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• Analysis: US-Ukraine deal highlights Ukraine’s wealth of critical minerals, but extracting them isn’t so simple | The Conversation7 hours ago
  "Ukraine’s mineral wealth has been a key factor in its negotiations with the U.S. as the two countries work out details for a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine’s war with Russia," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW.
• Health care researchers brace for possible federal funding cuts | Puget Sound Business Journal7 hours ago
  Legal battles over federal funding cuts raise questions about the future of research in Seattle. UW Medicine Chief Executive Officer Dr. Timothy Dellit is mentioned.
• More colleges freeze hiring amid federal funding uncertainty | Inside Higher Ed7 hours ago
  The latest wave of cost-cutting measures comes after the Trump administration pulled $400 million from Columbia University and $800 million from Johns Hopkins. A blog post from UW Provost Tricia Serio is quoted.
• WA officials challenge Education Department firings | The Seattle Times7 hours ago
  Earlier Thursday, Washington joined 20 states and the District of Columbia, filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to challenge the department’s plans to dismiss half of its workforce. The lawsuit claims that the department is reducing its workforce so much that it won’t be able to perform critical functions. The UW is mentioned.
• For the planet and the people, Margo Okazawa-Rey asks, “How deep is your love?” | Northwest Asian Weekly7 hours ago
  Things were a little bit different at Town Hall on March 4. Things were a little bit…warmer. Activist and educator Margo Okazawa-Rey was in the house. Linh Thủy Nguyễn, assistant professor of American ethnic studies at the UW, is quoted.
• UW finds breakthrough in fighting harmful bacteria | KNKX7 hours ago
  Antibiotic-resistant infections are a big problem in hospitals, especially patients with implanted medical devices. A research breakthrough from the UW may someday keep those infections at bay. Valerie Daggett, professor of bioengineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Where to see cherry blossoms at peak bloom in Seattle | Axios Seattle7 hours ago
  Spring’s pink pageant is unfolding at the UW, where the Quad’s iconic Yoshino cherry trees are nearing peak bloom, an annual tradition that draws thousands of visitors to campus. The UW’s Marlee Theil, a master’s student in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and part of the grounds maintenance team, arborist Sara Shores, and Autumn Maust, a doctoral student of environmental and forest sciences, are quoted.
• Tool will be sued by 100 fans after festival set list drama | Vulture1 day ago
  Is Tool being a bunch of tools? Part of their fan base seems to think so. At the band’s inaugural destination festival in Punta Cana this past weekend, attendees — some of whom shelled out thousands of dollars to be there — raged after a promise of “two unique sets” was not upheld. Peter Nicolas, professor of law at the UW, is interviewed.
• Walla Walla University students walk out over treatment of queer community | Northwest Public Broadcasting1 day ago
  On Tuesday, over 100 people gathered in front of the administration building at Walla Walla University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, to protest the university’s treatment of the queer community. Peter Nicolas, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• College jobs: Some hiring freezes as Education Department, NIH, NSF funds threatened | Associated Press1 day ago
  Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes, citing new financial uncertainty as the Trump administration threatens a range of cuts to federal contracts and research grants. A blog post from UW Provost Tricia Serio is quoted.
• UW implements hiring freeze, other budget-cutting measures amid federal, state uncertainty | KREM1 day ago
  UW leadership plans to pause non-essential staff hiring, limiting faculty hiring and canceling non-essential travel and training as means to combat federal policy changes and the state’s budget shortfall. A blog post from UW Provost Tricia Serio is quoted, and UW President Ana Mari Cauce is mentioned.
• How to calculate BMI — and the numbers you should pay attention to instead | Glamour1 day ago
  BMI has long been criticized as a flawed measure of health. Here’s what your body mass index means and the health measures you should be paying attention to instead. Dr. Lisa Erlanger, professor of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Sugary drinks linked to greater oral cancer risk, study indicates | Tri-City Herald1 day ago
  A UW study released Thursday found that women who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily had a nearly five times greater chance of developing oral cancer than those who largely avoided sugary soft drinks. Dr. Brittany Barber, assistant professor of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Seattle gears up to fight back as Trump eviscerates funding, rights | The Urbanist1 day ago
  Last week, Seattle’s new committee of Federal Administration and Policy Changes met for the first time to discuss both current and potential civil rights impacts of the new Trump administration on the residents of Seattle. The UW’s Ellen Graham, a doctoral student in biostatistics, and Arjun Kumar, a doctoral student in molecular and cell biology, are quoted.
• Why is a Peruvian farmer taking Germany’s RWE to court over climate change? | Reuters1 day ago
  A Peruvian farmer is getting his day in court in a landmark climate case against German energy giant RWE that could shake up how the effects of companies’ emissions are litigated. A UW study is mentioned.
• Video of narwhals may show them using their tusks to play, study says | The Washington Post1 day ago
  The whales, which have distinctively long tusks, were filmed in the Arctic chasing a fish in what seemed like a “cat-and-mouse” game, surprising scientists. Kristin Laidre, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW and principal researcher of polar science at the Applied Physics Laboratory, is quoted.
• When will the UW's famous cherry blossoms bloom this year? | KOMO1 day ago
  The UW is inviting the community to experience the iconic cherry blossoms in the Quad this spring. The 29 Yoshino cherry trees are expected to reach peak bloom in the third week of March, consistent with previous years.
• Sound Transit board says it’s picked a new CEO | The Seattle Times1 day ago
  Sound Transit is beginning contract negotiations with its choice for a new CEO. The agency’s 18-member governing board isn’t revealing its pick yet, but King County Executive Dow Constantine was among the top five candidates, and the only applicant publicly named. Robert J. Jones, the person selected to be the 34th president of the UW, is mentioned.
• How far could Trump’s NIH funding cuts set medical innovation back? By decades, UW researchers warn | KUOW1 day ago
  The Trump administration has cut funding levels and paused new and existing grants from the agency, which totaled $35 billion in 2023. If NIH support is eliminated or drastically reduced, it could leave UW Medicine without hundreds of million dollars. Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert, vice dean of research and graduate education and a professor of bioengineering, and Dr. Thomas Grabowski, professor of radiology and of neurology in the UW School of Medicine and director of UW Medicine’s Memory and Brain Wellness Center, are quoted.
• UW begins hiring freeze | KIRO 71 day ago
  The UW has hit the pause button on hiring as the outlook for state and potentially federal funding seems uncertain.

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• UW study lists Bend as one of the smokiest cities in Oregon | KOHD3 weeks ago
  A new study from the University of Washington found several towns in Oregon were among the smokiest in the country. Haebum Lee, a postdoctoral scholar of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is mentioned and Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is interviewed.
• Seattle scientists protest Trump’s NIH cuts to research funding | Cascade PBS3 weeks ago
  At a rally outside the UW’s Genome Sciences building on Wednesday, hundreds of people demonstrated against a new National Institute of Health directive that would carve a massive hole in research budgets at institutions across the country. Ansel Neunzert, a part-time lecturer in science, technology, engineering & mathematics at UW Bothell; Valentina Alvarez, a graduate research assistant in the UW School of Medicine; and Eva Cherniavsky, a professor of English, are quoted.
• Oregon is home to 4 of the top 5 smokiest cities nationwide | OPB3 weeks ago
  Northwest researchers found Medford, Grants Pass and Bend had the most wildfire smoke from 2019-2023. Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, and Haebum Lee, a postdoctoral scholar of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, are mentioned.
• How GoFundMe became a $250 million lifeline after the LA fires | The New York Times1 month ago
  Donations on the crowdfunding site to people and fire relief efforts have exceeded those for all natural disasters worldwide last year. Nora Kenworthy, associate professor of nursing and health studies at UW Bothell, and Mark Igra, a graduate student in sociology at the UW, are mentioned.
• Astronomers suspect colliding supermassive black holes left the universe awash in gravitational waves | Smithsonian Magazine1 month ago
  Astronomers have recorded the faint background hum from a different kind of gravitational wave. These are lower-frequency, longer-wavelength gravitational waves that appear to be coming from every direction in the sky. While theorists long suspected this gravitational-wave hum should exist, the evidence for it has only accumulated gradually as radio telescopes known as “pulsar timing arrays” recorded enough data to tease out the faint signal from various sources of radio noise. Joey Key, associate professor of physics at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Pineros in Southern Oregon: How Jackson County became a center for guest workers in forestry | Oregon Public Broadcasting1 month ago
  Non-logging forestry work, like planting trees or fuels reduction, is big business in Oregon. But if you’re picturing those doing this work as classic lumberjacks — plaid shirts, big beards, white guys — think again. Brinda Sarathy, professor and dean of interdisciplinary arts & sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• These Palisades natives raised over $120,000 for fire relief on GoFundMe — now what? | Los Angeles Times1 month ago
  In the wake of major tragedies, raising money can be surprisingly easy. More difficult is delivering on the promises that brought the donations. Nora Kenworthy, associate professor of nursing and health studies at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• How Oregon’s forestry workforce has evolved over 50 years | Oregon Public Broadcasting2 months ago
  Since the 1970s, billions of dollars in federal contracts have gone to forestry work like replanting trees or fuels reduction. Oregon has long been a center for businesses getting those contracts. But that industry looked a lot different 50 years ago. Brinda Sarathy, professor and dean of interdisciplinary arts & sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• When the word is not just flesh: Reporting on AI in religion | The New York Times2 months ago
  A technology reporter came across a Facebook group called “A.I. for Church Leaders and Pastors,” and his interest was piqued. Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, affiliate assistant professor of computer science at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• UW initiative 'Society + Technology' aims to foster broad collaboration at critical intersection | GeekWire2 months ago
  A new initiative at the UW called Society + Technology, born out of a task force first assembled in 2021, is working to foster cross-campus collaboration and boost the UW’s public profile as it relates to technology’s social, societal, and justice aspects. Monika Sengul-Jones, lecturer of interdisciplinary arts & sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. The UW’s Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School, and Leah Ceccarelli, professor of communication, are mentioned.
• At some universities, students concerned about climate change find help in class | NPR3 months ago
  More than 50% of youth in the U.S. are very or extremely worried about climate change, according to a recent survey in the scientific journal The Lancet. Jennifer Atkinson, teaching professor of environmental humanities at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Opinion: Arctic tundra changes are a dire warning for us all | The Guardian3 months ago
  Phoebe Barnard, affiliate professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, and Liliana Karesh say we are at a crossroads of humanity, and governments around the world need to draft new constitutions to navigate the future more wisely.
• Smoke exposure is a growing public health threat in American cities | Earth.com3 months ago
  Smoke blankets our cities more frequently than ever, thanks to uninvited wildfires that seem to burn longer each year. Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Wildfire smoke is choking America's cities — is yours on the list? | HealthDay3 months ago
  Heavy smoke from wildfires more frequently chokes the skies over the Western United States, but cities farther to the east are no longer being spared, new research shows. Dan Jaffe, professor of environmental chemistry at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• UW Bothell campus home to thousands of crows every night | KING 53 months ago
  UW Bothell is known for its crows — here’s how to see them. Doug Wacker, associate professor of biological sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Universities are teaching students to combat climate anxiety with action | NPR4 months ago
  Some universities, sensitive to student anxiety over climate change, are taking novel approaches to teaching the subject. Jennifer Atkinson, teaching professor of environmental humanities at UW Bothell, is interviewed.
• Hanford Site: The "apocalypse factory" at the heart of the Manhattan Project | IFLScience4 months ago
  The Hanford site is one of the most complicated environmental cleanup sites in the United States. Shannon Cram, associate professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Boar’s Head has faced multiple lawsuits claiming sexual harassment and racial discrimination | Forbes5 months ago
  Workplace safety issues and vulgar office behavior—including masturbation and talk of bestiality—are linked to the company’s facilities in Ohio and Arkansas, according to allegations by former workers. Jody Early, associate professor of nursing and health studies at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Analysis: I’m running out of ways to explain how bad this is | The Atlantic5 months ago
  "The truth is, it’s getting harder to describe the extent to which a meaningful percentage of Americans have dissociated from reality," writes The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel. Mike Caulfield, a manager in academic and collaborative technologies at UW Bothell, is quoted.
• Jaipur Literature Festival blends literature, culture, and good eats | Northwest Asian Weekly6 months ago
  The celebrated Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) has been in business since 2008. But this is the first year it’s come to Seattle. Alka Kurian, associate teaching professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted.

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• UWT's business school hosts marketing conference | South Sound Business1 week ago
  UW Tacoma’s Milgard School of Business has opened registration for a one-day marketing conference, “Marketing Reimagined: Harnessing Marketing Trends for Tomorrow," to unite leaders from academia, industry, and the next generation of marketing professionals. Altaf Merchant, dean of the Milgard School of Business at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• Service dogs help veterans cope with PTSD | KING 53 weeks ago
  Help for UW Tacoma student Max Teague, a Navy veteran, arrived with a wagging tail and big brown eyes. Apollo is an English black lab and is trained as a service dog. Teague is quoted.
• Can the LA wildfires happen in Western WA? The answer is complicated and sobering | Tacoma News Tribune2 months ago
  The fires that have destroyed 12,000 structures and killed at least 25 people in the Los Angeles area are on a scale that hasn’t happened in Western Washington. But given the right circumstances they could happen here, say those who study wildfire behavior and ecology. Maureen Kennedy, associate professor of sciences and mathematics at UW Tacoma, and Brian Harvey, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, are quoted.
• On live reality TV, national audience sees Everett through a cop’s lens | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  Everett became the first and only Washington police agency to join “On Patrol: Live” in June. The city went on hiatus from the show in November but may welcome the cameras back after winter. Andrea Hill, associate teaching professor of social work and criminal justice at UW Tacoma, and Ken Cruz, assistant professor of social work and criminal justice at UW Tacoma, are quoted.
• UW Tacoma enrollment is up | South Sound Business3 months ago
  UW Tacoma has announced that total enrollment is up 4% for autumn 2024 compared with last year, marking a notable turnaround from the last several years. Shannon Carr, associate vice chancellor for enrollment services at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• Holiday budgets by city | WalletHub4 months ago
  To help consumers avoid post-holiday regret, WalletHub calculated the maximum holiday budget for over 550 U.S. cities using five key characteristics of the population, such as income, age, and the ratio of savings to monthly expenses. Altaf Merchant, dean of the Milgard School of Business at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• Tacoma residents voice concerns about gunshot-detection pilot program during public forum | KING 54 months ago
  Tacoma residents are voicing their concerns about the city’s newest gunshot detection technology pilot program, which was initially planned for a south Tacoma neighborhood. Ila Ravichandra, assistant professor of legal studies at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• How diverse are elected officials in East Pierce County? | Tacoma News Tribune5 months ago
  East Pierce County is growing. Talk to any long-timer – they’ll tell you how much their neighborhood has changed. They’ll let you know that traffic has worsened throughout the years, and that construction work never seems to end. Katie Baird, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Tacoma, is referenced.
• Opinion: UW Tacoma is welcoming a new class — here's how Tacomans can help them succeed | Tacoma News Tribune6 months ago
  "You’re correct if you sense a change in the air in Tacoma. But it has nothing to do with the weather. All of us at the University of Washington Tacoma are excited about starting a new academic year. And we’ve got a lot to be excited about," writes Mentha Hynes-Wilson, vice chancellor for student affairs at UW Tacoma.
• Tacoma invests in more monitoring for ‘forever chemicals’ | Tacoma News Tribune6 months ago
  There’s growing concern about the dangers associated with a class of chemicals so long lasting in the environment that they carry the nickname “forever chemicals.” Joel Baker, professor of environmental science at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• Permeable pavement could help cities be more resilient to flooding | Toronto Sun7 months ago
  Pilot projects are being developed across Quebec to make parking lots, bike paths or portions of streets more resilient to climate change. Nara Almeida, assistant teaching professor of engineering and technology at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• WA Ecology sets new limits on toxic chemical killing fish and endangering human health | KHQ7 months ago
  The WA Department of Ecology set new limits on 6PPD-quinnone, a toxic byproduct of car tires that poses a threat to ecological and human health, earlier this week. The regulations are the result of years of work by Washington researchers. UW Tacoma is mentioned.
• Climate change fueled last year's wildfires — some more than others | Grist7 months ago
  If emissions aren’t curbed, extreme wildfires could become six to 11 times more likely by the end of the century. Maureen Kennedy, associate professor of sciences and mathematics at UW Tacoma, is quoted.
• Small businesses open again on Pacific Avenue near UWT | Tacoma News Tribune8 months ago
  After nearly two weeks without power, businesses have trickled back to life on the Pacific Avenue corridor of UW Tacoma. The university announced a three-step plan last week to restore electricity to the downtown campus, which went dark July 6 after a high-speed fatal car crash destroyed an essential switch gear. Since then, businesses have been reconnected via generators — a temporary fix while they wait on replacement gear. Eventually, UWT anticipates a broader infrastructure redesign.
• Power restored at UW Tacoma, local businesses after fatal crash causes outage | KOMO8 months ago
  Power has been restored for businesses and the UW Tacoma campus along Pacific Avenue. Students from UW Tacoma are quoted.
• Businesses located near UW Tacoma are still in the dark after last week's power outage | Tacoma News Tribune8 months ago
  Metro Coffee is one of over a dozen local business left at a standstill after a July 6th power outage affecting UW Tacoma and the surrounding area has left them in the dark. Despite the summer being a typical slow time for Metro Coffee owner Stefani McCullough says that this ongoing power outage has been devastating.
• UW Tacoma to implement three phase plan to restore power | Tacoma News Tribune8 months ago
  As the University of Washington Tacoma enters week two of a campus-wide outage that has affected the school and surrounding businesses, the university is implementing a three-phase plan to restore power. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted.
• UW Tacoma will resume in-person operations July 22 after outage | KING 58 months ago
  Two weeks after a fatal crash knocked out power for the UW Tacoma and nearby businesses, the campus is set to reopen next week. UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange is quoted.
• Downtown businesses host block party as power outage continues in Tacoma | KING 58 months ago
  There are still 17 business without power in Tacoma after a deadly single-vehicle crash disrupted electricity along Pacfic Avenue last weekend. The power is supplied by the UW Tacoma campus, which is also heavily impacted by the outage.
• Tacoma crash leaves UW Tacoma campus, over dozen businesses without power for nearly a week | KIRO 78 months ago
  Over a dozen businesses on one block of downtown Tacoma have been without power for nearly a week after a wreck caused a power outage on UW Tacoma’s campus.

