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| March 15, 2010 |
UW regents mull faculty retirement plan
University of Washington Regents will consider a proposal later this week to offer tenured faculty a new, voluntary retirement incentive.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
Universities need protection from continuing budget cuts
In an op-ed piece, Brad Howard, who teaches journalism at Western Washington University, argues for the continued existence of universities as "centers of criticism."
| Bellingham Herald | |
Social Media Gets Down To Business
As the number of people using social media sites continues to grow, businesses are taking notice. Hanson Hosein, director of the Masters Program for Digital Media, is quoted.
| KPLU-FM | |
Cell-Phone Safety
Both the National Cancer Institute and the World Health Organization say there isn't evidence to support the assertion that cell phones are a public-health threat. But a number of scientists are worried that there has been a dangerous rush to declare cell phones safe, using studies they feel are inadequate and too often weighted toward the wireless industry's interests. An analysis published by University of Washington neurologist Henry Lai determined that far more independent studies than industry-funded studies have found at least some type of biological effect from cell-phone exposure.
| Time | |
| March 14, 2010 |
Use your own blood to heal faster
Athletes are using their own blood to heal more quickly from sport-related injuries, and now this innovative procedure is available for the rest of us in Western Washington. Kim Harmon, clinical assistant professor of family medicine, is quoted.
| KING-TV | |
Embryonic stem cell research stalled despite Obama's try at lifting restrictions
One year after President Obama announced he was lifting his predecessor's controversial restrictions on federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research, some scientists are complaining that so far the new policy is -- ironically -- more of a burden than a boon to their work. "The situation at the moment is worse than it was under the Bush administration," said Charles Murry, a professor of pathology and bioengineering at the University of Washington in Seattle.
| Washington Post | |
Shouting shouldn't sway big decisions on the economy
Herald columnist James McCusker comments on recent campus demonstrations against rising tuition costs.
| Everett Herald | |
The digital disconnect: In relentless pursuit of 'connecting,' we miss out on each other
While communication and gaming gadgets have convenienced and connected us in ways never before possible, they may also be profoundly hurting our ability to be social, empathic and involved with each other. David Levy, professor in the information school, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
What kids in poverty really need
Seattle Times columnist Jerry Large writes about the work of Partners for Our Children and Mark Courtney, professor of social work.
| The Seattle Times | |
Clergy dispute Mercer Island's Tent City rules
Clergy on Mercer Island want the city to change a new ordinance aimed at regulating homeless encampments like Tent City 4, arguing the city's new rules limit their constitutional right to minister to the homeless. Stewart Jay, professor of law, is quoted.
| The Seattle Times | |
| March 13, 2010 |
An Express Lane From Camera to Computer
Soon, some data exchanges between consumer gadgets may travel at the higher rate of fiber optics: later this year Intel will introduce its Light Peak fiber optic link, in a bid to replace U.S.B. and other electrical cables that now connect computers with external devices. Michael Hochberg, assistant professor of electrical engineering, is quoted.
| New York Times | |
| March 12, 2010 |
Youth Challenge Obama's Energy Policies
In a letter to the editor, undergraduate Emilia Ptak writes about Show Me Democracy, "a grassroots organization advocating for action on climate legislation that will reduce carbon emissions immediately."
| seattlepi.com | |
Health, energy and food projects win funding at GSEC, then get tested by pros
This year's Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition at the University of Washington had so many promising business plans that picking just two winners proved difficult. So judges did something unusual: they ponied up their own money on the spot to award another $3,000 prize.
| Seattle Times | |
Welcome to the Apocalypse
What will the end of the world really be like? Will the planet explode in a fiery sulfurous ball, or will it be a freezing cold and lonely demise? The answers are out there, with the help of a world-renowned panel of scientists. Peter Ward, professor of Earth and space sciences and of biology, is quoted.
| Fox News | |
Kenya elephant deaths soar as ivory sales debated
Beginning this weekend, the international community will debate proposals from Tanzania and Zambia to allow a one-time sale of ivory to clear out stockpiles. Kenyan officials are warning that if sales are approved in neighboring countries, elephant poaching will soar. Samuel Wasser, director of the Center for Conservation Biology, is quoted.
| Washington Post | |
Battle Over Ivory, Tuna Expected At Wildlife Meeting
Wildlife experts convene next week in the city of Doha in Qatar to consider how to control the trade in rare animals and plants. Samuel Wasser, director of the Center for Conservation Biology, is quoted.
| National Public Radio | |
| March 11, 2010 |
Talks to Address Trade in Tuna and Ivory
Marathon negotiations on protecting the planet’s endangered species open on Saturday in Qatar with tensions bubbling over efforts to ban trade in bluefin tuna and to reopen exports of elephant ivory from Africa. Samuel Wasser, director of the Center for Conservation Biology, is quoted.
| New York Times | |
Hubble 3D doesn't need blue aliens
Want to know how authentic the new Hubble 3D IMAX movie is? Well, here's the word from Bruce Balick, a University of Washington astronomy professor and member of the design team for the Hubble Space Telescope's Wide Field Camera 3, which astronauts installed in the May 2009 mission the film documents.
| seattlepi.com | |
At the UW: Understanding our lean times by studying the real hard times
Today's recession has created a new urgency among students and the community to learn about the Great Depression, says James Gregory, a University of Washington history professor. Gregory and the UW History Department, along with partners in the Drama Department and Professor Mark Jenkins, launched The Great Depression in Washington State on Feb. 18.
| seattlepi.com | |
New concern about osteoporosis drugs
Now that some doctors have raised concerns that osteoporosis drugs may actually cause fractures, women are left wondering what to do: stop taking the drugs or continue? Susan Ott, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.
| KING-TV | |
Study: 6 percent of Seattle drivers on cell phones
A survey by University of Washington students found that about 6 percent of Seattle drivers -- 1 in 16 -- were using mobile phones.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Tacoma News Tribune (AP wire story) | |
UW study observes 40,000 drivers on city streets: 1 in 16 were on the phone
A new study at the University of Washington found one driver in 16, or about 6 percent, uses a handheld cellphone while driving in Seattle. And during rush hour it increased to one driver in 13.
| Seattle Times | |
Sale of elephant tusk stockpiles may encourage poaching, experts worry
With elephant populations down to about 35 percent of historic levels, biologists are calling for a complete moratorium on ivory sales. Growing numbers of elephants are being slaughtered for their tusks, said Sam Wasser, director of the University of Washington's Center for Conservation Biology and lead author of a commentary published Thursday in the journal Science.
| Seattle Times | |
Who's talking on the phone and driving in Seattle? Many, study says
Who's talking on the cell phone and driving? A lot of us, new University of Washington research shows. UW students manned 47 intersections in Seattle in the last two weeks of February and counted one driver in 16, or about 6 percent, talking on a hand-held cell phone.
| seattlepi.com | |
University of Washington Tacoma offers course in local public policy
The University of Washington Tacoma is offering a 10-week primer course in the inner workings of local government.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
The carillon carries on: continuing a century-old School of Music tradition
Peter Kelly profiles Gabriel Manalac, graduate student in music and pianist for the Denny Hall carillon.This article is reprinted from the January 28th edition of University Week.
| Northwest Asian Weekly | |
Express Lane to a B.A.
What was a year ago an emerging idea about how to reduce college costs and better serve students has begun to take hold at colleges across the United States, as more institutions introduce three-year bachelor’s degrees. The UW's Husky Advantage program is noted.
| Inside Higher Ed | |
Medical device entrepreneur Joe Eichinger dies
Joe Eichinger, who spent a lifetime building a career as one of the region's best-known medical-device entrepreneurs, died Monday at his Everett home. He was 65. Mr. Eichinger valued new ideas coming out of the University of Washington and spent many hours teaching students and faculty how to translate those skills into the business world. This year, he became the first-ever recipient of the UW's Department of Bioengineering Service Award.
| Seattle Times | |
Long-term safety of bone-strengthening drug questioned
An ABC News investigation has uncovered startling information that bone-strengthening drugs like Fosamax and Boniva may actually cause fractures. And a Seattle doctor says she's been warning the industry about it for years. Dr. Susan Ott with the University of Washington Medical Center has even taken some of her patients off the drug.
| KOMO News | |
More California youth applying to out-of-state universities, say admission officers
With the state's higher education system in crisis, more California students are vying for admission at out-of-state universities, applying for seats at campuses from the hills of upstate New York to the snowy flatlands of Ohio to the deserts of Arizona. The University of Washington in Seattle received 3,830 freshman applications from Californians -- a 22 percent increase over last year.
| Mercury News | |
| March 10, 2010 |
Five new human genomes decoded, marking a transition to more personalized medicine
On Wednesday, researchers revealed the sequences of the genomes for five more people, bringing the total number of known genomes close to 20. Research from the University of Utah and the University of Washington marks the first time in which the complete genomes of four members of a single family have been sequenced.
| Los Angeles Times | |
For first time, Seattle team cracks genome of entire family
For the first time researchers have sequenced the entire genetic makeup -- called a genome -- for all members of a family. Michael Bamshad, professor of pediatrics and co-author of the study, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Spring has sprung! Here are 25 ways to celebrate
First on the Seattle Times list of ways to celebrate spring are the UW's cherry trees.
| Seattle Times | |
Entire Family Genome Sequenced for First Time
Children inherit fewer gene mutations from their parents than was previously thought, say researchers from the University of Utah and the University of Washington who are the first to sequence the entire genome of a family.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
Being top dog at UW a steppingstone for future politicians
Seattle Times columnist Joni Balter writes that "being president of the Associated Students of the University of Washington is great training for future politicians in the Northwest."
| Seattle Times | |
UWT prof hardly an unbiased observer
A letter writer responds to recent News Tribune op-eds, questioning whether Katie Baird, associate professor of economics at UW Tacoma, is an unbiased critic of the state budget process.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
UW Football: DE Pulu Suspended
The University of Washington football team has suspended a projected starter indefinitely, the school announced Tuesday.
| Kitsap Sun | |
Surgeons warming up with operation simulator
Playing video games has helped surgeons refine their skills in the operating room, but how much better would they be if they could practice the operation itself? Now, a University of Washington doctor is conducting a study to find out if virtual reality training makes a difference.
| KING/NW Cable News | |
| March 9, 2010 |
Earthquake crisis moves Skagit medical professionals to help
Christina Jepperson wanted to head off to Haiti the moment she heard about the January earthquake. Jepperson, a registered nurse from Lyman who works in intensive care at the University of Washington and the emergency room at Skagit Valley Hospital, recently returned from a trip to Haiti.
| Skagit Valley Herald | |
Freshman defensive end Pulu suspended indefinitely from Husky football team
Defensive end Andru Pulu has been suspended indefinitely from the Washington football team for a violation of team rules, coach Steve Sarkisian announced Tuesday in a statement released by the school.
| Seattle Times | |
UW football player suspended after alleged assault
University of Washington football player Andru Pulu has been suspended from the team indefinitely after police were told he assaulted a 22-year-old man early Sunday morning at a party.
| seattlepi.com | |
Huskies Suspend Player Accused Of Assault
The Huskies have suspended player Andru Pulu after a man accused him of assaulting him at a University District party over the weekend, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported.
| KIRO-TV | |
Judge dismisses UW faculty lawsuit over raises
A King County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a University of Washington associate professor over faculty raises. This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| The Olympian (AP wire story) | |
In economic terms, raising taxes better than budget cuts
In an op-ed piece, Katie Baird, associate professor of economics at UW Tacoma, writes that tax increases are preferable to budget cuts during recession because "tax increases are not likely to slow economic growth and employment as much as cuts."
