UW Research

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

Unauthorized Persons

Individuals not authorized to access Sensitive Unclassified Information.

undue influence

Undue influence refers to the use of persuasion, authority figures, or the offer of an excessive or inappropriate reward or other overture in order to obtain…

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is the official identifier for doing business with the U.S. Government as of April 4, 2022. Entities registering in SAM.gov are…

University of Washington (UW) Employee

For purposes of the Technology Control Plan, all faculty, librarians, academic personnel, professional or classified staff. It does not include students, visitors, or outside parties.

University of Washington (UW) Student

As defined by WAC 478-140-015, a person who is or has been admitted or is or has been officially registered in courses at the University of…

URL

Uniform Resource Locator (i.e., website address)

USACE

United States Army Corps of Engineers (sponsor)

USDA

United States Department of Agriculture (sponsor)

USG

United States Government

USGS

United States Geological Survey