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College of Arts & Sciences

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• For the planet and the people, Margo Okazawa-Rey asks, “How deep is your love?” | Northwest Asian Weekly7 hours ago
  Things were a little bit different at Town Hall on March 4. Things were a little bit…warmer. Activist and educator Margo Okazawa-Rey was in the house. Linh Thủy Nguyễn, assistant professor of American ethnic studies at the UW, is quoted.
• How AI monitors school Chromebooks and what it means for privacy, security | Associated Press2 days ago
  Vancouver and many other districts around the country have turned to technology to monitor school-issued devices 24/7 for any signs of danger as they grapple with a student mental health crisis and the threat of shootings. Katy Pearce, associate professor of communication at the UW, is quoted.
• NIH moves to consolidate grant peer reviews to save $65M | Inside Higher Ed3 days ago
  Although university researchers don’t believe the change itself poses a clear risk to the scientific review process, ongoing chaos at the agency is fueling a degree of skepticism. Kevin King, professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.
• NIH will eliminate many peer-review panels and lay off some scientists overseeing them | Science4 days ago
  The National Institutes of Health is centralizing its system for vetting research proposals. Starting later this year, its Center for Scientific Review will take over all reviewing responsibilities from the multiple bodies now involved. Kevin King, professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.
• NIH moves to centralize peer review operations for grants and research | Axios4 days ago
  The National Institutes of Health plans to centralize its peer review operations for the grants and research contracts it awards, reportedly eliminating certain jobs at the agency. A Bluesky post by Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.
• 'BS and hype': Amazon execs cast doubt on Microsoft's quantum claims | Business Insider1 week ago
  Amazon executives are skeptical about Microsoft’s quantum computing breakthrough claims. One person called it "next level (in BS and hype)." Recent quantum announcements by tech giants may be more hype than substance, other experts suggest. Arka Majumdar, professor of both physics and electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: Is AI hype out of control? Assessing AI-related marketing tactics on the GeekWire 200 | GeekWire1 week ago
  "I took a deep dive into the public-facing content of some of the fastest-growing startups in the Pacific Northwest to analyze their AI-related language," writes Ryan Sloan. The UW’s Batya Friedman, professor emeritus in the UW Information School, and Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics, are mentioned.
• DOGE staffers at HUD are from an AI real estate firm and a mobile home operator | WIRED2 weeks ago
  Elon Musk’s men at HUD come from the real estate sector. They have access to vast stores of personal and financial data—and control over who can access which HUD systems. Erin McElroy, assistant professor of geography at the UW, is quoted.
• Elon Musk, and how techno-fascism has come to America | The New Yorker2 weeks ago
  The historic parallels that help explain Elon Musk’s rampage on the federal government. Erin McElroy, assistant professor of geography at the UW, is quoted.
• March to remember Chinese expulsion in Seattle highlights immigrants | Northwest Asian Weekly2 weeks ago
  The event commemorated the 1886 expulsion of 350 of Seattle’s Chinese residents, who were forced to board a ship for San Francisco, where they were then deported to China. Connie So, teaching professor of American ethnic studies at the UW, is quoted.
• After a string of incidents, some flyers are sticking with a surprising carrier: Spirit | CNN3 weeks ago
  Travelers frequently bemoan the ultra-budget airline’s tiny seats, frequent delays, baggage fees, and lack of complementary snack and drinks. People love meme-ing the carrier, at the bare-minimum treatment on Spirit’s distinctive yellow planes. Jonathan Bricker, affiliate professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle scientists protest Trump’s NIH cuts to research funding | Cascade PBS3 weeks ago
  At a rally outside the UW’s Genome Sciences building on Wednesday, hundreds of people demonstrated against a new National Institute of Health directive that would carve a massive hole in research budgets at institutions across the country. Ansel Neunzert, a part-time lecturer in science, technology, engineering & mathematics at UW Bothell; Valentina Alvarez, a graduate research assistant in the UW School of Medicine; and Eva Cherniavsky, a professor of English, are quoted.
• DEI rollbacks highlight the uneasy relationship between corporations and Black consumers | KUOW3 weeks ago
  DEI policies have been in the crosshairs since President Donald Trump arrived back in the White House. Many corporations have been proactively choosing to downsize their DEI programs or eliminate them completely. But one company is facing a unique level of backlash: Target. Timeka Tounsel, associate professor of Black studies in communication at the UW, is interviewed.
• WA scientists plan to publish report on nature that Trump canceled | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
  After President Donald Trump canceled a report on the state of nature in the United States, the scientists working on it — many from the Seattle area — say they’ll continue their work and build on it. Phil Levin, professor of practice in environmental and forest sciences at the UW; Dr. Howard Frumkin, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW; Devon Pena, professor of anthropology at the UW and Josh Lawler, professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, are quoted.
• ChatGPT: Will you be my Valentine? More users are falling for AI companions | Yahoo! Life3 weeks ago
  People are increasingly falling for their favorite chatbots, spending hours each day building relationships with their artificial lovers. Chatbot site Janitor AI told Semafor that users have started 2.1 million conversations with its Valentine’s Day bots since they went live on Tuesday, representing about a quarter of all interactions on the site and breaking the company’s all-time daily user record. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted.
• Proposed NIH funding cuts leave WA research institutions fearing ‘fiscal chaos’ | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  Dozens of universities and scientific institutions across Washington state are facing hundreds of millions of dollars in immediate cuts to NIH-funded programs supporting cancer research, pediatric medicine and drug development. The move could disrupt clinical trials and trigger layoffs and sparked a 22-state federal lawsuit involving Washington. Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW; Marion Pepper, professor of immunology at the UW School of Medicine; and UW spokesperson Victor Balta are quoted. The UW’s Washington National Primate Research Center is referenced.
• How GoFundMe became a $250 million lifeline after the LA fires | The New York Times1 month ago
  Donations on the crowdfunding site to people and fire relief efforts have exceeded those for all natural disasters worldwide last year. Nora Kenworthy, associate professor of nursing and health studies at UW Bothell, and Mark Igra, a graduate student in sociology at the UW, are mentioned.
• Analysis: A boycott campaign fuels tension between Black shoppers and Black-owned brands – evoking the long struggle for ‘consumer citizenship’ | The Conversation1 month ago
  "In my research on marketing campaigns aimed at Black women, I’ve examined how the struggle for consumer citizenship complicated the dynamic between Black entrepreneurs and consumers. On the one hand, businesses have long leveraged Black ownership as a unique selling proposition in and of itself, urging shoppers to view Black brand loyalty as a path to collective racial progress," writes Timeka Tounsel, assistant professor of Black studies in communication at the UW.
• Higher ed leaders warn of dire consequences after NIH cut | Inside Higher Ed1 month ago
  Federal officials said the change would save up to $4 billion. College leaders argue the cut will slow advances for millions of patients in need of critical breakthroughs. Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.
• Researchers decry ‘disastrously bad idea’ as NIH slashes payments for research infrastructure | CNN1 month ago
  The U.S. National Institutes of Health is lowering the maximum “indirect cost rate” that research institutions can charge the government, the agency said late Friday – a move that scientists said could be devastating for the nation’s position as a research leader. Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.

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College of Built Environments

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• One of Seattle’s most treasured parks is a toxic waste site — here’s why people love it anyway | KPTV1 day ago
  On the shores of Lake Union in Seattle, visitors can view the city’s storied skyline spread before them. The Space Needle looms while seaplanes fly overhead, but it’s what sits buried beneath Gas Works Park – invisible to the eye – that often attracts attention. Branden Born, associate professor and chair of urban planning at the UW, is quoted.
• Home builders say Trump tariffs are raising construction costs | The New York Times3 weeks ago
  Days after President Trump enacted 10 percent trade tariffs on all Chinese goods in early February, Bentley Zhao called the company that supplies his cabinetry, tiles and stone. The store manager told him to expect to see a 10 percent price increase for any materials coming from China. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Home market moving, but affordability still iffy | Tacoma News Tribune3 weeks ago
  The housing market is moving faster than a year ago in Washington, but affordability is still up in the air, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service for January. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Walkability isn’t just good urban planning — it’s a public health intervention | The Urbanist3 weeks ago
  A recent study of identical twins illustrated the value of living in a walkable neighborhood, showing a strong correlation between walkable neighborhoods, time spent walking and positive health outcomes. Simply put, it appears that people tend to lead healthier lives in walkable neighborhoods. Dr. Andrew L. Dannenberg, an affiliate professor of urban design and planning and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Ballots for Castle Rock school levy election due Tuesday | The Olympian1 month ago
  Mail-in ballots are due Tuesday for a special election on whether Castle Rock School District should renew its three-year educational programs and operations levy. Data from the Washington Center of Real Estate Research at the University of Washington is referenced.
• January housing report: More homes for sale, higher prices | South Sound Business1 month ago
  Homebuyers in Pierce and Thurston counties had more active listings to choose from last month than in January 2024, but the increased supply didn’t translate to lower prices, which continued to rise, according to January housing data released Wednesday. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle-area housing market sees inventory surge | Puget Sound Business Journal1 month ago
  Across the four-county region, the total active single-family listings rocketed 43% year over year to nearly 4,150, according to data the Northwest Multiple Listing Service released Wednesday. The surge varied from 7% in Kitsap County to 78% in Snohomish County. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Trump's tariffs could increase home prices and mortgage rates, some experts say | ABC News1 month ago
  Housing prices are soaring, and the situation might last longer or even worsen as a result of potential tariffs on Mexico and Canada, experts told ABC News. Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattleites will vote on competing measures to fund social housing | Cascade PBS2 months ago
  On February ballots, prop 1A would produce $50M a year from an “excess wealth” tax on businesses. Prop 1B would draw $10M a year from the Jumpstart tax. Julie Howe, doctoral student of urban planning at the UW, is mentioned.
• Home prices up, interest rates all over in 2024 | Tri-City Herald2 months ago
  Home prices and sales rose steadily in Washington in 2024 even as mortgage interest rates bounced up and down, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service on Jan. 17. The NWMLS tracks real estate trends in 26 of Washington’s 39 counties. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is mentioned.
• Why someone earning over $100,000 could qualify for Seattle’s affordable housing | KUOW2 months ago
  Funding for social housing is on the ballot in Seattle’s Feb. 11 special election. Social housing, which was approved by Seattle voters in 2023, aims to serve a broader swath of households than traditional housing does. That means low-income and moderate-income households alike. The debate surrounding how to fund social housing has raised a big question: Who are we building affordable housing for? Julie Howe, doctoral student of urban planning at the UW, is mentioned.
• Seattle U-District group gets $1.5M for further study of proposed I-5 covering | KUOW2 months ago
  The movement to lid I-5 has been gaining steam in Seattle. This week, the federal government awarded $1.5 million to a University District group that wants to cover the freeway between NE 45th and 50th streets. The UW’s College of Built Environments is mentioned.
• Interest rates continue to drag down housing market in Washington | Bellingham Herald2 months ago
  2024 ended with a disappointing housing market statewide, according to data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Interest rates were responsible for much of the gloom. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Pierce, Thurston counties post higher home prices | South Sound Business2 months ago
  Median sales prices of single-family homes in Pierce and Thurston counties finished 2024 with a familiar rise compared to year-ago levels, up 4.7% and 1.4%, respectively, from December 2023, according to figures released Monday by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Can Seattle's social housing program survive the February ballot? | KUOW3 months ago
  The Seattle Social Housing Developer board recently held its final meeting of the year. The voter-approved affordable housing producer, which has yet to build any housing, faces uncertainty with its treasurer leaving and competing ballot measures in February that could dramatically alter its future. Julie Howe, doctoral student of urban planning at the UW, is mentioned.
• Seattle region's housing market sees uptick in activity, rise in prices | Puget Sound Business Journal3 months ago
  The median sale price of single-family homes in the Puget Sound region increased in November by as much as nearly 10% on the Eastside, with smaller increases and some decreases elsewhere. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• Developer Martin Selig defaults on $240M debt as Seattle office woes mount | The Seattle Times3 months ago
  Martin Selig, the prominent Seattle office developer hit hard by the pandemic, has defaulted on a $240 million loan that could see two of his most valuable downtown projects handed back to creditors. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• How diversity and growth are fueling the Eastside's transformation | Axios Seattle4 months ago
  The Eastside — including Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Sammamish and Issaquah — has some of the fastest-growing cities in the state, according to regional population data, drawing a diverse mix of new residents from young professionals to growing families. Branden Born, associate professor and chair of urban planning at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle renters, workers need parking, but its cost can be shocking | The Seattle Times4 months ago
  According to the latest Census Bureau data, 37% of people in Seattle drive to work alone — higher than any other means of transportation, including public transit and carpooling. King County, with a population of over 2.2 million people, had about 1.45 million registered passenger vehicles last year, according to the Washington State Department of Licensing. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.
• High mortgage rates impact WA real estate market | FOX 134 months ago
  The Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported a surge in active real estate listings and closed sales for October, highlighting a shifting market as mortgage rate uncertainty continues to impact buyers and sellers. Steven Bourassa, professor of real estate at the UW, is quoted.