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Learning from Mother Nature
Peninsula Daily News columnist Diana Somerville writes about opportunities for outdoor education. COASST, the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team, is mentioned. COASST is a project of the University of Washington in partnership with other environmental agencies, organizations and community groups.
| Port Angeles Peninsula Daily News | |
| March 8, 2010 |
Suit over UW wage freeze dismissed
The University of Washington has prevailed in a legal dispute over faculty pay raises. King County Superior Court Judge Carol Schapira has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Peter Nye, an associate professor who claimed the UW breached its contract last year when it suspended annual faculty raises.
| Seattle Times | |
Cutting higher education
Two UW students write about state budget cuts to higher education.
| Seattle Times | |
Vital Signs: Aging: Cognitive Decline and Hospitalization
Older people are more likely to suffer a decline in their cognitive abilities after being hospitalized for an illness than they would otherwise, a new study reports. William Ehlenbach, senior fellow in pulmonary and critical care medicine and lead author of the study, is quoted.
| New York Times | |
| March 7, 2010 |
State must retain tuition role
Columbian columnist Peter Sterr writes "Deb Wallace, chair of the House Committee on Higher Education, was correct in not forcing Senate Bill 6562 out of committee for further consideration this year. It provides no solutions for our current budget crisis and does nothing more than further the trend of disinvestment and privatization of our public universities."
| Vancouver Columbian | |
Health care reform: Common sense isn't all that common
In an op-ed piece, Thomas Egnew, clinical professor of family medicine, writes about "some myths being used to frighten us about (health care) reform."
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Don't sling mud; solve state's problems
A letter to the editor responds to an op-ed from State Rep. Brendan Williams. Salaries for UW's president and former football coach are noted.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
| March 6, 2010 |
This Might Be The Biggest What-if Of All
Columbian blogger Greg Jayne writes "With the Winter Olympics taking place just hours away in recent weeks, I got to thinking about the possibility of Seattle someday making a bid for the Summer Games. This could actually work, if there's any political will to support it. The primary benefit would be that the University of Washington could finally get its new football stadium."
| Vancouver Columbian | |
Real-time weather system will help Seattle forecast rain
When the wet weather returns in fall, Seattle will be ready with a new system to measure and forecast rainfall with greater precision and accuracy than ever before. Seattle RainWatch will pinpoint the parts of town where the heaviest rain is falling. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Cougar reports unnerve some in north county
Several people in north Snohomish County reported cougar sightings this week, said state Fish and Wildlife officer Jennifer Maurstad. While children have been attacked before, only one human death by a cougar has ever been recorded in the state, officials said. Brian Kertson, graduate student in forest resources, is quoted.
| Everett Herald | |
17 women's stories collected in Hispanic author's book
This afternoon, the stories and poems Araceli Calderon collected from 17 women at La Casa Hogar -- "Rights in a Foreign Land: Women, Domestic Violence, and Migration," a book published last year in Mexico -- will be presented to the public at the Yakima Valley Museum. Lauro Flores, professor of American ethnic studies, is quoted.
| Yakima Herald-Republic | |
UW opens doors while state shuts them
At an engrossing, inspiring dinner on Thursday, a prestigious award served to underscore a bittersweet reality: The University of Washington is engaging the world while the state of Washington is disengaging from the UW.
| seattlepi.com | |
| March 5, 2010 |
'Death With Dignity' Opponents Rally At UW Medical Center
A group of protesters unhappy about our state's year-old assisted suicide law lined the sidewalk in front of the UW Medical Center today, on the first anniversary of Washington's Death With Dignity Act.
| KCPQ-TV | |
UW Students Protest Tuition Hikes
Hundreds of University of Washington students gathered to protest the school's budget cuts Thursday. Demonstrators at the main campus pushed the University to freeze tuition, cut administrator's salaries and stop increasing class sizes.
| KUOW | |
Fossil Pushes Back The Age Of Dinosaurs
A fossil in Tanzania suggests dinosaurs appeared 10 million years earlier than previously thought, according to a Nature study. Christian Sidor, of the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Washington, discusses the origin of dinosaurs.
| National Public Radio | |
Students Protest Higher Education Cuts
Thousands of college students nationwide protested cuts to higher education funding Thursday. In Washington state nearly a hundred students skipped class to protest budget cuts at the Capitol in Olympia. Meanwhile in Seattle, University of Washington protesters closed down the intersection 45th Street and Brooklyn Avenue Northeast.
| KPLU-FM | |
Steve Ballmer: Microsoft 'betting our company' on the cloud
Microsoft is still most closely associated with its desktop software (Windows, Office etc), but on Thursday CEO Steve Ballmer said Microsoft was "betting our company" on the cloud. Ballmer's remarks were made during an address at the University of Washington.
| Guardian Unlimited | |
Music tickles the imagination at Tacoma elementary school
When Amy Grinsteiner, a PhD candidate at the University of Washington, took an idea she had of combining visual art with classical music to Carter Lake Elementary last year, she had no idea how successful she'd be. Her Goldberg Project, where kids illustrate what they hear in Bach's "Goldberg Variations," not only enabled regular classroom teachers to introduce music and art concepts, it offered kids at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord school to explore deep emotions.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Health Care Reconciliation
President Obama has said it's time to get health care passed. Can the Democrats use reconciliation to pass legislation without help from the Republicans? What will be in the final bill? Aaron Katz, director of the Global Health Leadership Program, is a guest.
| KUOW | |
Senate: Add income tax, cut sales tax
A Senate bill calls for a fall ballot measure to impose an income tax on wealthy residents and to drop the state sales tax by a penny. Hugh Spitzer, affiliate professor of law, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Seattle, Eastside hardware makers capture tech awards
OneBusAway, a King County transit system developed with the University of Washington, was named "Best use of Technology in the Government, Nonprofit or Educational Sector" at the Washington Technology Industry Association's 15th annual industry achievement awards.
| Seattle Times | |
Microsoft betting company's future on cloud computing
In his first speech at the University of Washington, Steve Ballmer said Thursday that Microsoft is betting the company on cloud computing.
| Seattle Times | |
Dinosaurs Might Be Older Than Previously Thought
Paleontologists announced the discovery of a dinosaur-like animal -- one that shared many characteristics with dinosaurs but fell just outside of the dinosaur family tree -- living 10 million years earlier than the oldest known dinosaurs. Christian Sidor, associate professor of biology, was co-author on the paper.
| U.S. News & World Report / National Science Foundation | |
The debate room: Let's Turn Off Daylight Saving Time
The spring-forward fall-back changes cost businesses money, and the promised energy savings have never materialized. Steve Calandrillo, associate dean of law, writes the "con" argument.
| Business Week | |
Washington state workers donated more in 2009
Despite layoffs, a statewide pay freeze and the Great Recession, Washington state employees donated slightly more money to charities through their workplace giving campaign in 2009 than in 2008. Last year, University of Washington employees donated the most and made the UW the first state agency to top $2 million in one year.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
Large Private Company Winner: Richard Jacroux
The Puget Sound Business Journal profiles Richard Jacroux, winner of the Journal's CFO of the Year award for in the "large private company" category. Jacroux is a UW alum and an adviser to the entrepreneurship program at UW Bothell.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
Probe may have found cosmic dust
Scientists may have identified the first specks of interstellar dust in material collected by the US space agency's Stardust spacecraft. Don Brownlee, professor of astronomy, is quoted.
| BBC | |
| March 4, 2010 |
UW student rally targets higher-ed funding
At the University of Washington Thursday afternoon, hundreds of students shouted, marched and even danced through the cherry blooms in the Quad to protest skyrocketing tuition, state budget cuts and large administrative salaries.
| Seattle Times | |
Hundreds Of UW Students Protest Budget Cuts
Hundreds of UW students protested budget cuts and higher tuition.
| KIRO-TV | |
Obama's CIO ready to bring government tech up to speed
Why can you use your iPhone to make dinner reservations but you can't do your taxes on IRS.gov? President Obama and his tech-strategy appointee, Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra, are looking to change that. Kundra is leading the administration's effort to close the Web-services chasm between the public and private sectors, and bring the U.S. government finally up to speed. Kundra spoke Thursday at the UW.
| seattlepi.com | |
Isabelle Pauwels installation tantalizes, then frustrates
The Seattle Times reviews Isabelle Pauwels' "W.E.S.T.E.R.N." installation at the Henry Art Gallery.
| Seattle Times | |
UW students walk out to protest rising tuition costs
Hundreds of students at the University of Washington joined other schools across the country in staging a walkout Thursday afternoon. View more Seattlepi.com photos from the student "strike."
| seattlepi.com | |
Top 10 gas-storing national parks are in Northwest, study says
The top 10 national forests for storing greenhouse gases in the United States are in the Pacific Northwest and southeast Alaska, according to an analysis released Thursday by the Wilderness Society. Jerry Franklin, professor of forest resources, is quoted.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Microsoft's Ballmer to UW students: Email me for a job
Cloud computing was the focus of Steve Ballmer's talk at the University of Washington today, but the Microsoft chief executive was also doing a little recruiting. Ballmer told the packed house at the computer science department's Paul G. Allen Center that Microsoft is the area's biggest local employer and "we'd love to have you."
| Seattle Times | |
Microsoft’s Ballmer: 'Competition' Is Helping Search Business
There's been more innovation in the Internet search business in the past year than the prior three years, as Microsoft challenged its dominant rival Google in the market, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said. Ballmer made the comments in a speech to computer science students at the University of Washington, where he spent most of his time emphasizing how seriously Microsoft is taking "cloud computing."
| Wall Street Journal | |
How Obama administration sees the cloud
Vivek Kundra, the U.S. chief information officer, stopped at the University of Washington this afternoon on a tour of West Coast tech companies. During a speech hosted by the UW's Evans School of Public Affairs, he described the Obama administration's broad plan to modernize the government's technology infrastructure.
| TechFlash | |
Ballmer betting cloud computing: 'We're all in'
"Cloud computing" may be just a buzz word, but Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer knows the concept will define the future of technology. Seventy percent of Microsoft employees are working on cloud-related projects, and that's expected to jump to 90 percent by the end of the year, Ballmer said Thursday while speaking at the University of Washington.
| seattlepi.com | |
Ballmer's 'Five Dimensions of the Cloud'
Speaking at the University of Washington this morning, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer laid out his vision for cloud computing.
| TechFlash | |
UW Walkout Planned To Protest Budget Cuts, Class Sizes, Tuition Hikes
Budget cuts, larger class sizes and tuition hikes are among the reasons students at the University of Washington will walk out of classes Thursday.
| KIRO-TV | |
UW Students To Walkout & Protest Today
Some University of Washington class rooms could be a bit empty today. Students at the UW are joining with students across the country in protesting budget cuts and higher tuition.
| KCPQ-TV | |
Campus Sexual Assault
In 2008, the University of Washington officially reported two sexual assaults on campus, and one off campus. But University experts say a lot more go unreported because students don't want to come forward.
| KUOW | |
PAROLED -- Part 5 of NWAWs exclusive with inmate Tony Ng
The Indeterminate Sentence Review Board unanimously found Tony Ng parolable to his final robbery sentence, which begins in March. The 53-year-old McNeil Island Corrections Center inmate has been incarcerated for the past 24 years for his participation in the 1983 Wah Mee Massacre, the state's largest crime to date. Thomas Cobb, senior lecturer in law, is quoted.
| Northwest Asian Weekly | |
'Angel of Saigon' and Lao college student join forces to help orphans in Haiti
Betty Tisdale knows what she needs to do to help the orphans in earthquake-ravaged Haiti: to provide shelter for one of many orphanages desperate for help and to raise money. Her organization, HALO, has already sent a check for $1,000 to Orphelinat Rose-Mina to pay for needed items such as water, rice, and beans. A HALO volunteer contacted University of Washington senior Olivia Sengsi for possible fundraising ideas.
| Northwest Asian Weekly | |
UW students to walk out today in protest
The idea might seem counterintuitive: Skip class to get a better education. That's the essence of why University of Washington students and employees plan to bag classes this afternoon.
| Everett Herald | |
Vivek Kundra, Obama's CIO, visits Seattle Thursday
Vivek Kundra, President Obama's chief information officer, is visiting the West Coast's top technology firms -- including Microsoft, Google and Apple. He will speak at the UW this afternoon.
| Seattle Times | |
UW Students, Workers Plan Thursday 'Strike'
The University of Washington's Seattle campus is the site of a demonstration this afternoon. Organizers call it a "strike," and say their protest is over administration decisions that hurt students and employees. It's all part of a national day of protests at college campuses around the country.
| KPLU-FM | |
| March 3, 2010 |
With Ballmer and Kundra, Thursday is tech day at UW
If you're into tech and you happen to be nearby the University of Washington on Thursday, there are two big events you should know about. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is speaking about cloud computing at 10 a.m. and Vivek Kundra, the U.S federal chief information officer appointed by President Obama, is speaking at 12:30 p.m.
| seattlepi.com | |
Trying to kick the marijuana habit? UW study wants you
UW School of Social Work’s Innovative Programs Research Group is looking for 70 marijuana-dependent adults in the Puget Sound area to participate in a clinical research trial that will test treatment approaches for people that want to stop using marijuana.
| KING-TV | |
My picks for the WTIA awards
John Cook's pick for the Best use of Technology in the Government, Non-profit or Educational Sector category in the Washington Technology Industry Association's annual Industry Achievement Awards is OneBusAway, which was started by University of Washington students and provides real time alerts on King County Metro routes.
| TechFlash | |
Winter Training: Faster and Safer Indoors?
