the Living Breath of wəłəbʔaltxʷ Indigenous Foods Symposium, and more. April 30, 4:30 – 6:30 pm | Anton Hur, “Translator Jetlag: Voice and the World We Build” | Translator’s Lecture,…
Tag(s): Center for Korean Studies • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of American Indian Studies • Department of History • Henry M. Jackson Foundation • Jackson School of International Studies • Jacob Lawrence Gallery • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Music • Select Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies • Severyns Ravenholt Endowment • Simpson Center for the Humanities • The Ellison Center for Russian | East European and Central Asian Studies • U.S. in the World Lecture SeriesApril 24, 2024
Q&A: How TikTok’s ‘black box’ algorithm and design shape user behavior
Franziska Roesner, a University of Washington associate professor, and collaborators will present two papers that mine real-world data to help understand TikTok’s personalized its recommendation algorithm and its impact.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Franziska Roesner • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & EngineeringApril 23, 2024
UW is No. 3 for schools that produce most Peace Corps volunteers
The Peace Corps announced that the University of Washington is again No. 3 on a list of top volunteer-producing institutions over the past two decades.
Tag(s): Peace Corps
Video: UW professor on ‘The Boys in the Boat,’ Nazi Germany and the 1936 Olympics
The film version of “The Boys in the Boat,” released on Dec. 25, was inspired by the University of Washington men’s rowing team that won a gold medal at the 1936 Olympics. It’s based on the 2013 book by Daniel James Brown. But there is more to the story than the improbable victory by UW student-athletes from…
Tag(s): Boys in the Boat • Department of History • Laurie Marhoefer • Nazi Germany • Olympics
Daniel James Brown to address UW’s Class of 2024
Daniel James Brown, the author of “Boys in the Boat,” the story of the 1936 University of Washington men’s rowing team, will deliver the 2024 Commencement address for the 149th ceremony, which takes place June 8 at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • College of the Environment • Commencement
Author Daniel James Brown and MIT atmospheric chemist Susan Solomon to receive honorary degrees at UW’s 2024 Commencement
The University of Washington 149th Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. This year, the UW will recognize best-selling author Daniel James Brown and Susan Solomon, a professor of environmental science and chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Both will receive honorary degrees for their contributions to the humanities and sciences.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • College of the Environment • Commencement • Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science • honorary degrees
Q&A: UW research shows neural connection between learning a second language and learning to code
New research from the University of Washington shows the brain’s response to viewing errors in both the syntax (form) and semantics (meaning) of code appeared identical to those that occur when fluent readers process sentences on a word-by-word basis, supporting a resemblance between how people learn computer and natural languages.
Tag(s): Chantel Prat • Chu-Hsuan Kuo • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of PsychologyApril 22, 2024
UW leads international group in semiconductor research and workforce development
The University of Washington is at the forefront of an international effort to innovate the semiconductor industry while building a skilled U.S.-based workforce to design and manufacture chip technology.
Tag(s): Ana Mari Cauce • College of Engineering • Institute for Nano-Engineered Systems • Nancy Allbritton • Office of Global Affairs • Washington Nanofabrication Facility
Faculty/staff honors: Rising Star Award for DEI, honors for ornithological work, and more
Recent recognition for the University of Washington includes a Rising Star Award, honors for distinguished ornithological work and a Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology.
Tag(s): Briana Abrahms • College of Arts & Sciences • College of Engineering • Dee Boersma • Department of Biology • Department of Psychology • Ginger Rebstock • Jennifer Freyd • Karen Thomas-Brown • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering • Select Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies • Su-In LeeApril 18, 2024
ArtSci Roundup: Improvised Music Project Festival, Modern Abortion Around the World Panel, Taiwan’s Pop Music and more
This week, join the Jackson School for International Studies for a panel on Modern Abortion Around the World, head to Meany Hall for the Improvised Music Project Festival, celebrate Taiwan’s pop music, and much more. April 22, 3:30 – 5:00 pm | ‘Genbaku Otome: Reconsidering the “Hiroshima Maidens”’ with Kim Brandt (Columbia University), Thomson Hall…
Tag(s): African Studies Program • Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology • China Studies Program • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Classics • Department of Gender • Department of Geography • Department of History • Department of Political Science • Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies • Jackson School of International Studies • Jacob Lawrence Gallery • Japan Studies Program • Latin and Caribbean Studies • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Music • Select Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies • South Asia Center • Taiwan Studies Program • Tateuchi East Asia Library • The Simpson Center for the Humanities • University of Washington
Two UW researchers named AAAS Fellows
A tradition dating back to 1874, election as an AAAS Fellow is a lifetime honor, and all fellows are expected to meet the commonly held standards of professional ethics and scientific integrity.