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• Opinion: The Department of Education's history shows it is essential | TIME3 weeks ago
  "Why has support for federal education become such a political target? The Department of Education was created primarily to distribute funding — particularly for disadvantaged students — and enforce civil rights laws in schools," writes Mallory Hutchings-Tryon, instructor of education at the UW.
• Why more WA students are learning math on laptops | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
  As middle school students across Washington struggle with math, Seattle’s new approach incorporating digital educational tools is an example of districts searching for solutions to a problem that could have long-term consequences. The latest results from the biannual National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the Nation’s Report Card, show that less than 30% of the state’s eighth-grade students are proficient in math. In 2013, about 42% of Washington’s eighth graders were proficient. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted.
• Why more WA students are learning math on laptops | Bellingham Herald3 weeks ago
  David Evans’ Hamilton International Middle School classroom stands out in Seattle’s public schools, where screen-free learning is becoming increasingly rare in math classes. After 16 years of using the same math lessons, the district adopted a new digital curriculum for geometry and algebra classes this fall. George Robertson, a University of Washington’s College of Education graduate student, is quoted.
• SPS seeing encouraging enrollment data amid closure proposals | KING 54 months ago
  October numbers suggest the enrollment crisis, that’s been blamed on a drop in school funding, may be turning around. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted.
• Summit Olympus charter school in Tacoma plans to shut down | Tacoma News Tribune4 months ago
  Summit Olympus, a Tacoma charter school, recently announced plans to close after the school year, citing chronic low enrollment and ensuing fiscal issues. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted.
• UW lands $10M grant to launch a new center developing gen AI teaching tools | GeekWire6 months ago
  A UW College of Education program that uses AI and chatbots to assist K-12 teachers was selected this week as a national center for research and development into the use of generative artificial intelligence as a teaching tool. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted.
• South Seattle school closures raise concerns for marginalized students and education quality | South Seattle Emerald6 months ago
  In the South End, parents, students, and educators are coming to grips with proposed massive school closures and their effects on children — especially marginalized and vulnerable students. After several months of trepidation about school closures from parents and educators, Seattle Public Schools announced two proposals for the shuttering of 17 or 21 elementary and K–8 schools. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: 'Big 5' legislative priorities to fully fund our schools | South Seattle Emerald6 months ago
  Community organizer Oliver Miska calls on readers to sign a pledge to pass new taxes to fully fund Washington schools. Work by David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy, is cited.
• Opinion: With schools, money does indeed matter — so does how we spend it | The Seattle Times6 months ago
  "As state legislators in Washington consider a significant investment in K-12 schools, they’ll need to address the pervasive myth that money doesn’t matter in education. Many commenters and system leaders have done their own research and found that schools now spend more than they have in the past, while average test scores have not kept pace," co-write the UW’s David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy, and Pooya Almasi, postdoctoral fellow of education.
• At age 50, National History Day keeps pushing students to seek difficult truths through research | Associated Press9 months ago
  National History Day was founded to invigorate history curricula beyond the “boring textbook” that students felt had “no meaning,” according to executive director Cathy Gorn. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned.
• Schools across WA are struggling to balance their budgets | The Seattle Times10 months ago
  Across Washington, school districts are struggling to balance their budgets — and making significant cuts to staff and programs to do so. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned. 
• Chatbots for teachers: UW releases free AI tool for quicker, better lesson plans | GeekWire10 months ago
  Teachers are spending more than 10 hours per week prepping their lesson plans, cutting into time that could be spent with students. A team at the UW wants to help the educators recoup some of those hours and at the same time produce better lessons. Min Sun, a professor of education at the UW, is quoted.
• UW launches research center to tackle computer science education challenges | GeekWire1 year ago
  There aren’t enough computer science teachers. There aren’t enough programs for training new or existing teachers in the subject. The UW wants to help solve some of these difficult and urgent issues, and its professors have created the UW Center for Learning, Computing and Imagination to tackle them. The UW’s Amy Ko, a professor in the Information School; Ben Shapiro, associate professor of computer science and engineering; and Min Sun, professor of education, are quoted.
• Many WA voters will decide fate of old schools in February election | KNKX1 year ago
  Special elections around the state take place on Tuesday, Feb. 13. In more than 40 school districts around Washington, according to data from the Secretary of State’s office, voters will decide whether to pass bonds or levies to renovate or rebuild school buildings. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted.
• WA school districts to decide on funding | KNKX1 year ago
  School districts around the state are deciding next week on whether to pass or renew levies and bonds funding everything from technology to enrichment programs to new buildings. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is quoted.
• As enrollment drops, school closures loom for more Washington communities | Washington State Standard1 year ago
  Experts say shuttering a school can make financial sense. But it can be hard for students and their families. Meredith Honig, professor of education at the UW, is quoted.
• California signs cursive writing into law – what are the brain benefits? | BBC1 year ago
  From the start of 2024, the state of California reinstated the requirement that first through sixth graders in public schools learn to write in cursive. Virginia Berninger, professor emeritus of education at the UW, is mentioned.
• Opinion: Yes, schools should teach morality — but whose morals? | Time1 year ago
  "As schools across the country experience book bans and attempts to limit the curriculum, in Texas one group led by the spiritual adviser to former President Donald Trump fought in the past year to bring biblical values to the classroom. In support of such efforts, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz warned, ‘there is an evil agenda [and] we are the only thing that stands between the destruction of American or the revival America,’" writes Mallory Hutchings-Tryon, instructor of education at the UW.
• Online schooling for Washington’s youngest students is on the rise | Washington State Standard1 year ago
  For kindergartners to fifth graders, enrollment in virtual classes is up compared to before the pandemic. Families see benefits, but experts are skeptical the programs are on par with in-person instruction. Soojin Oh Park, assistant professor of education at the UW, is quoted.
• What's behind the increase in homeschooling | Axios1 year ago
  Homeschooling in the U.S. shot up during the pandemic — and it appears to be here to stay. David Knight, associate professor of education finance and policy at the UW, is mentioned.

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• How far could Trump’s NIH funding cuts set medical innovation back? By decades, UW researchers warn | KUOW1 day ago
  The Trump administration has cut funding levels and paused new and existing grants from the agency, which totaled $35 billion in 2023. If NIH support is eliminated or drastically reduced, it could leave UW Medicine without hundreds of million dollars. Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert, vice dean of research and graduate education and a professor of bioengineering, and Dr. Thomas Grabowski, professor of radiology and of neurology in the UW School of Medicine and director of UW Medicine’s Memory and Brain Wellness Center, are quoted.
• Robotic arm developed by UW aids amputees in self-feeding | KATU1 day ago
  A groundbreaking robotic arm developed by the UW’s robotics team is offering new hope to amputees and individuals with motor impairments by enabling them to feed themselves.
• GeekWire Awards: CEO of the Year finalists share tips on leading startups | GeekWire2 days ago
  Get close to your customers. Hire the right people. And stay optimistic. These are some of the tactics used by CEOs leading some of the top tech startups and organizations within the Seattle tech industry. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW and CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted.
• 'BS and hype': Amazon execs cast doubt on Microsoft's quantum claims | Business Insider1 week ago
  Amazon executives are skeptical about Microsoft’s quantum computing breakthrough claims. One person called it "next level (in BS and hype)." Recent quantum announcements by tech giants may be more hype than substance, other experts suggest. Arka Majumdar, professor of both physics and electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• All about biomatter | Materialism Podcast1 week ago
  How do we turn plants into plastics and polymers? In this episode Taylor ventures to Washington to sit down with Eleftheria Roumeli, assistant professor of materials science and engineering at the UW. Learn all about how a fish tank full of "gross" bacteria can be used to create complex and surprisingly strong shapes or about how the Roumeli research group forages around local shores for seaweed to get the necessary biological materials.
• Turing Award goes to AI pioneers Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton | The New York Times1 week ago
  Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton developed reinforcement learning, a technique vital to chatbots like ChatGPT. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
• Indus Valley script: The $1M prize to decipher the unsolved code thousands of years old | CNN2 weeks ago
  The latest such prize was offered last month by the chief minister of one Indian state: $1 million to anyone who can decode the script of the Indus Valley civilization, which stretched across what is now Pakistan and northern India. Rajesh Rao, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• And the winner is… Artificial Intelligence | KUOW2 weeks ago
  What do The Brutalist, Emilia Pérez, Dune Part II, and A Complete Unknown have in common? Yes, they’re all films nominated for Oscars at this Sunday’s ceremony. But they share something else – all of these films used Artificial Intelligence tools in some form during production. Brett Halperin, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering at the UW, is interviewed.
• What's next for the Allen Institute for AI: CEO Ali Farhadi charts a course for broader impact | GeekWire3 weeks ago
  Last year was one of the most productive in the history of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence. The non-profit Seattle-based institute developed and released 111 artificial intelligence models in 2024, while making the underlying training data, code, model weights, and other components available to outside researchers and developers as part of its open-source commitment. professor of computer science and engineering at the UW and CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is interviewed.
• Can used coffee grounds be an eco-alternative to Styrofoam? | Sprudge Coffee3 weeks ago
  Researchers have found a way to mix coffee grounds and mushrooms to create a 3D printable and fully compostable substance that could offer an eco-friendly alternative to Styrofoam. Danli Luo, a doctoral student in human centered design and engineering at the UW, is mentioned.
• 3D-printed coffee and mushroom mix offers compostable plastic alternative | Tech and Science Post3 weeks ago
  Only 30% of a coffee bean is soluble in water, and many brewing methods aim to extract significantly less than that. So of the 1.6 billion pounds of coffee Americans consume in a year, more than 1.1 billion pounds of grounds are knocked from filters into compost bins and garbage cans. Danli Luo, doctoral student in human centered design and engineering, is quoted.
• AI bills aim at transparency, protection of intellectual property | Lynden Tribune3 weeks ago
  Guardrails are needed in the development of artificial intelligence so consumers can have confidence what they see and read on the internet is accurate and real, lawmakers say. Jai Jaisimha, affiliate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• 'Open source will win': Allen Institute for AI CEO Ali Farhadi on the new era of artificial intelligence | GeekWire3 weeks ago
  It has been a wild few weeks and an eventful few months in AI: DeepSeek, OpenAI, Stargate, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Salesforce, Google, Elon Musk, and much more. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering, is interviewed.
• Musk accused Reuters of 'social deception' — the deception was his | The Washington Post3 weeks ago
  The actor and director Ron Howard posted Wednesday on X an article by the news agency Reuters headlined, “Musk’s DOGE cuts based more on political ideology than real cost savings so far.” A Bluesky post by Kate Starbird, professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, is quoted.
• Ex-Allen Institute for AI scientists form stealthy AI startup with former Ai2 CEO Oren Etzioni | GeekWire1 month ago
  A group of former Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) research leaders have formed a new Seattle-based artificial intelligence startup, Vercept. They say they’ve already raised funding, but they’re keeping their plans under wraps for now. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is mentioned.
• Cheaper, smarter AI? UW, Ai2, and Stanford researchers boost model by making it 'think' longer | GeekWire1 month ago
  In a new demonstration of the potential to improve artificial intelligence without breaking the bank, researchers from the University of Washington, Seattle’s Allen Institute for AI and Stanford University have developed a technique that makes AI models “think” longer before answering. The UW’s Weijia Shi, doctoral student in computer science and engineering; Hannaneh Hajishirzi, associate professor of computer science and engineering; and Luke Zettlemoyer, professor of computer science and engineering, are mentioned.
• What is DeepSeek? The AI chatbot is topping app store charts | ABC News2 months ago
  China-based AI app DeepSeek, which sits atop the app store charts, made its presence widely known Monday by triggering a sharp drop in share prices for some tech giants. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
• Spokane facility gets $48M to boost thermoplastic research for planes | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  A new Spokane facility hopes to make lighter, more fuel-efficient airplane parts, marking the inland Northwest corridor as a hub for sustainable aviation manufacturing. Marco Salviato, professor of aeronautics and astronautics, and adjunct professor of materials science & engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Indus Valley: A million-dollar challenge to crack the script of early Indians | BBC2 months ago
  For over a century, experts – linguists, scientists and archaeologists – have tried to crack the Indus script. Theories have linked it to early Brahmi scripts, Dravidian and Indo-Aryan languages, Sumerian, and even claimed it’s just made up of political or religious symbols. Yet, its secrets remain locked away. Rajesh Rao, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Does fact-checking work on social media? | Scientific American2 months ago
  Communication and misinformation researchers reveal the value of fact-checking, where perceived biases come from and what Meta’s decision could mean. Kate Starbird, professor of human centered design and engineering at the UW and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, is quoted.