Exercise researchers say you really cannot get the same training effect with indoor substitutes. That's not to say that indoor training is useless, but rather that it has real limitations, with differences that sometimes are subtle, but significant. "I think most athletes know that," said Peter R. Cavanagh, an exercise researcher at the University of Washington in Seattle. "That's why they are out there in all seasons."
| The New York Times | |
Big day at UW: Ballmer, Kundra
Thursday is shaping up as a major day for technology at the University of Washington, and across the rest of the city, for that matter. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will be speaking on the subject of cloud computing at 10 a.m. Thursday. Later in the day, at 12:30 p.m., the U.S. chief information officer, Vivek Kundra, will also be at the UW.
| TechFlash | |
Study Of State's Child-welfare System Show Families Having Trouble Meeting Basic Needs
Among parents with children in the state's child-welfare system, a remarkable 60 percent had trouble meeting basic food needs during the past year. This is just one of many significant findings reported in the most comprehensive study to date of families involved in Washington's child-welfare system. Partners for Our Children, a public-private partnership housed at the University of Washington's School of Social Work, presented these results to members of the House Early Learning and Children's Services Committee.
| Seattle Medium | |
| March 2, 2010 |
College Presidents Are Easy Targets for Cybersquatting and Hoaxes
Message to university presidents: Register your domain name. UW president Mark Emmert is noted as among those whose domain names remain unregistered.
| Chronicle of Higher Education | |
Northwest at Risk of Earthquake Like One in Chile
The disaster in Chile has brought new attention to an undersea fault along the Pacific Northwest capable of producing the same type of mega earthquake and inflicting heavy damage on bustling cities like Seattle, Portland and Vancouver. Brian Atwater, affiliate professor of Earth and space sciences, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Time.com (AP wire story) | |
University Of Washington And Budget Cuts
Tuition at University of Washington has increased 14 percent, while funding has been cut nearly 26 percent. A total of 550 employees have been laid off. Graduate students are being asked to teach more classes and TA larger sections. Will things stay this way? UW President Mark Emmert joins us.
| KUOW | |
Chile's Buckling Part Of Earthquake Belt
Chile's 8.8 magnitude earthquake occurred on one of the most seismically active areas of the planet. Brian Atwater, who works for the US Geological Survey at the UW, is quoted.
| National Public Radio (NPR) | |
Watching Special Videos May Not Make Kids Brainier (Health Day)
Well-intentioned parents who prop their infants in front of supposedly brain-enhancing DVDs in the hopes they will learn more words might actually be accomplishing nothing, new research shows. UW research is cited. This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Business Week | |
UW class tackles helium-filled football challenge
A helium-filled football will fly higher and farther than one filled with plain old air. Right? Well, University of Washington principal lecturer June Morita put the question to the test this week with her introductory-statistics class.
| The Seattle Times | |
Babies Who Watch 'Baby Wordsworth': Not Exactly Wordy
Yet another study shows that instructional DVDs do not help babies to learn new words. UW professor of pediatrics Dimitri Christakis is quoted.
| Time Magazine | |
Paul Allen Leads the Way in Multi-Billion South Lake Union Redevelopment
South Lake Union is the new hot spot in Seattle and development is booming. John Slattery, vice dean for research and graduate education in the School of Medicine, is quoted.
| KCPQ-TV | |
$3 million short, but rich in life | Nicole Brodeur
Lilly Ledbetter, whose discrimination case led to landmark legislation, is interviewed by Nicole Brodeur. Ledbetter will be guest speaker at a luncheon sponsored by the UW Women's Center.
| Seattle Times | |
| March 1, 2010 |
Watching Special Videos May Not Make Kids Brainier
Well-intentioned parents who prop their infants in front of supposedly brain-enhancing DVDs in the hopes they will learn more words might actually be accomplishing nothing, new research shows. UW research is noted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
Developmentally Disabled Man Hit With Cell Phone Fees
KIRO-TV helps a developmentally disabled man who signed a cell phone contract. Paul Miller, professor of law and director of disability studies, is quoted.
| KIRO-TV | |
U. of Washington: $191.2 million in stimulus $$$
The UW has won 420 grants and collected $191.2 million in federal stimulus money under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
| seattlepi.com | |
$84M grant to improve Internet access in state
The state of Washington has received an $84 million grant to expand broadband access to rural and other underserved areas in Washington. Rebecca Sears, a researcher of technology and social change in the Information School, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Study shows tests could find heart risk in young athletes
Researchers find that electrocardiograms may be a cost-effective way to reduce sudden cardiac deaths in high school and college athletes. Jonathan Drezner, associate professor of family medicine, is quoted.
| Los Angeles Times | |
A new public health-care option -- smarter transportation planning | Guest columnist
Federal health-care-reform efforts might be bogging down, but the Puget Sound region can spur health improvements through its transportation policies, according to three guest columnists, including Anne Vernez Moudon, professor in the College of Built Environments.
| Seattle Times | |
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| Feb. 28, 2010 |
Dream of a good slumber? Adapt to sleep changes
As we grow older, it seems like we have more restless nights. The insufficient sleep may be linked with aches, pains, medical conditions and medications. But these sleep disturbances are treatable, experts say. Most of the time, a change in sleep habits will do the trick. Michael Vitiello, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.
| Seattle Times (Chicago Tribune wire story) | |
Tution at our Universities
In a letter to the editor, Kristopher (Kris) Byrum Eastern Washington University student and ASEWU legislative affairs representative, asserts that public universities should not be granted tuition-setting authority.
| seattlepi.com | |
Chile quake a reminder to be ready in this area
Chile's huge earthquake occurred on a tectonic boundary that is strikingly similar to the one off the coast of the Pacific Northwest. And, even though the tsunami generated by Saturday's quake barely rippled the Oregon and Washington coasts, scientists say it should be a reminder to prepare for the subduction zone quake poised to strike the Pacific Northwest. Bill Steele, seismology lab coordinator, is quoted.This story also appeared in the Longview Daily News.
| Vancouver Columbian | |
UWT Institute of Technology hasn't yet realized creators' dreams
When then-Gov. Gary Locke announced in 2000 that Tacoma would be the location for a new institute of technology, few people restrained their enthusiasm. It didn’t quite work out as hoped, even though the institute housed in the historic Pinkerton Block Building has had some success.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Tuition legislation would price many out of college
The Daily News editorial board writes that granting tuition-setting authority to public colleges is "a prescription for pricing large numbers of middle-income Washington families out of the higher education market."
| Longview Daily News | |
County officials get little feedback on job performance
Mark Knudsen, the man responsible for investigating harassment complaints in various Snohomish County workplaces, received no formal, written feedback. Jane Reynolds, a lecturer with the Foster School of Business, is quoted.
| Everett Herald | |
Chilean Quake Causes Concern Over Future Tsunami In Puget Sound
With the earthquake in Chile and the one in Haiti last month and tomorrow being the 9th anniversary of the Nisqually Quake the question on everyone's mind is, when will the next big one hit Seattle and could the Puget Sound get rocked by a tsunami. Brian Atwater, affiliate professor of Earth and space sciences, and Bill Steele, seismology lab coordinator, are quoted.
| KCPQ-TV | |
Radically Rethinking Agriculture for the 21st Century
A growing population and rising temperatures from climate change could lead to a food crisis by mid-century. That's why a U.W. professor is calling for radically rethinking agriculture, including an emphasis on genetically-modified crops and other biotechnologies. David Battisti is a professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Washington and one of the authors of an article in the journal Science.
| KPLU-FM | |
| Feb. 27, 2010 |
Kathryn Bigelow: An outsider looking in
Los Angeles Times blogger Reed Johnson writes that director Kathryn Bigelow "shakes up traditional concepts of what men are and how they behave." Susan Jeffords, professor of English and women studies, is quoted.
| Los Angeles Times | |
Coyotes, humans can learn to co-exist
Herald columnist Sharon Wootton writes about humans learning to co-exist with coyotes. UW research is noted.
| Everett Herald | |
Teacher was known for devotion to faith, family and students
The Tacoma News Tribune profiles Jennifer Ann Paulson, the Tacoma teacher who was fatally shot Friday by a man against whom she had a protection order. Paulson was both a recent UW Tacoma master's graduate and volunteer coach with a UWT pilot program.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Young boy injured at clinic dies
A 3-year-old boy severely injured at the University of Washington Medical Center's Roosevelt Clinic has died.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Seattle Times (AP wire story) | |
State ethics panel faces ax
The latest target of budget cuts is the agency that keeps an eye on state employees' ethics. Former UW football coach Keith Gilbertson's ethics violation is noted.
| The Olympian | |
Infatuated man shoots, kills teacher
The man who fatally shot a Tacoma special-education teacher before being slain by a sheriff's deputy Friday had stalked the woman for years, showering her with unwanted attention, according to police and court records. UW research is noted and the 2007 shooting of Rebecca Griego is mentioned.
| Seattle Times | |
Chile earthquake, Hawaii tsunami: Why this happens
The great earthquake that struck off the Chilean coast early Saturday serves as a stark reminder that the most violent earthquakes Earth's restless crust can deliver happen along geological features that also appear along the Aleutian Islands, off the Pacific Northwest, and in the Caribbean. "We have the threat of this kind of earthquake and tsunami in our back yards," says Brian Atwater, a geophysicist at the University of Washington in Seattle.
| Christian Science Monitor | |
Doctor shortage foreseen
Eastern Washington will need almost 1,000 new doctors by 2025, and to fill that prescription the University of Washington School of Medicine should quadruple, if not quintuple, the number of students on its Spokane campus, according to a report issued this week.
| Spokesman-Review | |
| Feb. 26, 2010 |
Student aid funding critical
In an op-ed piece, Bill Robinson, president of Whitworth University, and Thayne McCulloh, president of Gonzaga University, write about the importance of maintaining funding in the State Need Grand and State Work Study programs.
| Spokane Spokesman-Review | |
Chill out at Pacific Science Center
Scientists and researchers take you on a trip to the polar regions this weekend for some of the coolest fun you can have indoors while also learning lots about the Arctic and Antarctica. This is the fifth year that the University of Washington’s Applied Physics Laboratory has teamed up with Pacific Science Center for four days of demonstrations, exhibits and talks aimed at schoolchildren, families and amateur scientists interested in learning more about the poles.
| Everett Herald | |
Realities show schools should hold tuition reins
The Spokesman-Review editorial board writes in support of the legislature eventually granting tuition-setting authority to state universities.
| Spokane Spokesman-Review | |
CWU faces $5M-$6M in cuts
As the state Legislative session nears an end, legislators are sending a very direct message to Central Washington University. The House, Senate and governor all agree on one thing - CWU will face a cut in state funding ranging from $5-6 million. The UW's request to the legislature for tuition-setting authority is noted.
