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February 28, 2019
Bill & Melinda Gates Center opens a new era of computer science education and innovation at the University of Washington
The University of Washington today marked the official opening of the new Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering on its Seattle campus. The building doubles the space available to UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering to enable a new wave of computing innovation and to educate more of Washington’s students for 21st century careers that will help shape the future of technology.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & EngineeringFebruary 27, 2019
Return of the wolves: How deer escape tactics help save their lives
As gray wolves return to eastern Washington, a new study finds that one species of deer is changing its behavior to spend more time away from roads, at higher elevations and in rockier landscapes.
Tag(s): Aaron Wirsing • College of the Environment • School of Environmental and Forest Sciences
Three UW scientists awarded Sloan Fellowships for early-career research
Three faculty members at the University of Washington have been awarded early-career fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The new Sloan Fellows, announced Feb. 19, include Kelley Harris, an assistant professor of genome sciences at the UW School of Medicine; and Alvin Cheung and Shayan Oveis Gharan, both assistant professors in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering.
Tag(s): Alvin Cheung • College of Engineering • Department of Genome Sciences • Kelley Harris • Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering • School of Medicine • Shayan Oveis GharanFebruary 25, 2019
ARTSUW Roundup: (Im)migration: Music of Displaced People, Critical Issues Lecture with Lizzi Bougatsos, and more!
This week in the arts, attend a talk with an artist whose work stands at the crossroad of art and science, listen to music of today, see the preview of “In the Heart of American,” and more! SOLD OUT: A Conversation with Zadie Smith, Moderated by Valerie Curtis-Newton February 27, 7:30 pm | Benaroya Hall…
Tag(s): ArtsUW • College of Arts & Sciences • DXARTS • Henry Art Gallery • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Drama • School of Music
It’s all in the twist: Physicists stack 2D materials at angles to trap particles on the nanoscale, creating a unique platform to study quantum optical physics
In a paper published Feb. 25 in the journal Nature, a University of Washington-led team of physicists report that it has developed a new system to trap individual excitons — bound pairs of electrons and their associated positive charges. Their system could form the basis of a novel experimental platform for monitoring excitons with precision and potentially developing new quantum technologies.
Tag(s): Clean Energy Institute • College of Arts & Sciences • College of Engineering • Department of Materials Science & Engineering • Department of Physics • Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute • Xiaodong XuFebruary 21, 2019
Quad cherry blossoms expected to peak end of March, if weather cooperates
The iconic cherry trees in the University of Washington’s Quad will likely reach peak bloom the third week of March, right in line with most years.
Tag(s): cherry blossoms • Sara ShoresFebruary 20, 2019
ArtsUW Roundup: Programs with Los Angeles-based artist Carolina Caycedo, Mark Morris Dance Group — and more
This week in the arts, see one of “[The] most successful and influential choreographer alive and indisputably the most musical (The New York Times)” on stage, have an inside look of the Ceramic and Metal Arts Building at the 3D4M Open House, and more! Gurvich Visiting Artist: Carolina Caycedo Los Angeles-based artist Carolina Caycedo will…
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Henry Art Gallery • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Music • Simpson Center for the Humanities
New study: How to save a seabird
A new study outlines more than a decade of success in reducing seabird bycatch in Alaska’s longline fisheries, and where there’s still room for improvement
Tag(s): College of the Environment • Ed Melvin • Washington Sea Grant
Playground study shows how recess can include all children
Recess, for most children, is synonymous with freedom. A break from class that has nothing to do with learning and everything to do with play. For children with autism, the playground can be an isolating experience. The spontaneous soccer games, roving packs of friends and virtual buffet of activities can be chaotic, frustrating and confusing….
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences • Jill LockeFebruary 19, 2019
Video: The UW’s annual budget explained
This video takes a look at the UW’s revenue and operating budget from the 2018-2019 academic year. We explain where the money comes from and how it is spent.