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• Where to see cherry blossoms at peak bloom in Seattle | Axios Seattle7 hours ago
  Spring’s pink pageant is unfolding at the UW, where the Quad’s iconic Yoshino cherry trees are nearing peak bloom, an annual tradition that draws thousands of visitors to campus. The UW’s Marlee Theil, a master’s student in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and part of the grounds maintenance team, arborist Sara Shores, and Autumn Maust, a doctoral student of environmental and forest sciences, are quoted.
• Video of narwhals may show them using their tusks to play, study says | The Washington Post1 day ago
  The whales, which have distinctively long tusks, were filmed in the Arctic chasing a fish in what seemed like a “cat-and-mouse” game, surprising scientists. Kristin Laidre, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW and principal researcher of polar science at the Applied Physics Laboratory, is quoted.
• UW nearing finish on tool to predict cherry blossom bloom timing | KING 51 day ago
  UW scientists are in the final stages of publishing research that better predicts the timing of the campus’ cherry blossom bloom, an iconic sight in Seattle. Autumn Maust, doctoral student of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, took over the research project in 2020 but said it started years prior.
• Videos show narwhals using their tusks to play with their food | The New York Times1 day ago
  Researchers observed a number of surprising behaviors by the ivory-sporting whales during an expedition with drones in the Canadian High Arctic. Kristin Laidre, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW and principal researcher of polar science at the Applied Physics Laboratory, is quoted.
• UW’s cherry blossoms could bloom soon | KIRO 72 days ago
  Spring is around the corner, and the UW says its cherry blossom trees on campus are close to blooming. The UW’s Marlee Theil, a master’s student in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and part of the grounds maintenance team, and Autumn Maust, a doctoral student of environmental and forest sciences, are quoted.
• Analysis: The world regulated sulfur in ship fuels — and the lightning stopped | The Conversation3 days ago
  "If you look at a map of lightning near the Port of Singapore, you’ll notice an odd streak of intense lightning activity right over the busiest shipping lane in the world. As it turns out, the lightning really is responding to the ships, or rather the tiny particles they emit," writes Chris Wright, a doctoral student of atmospheric sciences at the UW.
• What old trees can teach us about modern wildfires | The Washington Post3 days ago
  A recent study underscores how humanity’s success in extinguishing fires has allowed dead wood and other flammable material to pile up in ecosystems, putting communities at greater risk of catastrophic fires as the planet warms. Susan Prichard, a fire ecologist in the UW School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, is quoted.
• Where are baby blue whales? Scientists may have finally cracked the mystery | The Independent4 days ago
  Scientists may finally have an explanation for the longstanding mystery of why blue whale calves are rarely sighted, an advance that could help better conserve the critically endangered species. Trevor Branch, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Where to find cherry blossoms in the Seattle area, at UW and elsewhere | The Seattle Times4 days ago
  As cherry blossom peak season looks to arrive around mid-to-late March, here’s where you can view the grand canopies of pink blossoms. Marlee Theil, a UW master’s student in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and part of the UW grounds maintenance team, is quoted.
• Trump's logging surge faces a host of problems | USA Today4 days ago
  The Trump administration has touted logging as the next frontier in job creation and wildfire prevention, but those goals will face confounding challenges. Ernesto Alvarado, research associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Do small earthquakes mean a big quake might be coming in WA? | Bellingham Herald1 week ago
  A string of earthquakes is sometimes interpreted as a sign that a more significant earthquake is on the way. Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences and Washington’s state seismologist, is quoted.
• We have a better idea of when the next ice age will be, thanks to a new study | KING 51 week ago
  When will the next ice age be? A new study published last week has developed the most precise method thus far when it comes to anticipating and tracking these natural changes in the Earth’s climate. Sophie Nuber, postdoctoral researcher in the School of Oceanography at the UW, is quoted.
• Is Seattle prepared for the big one? | FOX 131 week ago
  After being hit with multiple recent earthquakes in the Puget Sound area, experts are weighing in on whether Seattle is prepared for a large-scale quake. Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences and Washington’s state seismologist, is quoted.
• Early morning quake wakes thousands up in western Washington | Tri-City Herald1 week ago
  A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck at 5:02 a.m. Monday, March 3, in western Washington, the the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Renate Hartog, manager of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and affiliate associate professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• When cherry blossoms will hit peak bloom in the Seattle area in 2025 | The Seattle Times1 week ago
  Marlee Theil has got cherry blossom season down to a science. Literally. Theil, a UW master’s student in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and part of the UW grounds maintenance team, is in her second year managing what is known as the Cherry Tree Phenology Project, which helps researchers predict when the cherry trees in Seattle will bloom.
• Study finds signs of tuna abundance outside marine protected areas | Mongabay1 week ago
  A recent study indicates that large-scale no-fishing MPAs do provide “spillover” benefits: It showed purse seiner vessels caught more tuna per unit of fishing effort in the 100 nautical miles (185 kilometers) surrounding large MPAs than they would have if the MPAs did not exist. Ray Hilborn, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Quake near Bellingham shakes Whatcom County WA residents awake | Bellingham Herald2 weeks ago
  A moderate earthquake in the San Juan Islands jostled Whatcom County residents awake early Monday, rattling dishes and triggering an app-based warning system. Renate Hartog, manager of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and affiliate associate professor of Earth and space sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Portland’s airport hypes sustainable timber, but those lofty claims are more complicated than they seem | OPB2 weeks ago
  Last summer, after years of anticipation and marketing hype, Portlanders got to see what the first part of a $2 billion airport terminal renovation looked like. Jerry Franklin, professor emeritus of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Federal layoffs threaten earthquake alerts in WA | FOX 132 weeks ago
  As Washington marks the 24th anniversary of the devastating Nisqually earthquake, looming federal layoffs are raising concerns about the future of earthquake detection systems. Harold Tobin, professor of Earth and space sciences and Washington’s state seismologist, is quoted.
• Researcher may have solved mystery of ‘missing’ whale calves | Bellingham Herald2 weeks ago
  Despite being members of the largest species on the planet, young blue whales have long managed to elude human detection. Trevor Branch, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW, is quoted.

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• Tariffs could mean higher prices on these items in Washington | KIRO 71 week ago
  The effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to be felt quickly across Washington, according to experts watching the policy unfold. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• DeSantis’ JTA board appointments were essentially a firing of the current chair, sources say | Action News JAX3 weeks ago
  Action News Jax has learned more about the major shakeup happening in the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. Steve Page, associate professor professor of public policy and governance, is quoted.
• 'We don't have to hate each other just because we disagree' | The Spokesman-Review4 weeks ago
  In a time marked by increasing polarization and divisive rhetoric, the Project for Civic Health in Washington aims to foster respectful dialogue and collaboration across party lines. The UW’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is mentioned.
• Lawmakers propose $25 statewide minimum wage in 2031 | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  A group of House Democrats wants to see the state’s minimum wage raised to $25 to support low-wage workers. Republicans want to see the cost of goods go down. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• WA businesses fear higher costs, tougher exports due to Trump tariffs | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  Washington’s aerospace and agriculture industries, among others, began bracing Saturday for major impacts from steep tariffs announced by the Trump administration, with warnings of higher prices for consumers and major losses for some businesses. The UW’s Theo Eicher, professor of economics, and Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance, are quoted.
• Seattle minimum wage hits $20.76 an hour — and it’s not the area’s highest | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  Seattle’s lowest-paid workers will be ringing in the new year with a raise. Minimum wage in the city will rise to $20.76 per hour beginning midnight on New Year’s Day, one of the highest rates in the country. For the first time since Seattle’s minimum wage ordinance took effect almost a decade ago, all employers will be subject to the same pay floor. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Evictions around Washington soar to record high levels | Washington State Standard3 months ago
  ‘The state is in an eviction crisis at this point,’ one expert told state lawmakers. King and Spokane are among the counties facing sharp increases. Will von Geldern, a doctoral candidate of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Budgets in WA are tightening as population growth slows | KUOW5 months ago
  It’s budget season in Washington state, and lawmakers are looking at cuts. Seattle leaders might lay off employees in human resources, cut some programming at city hall’s version of C-SPAN, and get rid of mounted police. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Washington mourns loss of Dan Evans, former governor and US senator | KOMO News6 months ago
  Former Washington state governor, legislator, college president, and U.S. senator Daniel Jackson Evans has died at 98. A statement from Jodi Sandfort, dean of the Evans School, and UW President Ana Mari Cauce is quoted.
• Former Washington governor Dan Evans dies at 98 | KING 56 months ago
  Former Washington state Gov. Dan Evans died Friday. He was 98. Evans, a Republican, served as governor from 1965 to 1977 and Senator from 1983 to 1989. Evans also represented the state’s 43rd Legislative District in the Washington State House before his run for governor and as president of Evergreen State College before serving as U.S. Senator. A statement from UW President Ana Mari Cauce is quoted.
• Dan Evans, former Republican governor of Washington and US senator, dies at 98 | Associated Press6 months ago
  Dan Evans, a popular three-term Republican governor of Washington state who went on to serve in the U.S. Senate before leaving in frustration because he felt the chamber was too rancorous and tedious, has died. He was 98. Jodi Sandfort, dean of the UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, is quoted.
• Dan Evans, former Washington governor and senator, dies at 98 | The Hill6 months ago
  Dan Evans, the former governor of Washington who also served in the Senate, died Friday night at his home in Seattle at the age of 98. Jodi Sandfort, dean of the UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, is quoted.
• Assessing JD Vance’s appeals to the middle class on the campaign trail | The New York Times6 months ago
  The Republican vice-presidential nominee has assailed Vice President Kamala Harris’s policies and positions with inaccurate claims. Jacob Vigdor, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Nearly 99% of WA ballots are accepted, what's going on with the 1% that aren't? | KUOW7 months ago
  It’s primary election season and we’re talking about voters who have their ballots rejected in Washington. Scott Allard, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is interviewed.
• When it comes to Seattle's property tax levy, renters are not immune | KUOW7 months ago
  This fall, Seattle voters will decide on the biggest property tax measure in the city’s history — the $1.5 billion transportation levy. The levy would pay for things like bridge repairs and bus lanes. Its fate may hinge the city’s makeup of homeowners and renters. Isabelle Cohen, assistant professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Are we on the brink of a tax revolt in Washington state? | KUOW7 months ago
  Cities all over the region have big property tax levies on the ballot this year. There’s a transportation levy in Seattle, a levy to modernize the fire department in Tacoma, and a levy to pay for public safety and libraries in Everett. Increasingly, elected officials rely on these levies to pay for core services. But some taxpayers are signaling there’s an end to their generosity. Isabelle Cohen, assistant professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Analysis: Electing a virtuous president would make immunity irrelevant, writes a political philosopher | The Conversation8 months ago
  "The Supreme Court’s decision that grants presidents immunity from criminal prosecution for their ‘official acts’ has been met by alarm by many legal scholars," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW.
• Analysis: Why is ‘moral equivalence’ such a bad thing? A political philosopher explains | The Conversation10 months ago
  "As a political philosopher, I am interested in how concepts like moral equivalence are used in political discussions. Those who use this concept generally do so as a way of asserting that someone is at best deceived – and, at worse, deliberately deceptive – about the moral wrongs done by one side in a conflict," writes Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW.
• Are ballot rejection rates going up in Mason County? Data says no | Northwest Public Broadcasting10 months ago
  A few months from now, people across Washington state will vote in this year’s general election. Most will vote by mail, with the ballot mailed to them from their county auditor. Scott Allard, professor of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.
• Inside the cheating scandal rocking D.C.’s trivia scene | The Washington Post11 months ago
  Q: Why would someone cheat at pub trivia? A: Oh boy… Michael Blake, professor of philosophy and of public policy and governance at the UW, is quoted.

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Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies

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• Analysis: US-Ukraine deal highlights Ukraine’s wealth of critical minerals, but extracting them isn’t so simple | The Conversation7 hours ago
  "Ukraine’s mineral wealth has been a key factor in its negotiations with the U.S. as the two countries work out details for a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine’s war with Russia," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW.
• Far from loved ones, Washington’s Congolese community speaks out | KUOW1 week ago
  Conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reverberated far and wide, as Congolese people displaced by fighting have sought refuge around the world. For those escaping conflict, being granted asylum is only the first step in building a new life. Francis Abugbilla, a lecturer of international studies at the UW, is interviewed.
• Opinion: Vengeance is his | The New York Times1 week ago
  "With Trump back in the White House, each new week produces an onslaught of radical policy initiatives," writes Thomas Edsall, columnist for The New York Times. Daniel Chirot, professor emeritus of international studies at the UW, is quoted.
• Paramilitary rapid support forces making preparations to sign political charter to form parallel government in Sudan | BBC World Service3 weeks ago
  The Sudanese military has called for support for a new government it wants to form after recapturing Khartoum from rival forces. Meanwhile, groups supporting the opposition Sudanese paramilitary rapid support forces are making preparations to sign a political charter to form a parallel government. What does all this mean for the future of Sudan? Yasir Zaidan, doctoral candidate at the UW Jackson School of International Studies, is interviewed.
• Republican who ran USAID under Bush calls dismantling it 'madness' as Trump, Musk cut nearly all staff | The Spokesman-Review1 month ago
  According to multiple news reports and an internal email shared on social media, fewer than 300 of USAID’s nearly 14,000 employees will remain on the job. Mark Ward, lecturer of international studies at the UW, is quoted.
• Analysis: 4 reasons why the US might want to buy Greenland — if it were for sale, which it isn’t | The Conversation2 months ago
  "Whether or not Trump has actual plans this time around to advance any attempt in Washington to own Greenland is far from clear. But given the incoming president’s repeated statements and invocation of national security, it’s worth considering what strategic value Greenland might actually have from the perspective of the U.S.’s geopolitical priorities," writes Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW.
• Lawyer urges undocumented migrants to prepare for an end to DACA, know their rights | Spokane Public Radio3 months ago
  Luis Cortes, the lawyer who argued before the Supreme Court in 2019 to defend a visa program allowing undocumented immigrants to temporarily reside legally in the United States, is now urging recipients to prepare for a future without it. Alejandra Perez, doctoral student in the UW Center for Global Studies, is mentioned.
• War’s public health impacts are vast — tallying them is difficult | Salon5 months ago
  New research is shedding light on how war inflicts mortality, displaces families and erodes mental health. Nathalie Williams, professor of sociology and of international studies at the UW, is quoted.
• Christopher Columbus may have been a Spanish Jew, documentary claims | NPR5 months ago
  Conventional history states Christopher Columbus was from Genoa, Italy, but he may have been, in fact, a Sephardic Jew from the eastern Iberian Peninsula, according to a new documentary by Spain’s national broadcaster that also rekindles questions of religious persecution and the treatment of Indigenous communities. Devin Naar, associate professor of history and of Jewish studies at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: The ethics of the marketplace are detrimental to our universities | The Seattle Times5 months ago
  "As the media has focused on DEI initiatives and student encampments at our universities, most Washingtonians are likely unaware of the crisis brewing within our flagship institutions. Hints of trouble surfaced at Washington State University in March, when two former provosts and several tenured faculty went public with their concerns about administrative bloat, deep cuts to teaching and plummeting faculty morale," writes Jonathan Warren, professor of international studies at the UW.
• Analysis: Remembering the longest journey to Auschwitz — the deportation of Rhodes’ Jews decimated a small but vibrant community with centuries of Mediterranean history | The Conversation7 months ago
  "In the Old Town of Rhodes, a picturesque tourist destination in the Aegean Sea, stands a monument to a dark period in the island’s past. In the former “Djuderia,” the Jewish quarter, a marble obelisk commemorates the deportation of the island’s small but vibrant Sephardic Jewish community to Auschwitz-Birkenau on July 23, 1944," writes Devin Naar, associate professor of history and of Jewish studies at the UW.
• Analysis: Amid humanitarian crisis and ongoing fighting, Africa’s war-scarred Sahel region faces new threat: Ethno-mercenaries | The Conversation8 months ago
  "Sudan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis after more than a year of civil war shows few signs of abating. And amid the fighting, a significant and troubling development looks set to complicate the conflict and spread it beyond Sudan’s borders: the rise of ‘ethno-mercenarism,’" writes Yasir Zaidan, doctoral candidate at the UW Jackson School of International Studies.
• Analysis: Behind America’s first comprehensive federal immigration law | TIME8 months ago
  "The first comprehensive federal immigration legislation in the history of the U.S., the 1924 law solidified features of the immigration system with us today: visa requirements, the Border Patrol, and the category of the ‘illegal alien.’ Even as the primary targets of immigration restrictionism have shifted over the century, the consequences for immigrants and their communities remain profoundly shaped by the system created in 1924," writes Devin Naar, associate professor of history and of Jewish studies at the UW.
• How SPL cyberattack is impacting students, patrons | Seattle's Child9 months ago
  Over Memorial Day weekend, the Seattle Public Library system went offline due to a cybersecurity attack. Virtually all services – including checking in and out physical books and movies, access to library accounts and e-books, use of the library computers and wi-fi – were unavailable. Jessica Beyer, co-leader of the Cybersecurity Initiative in the UW Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted.
• How Seattle Public Library's cyberattack impacts patrons, students | Crosscut9 months ago
  Tutors, laptops, printers, audiobooks — all are affected by the district ransomware attack, and could take months to return to normal. Jessica Beyer, co-leader of the Cybersecurity Initiative in the UW Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted.
• Seattle Public Library’s Wi-Fi troubles persist after ransomware attack | The Seattle Times9 months ago
  As Seattle Public Library’s systems remain partially offline two weeks after a ransomware attack, users and librarians have been forced to rely on a patchwork system of replacements. Jessica Beyer, co-leader of the Cybersecurity Initiative in the UW Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted.
• A ship at the center of the Gulf of Tonkin incident brings naval history to life in Bremerton | KNKX10 months ago
  The story of how the USS Turner Joy ended up in middle of one of the defining events of the 20th century, starts deep in the heart of the ship — the Combat Information Center. Christoph Giebel, associate professor of history and of international studies, is quoted.
• How Israel's military investigates itself over possible wrongdoing | NPR10 months ago
  Israeli officials are concerned about a possible International Criminal Court investigation of government leaders over alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. The prospect of possible arrest warrants for Israeli leaders is shining a spotlight on how Israel’s military investigates personnel accused of violating the military’s own standards of wartime conduct. Smadar Ben-Natan, affiliate faculty at the Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted.
• New Putin term as Russian president lasts until 2036 | CBS News10 months ago
  Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in Tuesday for his fifth term after a reelection process that many Western observers have called unfair and undemocratic. If Putin serves out the full term, he will have had a longer reign than Joseph Stalin. Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies at the UW, joined CBS News to discuss what an extended Putin rule means for the world.
• How streaming, mergers and other major changes are upending Hollywood | NPR11 months ago
  Nearly a year after the Hollywood writers’ strike started, the entertainment industry remains in flux. Daniel Bessner, assistant professor of international studies at the UW, says TV and film writers are feeling the brunt of the changes.