| Ellensburg Daily Record | |
Idea of moving Cascadia Community College to Kirkland debated
A behind-the-scenes debate over whether to evict Cascadia Community College from the campus it shares with the University of Washington Bothell has surfaced in Olympia.
| Seattle Times | |
Child critical after suffering head injury at UW medical building
A young child suffered a life-threatening head injury Thursday morning at a University of Washington medical building on Roosevelt Way.
| KING/NW Cable News | |
How airline fare predictor Farecast got off the ground
The Puget Sound Business Journal profiles "serial entrepreneur" Oren Etzioni, professor of computer science and engineering.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
| Feb. 25, 2010 |
Global health envisioned as city's next hot industry
Can solving the world's health problems define Seattle as much as timber, aerospace and software? When a baseball executive listens to an expert on tuberculosis and gets inspired to help, it shows how much interest in global health has grown, said Lisa Cohen, executive director of Washington Global Health Alliance. The UW is mentioned.
| Seattle Times | |
One woman's ordeal brings change to state system
Arguing for a firmer definition of campus sexual assault at an Oregon Board of Higher Education meeting on Dec. 22, Henry Lorenzen blows the bureaucratic slumber out of the room. When he says that his daughter was raped at college, people stop shuffling papers. A UW rape case is mentioned, and Melissa Tumas, Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence specialist, is quoted.
| seattlepi.com | |
Victims often delay seeking help; discipline often light or nonexistent
Women who are raped on campus face enormous difficulties when they attempt to have alleged attackers held accountable through a school disciplinary process. A UW case is profiled.
| seattlepi.com | |
Boy Sustains Life-Threatening Injury At UW Clinic
A child of a patient receiving therapy sustained a life-threatening injury at the University of Washington Medical Center Roosevelt Clinic, said UW Medicine spokesperson Susan Gregg-Hanson.
| KIRO-TV | |
Oral cancer caused by HPV on the rise
The Human Papilloma Virus, which can cause cervical cancer, can also lead to cancers of the mouth. Edmond Truelove, of the School of Dentistry, is quoted.
| KING-TV | |
Microsoft, UW partner for cloud-services integration
The UW's IT staff and Microsoft are working together on single-sign-on technology through Live@edu, Microsoft's student-oriented hosted e-mail, communications and collaboration service.
| seattlepi.com | |
Downtown alley leaves dark days behind, welcomes pedestrians
In order to make downtown more pedestrian friendly, the City of Seattle is looking at the the Nord Alley experience as a potential model for other locations. UW student research is noted.
| Seattle Times | |
Microsoft goes to court to take down the Waledac botnet
Microsoft is struggling to reduce the threat from botnets -- networks of malware-infected Windows PCs controlled remotely by criminal gangs -- and has now got a bit of help by taking a civil action in a US district court. The legal and industry action was "done in cooperation with experts from Shadowserver, the University of Washington, Symantec and others."
| Guardian Unlimited | |
Thousands of acres to roam (with Fido) at Pack Forest
The Seattle Times details the features of the UW's Pack Expermental Forest for the hiking public.
| Seattle Times | |
'Will of the people' often subjected to tinkering
In the past decade, state lawmakers -- Democrats and Republicans -- have poked holes in voter-approved initiatives that restrained state spending, gave automatic raises to teachers and demanded more money for public schools, among others. Hugh Spitzer, affiliate professor of law, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
UW medical records compromised
An alarming letter was sent to Charles Tomaras from the UW Medical Center letting him know that someone had stolen his personal information, including his Social Security number, credit card number, birthdate and address.
| KING-TV NBC 5 | |
To improve school performance, fire all the teachers?
When the school board in Central Falls, R.I., fired all 88 teachers and staff at its high school, the move had little to do with productivity and everything to do with sending a message to teachers' unions: The status quo of poor-performing schools is unacceptable. Dan Goldhaber, research professor with the Center on Reinventing Public Education, is quoted.
| Christian Science Monitor | |
Chronic Back Pain Soothed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
People suffering from chronic lower back pain may find relief through cognitive behavioral therapy, a short-term treatment aimed at challenging and reframing negative beliefs. Brook Martin, of the Outcomes Research Collaborative, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
| Feb. 24, 2010 |
Does pregnancy hormone help people lose weight?
It sounds strange -- a hormone the body creates during pregnancy is being used to help women and men lose weight. And the promise is to do it without feeling hungry or having to exercise. David Cummings, associate professor of medicine, presents a dissenting opinion.
| KING-TV | |
In Our View, Feb. 24: Tuition Decisions
The Columbian editorial board writes in support of granting tuition-setting authority to UW, WSU and WWU.
| Vancouver Columbian | |
Speeding up college education a smart idea
The Spokesman-Review editorial board writes that "expanding three-year degrees would be a victory for students, parents and universities."
| Spokane Spokesman-Review | |
Prospects dim for tuition-setting bill
A bill that would allow the state's largest universities to set their own tuition, within limits, appears all but dead after it failed to move out of a House committee Tuesday.
| Seattle Times | |
Thailand Bracing for Ruling on Thaksin's Assets
Friday is "judgment day" in Thailand, with a court set to decide whether to confiscate $2.3 billion in frozen assets belonging to the fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Charles Keyes, professor anthropology and of international studies, is quoted.
| The New York Times | |
| Feb. 23, 2010 |
UW Professor writes report to help Haiti rebuild
His office on the University of Washington campus seems a million miles from Haiti, but the pictures displayed on his computer speak of the destruction that country still suffers. Prof. Mark Eberhard is back from Haiti where he led a team of five engineers to study how that country's buildings withstood the 7.0 magnitude quake that hit in January.
| KING-TV | |
More evidence of a link between hospitalization and dementia
A group of researchers from the University of Washington and the Group Health Research Institute in Seattle and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill examined the records of 2,929 senior citizens participating in the Adult Changes in Thought study. After adjusting for factors like age, sex and years of education, the researchers found that volunteers who were hospitalized for a noncritical illness were 40% more likely to develop dementia than their counterparts who were never hospitalized.
| Los Angeles Times | |
Balancing state budget with cuts only would hurt the economy more than help
In an op-ed piece, Marieka Klawitter, associate professor of public affairs, and Janine Vaughn, owner of Revival Lighting in Spokane and steering committee member of the Washington Small Business for Secure Health Care Coalition, support the legislature raising revenue because "we believe another year of only budget cuts would further undermine our recovery."
| Seattle Times | |
House committee: no action on tuition-setting bill
A plan to let the University of Washington, Washington State University and Western Washington University set their own tuition was the subject of a state House committee hearing on Tuesday in Olympia.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Tacoma News Tribune (AP wire story) | |
The Discouraged Worker
Who are these "discouraged" workers and how do they affect the economy? Is there really no work or are their standards too high? Gina Neff, assistant professor of communication, is quoted.
| KUOW | |
Sexpert on Seattle woman who split Cheryl & Ashley Cole: There had to be $
Seattle city government aide Ann Corbitt has shaken the soccer world, helped bring down UK power couple Cheryl and Ashley Cole and made herself famous. But goodness -- what for? Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, is quoted.
| seattlepi.com | |
H1N1: Pandemic was emotional as well as physical
Today, the visible signs of H1N1 fear have ebbed. Many vaccination clinics report low turnout and have cut back their hours, according to local news reports. A recent health poll by the Harvard School of Public Health reported that nearly half of those surveyed believed the outbreak was over. Ira Longini, professor of biostatistics, is quoted.
| CNN | |
State colleges can't afford bargain tuition
The News Tribune editorial board supports Senate Bill 6562 and granting tuition-setting authority to UW, WSU and WWU.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Lab rats with cellphones?
We love our digital gadgets -- "magic" devices that define cool and promise to remake our lives for the better. But there is growing evidence of a dark side to the techno-magic. Your cellphone, and any other wireless device that depends on electromagnetic microwave radiation to function, may be hazardous to your health. Research by Henry Lai, research professor of bioengineering, is noted.
| Los Angeles Times | |
Youth nonprofit to run Sunnyside community center
Sunnyside's community center is making a comeback. One of the groups moving into the community center is a University of Washington nursing research program which measures children's activity levels.
| Yakima Herald-Republic | |
Investigating Death In America
Who are forensic scientists? Corinne Fligner, director of autopsy service at the UW Medical Center and associate professor of pathology at the University of Washington, is a guest.
| KUOW | |
Fierce competition for UW admissions
A lot of families are keeping a close eye on the mailbox this month as they await word about whether they get into their college of choice. While families wait, the enrollment department at the University of Washington are making tough decisions.
| KIRO TV | |
Hospital Stays May Spur Brain Decline in Seniors
Elderly people who have been hospitalized have an increased risk of cognitive decline. That's the finding of University of Washington researchers who analyzed data from 1994 through 2007 on 2,929 people, aged 65 and older, who did not have dementia at the start of the study.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
| Feb. 22, 2010 |
The informed gardener, plenty of poetry
The Seattle Times' list of notable books for the week includes "The Informed Gardener Blooms Again," by Linda Chalker-Scott and published by the University of Washington Press.
| Seattle Times | |
Noxious Weed Policy Differs In Washington And Oregon
English Ivy and Butterfly bush are noxious, invasive weeds. Now, it's illegal to buy or sell them in Oregon. But in Washington, that's still permitted. Sarah Reichard knows a lot about invasive weeds. She studies them at the University of Washington's Center for Urban Horticulture. English Ivy, she says, can be seen everywhere: on campus, in parks, in people's yards.
| KUOW | |
Sweeping Credit Card Reform Takes Effect
Under the new Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure act, it will be a lot tougher for people under the age of 21 to get credit cards. Several UW students are quoted.
| KIRO-TV | |
Swine flu wanes, but experts say pandemic strain could reemerge
Even as officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are announcing that the epidemic of the H1N1 flu is no longer widespread in any state, no disease expert is willing to say there isn't a third -- or fourth -- wave of swine flu in the country's future. Ira Longini, professor of biostatistics, is quoted.
| Washington Post | |
Computers Turn Flat Photos into 3-D Buildings
Rome wasn't built in a day, but in cyberspace it might be. Computer science researchers at the University of Washington and Cornell University are deploying a system that will blend teamwork and collaboration with powerful graphics algorithms to create three-dimensional renderings of buildings, neighborhoods and potentially even entire cities.
| New York Times | |
Keep lawmakers accountable for tuition rates
In an op-ed piece, Jono Hanks, director of government relations for ASUW, looks at flaws in the proposal that tuition-setting for UW, WSU and WWU authority be transferred from the legislature to each school's regents or trustees.
| Everett Herald | |
Princeton gives report card on Kindle DX
While the Kindle DX earned praise from Princeton University for its battery life, portability and paper reduction, students and faculty had issues with the device's ability to highlight and annotate text, its folder structure and navigation controls. The feedback, which mirrors what we heard last year from some University of Washington students who are testing the DX, may inform Amazon's development of future e-readers.
| TechFlash | |
Gender Trade-Offs
New York Times blogger Nancy Folbre writes "Changing gender roles in our society have created some rather complicated trade-offs, and that helps explain why it’s hard to assess progress toward gender equality." UW research is cited.
| New York Times | |
Shop Talk: Kohl's at the Valley Mall? You heard it here first
Yakima Herald-Republic columnist Mai Hoang writes that "Kohl's has emerged as a top contender for the vacant Gottschalks space at the Valley Mall." Mary Ann Odegaard, director of the Retail Management Program, is quoted.
| Yakima Herald-Republic | |
Minorities reach for place in growing business ecosystem
Green may be the latest business gold rush, but for minority business owners in Washington state, it’s not panning out. Minority groups have yet to grab their share of the state’s emerging green economy, according to a University of Washington study. The traditional barriers -- lack of access to capital, insufficient company size to land public contracts, and discrimination -- are exacerbated by the bad economy.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
| Feb. 21, 2010 |
Experts divided on 'therapy' for Tiger Woods
He went public on live TV, and now Tiger Woods is under wraps and back in treatment. But the 12-step program most likely being used to help him may or may not be the best course for the famed -- and now infamous -- golfer, experts say. David Atkins, research associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral science, is quoted.