Tag(s): Office of Planning & Budgeting • UW budget
Climate change and national security: Jackson School to hold public discussion March 6 featuring Gov. Jay Inslee
What geopolitical challenges is global climate change creating for the national security of the United States and throughout the world? The UW’s Jackson School of International Studies will host a public panel discussion of these issues on March 6, featuring Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Tag(s): College of Arts & Sciences • Jackson School of International Studies • Mark Richards • Resat Kasaba
University of Washington is a top producer of Fulbright recipients
Fifteen scholars from the University of Washington were awarded Fulbright grants for 2018-2019 — among the leading research schools in the country and more than any other institution in the state. A list was published earlier this month in The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Tag(s): Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Annual Soule lecture celebrates nursing
A member of the British House of Lords is scheduled to deliver the Elizabeth Sterling Soule Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 21st, as part of the University of Washington School of Nursing’s Centennial celebrations and the Nursing Now initiative in the State of Washington. Baroness Mary Watkins of Tavistock, a professor of nursing and alternate chair…
Tag(s): School of NursingFebruary 13, 2019
UW study: Exposure to chemical in Roundup increases risk for cancer
Exposure to glyphosate — the world’s most widely used, broad-spectrum herbicide and the primary ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup — increases the risk of some cancers by more than 40 percent, according to new research from the University of Washington.
Tag(s): Department of Biostatistics • Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences • Lianne Sheppard • School of Public Health
ArtsUW Roundup: Jacob Lawrence Gallery 25th Anniversary, For the Love of Swedish Cinema, and more!
This week in the arts, take a trip to the Nordic Museum on Valentine’s Day for a lecture on Swedish cinema history, attend artist talks about “Creating Survivance: Art and Indigenous Wellness”, celebrate 25 years of the Jacob Lawrence Gallery with DJ sets by SassyBlack, Felisha Ledesma, and dos leches + Eve Defy, and more!…
Tag(s): Department of American Indian Studies • Department of Scandinavian Studies • film • Henry Art Gallery • Jacob Lawrence • Jacob Lawrence Gallery • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • Meany Hall for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design • Simpson Center for the Humanities • UW Bothell
Parents don’t pick favorites, at least if you’re a Magellanic penguin
Researchers at the University of Washington wanted to know how Magellanic penguin parents in South America balance the dietary demands of multiple chicks. As they report in a paper published Jan. 23 in the journal Animal Behaviour, when a Magellanic penguin parent returns to its nest with fish, the parent tries to feed each of its two chicks equal portions of food, regardless of the youngsters’ differences in age or size.
Tag(s): Center for Ecosystem Sentinels • College of Arts & Sciences • conservation • Dee Boersma • Department of BiologyFebruary 12, 2019
Assessing riverside corridors — the ‘escape routes’ for animals under climate change — in the Northwest
A study led by the University of Washington pinpoints which riverside routes in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and western Montana will be the most important for animals trying to navigate a changing climate.
Tag(s): biology • climate change • Climate Impacts Group • College of the Environment • conservation • ecology • Meade Krosby
Notice of Expedited Rule Making (Per RCW 34.05.353)
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The University of Washington currently has an emergency rule in effect and this proposal is to make permanent those recent updates to the university’s definition of service animal in WAC 478-128-020 to align with the updates to RCW 49.60.040 concerning service animals.
February 11, 2019
Many Arctic lakes give off less carbon than expected
New research by the University of Washington and U.S. Geological Survey suggests many lakes pose little threat to global carbon levels, at least for now.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • David Butman • School of Environmental and Forest SciencesFebruary 8, 2019
Video: Washington’s state climatologist comments on Puget Sound snowstorms
Nick Bond, Washington’s state climatologist, comments on the unusual weather in Western Washington.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean and Ecosystem Studies • Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science • Nick Bond • Office of the Washington State Climatologist • weather
‘Underwater forecast’ predicts temperature, acidity and more in Puget Sound
A new University of Washington computer model can predict underwater conditions in Puget Sound and off the coast of Washington three days into the future.