Tag(s): Andy Stergachis • Brandi Cossairt • Clean Energy Institute • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Chemistry • Department of Epidemiology • Department of Global Health • Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation • School of PharmacyApril 17, 2024
Ice age climate analysis reduces worst-case warming expected from rising CO2
A detailed reconstruction of climate during the most recent ice age, when a large swath of North America was covered in ice, provides information on the relationship between CO2 and global temperature. Results show that while most future warming estimates remain unchanged, the absolute worst-case scenario is unlikely.
Tag(s): climate change • College of the Environment • Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science • Kyle Armour • School of Oceanography • Vince CooperApril 15, 2024
Q&A: How claims of anti-Christian bias can serve as racial dog whistles
A new University of Washington study showed that white and Black Christians perceived a politician concerned about anti-Christian bias as caring more about anti-white bias, being more willing to fight for white people and as less offensive than one concerned about anti-white bias.
Tag(s): Clara Wilkins • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Psychology • Marah Al-KireApril 12, 2024
Statement on allegations involving a student-athlete
The following is a statement from the University of Washington on the allegations involving a student-athlete.
April 11, 2024
ArtSci Roundup: Center for Environmental Politics talk, ‘What Makes a Good Art Critic?’, Yefim Bronfman at Meany Hall and more
This week, head to Meany Hall for multiple Grammy Awards recipient Yefim Bronfman’s performance, learn from panelists during “What Makes a Good Art Critic?”, explore “The Imperative Challenges of Sustainability for the Forgotten” during the Center for Environmental Politics’ talk, and more. April 15, 3:30 – 5:00 pm | TALK | ‘Silver Democracy: Youth Representation…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • Center for Environmental Politics • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of History • Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures • Department of Political Science • Department of Scandinavian Studies • Henry Art Gallery • Jackson School of International Studies • Japan Studies Program • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • Severyns Ravenholt Endowment • Simpson Center for the HumanitiesApril 10, 2024
Ranking: UW recognized as among the best in the world
The University of Washington has been named one of the world’s top universities, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject released Wednesday.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • College of the Environment • geology • geophysics • Information School • Rankings • School of Nursing
New report ‘braids’ Indigenous and Western knowledge for forest adaptation strategies against climate change
Forests could also be potential bulwarks against climate change. But, increasingly severe droughts and wildfires, invasive species, and large insect outbreaks — all intensified by climate change — are straining many national forests and surrounding lands. A report by a team of 40 experts outlines a new approach to forest stewardship that “braids together” Indigenous knowledge and Western science to conserve and restore more resilient forestlands. Published March 25, the report provides foundational material to inform future work on climate-smart adaptive management practices for USDA Forest Service land managers.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • conservation • forests • School of Environmental and Forest Sciences • Susan PrichardApril 9, 2024
UW joins $110M cross-Pacific effort to advance artificial intelligence
The University of Washington and the University of Tsukuba have entered an innovation partnership with NVIDIA and Amazon aimed at furthering research, entrepreneurship, workforce development and social implementation in the field of artificial intelligence. This U.S.-Japan academic partnership is part of a broad, $110 million effort to build upon the strong ties between the U.S. and Japan and to continue to lead innovation and technological breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.
Tag(s): artificial intelligence • College of Engineering • Nancy Allbritton • Office of Global Affairs • Tricia Serio« Previous Page Next Page »