| USA Today | |
State House must move on college tuition
The Seattle Times editorial board urges Representative Deb Wallace, chair of the state House Higher Education Committee, not to "drag her legislative heels on what would be one of the most significant fiscal-policy measures to come from the Legislature in decades" -- a bill granting public universities tuition-setting authority.
| Seattle Times | |
Asia-produced ozone making its way to U.S., study finds
A new study further bolsters concerns that pollution blowing across the Pacific Ocean from China and other rapidly developing Asian nations may swamp efforts to clean up the air in the Western United States and make it difficult for states and cities to meet federal standards. Dan Jaffe, a professor of atmospheric and environmental chemistry at the UW Bothell, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Bellingham Herald (McClatchy wire service) | |
Is Life Bad News For Planets? The Medea Hypothesis
NPR blogger Adam Frank writes about "The Medea Hypothesis," the latest book from Peter Ward, professor of Earth and space sciences and of biology.
| National Public Radio | |
Seattle's Todd Pacific Shipyards stays afloat in a sinking industry
Despite challenges in the near century since its founding in 1916, Seattle's Todd Pacific Shipyards is surviving in a shrinking industry that has seen shipbuilding and repair work decline or be lost to cheaper labor and materials in Asia. Todd continues to pay good wages for blue-collar work that can be dangerous and dirty. But worker pride and government contracts have kept it afloat. David Olson, professor emeritus of political science, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Virginia Beavert keeping Sahaptin language alive
Linguist Virginia Beavert speaks five of the fourteen original dialects of the plateau tribes, including Yakama, and has been a long time teacher of the languages and active in their preservation. For her work with tribal languagues she's has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Washington. Beavert also has a translation dictionary, which she co-wrote with University of Washington linguistics professor Sharon Hargus, coming in March.
| Yakima Herald-Republic | |
ESPN comes calling, and the Northwest answers pleasantly
News Tribune columnist Dave Boling writes about ESPN College GameDay's recent visit to the UW.
| The News Tribune | |
Weekly Book List, February 22, 2010
The Chronicle of Higher Education's book list for this week notes "Seeing Culture Everywhere, From Genocide to Consumer Habits," by Joana Breidenbach and Pal Nyiri and published by the University of Washington Press.
| The Chronicle of Higher Education | |
| Feb. 20, 2010 |
Cognitive and motor delays linked to 'flat head syndrome' in infants
Matthew Speltz, professor of psychiatry and behavioral medicine at the University of Washington, led a first of its kind study that compared infants with flat heads to a control group that had normally shaped skulls.
| KING-TV NBC 5 | |
UW project explores Great Depression's impact on state
The University of Washington recently launched the Great Depression in Washington State Project, a multimedia Web site that describes the era and its legacy.
| Seattle Times | |
Sunny, balmy conditions set natural world's clock forward to spring
With a sunny weekend in store and temperatures more like April than February, experts warn spring fever could reach, well, fever pitch over the next few days. "It's like a time machine," said University of Washington meteorologist Cliff Mass. "Basically, we've been advanced by a month or two in temperature."
| Seattle Times | |
Remove Diabetes Drug Avandia From Market: FDA Reports
The blockbuster type 2 diabetes drug Avandia raises users' odds for heart attack and heart failure and should be removed from the market, according to confidential government reports. Bruce Psaty, professor of medicine and epidemiology, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
| Feb. 19, 2010 |
How Washington can stimulate a quicker economic recovery
In an op-ed piece, Jim Bricker, chair of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Debra Lisser, president of the Trustees Association for Washington's Community and Technical Colleges, and Pamela Transue, president of the Washington Association for Community and Technical Colleges and president of Tacoma Community College, write "Washington is facing a major collision between what local employers and the economy needs to recover and what our higher-education system can produce with record budget cuts," and lay out a case for why higher education remains a good investment for Washington state.
| Seattle Times | |
Students Likely to See Fewer Credit Cards
The CARD Act of 2009 -- signed into law last May, with many provisions going into effect today -- will offer protections for college-age consumers who are coveted by card issuers. Tim Mensing, ASUW president, is quoted.
| U.S. News & World Report | |
The Highway 520 bridge project is an opportunity to do better for environment
In an op-ed piece, Fran Conley, coordinator of the Coalition for a Sustainable 520, urges a forward-looking transit-oriented system that better serves the neighborhoods and the environment than what the state proposes. She notes "the state's 520 plan does not even provide direct connection between rail and bus at the University of Washington."
| Seattle Times | |
Families, students and taxpayers must maintain tuition accountability
In an op-ed piece, Rep. Deb Wallace, chair of the House Higher Education Committee, writes that SB 6562 "also means families, students and taxpayers will no longer have a real voice when it comes to protecting the quality of our educational institutions and making sure they are affordable."
| Everett Herald | |
A Geek's Guide to the Climate Crisis
Arun Majumdar, director of the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, spoke at the University of Washington yesterday afternoon about the agency's efforts to find and fund technologies with the potential to lead to breakthrough solutions to the climate crisis.
| TechFlash | |
Credit Cards and Campuses
A new era in the vexed relationships between colleges, credit cards and students begins Monday, when most of the new provisions of the Credit CARD Act of 2009 take effect. The law provides new protections to students and imposes new requirements on colleges and alumni groups that offer credit cards. Tim Mensing, ASUW president, is quoted.
| Inside Higher Ed | |
The Insider: UW funds an economic impact study -- of itself
The University of Washington is paying Pittsburgh-based Tripp Umbach $38,000 to determine its economic impact. The study will examine all operations, including the university’s two branch campuses in Tacoma and Bothell, as well as its medical center and hospital system.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
Nerve agents could be to blame for tripling of child leukaemia in Basra
Rates of leukaemia in children around the Basra area of Southern Iraq have almost tripled in the last 15 years according to calculations by public health experts. The study was developed by the University of Washington (UW), two Iraqi universities -- Mustansiriya University in Baghdad and Basra University -- and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
| Times of London | |
A UW class wrestles with Guantanamo questions
President Obama missed his self-imposed one year deadline for closing Guatanamo's detention facility. Even when that is settled, the larger issues of handling terror suspects will require the kind of serious study being done in a UW class.
| Crosscut.com | |
| Feb. 18, 2010 |
A classic deal: bassist Jordan Anderson plays at UW
Some of the best classical-music deals in town are presented by the University of Washington School of Music. These aren't student recitals but concerts by professional musicians, in small settings with good acoustics. Seattle Symphony principal bassist Jordan Anderson gives a chamber recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, Brechemin Auditorium.
| Seattle Times | |
Seattle's downtown retail core needs 'new spark'
You know downtown Seattle's retail scene is hurting when the best thing a local business leader can say is the number of coffee shops and spas increased slightly last year. The UW's downtown Metropolitan Tract is mentioned.
| Seattle Times | |
Teacher Seniority Rules Challenged
Teacher seniority rules are meeting resistance from government officials and parents as a wave of layoffs is hitting public schools and driving newer teachers out of classrooms. Marguerite Roza, research associate professor of education, is quoted.
| Wall Street Journal | |
High Rates of Childhood Leukemia Seen in Iraq Province
Childhood leukemia rates more than doubled in a southern Iraq province over a 15-year period, although the exact cause for the increase is unclear, researchers at the University of Washington say.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
Bring tuition bill to a vote
The Herald editorial board urges the legislature to bring SB 6562 to a vote. The bill would grant tuition-setting authority to the University of Washington, Washington State University and Western Washington University.
| Everett Herald | |
Students feeling the crunch as they tackle rising tuition
Tuition has been steadily rising at state universities for the past decade, and it's about to go up again. Though more people are trying to advance their education, the rising cost is making it difficult. The Legislature last year approved a 7 percent tuition increase at LCC and 14 percent at University of Washington and Washington State University that will take effect this fall.
| Longview Daily News | |
Flat Head Syndrome Linked to Developmental Delays
Infants who develop flat head syndrome may be more apt to experience delays in physical and mental development, a new study has found. Matthew Speltz, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
Clear diagnosis, uncertain remedy
Governments are increasingly turning to private insurance in order to widen access to health care and make it more efficient. Are they expecting too much? Christopher Murray, professor of global health, is quoted.
| The Economist | |
| Feb. 17, 2010 |
Scientists still sparring over future of Pacific Northwest snowpack
Debate among Northwest scientists continues about the Cascades' snowpack -- whether and how much it has declined -- in part because the dramatic variation in year-to-year snowfall makes it tough to pin down trends. Several UW experts are quoted.
| Portland Oregonian | |
Low-Dose Platelet Transfusions Deemed Safe
A lower dose of platelets than is commonly used is safe for people who require transfusions of the clot-forming blood cells, a new study shows. Sherrill Slichter, professor of medicine, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
FDA eyes overhaul for medical device approvals
Manufacturers of pacemakers, drug pumps and other implants could be the latest industry due for a safety overhaul, as the Food and Drug Administration takes a second look at how certain devices are approved. Larry Kessler, chair of health services, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| MSNBC (AP wire story) | |
Patriot's history book by Ellensburg native gets a boost from Beck
Boy, what a little mention on the Glenn Beck show can do. Mike Allen, a native of Ellensburg and now a professor of history at the University of Washington-Tacoma, saw sales of his history book on patriots climb from last to No. 1 on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble after Beck mentioned it on his Fox program.
| Yakima Herald-Republic | |
Ask King County Executive Dow Constantine
The H1N1 flu virus seems less alarming now. We couldn't get enough vaccine at first, now it's everywhere. Is the disease no longer a worry? Ira Longini, professor of biostatistics, is a guest.
| KUOW | |
The Great Depression In Washington State: Lessons And The Current Recession
The Great Depression changed Washington state dramatically. Could our current recession completely reshape the state? James Gregory, professor of history, is a guest.
| KUOW | |
3 state universities closer to ability to raise own tuition
Three of the state's public universities are a step closer to controlling their own tuition increases after the state Senate passed a bill giving the schools tuition-setting authority.
| Mid-Columbia Tri-City Herald | |
Which legislation still has a shot this session?