Tag(s): College of the Environment • oceanography • Parker MacCready • Puget SoundFebruary 7, 2019
All the data in the sky, alerted via UW eyes
The Zwicky Transient Facility, based at the Palomar Observatory, has identified over a thousand new objects and phenomena in the night sky, including more than 1,100 new supernovae and 50 near-Earth asteroids. University of Washington scientists are part of the ZTF team and led the development of the collaboration’s alert system, which informs science teams of possible new objects or changes to known objects in the sky.
Tag(s): astronomy & astrophysics • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Astronomy • DIRAC Institute • Eric Bellm • eScience InstituteFebruary 6, 2019
ArtsUW Roundup: Inuit throat singer performance, artist lecture, exhibition opening, and more
This week in the arts, attend Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq’s performance that will feature a crowdsourced choir of UW students and regional indigenous people, partake in the Painting + Drawing Open House, visit the Henry to see “Martha Friedman: Castoffs” before it closes, and more. Critical Issues Lecture: Andrea Fraser February 7, 7:00 PM…
Tag(s): exhibits & exhibitions • Henry Art Gallery • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design
UW Libraries is new home for decades of KIRO-TV news video
Last year, local station KIRO-TV donated thousands of hours of old news videotapes of its news broadcasts from the 1970s through about the year 2000 — about 15,000 videotapes in all — to UW Libraries.
Tag(s): Hannah Palin • Stephen Groening • UW Libraries
Two new studies published about the Seattle minimum wage ordinance
University of Washington researchers continue to study the impact of the 2014 Seattle minimum wage ordinance. An interdisciplinary team of faculty and graduate students who have tracked various industries since the ordinance’s implementation just published two new studies: These papers take a closer look at the effects on child care businesses and on food prices during the policy implementation.
Tag(s): James Buszkiewicz • Jennifer Otten • minimum wage • School of Public Health • Seattle Minimum Wage Study
Parenting in the age of legal pot: Household rules, conversations help guide teen use
The legalization of marijuana in Washington state in 2012 gave parents the opportunity for a new teachable moment. Many say that as society has become more permissive, they want information and advice.
Tag(s): Kevin Haggerty • Nicole Eisenberg • Rick Kosterman • School of Social Work • Social Development Research GroupFebruary 4, 2019
Early spring rain boosts methane from thawing permafrost by 30 percent
A UW-led team has found that early spring rainfall warms up a thawing permafrost bog in Alaska and promotes the growth of plants and methane-producing microbes.
Tag(s): climate change • College of Engineering • Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering • Rebecca NeumannJanuary 31, 2019
Iguana-sized dinosaur cousin discovered in Antarctica, shows how life at the South Pole bounced back after mass extinction
Scientists have just discovered a dinosaur relative that lived in Antarctica 250 million years ago. The iguana-sized reptile’s genus name, Antarctanax, means “Antarctic king.”
Tag(s): Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture • Christian Sidor • College of Arts & Sciences • Department of Biology • dinosaurs • paleontologyJanuary 30, 2019
UW-based group launches national challenge to recreate first moon landing — with drones and Lego robots
A UW-based group is launching a national student challenge to mark the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo moon landing.
Tag(s): astronomy & astrophysics • College of the Environment • Department of Earth and Space Sciences • Robert Winglee • robotics
Building equity: A talk with Renée Cheng, new dean of the UW College of Built Environments
UW News talks with Renée Cheng, new dean of the UW College of Built Environments, about her background and plans for the college. Cheng joined the UW on Jan. 1.
Tag(s): College of Built Environments • Renee ChengJanuary 29, 2019
ArtsUW Roundup: Call for singers to perform with Tanya Tagaq, recital with Craig Sheppard and Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir, and more
This week in the arts, perform on stage with Tanya Tagaq at the Meany Center for the Performing Arts, experience Beethoven for cello and piano at a faculty recital, attend a lecture with New York-based Artist Amy O’Neill, catch one of the last performances of Rutherford and Son, and more! Faculty Recital: Craig Sheppard,…
Tag(s): Henry Art Gallery • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Drama • School of Music • wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ - Intellectual House
Organizations come together to show support for suicide prevention
Community impact and public health solutions are the focus of the Forefront Suicide Prevention Education Day, to be held Feb. 11 at the Washington Capitol in Olympia. Forefront, based at the UW School of Social Work, is leading the event, a series of speakers and events aimed at raising awareness, providing training and pushing for change.