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Information School

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• Why AI in recruiting must be transparent and traceable | Forbes1 week ago
  Artificial intelligence is reshaping entire industries, and recruitment is no exception. Companies using AI-driven tools for recruitment are 200% more likely to meet some or all of their hiring goals compared to companies that don’t use AI. This enables hiring teams to identify top talent faster, improve their quality of hire and significantly reduce the time it takes to fill crucial positions. However, the more these systems become integral to hiring processes, the more they bring up concerns about transparency. A UW study is referenced.
• Opinion: Is AI hype out of control? Assessing AI-related marketing tactics on the GeekWire 200 | GeekWire1 week ago
  "I took a deep dive into the public-facing content of some of the fastest-growing startups in the Pacific Northwest to analyze their AI-related language," writes Ryan Sloan. The UW’s Batya Friedman, professor emeritus in the UW Information School, and Emily M. Bender, professor of linguistics, are mentioned.
• Online bullying isn't new, but it's evolving | KUOW2 weeks ago
  Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is interviewed by KUOW on Elon Musk’s recent attacks on Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette.
• Congress used to evaluate emerging technologies — let’s do it again | MIT Technology Review3 weeks ago
  A look back at the Office of Technology Assessment, the Congressional think tank that detected lies and tested tech. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• How Elon Musk uses his X influence to target critics, federal workers | The Washington Post3 weeks ago
  Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette works at the Project on Government Oversight, a nonpartisan watchdog group focused on reducing bureaucratic waste. He also happens to be blind. So when he criticized Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service in testimony on Capitol Hill last week, Musk unleashed an online attack Hedtler-Gaudette described as “surreal” in its juvenile bigotry. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle woman has lived her whole life without a smartphone — she recommends it | KUOW1 month ago
  A lot of Seattleites are feeling overwhelmed by the news lately — the impact of President Donald Trump’s latest flurry of far-ranging executive orders, the devastating LA wildfires, plane crashes in D.C. and Philadephia, topped off by Elon Musk’s latest post on X. It can get to be so much that people are turning off their cellphones. That is not an option for 77-year-old Patti Gorman, a service learning coordinator at Seattle Central College. Gorman has never had a smartphone. David Levy, professor emeritus in the UW Information School, is quoted.
• Is it time to break up with your phone? | KUOW1 month ago
  The seamless integration of news into our social media feeds used to be a feature. Now, for some people it’s overwhelming. David Levy, professor emeritus in the UW Information School, is interviewed.
• Podcast: DeepSeek reality check; Amazon, Bezos, and the Post; lost in the Microsoft garage | GeekWire1 month ago
  This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we dive deep into DeepSeek, the AI project shaking up the tech world, to better understand the underlying technical advances and the long-term implications for the industry. Bill Howe, associate professor in the Information School at the UW, is interviewed.
• Future of AI in Trump Administration | FOX 131 month ago
  Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, joins Good Day Seattle to talk about the future of AI.
• UW professor provides insight on DeepSeek | FOX 13 Seattle1 month ago
  Bill Howe, associate professor in the Information School at the UW, says a key element that made DeepSeek a splash was that it was released openly.
• The rise of Bluesky, a not-so-Seattle-based social media company | Cascade PBS2 months ago
  Since November, over 10 million users have flocked to the site, which aims to provide a personalized feed not driven by an algorithm, in contrast to X. Katherine Cross, a doctoral student in the UW Information School, is quoted.
• UW study of how AI models portray teens finds strong negative associations | GeekWire2 months ago
  A UW study on how artificial intelligence systems portray teenagers found that the systems’ reliance on media coverage about teens led to strong negative responses. The UW’s Alexis Hiniker, associate professor in the Information School, and Robert Wolfe, doctoral student in the Information School, are quoted.
• Trump signs executive order to pause TikTok ban, provide immunity to tech firms | NPR2 months ago
  President Trump signed an executive order on Monday seeking to hit pause on a law banning TikTok and to provide a liability shield to business partners of the popular video app. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Is the TikTok ban legal? An expert weighs in | FOX 132 months ago
  TikTok will be banned in the U.S. starting on Jan. 19, unless the popular social media platform cuts ties with its China-based parent company. Questions are being raised about whether the TikTok ban violates the First Amendment and whether it will actually be enforced. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is interviewed.
• Can Trump save TikTok from a potential ban? | The New York Times2 months ago
  It is unclear if Mr. Trump, who has previously said he will spare the social media platform, will or can stop the ban. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Trump is said to consider executive order to circumvent TikTok ban | The New York Times2 months ago
  The move is under discussion as the Chinese-owned app faces a Sunday deadline to find a new buyer or shut down in the United States. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• UW initiative 'Society + Technology' aims to foster broad collaboration at critical intersection | GeekWire2 months ago
  A new initiative at the UW called Society + Technology, born out of a task force first assembled in 2021, is working to foster cross-campus collaboration and boost the UW’s public profile as it relates to technology’s social, societal, and justice aspects. Monika Sengul-Jones, lecturer of interdisciplinary arts & sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. The UW’s Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School, and Leah Ceccarelli, professor of communication, are mentioned.
• Demand for abortion meds via the mail grows | MyNorthwest2 months ago
  The further away a person lives from an abortion facility, the more likely they depend on the pills being mailed to them, Dr. Emily Godfrey, associate professor of family medicine and of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, said. Godfrey and Anna Fiastro, research scientist of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted.
• Is it legal to shoot a drone in Oregon? | USA Today3 months ago
  People on the East Coast expressed concerns this month after unidentified, mysterious drones were seen flying over New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, but Oregon residents are also wondering what might be in the sky. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Online retailers aren't the only ones digitally spying on you — brick-and-mortar stores are, too | KUOW3 months ago
  The holiday shopping season is in full swing and there’s lots of talk about how online shoppers are being tracked. If that creeps you out, you might be tempted to hit the mall instead. But AI is tracking you there, too. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.

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Michael G. Foster School of Business

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• UW Foster School of Business dean talks strategy, US News rankings | Puget Sound Business Journal2 weeks ago
  To many, Frank Hodge, dean of the UW Foster School of Business, is “Coach.” He says it’s a reflection of his relationship with the school’s community.
• Analysis: A guide to taking better breaks at work | Harvard Business Review3 weeks ago
  "Sabbaticals can be life-changing opportunities. They offer the chance to explore the world, reconnect with family, or tackle that long-dreamed-of project. However, for many people, such extended departures aren’t possible due to employers’ policies or economic circumstances," Kira Schabram, assistant professor of management at the UW and Chris Barnes, associate professor of management at the UW, write.
• Starbucks, K&L Gates and Amazon ditch diversity mentions amid Trump threats | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
  President Donald Trump’s crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion has reached beyond the federal government and into corporate board rooms, as his administration threatens legal action against businesses that don’t dismantle their DEI programs. Elizabeth Umphress, professor of management at the UW, is quoted.
• Honeywell will spin off its aerospace unit to meet soaring demand | Marketplace1 month ago
  The industrial giant Honeywell announced on Thursday that it plans to split into three separate companies. The move comes after activist investor group Elliott Management revealed a $5 billion stake in the conglomerate, which makes everything from air purifiers to airplane parts to materials for bullet-proof vests. Jarrad Harford, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: The effects of bragging about sleep deprivation on status | Psychology Today1 month ago
  "A few years ago, I came across a puzzle. I had published a paper showing evidence that when leaders brag about their sleep deprivation, it not only undermines the sleep of their subordinates, but it also ultimately leads to unethical behavior in their subordinates. As someone who researches the relationship between sleep and work, this was not the surprise. The puzzling part is that despite these harmful effects, bragging about sleep deprivation is still very prevalent," writes Christopher Barnes, professor of management at the UW. Elijah Wee, assistant professor of management at the UW, is mentioned.
• WA nonprofit works to help Black businesses thrive | Cascade PBS1 month ago
  While Black and brown entrepreneurs face greater economic barriers, Jenefeness Franke of Washington’s Black-Owned Business Excellence is optimistic. A University of Washington study is referenced.
• Navigating the delivery fee frenzy: Which apps save you the most | KIRO 71 month ago
  Food delivery apps have transformed mealtime with unparalleled convenience and choices, but that ease comes with a hefty price tag. KIRO 7 is comparing the three heavyweight apps to see how you can save the most. Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing at the UW, is quoted.
• As countries lob tariffs, this small Seattle business hunkers down | KUOW1 month ago
  New U.S. tariffs on China come on top of existing tariffs that have plagued clothing company KAVU for years. Now, its owner fears higher prices could push customers away. Debra Glassman, teaching professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Once dubbed a ‘woke’ billionaire, Jeff Bezos changes his tune on Donald Trump | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  As Trump returns to the White House, the tech mogul has changed his tune in a shift that could have far-reaching consequences for the businesses attached to his name: Amazon, Bezos’ rocket company Blue Origin and The Washington Post, which Bezos bought in 2013. The UW’s Thomas Gilbert, associate professor of finance and business economics, and Jeff Shulman, professor of marketing, are quoted.
• People of color pay higher interest on business loans, UW report finds | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  Asian, Black and Hispanic small business owners pay higher interest rates on loans than their white counterparts, a new University of Washington report found. Michael Verchot, director of the UW Consulting and Business Development Center in the Foster School of Business, is quoted.
• UW Study: Discrimination rampant in small business loans | MyNorthwest2 months ago
  A study by the UW Foster School of Business released Tuesday has uncovered significant disparities in lending practices affecting businesses owned by people of color and women. Michael Verchot, founding director of the UW’s Consulting and Business Development Center, is quoted.
• The great grocery merger is dead — can Albertsons, QFC and others survive? | The Seattle Times3 months ago
  In Seattle and across the state, the dramatic collapse of the Kroger-Albertsons merger early Wednesday morning was greeted by a curious mixture of relief, anxiety and even disappointment. Jarrad Harford, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Three UW students receive scholarship funds in honor of late Seattle entrepreneur Richard Tait | GeekWire4 months ago
  Three students are pursuing their dreams at the UW’s Foster School of Business with help from the “Richard Tait Memorial Entrepreneurship Scholarship,” a program set up to honor the legacy of the late Seattle tech veteran and entrepreneur.
• Seattle-area inflation slows — here’s what’s still driving up prices | The Seattle Times4 months ago
  Seattle-area consumer prices increased 3% year over year as of the end of October, driven by rising costs of medical care and housing, according to data published Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Thomas Gilbert, associate professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Rental car insurance: Key things to know in 2024 | WalletHub4 months ago
  Everything you need to know about rental car insurance and whether it’s worth buying. Stephan Siegel, professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Workers push to revive pensions after decades-long decline | KUOW5 months ago
  The Boeing machinists’ strike is now in its seventh week. Last Wednesday, the machinists union rejected the latest contract from the company. A major sticking point continues to be union members’ insistence that the company reinstate a pension, also called a defined-benefits plan. Thomas Gilbert, associate professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is interviewed.
• Boeing machinists reject latest contract proposed by company | KTVB5 months ago
  The union president announced on Wednesday night that 64% of members rejected the latest offer. Thomas Gilbert, associate professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is interviewed.
• Why pensions are a hot button issue in the Boeing machinists' strike | KUOW5 months ago
  A major sticking point in the Boeing machinists strike is the question of a return to a defined benefit plan, or pension. Boeing says that’s a no go, and has refused to offer one. So far, the machinists, who gave up their pension benefit in 2014, are standing fast. They want it back and voted down Boeing’s latest contract offer Wednesday night. Kevin Boeh, associate teaching professor of finance at the UW, is interviewed.
• Personal loans for bad credit with guaranteed approval | WalletHub6 months ago
  Doron Levit, professor of business economics at the UW, is interviewed about maximizing your chances of being approved for a good loan despite having a bad credit score.
• What Seattle-area residents should expect after Fed rate cut today | The Seattle Times6 months ago
  The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by a half-point, bringing it to roughly 4.8% — a highly anticipated move as it marks the first rate cut in more than four years. Thomas Gilbert, associate professor of finance and business economics at the UW, is quoted.

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Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering

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• Robotic arm developed by UW aids amputees in self-feeding | KATU1 day ago
  A groundbreaking robotic arm developed by the UW’s robotics team is offering new hope to amputees and individuals with motor impairments by enabling them to feed themselves.
• GeekWire Awards: CEO of the Year finalists share tips on leading startups | GeekWire2 days ago
  Get close to your customers. Hire the right people. And stay optimistic. These are some of the tactics used by CEOs leading some of the top tech startups and organizations within the Seattle tech industry. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW and CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is quoted.
• Turing Award goes to AI pioneers Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton | The New York Times1 week ago
  Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton developed reinforcement learning, a technique vital to chatbots like ChatGPT. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
• Indus Valley script: The $1M prize to decipher the unsolved code thousands of years old | CNN2 weeks ago
  The latest such prize was offered last month by the chief minister of one Indian state: $1 million to anyone who can decode the script of the Indus Valley civilization, which stretched across what is now Pakistan and northern India. Rajesh Rao, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• What's next for the Allen Institute for AI: CEO Ali Farhadi charts a course for broader impact | GeekWire3 weeks ago
  Last year was one of the most productive in the history of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence. The non-profit Seattle-based institute developed and released 111 artificial intelligence models in 2024, while making the underlying training data, code, model weights, and other components available to outside researchers and developers as part of its open-source commitment. professor of computer science and engineering at the UW and CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, is interviewed.
• 'Open source will win': Allen Institute for AI CEO Ali Farhadi on the new era of artificial intelligence | GeekWire3 weeks ago
  It has been a wild few weeks and an eventful few months in AI: DeepSeek, OpenAI, Stargate, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Salesforce, Google, Elon Musk, and much more. Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering, is interviewed.
• Ex-Allen Institute for AI scientists form stealthy AI startup with former Ai2 CEO Oren Etzioni | GeekWire1 month ago
  A group of former Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) research leaders have formed a new Seattle-based artificial intelligence startup, Vercept. They say they’ve already raised funding, but they’re keeping their plans under wraps for now. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is mentioned.
• Cheaper, smarter AI? UW, Ai2, and Stanford researchers boost model by making it 'think' longer | GeekWire1 month ago
  In a new demonstration of the potential to improve artificial intelligence without breaking the bank, researchers from the University of Washington, Seattle’s Allen Institute for AI and Stanford University have developed a technique that makes AI models “think” longer before answering. The UW’s Weijia Shi, doctoral student in computer science and engineering; Hannaneh Hajishirzi, associate professor of computer science and engineering; and Luke Zettlemoyer, professor of computer science and engineering, are mentioned.
• What is DeepSeek? The AI chatbot is topping app store charts | ABC News2 months ago
  China-based AI app DeepSeek, which sits atop the app store charts, made its presence widely known Monday by triggering a sharp drop in share prices for some tech giants. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
• Indus Valley: A million-dollar challenge to crack the script of early Indians | BBC2 months ago
  For over a century, experts – linguists, scientists and archaeologists – have tried to crack the Indus script. Theories have linked it to early Brahmi scripts, Dravidian and Indo-Aryan languages, Sumerian, and even claimed it’s just made up of political or religious symbols. Yet, its secrets remain locked away. Rajesh Rao, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Seattle startup Overland AI lands $32M to help US military with off-road autonomous driving tech | GeekWire2 months ago
  Seattle startup Overland AI, a UW spinout, raised $32 million in a new Series A round to help the U.S. military and other customers use ground vehicles in complex terrain without the need for a human driver. Byron Boots, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant — the work is part of a booming field | Associated Press2 months ago
  Elon Musk said a third person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface company Neuralink, one of many groups working to connect the nervous system to machines. Rajesh Rao, professor of computer science and engineering and of electrical and computer engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes | MyNorthwest2 months ago
  Bending to the political headwinds of the incoming Trump administration, Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is scrapping its third-party fact-checking program and replacing it with “community notes” written by users similar to the model used by Elon Musk’s social platform X. The UW’s Kate Starbird, professor of human centered design and engineering and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, and Amy X. Zhang, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, are quoted.
• TrueMedia.org plans to shutter and open-source its AI deepfake detector; Etzioni hints at new startup | GeekWire2 months ago
  TrueMedia.org, the Seattle-based nonprofit that offered AI tools to identify and combat deepfakes in the lead-up to the 2024 elections, says it will shut down its online service after Jan. 13 and open-source its technology. Oren Etzioni, professor emeritus of computer science and engineering at the UW and former CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is quoted.
• UW researchers craft method of fine-tuning AI chatbots for individual taste | GeekWire3 months ago
  As artificial intelligence chatbots are popping up to provide information in all sorts of applications, UW researchers have developed a new way to fine-tune their responses. Dubbed “variational preference learning,” the method is intended to shape a large language model’s output to better match an individual user according to their expressed preferences. The UW’s Natasha Jaques, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, is quoted. Abhishek Gupta, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, and Sriyash Poddar, Yanming Wan and Hamish Ivison, doctoral students in computer science and engineering, are mentioned.
• Uncommon Thinkers: Hanna Hajishirzi's open approach to AI challenges the industry's norms | GeekWire3 months ago
  Hanna Hajishirzi specializes in natural language processing, with a focus on open-source AI models. She is senior director of NLP research at the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), and an associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW. The UW’s Noah Smith, professor of computer science and engineering, is quoted, and Ali Farhadi, professor of computer science and engineering, is mentioned.
• Noise-cancelling headsets use AI to make zones of silence | IEEE Spectrum3 months ago
  Researchers turn off a noisy world to help users tune in to nearby conversations. Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering, is quoted.
• Ai2's new Tulu 3 model rivals tech giants in breakthrough for open-source AI post-training | GeekWire4 months ago
  The Allen Institute for AI is releasing a new set of open-source AI models and related resources in an effort to shine a light on a critical but previously mysterious corner of the artificial intelligence world. Hannaneh Hajishirzi, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• WTIA honors 40 years of boosting Washington's tech sector as new CEO aims for more impact | GeekWire4 months ago
  The tech scene in Washington looked quite different than today when the Washington Technology Industry Association launched back in 1984. Ed Lazowska, professor of computer science and engineering at the UW, is quoted.
• New AI headphones create a 'sound bubble’ | Digital Journal4 months ago
  Scientists from the University of Washington have developed a headphone prototype that allows listeners to hear people speaking within a bubble with a programmable radius of 3 to 6 feet. Shyam Gollakota, professor of computer science and engineering, is quoted.

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• States with the best & worst dental health in 2025 | WalletHub1 month ago
  To determine where people have the healthiest teeth and gums in the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 25 key indicators of dental wellness. Our data set ranges from the share of adolescents who visited a dentist in the past year to dental treatment costs to the number of dentists per capita. Whasun Oh Chung, research professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Can rapamycin really slow down aging? Here's what the latest research says | Verywell Health3 months ago
  Rapamycin, a drug typically used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients, has gained attention recently for its potential anti-aging properties. Jonathan An, assistant professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• UW program helps rural Montana access dental care | KNDO4 months ago
  A UW program is helping rural Montana residents access dental care.
• Analysis: In hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap | The Conversation4 months ago
  Dr. Donald Chi, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, explains the kind of training that dental therapists receive, the critical need for them throughout the U.S., and how they have affected the communities they serve.
• A drug may slow aging —here's how it'll be tested in humans | NPR9 months ago
  Rapamycin was first approved by the FDA for use in transplant patients in the late 1990s. At high doses it suppresses the immune system. The UW’s Jonathan An, assistant professor of oral health sciences, and Matt Kaeberlein, professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted.
• Opinion: New UW faculty get to know Spokane, and some of the ways UW students are helping promote better health in the region | The Spokesman-Review9 months ago
  "For more than 20 years, about three dozen new University of Washington faculty have embarked on a five-day bus tour of Washington state in early June. Along the way, they see the state’s varied geography and meet the people who make our state special. On Wednesday, the 2024 tour rolls into Spokane, meeting with soon-to-be-students and their families, business and civic leaders, and learning what makes Spokane such a thriving community," write the UW’s Hilary Godwin, dean of the School of Public Health, and André Ritter, dean of the School of Dentistry.
• UW dental students participate in training to help underserved communities | KXLY1 year ago
  Two universities in Washington are helping bring dental care to underserved communities. The program is called Rural Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE), and is the product of a partnership between the UW and Eastern Washington University. 
• UW scientists use stem cells to regenerate tooth enamel | KING 51 year ago
  A group of UW Medicine researchers has found a way to coax stem cells to help build tooth enamel. The UW’s Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry; Thomas Dodson, professor and chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery; and Hannele Ruohola-Baker, associate director of the UW Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, are quoted.
• Tooth regeneration breakthrough could lead to "living fillings" | IFL Science2 years ago
  Scientists are saying they’ve made first step toward a treatment that could allow people to regenerate their lost or broken teeth. Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry at the UW, and Hannele Ruohola-Baker, associate director of the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, are quoted.
• Scientists just made intriguing progress toward regenerating human teeth | Futursim2 years ago
  An international, multidisciplinary team of researchers has taken a fascinating step toward a possible future in which we could regenerate human teeth with the use of stem cells. Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry at the UW, and Hannele Ruohola-Baker, associate director of the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, are quoted.
• Stem cells might someday create new tooth enamel or 'living fillings' | HealthDay2 years ago
  Damaged teeth could one day be repaired with "living fillings" created from stem cells, a new study reports. Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry at the UW and co-author of the study, is quoted.
• Tooth enamel stem cells could patch up cavities with "living fillings" | New Atlas2 years ago
  A new study has shown how new tooth enamel could be grown on demand for "living fillings" or replacements. Hai Zhang, professor of restorative dentistry at the UW and co-author of the study, is quoted.
• Mineral-building lozenge offers long-term fix for tooth sensitivity | New Atlas2 years ago
  There are few things worse than having to avoid eating your favorite ice cream because you don’t want to experience the pain caused by sensitive teeth. That may soon be a thing of the past, with researchers developing a novel way of rebuilding lost tooth minerals, offering a long-term solution to the problem. The UW’s Sami Dogan, associate professor of restorative dentistry, and Hanson Fong, assistant teaching professor of materials science and engineering, are quoted.
• How to stop grinding your teeth | Time3 years ago
  Since 2020, dentists and other oral health professionals around the world have recorded a sharp uptick in the number of patients seeking treatment for issues caused by bruxism, a fancy word for grinding and clenching your teeth together with force. While bruxism is fairly common, with pre-pandemic data suggesting that as many as 31% of adults were chronic chompers to some degree, some major clinics saw nearly three times as many bruxers as usual when lockdowns began. Dr. Mark Drangsholt, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Dietitians say vitamin c supplements, drinks are a waste of money | Insider3 years ago
  Supplement sales skyrocketed in 2020, and analysts expect the trend to continue into the decade. But data and expert interviews suggest very few Americans need to take vitamin C supplements, particularly those that have far more milligrams than the daily recommendation. Even in cases where a diet could result in low vitamin C, experts told Insider not to rush to the supplement aisle, but rather eat more fruits and veggies. Dr. Philippe Hujoel, professor of oral health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Fact check: Image shows silicone model of a dolphin fetus in the womb | USA Today3 years ago
  An image circulating online that depicts a dolphin fetus has drawn the attention of Facebook users. Similar posts have been shared on Facebook since at least 2012. But the image of an unborn dolphin is a computer graphic. Rachel Roston, a postdoctoral researcher in dentistry at the UW, is quoted.
• New test maps acidity in the mouth to spot cavities before they form | ZME Science3 years ago
  Scientists at the UW have now developed an optical-based method that can identify the most at-risk teeth by mapping high acidity in the dental plaque that covers the teeth. Manuja Sharma, a doctoral student in dentistr at the UW, is quoted.
• New LED tool developed by scientists that spots dental cavities before they even start | The Independent3 years ago
  Scientists have developed a new tool that uses LED light to detect and measure specific chemical changes that lead to dental cavities, an advance that may lead to better ways of preventing the condition before it even starts. Manuja Sharma, a doctoral student in dentistr at the UW, is quoted.
• Acidity sensor creates a heat map of teeth at risk of decay | New Atlas3 years ago
  A cavity is a pretty clear sign of tooth trouble, but there are warnings to be seen before these tiny openings start to appear. A newly developed optical device is designed to reveal at-risk areas of our teeth by detecting hotspots of high acidity in dental plaque, where conditions are ripe for decay to take hold. The UW’s Manuja Sharma, a doctoral student in dentistry, and Eric Seibel, research professor of mechanical engineering, are quoted.
• David Giuliani, co-inventor of Sonicare toothbrush and a climate change activist, dies at 75 | The Seattle Times3 years ago
  David Giuliani, an entrepreneurial engineer who co-invented the Sonicare toothbrush and helped forge landmark Washington state law to combat climate change, has died. He was 75. In the late 1980s, Giuliani teamed up with Dr. David Engel, affiliate professor of periodontics at the UW, and Roy Martin, professor emeritus of bioengineering at the UW, to develop a better electric toothbrush, which became the first Sonicare model.

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• Tool will be sued by 100 fans after festival set list drama | Vulture1 day ago
  Is Tool being a bunch of tools? Part of their fan base seems to think so. At the band’s inaugural destination festival in Punta Cana this past weekend, attendees — some of whom shelled out thousands of dollars to be there — raged after a promise of “two unique sets” was not upheld. Peter Nicolas, professor of law at the UW, is interviewed.
• Walla Walla University students walk out over treatment of queer community | Northwest Public Broadcasting1 day ago
  On Tuesday, over 100 people gathered in front of the administration building at Walla Walla University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, to protest the university’s treatment of the queer community. Peter Nicolas, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Online bullying isn't new, but it's evolving | KUOW2 weeks ago
  Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is interviewed by KUOW on Elon Musk’s recent attacks on Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette.
• Congress used to evaluate emerging technologies — let’s do it again | MIT Technology Review3 weeks ago
  A look back at the Office of Technology Assessment, the Congressional think tank that detected lies and tested tech. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• How Elon Musk uses his X influence to target critics, federal workers | The Washington Post3 weeks ago
  Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette works at the Project on Government Oversight, a nonpartisan watchdog group focused on reducing bureaucratic waste. He also happens to be blind. So when he criticized Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service in testimony on Capitol Hill last week, Musk unleashed an online attack Hedtler-Gaudette described as “surreal” in its juvenile bigotry. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Future of AI in Trump Administration | FOX 131 month ago
  Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, joins Good Day Seattle to talk about the future of AI.
• Trump’s nominee for leading Interior attempted to rip up rules governing public lands | High Country News2 months ago
  North Dakota sued the Interior Department at least five times under Gov. Doug Burgum. Now he’s set to run the agency. Monte Mills, professor of law and director of the Native American Law Center at the UW, is quoted.
• Trump signs executive order to pause TikTok ban, provide immunity to tech firms | NPR2 months ago
  President Trump signed an executive order on Monday seeking to hit pause on a law banning TikTok and to provide a liability shield to business partners of the popular video app. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Is the TikTok ban legal? An expert weighs in | FOX 132 months ago
  TikTok will be banned in the U.S. starting on Jan. 19, unless the popular social media platform cuts ties with its China-based parent company. Questions are being raised about whether the TikTok ban violates the First Amendment and whether it will actually be enforced. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is interviewed.
• Can Trump save TikTok from a potential ban? | The New York Times2 months ago
  It is unclear if Mr. Trump, who has previously said he will spare the social media platform, will or can stop the ban. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Trump is said to consider executive order to circumvent TikTok ban | The New York Times2 months ago
  The move is under discussion as the Chinese-owned app faces a Sunday deadline to find a new buyer or shut down in the United States. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• UW initiative 'Society + Technology' aims to foster broad collaboration at critical intersection | GeekWire2 months ago
  A new initiative at the UW called Society + Technology, born out of a task force first assembled in 2021, is working to foster cross-campus collaboration and boost the UW’s public profile as it relates to technology’s social, societal, and justice aspects. Monika Sengul-Jones, lecturer of interdisciplinary arts & sciences at UW Bothell, is quoted. The UW’s Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School, and Leah Ceccarelli, professor of communication, are mentioned.
• The last bipartisan issue: Local politicians speak on daylight savings, standard time, and the yearly switch | The Spokesman-Review3 months ago
  While states can opt out of observing daylight saving time, an act of Congress is required to allow states to opt out of observing standard time. Steve Calandrillo, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Is it legal to shoot a drone in Oregon? | USA Today3 months ago
  People on the East Coast expressed concerns this month after unidentified, mysterious drones were seen flying over New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, but Oregon residents are also wondering what might be in the sky. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• Kroger merger with Albertsons: Why judges blocked the merger | USA Today3 months ago
  Kroger’s $25 billion proposed takeover of rival Albertsons ultimately failed because two judges – one federal and the other from the state of Washington – didn’t buy the competitive vision the grocers were trying to sell, antitrust experts said. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Albertsons calls off merger with Kroger — now what? | KUOW3 months ago
  Grocery workers in the Puget Sound region were relieved as a merger between Albertsons and Kroger broke down. The two grocery giants that had planned to merge are now at loggerheads. Albertsons announced it’s pulling out of the agreement with Kroger, and is suing the company for breach of contract. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• King County, Seattle sue over natural gas initiative passed by voters | The Seattle Times3 months ago
  Climate advocates joined by King County and the city of Seattle filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a natural gas initiative passed narrowly by voters last month. Hugh Spitzer, professor of law at the UW, is mentioned.
• Kroger-Albertsons merger may be doomed as WA, federal judges block it | The Seattle Times3 months ago
  In a potentially fatal blow to the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons, a King County judge and, separately, a federal judge in Oregon ruled Tuesday that the $25 billion grocery tie-up should not be allowed to proceed. Douglas Ross, professor of law at the UW, is quoted.
• Online retailers aren't the only ones digitally spying on you — brick-and-mortar stores are, too | KUOW3 months ago
  The holiday shopping season is in full swing and there’s lots of talk about how online shoppers are being tracked. If that creeps you out, you might be tempted to hit the mall instead. But AI is tracking you there, too. Ryan Calo, professor of law and in the Information School at the UW, is quoted.
• In Washington, death doesn’t erase deceased spouse’s debt | The Seattle Times4 months ago
  Did you know that in Washington a widow or widower is responsible for paying off the debts of a deceased spouse? Whereas in most states, spouses aren’t necessarily on the hook for debts accrued independently by their partners, in Washington, they generally are. Terry Price, associate teaching professor of law at the UW, is quoted.