Tuesday was the deadline for the House and Senate to approve bills introduced in their respective chambers that did not deal directly with the budget. A bill to improve aerospace-related research and training won approval in the Senate. The bill would lay the foundation for creating an institute in Snohomish County to coordinate state and industry training programs and a center at the University of Washington for new research.
| Everett Herald | |
Ellensburg native's book surges with talk-show endorsement
Mike Allen, Ellensburg native and professor of history at University of Washington-Tacoma, saw his 2004 book skyrocket to the No. 1 seller on the amazon.com and Barnes & Noble bestseller list on Feb. 9 and into Feb. 10 after national conservative talk-show host Glenn Beck recommended it to the nation.
| Ellensburg Daily Record | |
Lacey Teens Face Criminal 'Sexting' Charges
Three teenagers in Lacey, Washington could be labeled sex offenders for life. They'll be in court Wednesday, February 17, 2010 facing criminal charges for "sexting" a nude photo of a classmate around Chinook Middle School. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, is quoted.
| KCPQ-TV | |
Ad campaign: Catholics, come home
Lent traditionally begins with Ash Wednesday, and the church wants to get Catholics back in the pews. James Wellman, associate professor of American religion, is quoted.
| KOMO News | |
HIV illness 'delayed by' herpes drug aciclovir
A study of 3,300 patients in Africa found aciclovir reduced the risk of HIV progression by 16%, The Lancet reports. The researchers from the University of Washington, Seattle, concentrated on people infected with HIV-1 -- the most common type of infection.
| BBC | |
| Feb. 16, 2010 |
House blocks Husky Stadium funding
The University of Washington was a loser in Olympia Tuesday as the state House approved a measure divvying up the taxes used to build professional football and baseball stadiums in Seattle.
| seattlepi.com | |
Wash. House approves stadium tax distribution
The state House has approved a measure dividing up the taxes used to build pro baseball and football stadiums in Seattle. But the University of Washington's Husky Stadium project wouldn't get a dime.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Seattle Times (AP wire story) | |
Seattle author David Shields ponders big questions in 'Reality Hunger: A Manifesto'
The Oregonian calls David Shields' new book, "Reality Hunger: A Manifesto," "heady stuff from an always-interesting writer and teacher at the University of Washington."
| Portland Oregonian | |
Strange Bedfellows: Senate votes to let UW, WSU and Western set tuition
Working late into the night Monday, the state Senate voted to allow the state's three biggest colleges to set their own tuition rates. Senate Bill 6562 now heads to the House.
| seattlepi.com | |
Winners of the Golden Ear Awards
The jazz scene in Seattle can be described as young, cerebral and edgy, a characterization reinforced this year by many of the winners of the Earshot Jazz organization's Golden Ear Awards. Pianist Marc Seales and trombonist Stuart Dempster were inducted into Earshot's Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame. Seales is a professor at the UW; Dempster is a professor emeritus. The UW's jazz studies program is also noted as "gaining in influence and reputation as the engine for the local avant garde jazz movement." Several UW alums and former students received awards.
| Seattle Times | |
Back-to-back tax rallies
Thousands of taxpayers rallied in the state capital Monday, promising a reckoning in November if lawmakers and Gov. Chris Gregoire move ahead with proposals to raise taxes. John Wheeler III, a member of Associated Students of the University of Washington Tacoma, is quoted.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Wash. Senate approves tuition control to 3 schools
The state Senate voted late Monday to hand its tuition-setting authority over to the leaders of the three largest universities. Under the proposal, which was endorsed 29-19, the University of Washington, Washington State University and Western Washington University could raise tuition each year for seven years.
| KING-TV | |
WA Senate Approves Tuition Control To 3 Schools
The Washington State Senate voted late Monday to hand its tuition-setting authority over to the leaders of the three largest universities. Under the proposal, which was endorsed 29-19, the University of Washington, Washington State University and Western Washington University could raise tuition each year for seven years.
| KCPQ-TV | |
Wash. Senate approves tuition control to 3 schools
The state Senate voted late Monday to hand its tuition-setting authority over to the leaders of the three largest universities. Under the proposal, which was endorsed 29-19, the University of Washington, Washington State University and Western Washington University could raise tuition each year by no more than 14 percent.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Seattle Times (AP wire story) | |
Prosthetics design puts class to the test
Seattle Times columnist Nicole Brodeur writes about the collaboration between Joanne Tilley, who uses a prosthetic arm, and Magnus Feil, associate professor of industrial design.
| Seattle Times | |
Fashion faux pas that make men 'undateable'
High-waisted dad jeans, 'mandannas,' tube socks and Ed Hardy gear are just a few of the turn-offs for women, according to the authors of a forthcoming book. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, is quoted.
| Los Angeles Times | |
Herpes Drug Might Also Slow HIV Progression
New research suggests that people who are infected with both HIV-1, a strain of the AIDS virus, and herpes simplex virus type 2 could benefit in more than one way by taking a herpes drug called acyclovir. In addition to treating herpes, the medication appears to also slow the progression of HIV. Jairam Lingappa, associate professor of medicine and co-author of the study, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
Hope for the future slipping away for too many students
Bruce Shepard, president of Western Washington University, writes in an op-ed about state budget cuts and ways to keep hope alive among young people who have never thought about attending a university.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
| Feb. 15, 2010 |
Weekly Book List, February 15, 2010
The Chronicle of Higher Education's book list for this week notes "The Sichuan Frontier and Tibet: Imperial Strategy in the Early Qing," by Yingcong Dai and published by the University of Washington Press.
| Chronicle of Higher Education | |
Herbicide linked to birth defects
Overall, Washington state has about double the national average of gastroschisis cases -- an average of 43 cases per year. In order to understand the reasons behind these increases, researchers at University of Washington, Seattle, analyzed over 4,400 birth certificates from 1987-2006 -- including more than 800 cases of gastroschisis -- and a U.S. Geological Survey databases of agricultural spraying between 2001 and 2006.
| Tacoma News Tribune / MotherNatureNetwork.com | |
Geologists search massive Eastern Washington slide for clues
Geologists working to unravel one of the most destructive landslides in state history still haven't found a smoking gun -- but they're beginning to dig up some pretty hot clues. David Montgomery, professor of Earth and space sciences, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
| Feb. 14, 2010 |
Lawmakers must retain need grants for Washington college students
In an op-ed piece, Larry Gossett, Metropolitan King County Council member and chair of the University of Washington President's Minority Community Advisory Committee, writes "help us keep the Husky Promise by asking your legislator to maintain financial aid funds at the 2008-09 level."
| Seattle Times | |
Letters to the editor: Higher education
In a letter to the editor, Blake Barnett, ASUW research assistant, writes "concerning The Times' portrayal of the Associated Student Body of the University of Washington rally in Olympia."
| Seattle Times | |
A mystery over Seattle's celebrity gorilla, Bobo, is finally put to rest
There has been a long-standing mystery and controversy surrounding Bobo, the gregarious gorilla who fascinated Seattle and the world with his antics at the Lowman family home in Anacortes and then at the Woodland Park Zoo from 1951 until 1968. Now, more than 40 years after his untimely death, the controversy has been settled, the gorilla's missing skull has been found and reunited with his skeleton at the University of Washington's Burke Museum.
| Seattle Times | |
Exploring romance and attraction
UW Sociology Professor Pepper Schwartz appears on CBS News to talk about romance in a time of recession.
| CBS News Sunday Morning | |
| Feb. 13, 2010 |
Bellevue, Issaquah school districts seek legal advice on texts after court decisions
Two recent state court decisions on high-school math textbooks have area school districts seeking legal advice as they try to settle on which books to choose. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Passion for chocolate fuels effort to make it more tasty and healthful
Theo Chocolate, a young Seattle candy firm, is taking on big international companies in pursuit of a better chocolate that's tasty and healthful, too. There is a general mention of UW labs and Adam Drewnowski, director of the Nutritional Science Program, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
University centers create economic opportunity
James Gaudino, president of Central Washington University, and Jack Oharah, president of Edmonds Community College, write in an op-ed about the importance of university centers in providing accessible and affordable higher education.
| Everett Herald | |
Cantwell helps delay deportation of Peruvian UW grad
Sen. Maria Cantwell says the deportation of a University of Washington graduate in the country illegally has been delayed.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Seattle Times (AP wire story) | |
Selfish, dishonest, mean ... who are you calling an economist?
A recent survey by Yoram Bauman and Elaina Rose, two economists from the University of Washington, explains that in experiments, economics students are less generous, more likely to choose an unco-operative approach and more likely to accept bribes.
| Financial Times | |
St. Peter wins recognition
Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia recently joined the ranks of the top 4 percent of hospitals in the nation by earning “Magnet” recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Only two other hospitals in Washington -- the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital -- have earned the honor.
| The Olympian | |
| Feb. 12, 2010 |
UW doctor part of Olympics medical team
We've talked a lot about the U.S. athletes to watch, but meet a local doctor named to the team. Dr. Brian Krabak from the University of Washington's Sports Medicine Department will be stationed at Whistler.
| KING-TV | |
Long before 'Twilight,' William Dietrich wrote the book on Forks, Wash.
The University of Washington Press is reissuing William Dietrich's 1992 book "The Final Forest: The Battle for the Last Great Trees of the Pacific Northwest," this fall with a new preface and afterword.
| Portland Oregonian | |
University of Washington officials donate percentage of salaries
Some University of Washington leaders say they will donate 5 percent of their annual salaries to student scholarship and academic programs.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
Microsoft, Amazon: A very Seattle rivalry
If Microsoft and Apple are old rivals, and Microsoft and Google bitter enemies, then Microsoft and Amazon.com are starting to look a lot like passive-aggressive neighbors. Ed Lazowska, professor of computer science, is quoted.
| TechFlash | |
Construction crews unearth prehistoric tusk in Ridgefield
A Washington State Department of Transportation inspector discovered fragments of a tusk believed to belong to a Columbian mammoth while working on the Interstate 5 interchange in Ridgefield. The tusk was taken to the University of Washington's Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture.
| Vancouver Columbian | |
Need to get over your ex? Call Death Bear
Death Bear is a self-appointed public servant for the bereft and the brokenhearted. "Give him an ex’s clothes, old photos, mementos, letters, etc. Death Bear is here to assist you in your time of tragedy, heartbreak and loss." Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, is quoted.
| MSNBC / The Today Show | |
Safeco donating $3.5M art collection
Safeco is donating 840 pieces from its significant collection of contemporary Northwest art to a consortium of museums in Washington, ensuring the works will stay in this state. The Washington Art Consortium, a nonprofit cooperative of seven art museums including the Seattle Art Museum, Tacoma Art Museum and the University of Washington's Henry Art Gallery.
| Seattle Times | |
Some college staff to give part of salary back to UW
Amid tuition hikes and budget cuts, some of the University of Washington's highest-paid higher-ups are tithing a portion of their incomes back to the school. Actually, half of a tithe: Senior UW leaders will donate 5 percent of their salaries to student scholarships and academic programs, the university announced Thursday.
| Seattle Times | |
Locke, Isaki key to Washington state's use of Obama export plan
Thanks to two key players, Washington state appears well-positioned to benefit from President Barack Obama's plan to increase trade promotion efforts and provide more loans to small exporters. David Bachman, professor of international studies, is quoted.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
Safeco donates art to museums
Safeco Insurance said it's donated more than 800 works of art from its collection to the Washington Art Consortium, a group of seven Washington state museums that includes Henry Art Gallery. The consortium will begin showing the artwork in April.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
TV host could learn from Allen
A letter-writer comments that Glenn Beck "could use a lesson from [UW Tacoma's Mike] Allen on making a thought-provoking, rational argument based on research."
| The News Tribune | |
The Medea Hypothesis: A response to the Gaia hypothesis
In the book "The Medea Hypothesis," Peter Ward, professor of Earth and space sciences and of biology, argues that life on Earth will cause its own end long before our sun, which will start expanding into a red giant in about 1 billion years, begins baking the biosphere away.
| Christian Science Monitor | |
Court prompts an overdue conversation about education funding
The Seattle Times editorial board says the state should not appeal a judge's ruling that it is not fulfilling its constitutional obligation for funding K-12 education. The editorial also states that adequate funding of public K-12 education should not come at the expense of higher education.
| Seattle Times | |
| Feb. 11, 2010 |
Seattle applying for Google broadband project
Mayor Mike McGinn just announced that Seattle will indeed ask Google to pursue one of its fiber-optic broadband experiments in the city. The UW is a partner in the consortium.
| Seattle Times | |
Some Seattlites putting seismometers in their basements
Netquake, which is building out a grid of seismometers in Seattle, Bellevue, Everett and Tacoma, eventually will be up and down Western Washington and into the Portland Oregon area. The idea is that the host of the seismometer doesn't need to do much other than allow the seismometer access the homes Wi-Fi network to "talk" to computers in the Seismo Lab at the University of Washington, and allow it to hook into the power grid.
| KING-TV | |
Overhauling the state's higher-education system.