Tag(s): Forefront • Jennifer Stuber • School of Social WorkJanuary 28, 2019
Even a one-hour ‘planting party’ can lift spirits, build skills among women in prison, study shows
Exposure to nature, even through a brief gardening activity, can improve well-being among women in prison, a UW Tacoma-led study finds.
Tag(s): Barbara Toews • UW Tacoma
UW’s Stroum Center affiliates present on Holocaust, Ladino archives and more at 50th anniversary Jewish studies conference
The Stroum Center for Jewish Studies, in the UW Jackson School of International Studies, was well represented at the 50th annual conference of the Association for Jewish Studies Dec. 16-18 in Boston.
Tag(s): Annegret Oehme • College of Arts & Sciences • Devin Naar • Hamza Zafer • Jackson School of International Studies • Naomi Sokoloff • Noam Pianko • Richard Block • Stroum Center for Jewish Studies
University of Washington earns high marks in international sustainability rating
The University of Washington has been recognized as one of the most sustainable higher education institutions in North America, according to the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System.
Tag(s): UW Bothell • UW Sustainability • UW TacomaJanuary 23, 2019
One year into the mission, autonomous ocean robots set a record in survey of Antarctic ice shelf
A team of ocean robots developed at the UW is the first group of self-guided ocean instruments to travel under an ice sheet and come back to report long-term observations.
Tag(s): Applied Physics Laboratory • climate change • College of the Environment • Craig Lee • glaciers • Knut Christianson • oceanography • polar science • School of Oceanography
First-of-its-kind center hosts tools to analyze the effects of natural disasters
A center housed at the University of Washington offers a new way for scientists to get their hands on state-of-the-art equipment to study the effects of natural disasters. The RAPID Facility, which is the first of its kind in the world, contains over 300 instruments that are available for researchers around the world to use.
Tag(s): College of Engineering • Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering • Joseph Wartman • RAPID FacilityJanuary 22, 2019
ArtsUW Roundup: Opening of Rutherford and Son, Faculty Dance Concert, and more.
This week in the arts, attend a lecture about Asian porcelain near the Red Sea in the early eighteenth century, catch the first night of Rutherford and Son, listen to the UW Symphony and Seattle Symphony together at Benaroya Hall, and experience the Faculty Dance Concert, featuring choreographers Brian Brooks and Etienne Cakpo, plus four new…
Tag(s): Department of Dance • School of Art + Art History + Design • School of Drama • School of Music • Simpson Center for the Humanities • UW Drama
UW books in brief: Healthy travel, Hebrew in America, principals supporting teachers and more
Recent notable books by University of Washington faculty members explore the importance of Hebrew to modern America, remember the 1919 Seattle General Strike and look at issues in education, among other topics. Practical advice for healthy travel, near or far A new book by Dr. Christopher Sanford offers simple, practical recommendations for those traveling…
Tag(s): Anneke Markholt • books • Center for Educational Leadership • Christopher Sanford • Chuck Wolfe • College of Arts & Sciences • College of Built Environments • College of Education • Dan Berger • Department of History • Jackson School of International Studies • James Gregory • Joanna Michelson • Kimberly Mitchell • Margaret Morris • Margaret Willson • Naomi Sokoloff • Stephen Fink • Stroum Center for Jewish Studies • Susan Glenn • University of Washington Press • UW Bothell
Forefront, UW Tacoma receive Boeing grants for veteran career services, suicide prevention
Boeing has awarded $300,000 to Forefront Suicide Prevention and University of Washington Tacoma for work with veterans. Forefront, at the UW School of Social Work, received $205,000 to expand veteran-specific outreach, and UWT received $95,000 for career services for veterans.
Tag(s): Forefront • Jennifer Stuber • School of Social Work • UW Tacoma« Previous Page Next Page »