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• Health care researchers brace for possible federal funding cuts | Puget Sound Business Journal7 hours ago
  Legal battles over federal funding cuts raise questions about the future of research in Seattle. UW Medicine Chief Executive Officer Dr. Timothy Dellit is mentioned.
• UW finds breakthrough in fighting harmful bacteria | KNKX7 hours ago
  Antibiotic-resistant infections are a big problem in hospitals, especially patients with implanted medical devices. A research breakthrough from the UW may someday keep those infections at bay. Valerie Daggett, professor of bioengineering at the UW, is quoted.
• How to calculate BMI — and the numbers you should pay attention to instead | Glamour1 day ago
  BMI has long been criticized as a flawed measure of health. Here’s what your body mass index means and the health measures you should be paying attention to instead. Dr. Lisa Erlanger, professor of family medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Sugary drinks linked to greater oral cancer risk, study indicates | Tri-City Herald1 day ago
  A UW study released Thursday found that women who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily had a nearly five times greater chance of developing oral cancer than those who largely avoided sugary soft drinks. Dr. Brittany Barber, assistant professor of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• How far could Trump’s NIH funding cuts set medical innovation back? By decades, UW researchers warn | KUOW1 day ago
  The Trump administration has cut funding levels and paused new and existing grants from the agency, which totaled $35 billion in 2023. If NIH support is eliminated or drastically reduced, it could leave UW Medicine without hundreds of million dollars. Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert, vice dean of research and graduate education and a professor of bioengineering, and Dr. Thomas Grabowski, professor of radiology and of neurology in the UW School of Medicine and director of UW Medicine’s Memory and Brain Wellness Center, are quoted.
• Study links acetaminophen use during pregnancy to increased ADHD risk in children | The Seattle Medium2 days ago
  Acetaminophen, one of the most commonly used pain relievers during pregnancy, has long been considered safe. However, a new study published in Nature Mental Health suggests that prenatal exposure to the drug may increase a child’s risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, and Brennan Baker, a postdoctoral researcher in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted.
• UW freezes non-essential hiring, travel | KUOW2 days ago
  The University of Washington has frozen non-essential hiring and travel, effective immediately, amid federal and state funding uncertainty. The UW’s President Ana Mari Cauce, spokesperson Victor Balta, David Baker, professor of biochemistry in the UW School of Medicine and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, and Provost Tricia Serio are quoted.
• WA lawmakers push to expand mental health insurance coverage | The Seattle Times3 days ago
  When people seek mental health treatment in Washington, insurance companies are supposed to cover that care just like they would physical ailments. Instead, people often find that coverage denied — and they aren’t always told why. A bill moving through the state Legislature aims to change that. Dr. Jürgen Unützer, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Researchers, politicians rally for science in Seattle as part of national protest against Trump cuts | GeekWire4 days ago
  Dr. Chetan Seshadri, professor of allergy and infectious diseases in the UW School of Medicine, spoke at Stand Up for Science in Seattle, one of more than 30 rallies held across the U.S. on Friday to counteract the Trump administration’s efforts to curtail scientific activity across federal agencies.
• Stand Up for Science rallies draw crowds protesting Trump cuts | Scientific American4 days ago
  Scientists and supporters rallied in cities across the U.S. and Europe to protest dramatic funding cuts and other attacks from the Trump administration. Abraham Flaxman, associate professor of global health and of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted.
• Obesity will affect over half of adults in 25 years, study predicts | Fox News1 week ago
  Obesity has long been classified as a global epidemic — and new data published in The Lancet journal spotlights how much worse it could get. Emmanuela Gakidou, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted.
• Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology lands $10M grant | GeekWire1 week ago
  The Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology is receiving a $10 million grant to support the training of new scientists and the launch of biotech startups pursuing therapies for human diseases. Jay Shendure, professor of genome sciences in the UW School of Medicine, David Baker, professor of biochemistry in the UW School of Medicine and director of the UW Institute for Protein Design, and Marion Pepper, professor of immunology at the UW School of Medicine, are mentioned.
• Obesity rates soaring globally in 'monumental social failure', study says | Reuters1 week ago
  Rates of obesity and overweight are spiralling due to a "monumental societal failure" to tackle the problem, with more than half of adults and almost a third of children and young people set to be affected by 2050, according to a new study. Emmanuela Gakidou, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted.
• MMR booster for adults: Is it necessary? | Everyday Health1 week ago
  With the current measles outbreak showing no sign of letting up, you may be wondering: If I’m fully vaccinated, am I at risk? The short answer is no. Deborah Fuller, professor of microbiology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Global obesity rates expected to surge by 2050, study finds | HealthDay1 week ago
  More than half of adults and a third of children and teens worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, a comprehensive global analysis has concluded. Emmanuela Gakidou, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted.
• Shocking number of Brits who will be obese by 2050 revealed in damning study | The Sun1 week ago
  Experts predict that without urgent action, six in ten adults and a third of youngsters worldwide will be overweight or obese in 25 years. Emmanuela Gakidou, professor of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted.
• Flu deaths on the rise in King County | KIRO 71 week ago
  King County is experiencing a sharp rise in flu deaths. This time last year, 27 people had died from influenza. This year, that number is a whopping 51 people who died from the flu. Dr. Ana Weil, assistant professor of allergy and infectious diseases in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Common painkiller doubles ADHD cases when taken during pregnancy | New Atlas2 weeks ago
  A decade-spanning study has revealed a troubling side effect when pregnant women take a common painkiller during their pregnancies. The effect of the over-the-counter drug was significantly stronger in female offspring than males. Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Childhood ADHD linked to a common over-the-counter medicine, study says | People2 weeks ago
  Researchers found that mothers who took the medicine were more than three times more likely to have a child with ADHD. Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Confirmed measles case in King County infant prompts health warnings, parental concern | KOMO News2 weeks ago
  Health officials in King County are urging caution following the first confirmed case of measles in Washington state this year. Dr. Beth Ebel, professor pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.

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• Best & worst states to raise a family in 2025 | WalletHub2 months ago
  WalletHub compared the 50 states across 50 key indicators of family-friendliness. The data set includes factors like the median annual family income, housing affordability, health care quality, crime rate, and school quality. Monica Oxford, research professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• How — and why — life for unsheltered youth on The Ave has shifted | The Seattle Times6 months ago
  Unsheltered life around The Ave looks different now. It’s older, more atomized. The walls between people have become harder, less porous. Josephine Ensign, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• San Diego's Dr. George Delgado champions abortion pill 'reversal' | Los Angeles Times9 months ago
  Two months before the U.S. Supreme Court shot down an attempt to ban abortion medication, a San Diego County doctor who was a plaintiff in the case stepped onto a stage in Texas and warned that another civil war is coming — this time over an issue “deeper than” slavery. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Husband and wife give historic donation to UW School of Nursing | The Seattle Times9 months ago
  The UW School of Nursing received a $10 million donation from former chemistry professor Larry R. Dalton and his wife, Nicole A. Boand, the school announced last week. UW spokesperson Jackson Holtz is mentioned.
• UW School of Nursing gets a little love with $10M gift | Chronicle of Philanthropy9 months ago
  The donation from notable chemist Larry Dalton and his wife, Nicole A. Boand, a retired nurse, will support scholarships and clinical programs.
• Seattle’s troubled past and present suggest a new approach to mental health | KUOW11 months ago
  Many of the gaps in mental health care stem from the assumptions made about the capacity of people to cope with day to day activities once they are “cured.” Josephine Ensign, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Timing of pubertal development tied to adult cardiometabolic risk | HealthDay12 months ago
  Pubertal development and its timing may be an important pathway through which early-life exposures shape adulthood cardiometabolic health and disease, according to a study published online March 27 in PLOS ONE. Maria Bleil, clinical assistant professor of family and child nursing at the UW, is mentioned.
• Reduce risk of IBS with a healthy lifestyle, a new study suggests | CNN1 year ago
  Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study found. Dr. Margaret Heitkemper, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season | Associated Press1 year ago
  Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms — coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever — and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard. Jennifer Sonney, associate professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• STAT Summit: Ending the crisis of Black deaths in the US | STAT1 year ago
  In the last two decades, Black Americans have suffered 1.63 million excess deaths compared to white Americans. Experts gathered at the STAT Summit in Boston last week to discuss the crisis of Black deaths in the U.S. and interventions that can help advance health equity. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Native doula birthing focused on parenting, community aspect | Native News Online1 year ago
  Native American and Alaska Native women in the United States are three times more likely to die during childbirth than their white counterparts. A local doula practice provides culturally specific births and maternal health care. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Schools could be getting millions more from Medicaid | NPR2 years ago
  Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, better known as CHIP, covers over 42 million kids because of their family’s low income or due to disability. A lot of their health care is provided through clinics and hospitals, but for decades Medicaid has also allowed schools to bill for certain health services they provide. Mayumi Willgerodt, professor of nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Maternal mortality has more than doubled in the US in the last two decades | Northwest News Radio2 years ago
  There has been an increase in maternal mortality across the board. But researchers with UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation say Black and Native American women were hit the hardest. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Here's how Black women are protecting their bodies, babies during pregnancy | KING 52 years ago
  Data shows Black women are more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than white women. KING 5 spoke to Black women who are working to change that. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• Cedars-Sinai faces federal probe into treatment of Black mothers | Yahoo News2 years ago
  In 2021, maternal mortality rates in the U.S. rose, and Black women, who are three times more likely to die during childbirth, were affected the most. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• New survey shows racism is a huge problem in nursing | STAT2 years ago
  In a new survey, 80% of nurses said they have seen or experienced racism from patients, and 60% from their own colleagues. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• UW School Of Nursing names center for anti-racism after two iconic black nurses | The Seattle Medium2 years ago
  In observance of National Nurses Month and National Nurses Week, which was celebrated May 12, the UW School of Nursing announced the renaming of its Center for Anti-Racism in Nursing to the Manning Price Spratlen Center for Anti-Racism & Equity in Nursing.
• Native, Black doulas say culturally specific birth care could help reduce high maternal death rates | KUOW2 years ago
  In Washington state and nationwide, Black and Native American mothers and their babies are more likely to die during or after pregnancy than white moms and their babies. And the rates are getting worse. The state health department reported in February that discrimination contributed to 41% of preventable pregnancy-related deaths. Now, some birth workers in the Seattle area are trying to turn things around with help from some new government funding. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.
• New UW program aims to expand training for abortion providers | The Seattle Times2 years ago
  Three UW reproductive health experts are nearly ready to unveil a unique program that will offer a clinical opportunity for advanced practice clinicians throughout the U.S. to learn how to provide abortions and other sexual and reproductive health care. Molly Altman, assistant professor of nursing at the UW, Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, and Meghan Eagen-Torkko, associate professor of nursing at UW Bothell, are quoted.
• Louisiana's abortion law leaves some doctors afraid to provide miscarriage care | NPR2 years ago
  Louisiana’s near-total abortion ban, which took effect on Aug. 1, has raised fears among physicians that they could potentially be investigated for treating a miscarriage, since the same treatments are also used for abortion. Since Louisiana’s ban took effect, some doctors have warned that the law’s language is vague, and that fear and confusion over the law would lead to delays in pregnancy care. Monica McLemore, professor of child, family and population health nursing at the UW, is quoted.

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• What a $2 million per dose gene therapy reveals about drug pricing | Salon3 weeks ago
  Vincent Gaynor remembers, almost to the minute, when he realized his part in birthing the breakthrough gene therapy Zolgensma had ended and the forces that turned it into the world’s most expensive drug had taken over. Louis Garrison, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Zolgensma creation story reveals truths about drug pricing | ProPublica1 month ago
  The gene therapy Zolgensma helped children born with a fatal disease, spinal muscular atrophy, grow up to run and play. But the cost was stunning: $2 million per dose. Louis Garrison, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Democratic states train non-doctors on providing abortions to expand US access | The Guardian2 months ago
  From Washington to Connecticut, pharmacists and healthcare workers pioneer efforts to limit abortion barriers. Don Downing, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Washington pharmacists prescribe abortion pills through new pilot program | Washington State Standard2 months ago
  Organizers hope other states will implement similar idea to expand access. Dr. Sarah Prager, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the UW School of Medicine, and Don Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, are quoted.
• Abortion pills prescribed by pharmacists are newest effort in abortion fight | The New York Times2 months ago
  Washington State’s program is the first, but other states are expected to try allowing pharmacists to prescribe the pills to counter growing efforts to curtail abortion access. Don Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Does activated charcoal interact with medication? | Live Science5 months ago
  Activated charcoal can reduce the effectiveness of certain medications. But why is that? Lingtak-Neander Chan, professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Doctors cured her sickle-cell disease — so why is she still in pain? | Nature6 months ago
  Over the past decade, stem-cell transplants and gene therapies for treating sickle-cell disease have blossomed, offering fresh hope to people with severe illness. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Aging into Medicare tied to higher drug costs for people with diabetes | HealthDay8 months ago
  As people with diabetes age into Medicare, they face increased quarterly out-of-pocket costs for medication, according to a study published online July 9 in JAMA Network Open. Douglas Barthold, research associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is mentioned.
• How a few days in space can disrupt a person’s biology | Nature9 months ago
  Trove of health data from space tourists and astronauts reveals the effects of microgravity, radiation and more. Cathy Yeung, associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Why the slow demise of family-owned Seattle pharmacy chain Bartell’s spells disaster for consumers | Fortune9 months ago
  Rite Aid declared bankruptcy in October, and since then it has said it will close more than 520 stores. The casualties include a third of the Bartell Drugs locations in the region, one of which was the last 24-hour pharmacy operated by any company in downtown Seattle. Ryan Hansen, associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: The world is relying on the United States to get value-based drug pricing right | STAT10 months ago
  "With the U.S. becoming increasingly sensitive to the idea that it may be overpaying for medicines, and with value and cost-effectiveness influencing drug pricing policy, all Americans — and, in fact, people around the world — have a stake in making sure that the U.S. gets it right," co-writes Louis Garrison, professor emeritus of pharmacy at the UW.
• Opinion: Creating the next wave of antibody therapies requires innovative collaboration | STAT11 months ago
  "Next-generation broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) have the potential to transform the fight against global health threats like HIV, malaria and Ebola. The commercialization of these innovative antibody therapies could save millions of lives annually. But turning promise into reality requires foresight and commitment," writes Blythe Adamson, affiliate assistant professor of pharmacy at the UW.
• How chemicals called quaternary ammonium compounds may affect the brain | The Washington Post11 months ago
  A common ingredient in household disinfectants has been shown in lab studies to affect certain brain cells. Libin Xu, associate professor of medicinal chemistry at the UW, is quoted.
• Could mini space-grown organs be our 'cancer moonshot'? | Live Science1 year ago
  Scientists say they’re growing "organoids" in space to better understand cancer, neurological diseases and aging, and to hopefully uncover treatments. Cathy Yeung, associate professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• Dementia care costs can quickly burn through people's savings | HealthDay1 year ago
  Dementia care can eat through the savings of cash-strapped seniors, a new study warns. Jing Li, assistant professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted.
• Gene therapy for sickle cell likely cost-effective at <$2M | HealthDay1 year ago
  Gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) below $2 million is likely to be cost-effective, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Anirban Basu, professor of health economics at the UW, is mentioned.
• In Washington state, pharmacists may soon prescribe and dispense mifepristone | NPR1 year ago
  Over the past several months, a handful of community pharmacies in states where abortion remains legal have begun to take advantage of a new rule that allows them to fill prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone. Don Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is quoted.
• More urban pharmacies are disappearing — what's driving the closures? | KUOW1 year ago
  In 2020, chairman George D. Bartell said the sale of his 130-year-old family company was the only option. Regional operators like Bartell Drugs just couldn’t compete in the pharmacy business anymore. Since the acquisition, Rite Aid has closed 21 of 68 Bartell locations, along with some of its own stores. So why are pharmacies struggling to stay afloat? Donald Downing, clinical professor of pharmacy at the UW, is interviewed.
• Medicare is overpaying for generic drugs, UC San Diego research finds | Patch1 year ago
  A new study found that private health insurers that sponsor Medicare Part D are artificially inflating the costs of certain generic drugs by overpaying pharmacies. Sean Sullivan, professor of pharmacy at the UW and co-author of the study, is quoted.
• Dementia diagnosis takes huge toll on a family's finances | HealthDay1 year ago
  Dementia can take a big bite out of an American’s bank account, robbing 60% of a patient’s net worth in the first eight years after a diagnosis, a new study says. Jing Li, assistant professor of health economics at the UW, is quoted.