Among the proposed improvements in states' higher-education systems this year, Louisiana's may seem the most counterintuitive: Send far fewer students to four-year colleges. Research by UW's office of planning and budgeting is cited.
| Chronicle of Higher Education | |
Beck's backing boosts sales of Tacoma professor's book
It's the Glenn Beck version of the Oprah Book Club phenomenon. And the beneficiary is Mike Allen, University of Washington Tacoma
history professor.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
State should ban indoor tanning for youths
In an op-ed piece, Kim Margolin, professor of medicine, encourages passage of House Bill 2652, which would ban anyone under 18 from indoor tanning unless they had a doctor’s prescription.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Everett's battle against sediment in the port
The Snohomish River’s natural flow forces the Port of Everett to fight a constant, expensive battle to stop sand from building up on the waterfront. David Montgomery, professor of Earth and space sciences, is quoted.
| Everett Herald | |
Jurors find Bradford innocent of rape
Ted Bradford won his attempt to clear his name Thursday, when a jury declared him innocent of raping a woman in Yakima's Barge-Chestnut neighborhood 15 years ago. Bradford's defense was coordinated by Innocence Project Northwest, a legal clinic based at the University of Washington.
| Yakima Herald-Republic | |
Marital affairs: what happens after spouses cheat
Yet many Americans cheat. Although numbers on adultery are notoriously difficult to pin down (in large part because people lie to researchers), many studies put lifetime infidelity rates around 30 percent for men, slightly lower for women. Americans are also more likely now than ever before to accept adultery as part of marriage. Only 50 or 60 percent of Americans say that adultery would be an automatic deal breaker for their marriage, says Pepper Schwartz, a sociology professor at the University of Washington.
| Christian Science Monitor | |
| Feb. 10, 2010 |
Simple Health Care Fix Fizzles Out
Without a way to keep insurers from covering procedures that studies find ineffective, projects that study different medical treatments and figure out which delivers the best results at the cheapest cost face an uphill climb. The health care bills passed by the House and Senate have provisions to disseminate study results, but wouldn't require private insurers or Medicare to adjust coverage or payments to doctors in response to findings. Steven Goldberg, associate professor of cardiology, is quoted.
| Wall Street Journal | |
Seattle Children's Compromises With Laurelhurst
Seattle Children's Hospital will be able to expand, but less than it has been asking for. That's the compromise between the medical center and homeowners in the surrounding Laurelhurst neighborhood.
| KPLU-FM | |
Flu Vaccine Safe for Infants 6 Weeks Old
Seasonal flu vaccines are safe and effective in infants as young as 6 to 12 weeks, new research claims. These findings, which need to be confirmed in more studies, suggest that seasonal flu vaccine should be included in standard vaccinations for infants less than 6 months old, said Dr. Janet A. Englund, of the University of Washington and colleagues.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
IBM Pitches 'Cloud' Service to Colleges. But Is the News Just Corporate Puff?
IBM announced plans on Wednesday to make its software available to colleges via a Web-based "cloud" service that the company says will make it easier for professors to incorporate technology into their classes. But is the splashy cloud announcement corporate puff? Ed Lazowska, professor of computer science, is quoted.
| Chronicle of Higher Education | |
Doctors Say Simple Steps Will Help The Beat Go On With Your Heart
February is heart health month. It's a time to help raise people's awareness about this deadly disease. Although it's one of our nation's most costly and widespread health problems, it is also among the most preventable. Rosario Freeman, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.
| KCPQ-TV | |
Revising Book on Disorders of the Mind
Proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders would be the first in a decade. Jack McClellan, professor of psychiatry, is quoted.
| New York Times | |
Husky Stadium, Safeco Field cut out of tax plan... for now
A legislative panel on Tuesday stripped Husky Stadium and Safeco Field out of a bill that divvies up hundreds of millions of dollars in future King County tax revenues.
| Seattle Times | |
Seattle physician Brian Krabak will do more than treat injuries at Winter Olympics
UW Medical Center's Brian Krabak, who's working at his third Olympics, will be treating injured Olympic athletes at Whistler, but also understands mental aspects of injuries to world-class athletes.
| The Seattle Times | |
Penguins of Punta Tombo: Charming but in Trouble
ABC News profiles Dee Boersma, professor of biology, and her work at Punta Tombo with Magellanic penguins. There is also an associated video clip.
| ABC News | |
What can penguins teach us about Earth?
ABC News talks with Dee Boersma, professor of biology, about the effects of climate change on Magellanic penguins.
| ABC News | |
Coroner's hunch leads to evidence of murder
Chelan County Coroner Wayne Harris and Kathy Taylor, affiliate faculty in the Environmental Sciences Program, used the remains stored in a tote inside the body cooler of the Central Washington Hospital morgue to determine the deceased had been murdered.
| The Wenatchee World | |
How Do You Spell Longevity? D-N-A
One of the featured items in Time's special report on longevity is research by Matt Kaeberlein, assistant professor of pathology.
| Time | |
| Feb. 9, 2010 |
Norm Dicks becomes one of nation's most powerful lawmakers
After witnessing the University of Washington decor and memorabilia of U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks' home near Belfair, one wonders if official colors of America's armed forces will shortly be changed to purple and gold. The burly onetime Husky lineman is in line to succeed Pennsylvania's late Rep. John Murtha as chairman of the powerful Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. The position has, let us say, pull on the Pentagon's purse strings.
| seattlepi.com | |
Recession Valentine: This Upside-Down Economy Is Tough On Love
This Valentine's Day many Northwest couples might eat dinner together, bathed not in candlelight, but in the electronic glow of online video conferencing. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, is interviewed.
| KUOW | |
Woman claims airplane ride disabled her
Angie Estes' lawsuit filed Monday in Seattle federal court claims mystery fumes filled the cabin of the Boeing 757 Angie was flying in from Phoenix to Sea-Tac. The suit says the day after the flight, the symptoms started and haven't stopped in the two years since that plane ride. Current UW research is noted.
| KING-TV NBC 5 | |
Local books: nature poems, becoming a carnivore and a 'stand-up economist'
The Seattle Times list of local books includes two titles with connections to the UW. "Jews of the Pacific Coast: Reinventing Community on America's Edge" (by Ellen Eisenberg, Ava F. Kahn and William Toll) was published by the University of Washington Press. "The Cartoon Introduction to Economics, Volume One: Microeconomics" by Grady Klein and Yoram Bauman, environmental economist for the Program on the Environment.
| Seattle Times | |
| Feb. 8, 2010 |
Report spells out tuition increases under Senate bill
Senate Committee Services released a report Monday that lays out possible future tuition rates under the maximum-limit provisions of SB 6562. The measure seeks to grant University of Washington, Washington State University and Western Washington University the authority to set resident undergraduate tuition -- without approval from the Legislature -- for the academic years 2011-2012 through 2017-2018.
| Seattle Times | |
State Colleges Face Cuts To Work-Study
Thousands of college students hope state senators will spare some financial aid dollars when they release their version of the budget. Governor Chris Gregoire has called for cuts to student aid programs to close revenue gaps. That includes the state's work-study program. UW student Yunhee Choi is featured.
| KPLU-FM | |
H.I.V. and Herpes: Treating Herpes Doesn't Reduce Chance That AIDS Virus Will Spread, Study Finds
Treating herpes in people who are also infected with H.I.V. does not reduce the chances that they will pass on the AIDS virus, according to a new study. The results were a surprise, said the lead author, Dr. Connie Celum, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
| New York Times | |
Concerned UW students demand action from lawmakers
The state's budget crisis has students at University of Washington in a state of shock, and taking action.
| KOMO News | |
City, Vulcan push higher South Lake Union height limits
Seattle wants taller buildings in South Lake Union, and is starting to study the impact of towers as high as 30 stories. Residents fear they'll be walled in. High-rises could block views of the Space Needle and lake, and cast parts of the neighborhood in shadow. A recent decision by the City Council to allow extra height for a University of Washington research facility is noted.
| Seattle Times | |
Tuition soars as students face tough financial times
The Herald's editorial board comments on the rising cost of a college education.
| Mid-Columbia Tri-City Herald | |
Are you destined to inherit your mother's body?
Peeking into your future isn't as simple as taking a look at your mom. Studies suggest that while your genes may determine up to 80 percent of your weight and body shape, environment and personal choice still play a significant role. David Cummings, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.
| MSNBC / Women's Health | |
| Feb. 7, 2010 |
Slashing financial aid imperils higher education and economic growth
Roy F. Heynderickx, president of Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, writes about the governor's proposed cuts to the state need grant program, which would cause 15,000 students to lose eligibility and the remaining 57,000 students to receive sharply lower amounts in aid.
| The Olympian | |
We're putting Washington's future at risk: Legislature needs to think of the long-term impacts of cutting education funds
Les Purce, president of The Evergreen State College, writes in an op-ed about how the state "is dismantling its public baccalaureate colleges and universities." And even before the recent cuts, "Washington provided less overall funding per student than 46 other states (counting two-year and four-year colleges and universities, and both state funding and tuition)."
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Columbia River salmon runs plentiful now, but don't count on the trend continuing
Record numbers of coho have returned to the Columbia River in recent years, and this year forecasters predict the same for spring chinook. But it's not time to pop the champagne corks and declare victory in the nation's most expensive wildlife restoration venture. Nate Mantua, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences, is quoted.
| Portland Oregonian | |
Law Inspired By Local Teen's Injury Inspires National Movement
There's a growing national movement to protect young athletes from brain injuries, and it started with an athlete from Maple Valley. Stan Herring, director of the Spine Center, is quoted.
| KIRO-TV | |
Vaccines' Benefits Trump Concerns, Experts Say
In 1960, health authorities recommended that young children get five vaccines. In 2009, there are vaccines against 13 diseases for children under the age of 2. This increase is worrisome to many parents. Edgar Marcuse, professor of pediatrics, is quoted.
| National Public Radio | |
Rigorous college-prep classes skyrocketing in Washington state
A decade ago, most Seattle-area high schools offered just a handful of rigorous classes that provided a way to earn college credit while supercharging a transcript. And only students with top grades were allowed to sign up. But in 10 years, the intensive, fast-paced Advanced Placement classes have skyrocketed in this state. Phil Ballinger, director of admissions, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
| Feb. 6, 2010 |
Hidden In Old Home Deeds, A Segregationist Past
Discriminatory language is written into original home deeds across America, not just in the South. Seattle Historian James Gregory and a team of University of Washington students have amassed a database of thousands of deeds with racist wording.
| National Public Radio | |
Sex Ed, With No Federal Strings?
In a letter to the editor, Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, responds to a recent article about sex education. UW research is cited.
| New York Times | |
Cuts threaten college students' scholarships
When University of Washington junior Janel Brown talks to younger students about college, she tells them that if they do their part in the classroom, the rest will take care of itself. Yet with all the talk of cuts to financial aid and the tuition increases needed to help offset cuts to higher education, Brown is worried she won't be able to finish school. And she's concerned that news of the cuts to Husky Promise might stunt the ambition of high school students as they look toward the future.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Students rally across state
Hundreds of University of Washington students gathered at noon Friday on the Capitol steps to voice their displeasure over increased tuition and proposed cuts to financial aid and the school's budget.
| The Olympian | |
Book research uncovers unique drawing of pioneer blockhouse
"Warship Under Sail, The USS Decatur in the Pacific West," by Lorraine McConaghy, is a joint project of the Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest and the UW Press. McConaghy says the book "allows us to see (pioneer) Seattle with completely new eyes."
| Seattle Times | |
The Washington Park Arboretum is a living, giving treasure
While it's planted for looks, the Washington Park Arboretum in the heart of Seattle is a treasure trove of world-class plants and a proving ground for rare, unusual and special plants that have been distributed around the world. The city of Seattle owns the land, the University of Washington owns and manages the plant collections, and the nonprofit Arboretum Foundation raises money to support the place.
| Seattle Times | |
| Feb. 5, 2010 |
Let state colleges raise tuition and aid
The News Tribune editorial board agrees that tuition-setting authority should rest with Washington's state universities.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
University of Washington again tops Peace Corps volunteer list
The University of Washington was again ranked No. 1 by the Peace Corps for sending 101 undergraduates into Peace Corps volunteer service.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
Washington university students rally for funding
Students from the University of Washington planned a noon rally Friday at the state Capitol to present petitions calling for lawmakers to protect funding for higher education.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Longview Daily News (AP wire story) | |
Seattle School Board told to review use of math textbooks
A King County Superior Court judge has ordered the Seattle School Board to take another look at its decision to use the Discovering Series of texts for teaching mathematics. In an terse ruling, on Thursday, Judge Julie A. Spector called the decision to teach from the Discovering curriculum "arbitrary and "capricious." Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, was one of the individuals who filed suit against the school district.