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School of Public Health

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• Seattle gears up to fight back as Trump eviscerates funding, rights | The Urbanist1 day ago
  Last week, Seattle’s new committee of Federal Administration and Policy Changes met for the first time to discuss both current and potential civil rights impacts of the new Trump administration on the residents of Seattle. The UW’s Ellen Graham, a doctoral student in biostatistics, and Arjun Kumar, a doctoral student in molecular and cell biology, are quoted.
• Researchers, politicians rally for science in Seattle as part of national protest against Trump cuts | GeekWire4 days ago
  Dr. Chetan Seshadri, professor of allergy and infectious diseases in the UW School of Medicine, spoke at Stand Up for Science in Seattle, one of more than 30 rallies held across the U.S. on Friday to counteract the Trump administration’s efforts to curtail scientific activity across federal agencies.
• Stand Up for Science rallies draw crowds protesting Trump cuts | Scientific American4 days ago
  Scientists and supporters rallied in cities across the U.S. and Europe to protest dramatic funding cuts and other attacks from the Trump administration. Abraham Flaxman, associate professor of global health and of health metrics sciences at the UW Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, is quoted.
• Bacterial vaginosis may be helped by male partners being treated, study says | The Washington Post1 week ago
  Bacterial vaginosis affects nearly one in three women of reproductive age. A study adds to evidence it is sexually transmitted, offering a new way to reduce recurrence. Jennifer Balkus, clinical associate professor of epidemiology at the UW, is quoted.
• Scientists scorn EPA push to say climate change isn't a danger | Associated Press2 weeks ago
  As President Donald Trump’s administration looks to reverse a cornerstone finding that climate change endangers human health and welfare, scientists say people just need to look around because it’s obvious how bad global warming is and how it’s getting worse. Dr. Howard Frumkin, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Higher-Ed employees talk about how Trump’s actions have changed their lives | Chronicle of Higher Education3 weeks ago
  The first several weeks of the second Trump White House have given higher education a severe case of vertigo. Dr. Howard Frumkin, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• WA scientists plan to publish report on nature that Trump canceled | The Seattle Times3 weeks ago
  After President Donald Trump canceled a report on the state of nature in the United States, the scientists working on it — many from the Seattle area — say they’ll continue their work and build on it. Phil Levin, professor of practice in environmental and forest sciences at the UW; Dr. Howard Frumkin, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW; Devon Pena, professor of anthropology at the UW and Josh Lawler, professor of environmental and forest sciences at the UW, are quoted.
• This Pasadena senior lost home in wildfire, hopes to live to ‘see it rebuilt’ — how disasters hit older adults harder | Yahoo! News3 weeks ago
  On Jan. 7, Karen Bagnard of Pasadena Village, California, didn’t realize the wildfires were so close to her home. The 79-year-old sat in the dark, waiting for the power to come back on, until her phone rang. Joan Casey, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• Walkability isn’t just good urban planning — it’s a public health intervention | The Urbanist3 weeks ago
  A recent study of identical twins illustrated the value of living in a walkable neighborhood, showing a strong correlation between walkable neighborhoods, time spent walking and positive health outcomes. Simply put, it appears that people tend to lead healthier lives in walkable neighborhoods. Dr. Andrew L. Dannenberg, an affiliate professor of urban design and planning and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• ‘Disruptive, unfair and cruel’: jobs lost and treatment stopped as USAid freeze hits HIV care in Zimbabwe | The Guardian4 weeks ago
  In Zimbabwe, USAID provided funding of up to $360 million to support health and agriculture programs. Clinics have been forced to close as a halt in funding impacts the country’s donor-dependent health sector. The UW’s International Training and Education Center for Health, I-TECH, is mentioned.
• Washington State faces rising food insecurity challenges, Benton County fares better | KNDO Yakima4 weeks ago
  The latest Washington State Food Security Survey reveals alarming trends in food insecurity, with over half of the surveyed households experiencing food insecurity between August and October 2024. A study by the UW is mentioned.
• Why the NIH cuts could have a "devastating impact" on medical research | KUOW4 weeks ago
  The National Institutes of Health announced they would immediately slash four billion dollars of funding for research institutes across the country. This would directly impact at least 70 research facilities in Washington State. Dr. Helen Chu, professor of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is interviewed.
• Trump canceled the ‘National Nature Assessment’ — scientists want to publish it anyway | KUOW1 month ago
  After months of work, a group of scientists were close to publishing a U.S. government study called the National Nature Assessment. Then, President Trump took office for a second time. Within days, the first draft of the study was shelved. Dr. Howard Frumkin, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is interviewed.
• Trump killed a major report on nature but scientists are trying to publish it anyway | The New York Times1 month ago
  The first full draft of the assessment — on the state of America’s land, water and wildlife — was weeks from completion. The project leader called the study “too important to die.” The UW’s Dr. Howard Frumkin, professor emeritus of environmental and occupational health sciences, is quoted.
• ‘No Room’: Washington hospitals overwhelmed by ‘worst flu season since 2009′ | KIRO 71 month ago
  Respiratory virus season is sweeping across the nation, and Washington hospitals are struggling to meet the need. Dr. Scott Lindquist, affiliate professor of epidemiology at the UW, is quoted.
• 23 states seeking to block Trump funding freeze ask judge to enforce restraining order | WPRI1 month ago
  The nearly two dozen state attorneys general suing the Trump administration over his federal funding freeze are calling on a Rhode Island judge to enforce an already-imposed restraining order, saying the president is actively flaunting the court’s decision. The International Training and Education Center for Health, I-TECH, is mentioned.
• The LA fires are contained, but the harm to people’s brains may linger | The Washington Post1 month ago
  Researchers say that long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution, particularly wildfire smoke, is linked to dementia. Joan Casey, associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.
• UW names its next president | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  Robert J. Jones, chancellor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , will be the UW’s next president. Jones and the UW’s Amy Hagopian, professor emeritus of health systems and population health, and UW Regent Blaine Tamaki, are quoted.
• RFK Jr. says government ignores chronic disease, but that's misguided | NBC News1 month ago
  In his testimony this week, Kennedy claimed that infectious diseases receive far more federal funding than chronic diseases. Government records suggest the opposite. Dr. Joel Kaufman, professor of environmental and occupational health sciences, of epidemiology and of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.
• Opinion: Make selection of state university presidents transparent | The Seattle Times1 month ago
  "The next presidents of the University of Washington and Washington State University not only will be tasked with leading the state’s two largest universities, they will become two of the most important nonelected public officials in the state. That’s why the state should make sure the selection of the college presidents in the future is inclusive and transparent. House Bill 1337 does just that," writes The Seattle Times editorial board. Rep. Gerry Pollet, D-Seattle, a clinical instructor in health systems and population health at the UW, is quoted. UW President Ana Mari Cauce is mentioned.

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• New UW center focuses on behavioral health training for first responders | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  A new University of Washington center is seeking to fill a training void for frontline responders in fire departments, better equipping them to respond to mental health and substance use calls. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• WA diverts federal benefits meant for foster youth — that practice may end | The Seattle Times2 months ago
  Washington collects approximately $700,000 every month in federal benefits intended for about 750 eligible foster children to fund the agency overseeing their care. Laurie Lippold, director of public policy for UW-based research organization Partners for Our Children in the UW School of Social Work, is mentioned.
• Firefighters attend state’s first behavioral health training | Everett Herald2 months ago
  Washington state firefighters gathered at South County Fire’s headquarters in Everett on Friday morning for their first official behavioral health training. About 50 firefighters from 10 fire departments attended the training, which was the first-ever in Washington state. South County Fire and the director of the UW’s Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach Response and Education program co-led the training. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• WA fire department receives first-ever behavioral health training | KIRO 72 months ago
  South County Fire and the UW’s BHCORE program are co-leading the state’s first behavioral health response training for fire and EMS personnel, according to a news release. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• South County Fire, UW to lead behavioral health training for firefighters | Everett Herald2 months ago
  South County Fire and UW experts will direct the state’s first-ever behavioral health training for fire/EMS first responders Friday. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• Weed sick: High-potency cannabis leads to ER visits, illnesses for some users | KUOW2 months ago
  As cannabis products like vapes, shatter and dabs have reached near 100% potency, doctors across Washington state are seeing an increase in cannabis-related disorders, including cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Denise Walker, research associate professor of social work at the UW, and Beatriz Carlini, a research associate professor at the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute in the UW School of Medicine, are quoted.
• Iconic Seattle lesbian bar toasts to 40 years | KING 53 months ago
  Since 1984, the Wildrose has been a cornerstone for “beers and queers.” Jen Self, assistant clinical professor of social work and lecturer of gender, women & sexuality studies at the UW, is quoted.
• Analysis: Wind phones help the bereaved deal with death, loss and grief — a clinical social worker explains the vital role of the old-fashioned rotary phone | The Conversation6 months ago
  "As a clinical social worker and health scholar with 40 years of experience in end-of-life care and bereavement, I knew that I needed some way to tend to my grief for my mother. While in lockdown, I began looking for resources to help me. Then I heard about the wind phone," writes Taryn Lindhorst, Behar professor of integrative oncology and palliative care social work at the UW.
• Nationwide focus on maternal mortality rate | KIRO 76 months ago
  Right now in the U.S., Black women are nearly three times as likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth as white women. Now we’re seeing a renewed push to reduce the maternal mortality rate and eliminating the race gap that exists within it. A UW study is referenced.
• Who’s most likely to adopt — or get adopted | The Washington Post8 months ago
  This week, we do a deep dive into your many, many — oh so many! — questions about adoption. Angelique Day, associate professor of social work at the UW, is mentioned.
• For at least a decade Quinault Nation has tried to escape the rising Pacific — time is running out | Associated Press8 months ago
  Faced with rising sea levels and increasing flooding, the Quinault Indian Nation has spent at least a decade working to relocate hundreds of residents and civic buildings in Taholah to higher ground. There’s also the threat of an earthquake and tsunami from a major offshore fault line. But that relocation depends on money, and a patchwork of federal and state grants has fallen far below the estimated more than $400 million needed. Michael Spencer, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• Opinion: Violence intervention programs need time to demonstrate impact  | The Seattle Times8 months ago
  "Amid racial injustices laid bare in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, police violence and community turmoil, governments started to invest in a different kind of public safety strategy. This approach capitalizes on community insights and relationships and focuses on healing and prevention rather than punishment," co-write the UW’s Kristian Jones, assistant professor of social work, and Julia Schleimer, doctoral student of epidemiology.
• In homes with children, even loaded guns are often left unsecured | The New York Times9 months ago
  Firearms often are not stored safely in U.S. homes, a federal survey found. At the same time, gun-related suicides and injuries to children are on the rise. Jennifer Stuber, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted. Dr. Frederick Rivara, professor of pediatrics in the UW School of Medicine, is mentioned.
• Immunocompromised and at-risk Americans feel left behind as COVID restrictions disappear | Scripps News11 months ago
  Millions of Americans face higher risks than others if they contract COVID. Melissa Martinson, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• Are robots the solution to the crisis in older-person care? | Nature11 months ago
  Social robots that promise companionship and stimulation for older people and those with dementia are attracting investment, but some question their benefits. Clara Berridge, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• Extended foster care for young adults up to 21 set to expand in WA | Washington State Standard12 months ago
  A bill awaiting the governor’s signature will make requirements less strict for the program, which helps foster youth transition to adulthood. Emiko Tajima, associate professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• UW expert weighs in on controversial proposed Renton minimum wage increase | KIRO 71 year ago
  Minimum wage increases have become a polarizing topic in Renton. On one side, supporters of the increase argue the current minimum wage isn’t “livable” as the cost of living and inflation continue to increase. On the other side, those against the rise believe this is simply “breadcrumbing” a bigger problem. Jennifer Romich, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• Why Seattle still needs LGBTQ+ spaces | The Seattle Times1 year ago
  If Seattle was really the LGBTQ+ haven it’s reputed to be, the need to preserve Denny Blaine Park on Lake Washington would have been less dire. Karen Fredriksen Goldsen, a professor of social work at the UW, is mentioned.
• Capitol Hill housing for older LGBTQ+ adults provides support, safety | The Seattle Times1 year ago
  Pride Place, a new and first-of-its-kind affordable housing project for older LGBTQ+ adults in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, opened in September as a means to support older adults, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community. Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen, professor of social work at the UW, is quoted.
• It now takes at least 6 figures for a family to get by in Seattle | The Seattle Times1 year ago
  The Seattle area ranks as the place with the fastest-growing prices in the U.S., according to one new analysis of the economies of the 50 largest U.S. cities. We’re not yet the most expensive place to live, but the cost of living is escalating faster here than anyplace else. A report from the UW School of Social Work is referenced.

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1. Find your unit's RSS feed URL

In order to set up any customized alert for your unit’s stories, you first have to find the correct RSS feed URL. The video below walks you through how to do that using our Pinboard archive, which is searchable by keyword, unit name, people, etc. Stories are displayed in the order in which they were added to the archive (most recent at the top).

Once you have your unit’s RSS feed URL, you can use it in your favorite feed tracker tool (there are many options in the Chrome Web Store) or Outlook (for PC only).

2. Set up a feed alert in Outlook (PC only)

Once you have your RSS feed URL from the previous step, open the Outlook app on your computer. Note: This is currently not available for Outlook for Mac.

On the left-hand pane of your Outlook screen there should be a folder in your email account called “RSS Subscriptions.” Right click on that folder and click “Add a New RSS Feed.”

Paste your RSS feed URL from the Pinboard archive into the field that Outlook offers, and click Add (see screenshot below).

If prompted, click “Yes” when it asks you if you want to add this RSS Feed to Outlook.

Now you’ll start getting new stories that mention your unit in your inbox as they are added to the UW News Pinboard archive!