| Seattle Times | |
School funding gets an F; judge calls for action
In a victory for the parents, teachers, superintendents and community leaders who'd argued that the state isn't adequately funding its public schools, a King County judge has ordered the state Legislature to establish the cost of providing a basic education for all students in Washington state, then pay for it. Marge Plecki, associate professor in educational leadership and policy studies, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Seattle schools told to reconsider math books
A King County Superior Court judge has told the Seattle School Board to reconsider its decision to use the math curriculum called Discovering Math. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, was one of the individuals who filed suit against the school district. This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Mid-Columbia Tri-City Herald (AP wire story) | |
State Senate panel OKs 'tuition flexibility'
After a bipartisan makeover, legislation to grant universities temporary tuition-setting authority appears to be making headway in the state Senate. The bill applies to the University of Washington, Western Washington University and Washington State University, allowing them to set resident undergraduate tuition rates from 2011 to 2018 without the Legislature's approval.
| Seattle Times | |
Scientists Keep Water Liquid Far Below Zero Degrees
Despite what you may have heard, water doesn't always freeze at 32 degrees Fahrenheit. A team of scientists in Israel has come up with a way to control the temperature at which water will freeze. The graphic accompanying the story was provided by the University of Washington.
| National Public Radio | |
Judge rejects Seattle Schools math curriculum
King County Superior Court Judge Julie Spector reviewed the evidence against the "Discovering Math" series and ruled the Seattle School Board was "arbitrary" and "capricious" in adopting it. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, was one of the individuals who filed suit against the school district.
| KING-TV NBC 5 | |
Agricultural Chemical Spray Linked to Birth Defect Risk
There's a link between a birth defect called gastroschisis and the agricultural chemical atrazine, a new study has found. In the study, researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle investigated whether environmental exposures were a factor in a higher than normal number of cases in the eastern part of the state.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
Local Authority: Love & the AARP Set
The UW's Pepper Schwartz, a relationship expert for the AARP, is interviewed by Seattle Magazine. The column is reprinted on seattlepi.com
| seattlepi.com | |
Two Asians win 2009 UW minority award
Pearly Whites Laser Dentistry and Greater China Industries won University of Washington Minority Business of the Year Awards for Pierce and King County,
| Northwest Asian Weekly | |
Do We Need to Know What's in Junk Food?
In the continuing effort to fight obesity in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration is reviewing its nutrition labeling guidelines. A number of experts comment on the proposal, including the UW's Adam Drewnowski.
| The New York Times | |
UW students rally in Olympia to support higher ed
Students awash in purple gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia Friday, calling for lawmakers to resist further cuts to higher education and to protect financial aid. An estimated 350 to 400 people from the University of Washington's Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell campuses gathered at noon shouting "knowledge is power" and letting out "whoop whoops" for state need grants and work study programs.
| Seattle Times | |
Free hugs
According to University of Washington sophomore Dylan Wilson, the only thing better than a hug is a free hug.
| Seattle Times (video) | |
Some teachers give judge 'F' for math book ruling
A decision by a King County Superior Court judge to make Seattle's school system re-think its plan to implement a district-wide math curriculum has upset some teachers. Last June the Seattle School District voted to implement a district-wide math curriculum called Discovering Math. Unhappy with the decision, two parents and a University of Washington professor sued.
| seattlepi.com | |
| Feb. 4, 2010 |
Coalition takes stand on 520 bridge project
In a show of solidarity, Seattle and Eastside officials gathered Thursday to support a new six-lane Highway 520 toll bridge, despite continued debate over how it would connect with Montlake and the University of Washington.
| Seattle Times | |
Google grants UW researcher $1.35M for data collection
Google is giving a University of Washington researcher a $1.35 million grant to continue his work on mobile data collection.
| seattlepi.com | |
Judge Rejects Seattle School District’s Math Curriculum
A King County Superior Court judge rejected the Seattle School District’s math curriculum involving the "Discovering Math" series. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, was one of the individuals who filed suit against the school district.
| KIRO | |
Downtown Seattle losing stores to consolidation, suburbs
The number of retail stores in greater downtown Seattle has dropped by more than 10 percent over the past five years, the Downtown Seattle Association says. The UW's downtown Metropolitan Tract is mentioned.
| Seattle Times | |
Judge rejects Seattle's high school math program
Seattle's so-called "Discovery" math curriculum doesn't add up for a King County Superior Court judge, who rejected the style of instruction Thursday and ordered the district to try again. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, was one of the individuals who filed suit against the school district.
| seattlepi.com | |
520 boosters stand behind their plans
Five members of the Seattle City Council joined representatives from business, labor, the University of Washington, and Eastside governments Thursday morning to support the state's proposed six-lane 520 bridge replacement -- even though the size of the controversial Montlake Interchange remains a mystery.
| Seattle Times | |
UW is still No. 1 for the hardest job you'll ever love
For the fourth year in a row, the University of Washington has more undergrad alumni serving in the Peace Corps. than any other large university, according to the Peace Corps rankings.
| seattlepi.com | |
GWU, American U. stand out in producing Peace Corps volunteers
The Peace Corps announced Thursday its annual rankings of the colleges and universities that produce the most of its volunteers, and for the second year in a row, George Washington University came in first in the "medium school" category. The University of Washington ranked first among all schools, with 101 undergrad alums now serving as volunteers.
| Washington Post | |
Is Puget Sound Getting Healthier?
The agency responsible for restoring Puget Sound says the effort is making progress. But progress may be in the eye of the beholder. The Puget Sound Partnership released its State of the Sound report on Tuesday. David Montgomery, professor of Earth and space sciences, is quoted.
| KUOW | |
UW leads Peace Corps volunteers 4th year in a row
The University of Washington has the most volunteers in the Peace Corps for the fourth year in a row.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| The Olympian (AP wire story) | |
Plan for Free Access to a Cloud Computing Service
The National Science Foundation and Microsoft Corporation have agreed to offer American scientific researchers free access to the company's new cloud computing service. Ed Lazowska, professor of computer science, is quoted.
| New York Times | |
UW is top school for alumni serving in Peace Corps
The University of Washington again topped the ranks of graduates volunteering with the Peace Corps.
| Seattle Times | |
The one thing the state really can't afford
In an op-ed piece, Ronald Thomas, president of the University of Puget Sound, and Loren Anderson, president of Pacific Lutheran University, write about the importance of maintaining funding for State Need Grand and Work Study programs.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
UW pledges a brighter tomorrow
University of Washington President Mark Emmert and an entourage of senior marketing, financial aid and admissions administrators traveled to Toppenish on Wednesday afternoon to encourage students to pursue higher education and promote a promise: "Your job as students is to study, get ready, get into the university. We'll help you with all the rest." The visit was part of a statewide tour to publicize Husky Promise, a program that pledges full tuition for low- or lower-middle-income students who live in-state.
| Yakima Herald-Republic | |
'Baby Einstein' goes to grown-up court vs. UW
One creator of the Baby Einstein video series is preparing to take the University of Washington to court after two scathing critiques of the Disney-backed toddler video series. Following on a pair of studies asserting that the popular baby videos may actually hinder child development, Baby Einstein co-creator William Clark has filed a lawsuit claiming the university failed to respond to public records requests.
| seattlepi.com | |
White Center is right fit
Seattle Times columnist Jerry Large writes about White Center possibly incorporating with the City of Seattle. The dissertation work of Michelle Kondo is cited.
| Seattle Times | |
State's entry idling for education grant
While 40 states and the District of Columbia have jumped into the high-profile education competition known as Race to the Top, Washington state has yet to reach the start line. Marguerite Roza, research associate professor of education, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Business, labor, Eastside agree: Seattle's 520 idea a mistake
A coalition of business, labor and Eastside political interests said Thursday the state's preferred six-lane, 520 bridge replacement needs to be built as soon as possible and a late proposal to eliminate carpool lanes in favor of transit would hurt development in the region and needlessly delay the project. The interest groups presented a letter to Gov. Chris Gregoire from last month that was signed by more than 20 regional leaders, including the mayors of Bellevue, Redmond and Kirkland as well Mark Emmert, University of Washington president.
| seattlepi.com | |
| Feb. 3, 2010 |
Campus salaries soar
A letter-writer takes issue with the cost of higher education versus the salaries of administrators. President Mark Emmert's salary is noted.
| Spokane Spokesman-Review | |
Cop Murders Spark Legal Overhaul in Washington
Washington state lawmakers on Wednesday passed five bills aimed at increasing safety for law-enforcement officials in the wake of the slayings of six police officers, in a big overhaul of the state's criminal justice system. Hugh Spitzer, affiliate professor of law, is quoted.
| Wall Street Journal | |
Senator's new goal is long-term research funding
Jim Kastama , the 25th Legislative District representative who chairs the state Senate’s economic development, trade and innovation committee, helped institute Washington’s Stars program four years ago. The program began with a $2 million investment to recruit a biofuels expert to Washington State University and digital data expert to the University of Washington. It has resulted in a $33 million boost to the state’s private sector.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Higher education transparency bill dies in Olympia
Retired school teacher Laurel Piippo, 82, of Richland, marched through marble hallways in comfortable tennis shoes, and knocked on the doors of every member of the House Higher Education Committee to ask them to pass a bill making spending at public universities more transparent. But her pleas fell mostly on deaf ears, and House Bill 2859, sponsored by Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, appeared to have died in the committee on Tuesday.
| Mid-Columbia Tri-City Herald | |
Don't block new path to college
In an op-ed piece, Ricardo Sanchez, chairman of the Latino/Educational Achievement Project, and Ral Sitl, principal of Pasco High School, writes about creating a seamless transition from high school to college in Washington state. UW research is cited at the beginning of the piece.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Contributions to Colleges Drop 11.9%
With the economy in decline, charitable contributions to colleges and universities fell 11.9 percent in 2009, the steepest decline since the Council for Aid to Education started collecting national data on fund raising in 1969. The UW is noted for having seen an increase in funds in 2009.
| Inside Higher Ed | |
UW fundraising results buck national downward trend
Charitable contributions to colleges and universities plummeted an average 11.9 percent nationwide in 2009, the steepest drop in at least three decades, according to a new report. The University of Washington, however, was one of the few university’s to escape the trend.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Everett Herald (AP wire story) | |
Historians honored for their efforts
The League of Snohomish County Heritage Organizations recently bestowed awards on local historians. Charles LeWarne, author of "The Love Israel Family," published last year by the University of Washington Press, received special recognition.
| Everett Herald | |
Obama: President 2.0
President Obama took questions from voters in a live YouTube chat earlier this week. Some open government activists applaud the administration for using new technologies to create a dialogue with the public. But others say the administration isn't going far enough to uphold campaign promises of transparency. Hanson Hosein, head of the master of communication in digital media, is a guest.
| KUOW | |
| Feb. 2, 2010 |
Buster Alvord, UW physician and philanthropist, dies at 86
Ellsworth C. "Buster" Alvord, noted University of Washington physician and local philanthropist, died Jan. 19 after a stroke at his home in Windemere. He was 86.
| Seattle Times | |
What your heartbeat is telling you
Arrhythmias, sometimes called "palpitations," are irregularities to the rhythmic beating of the heart Jeanne Poole, professor of cardiology, is quoted.
| KING-TV | |
Searching for the roots of ovarian cancer
By the time most ovarian cancers are detected, malignant cells are spreading beyond the primary tumor, making it one of the least treatable cancers. Research by Barbara Goff, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, is noted.
| Portland Oregonian | |
Prostate cancer diagnosis' dangers
Historically, men who get a diagnosis of prostate cancer have been nearly twice as likely to kill themselves and more likely to die of heart-related causes soon after their diagnosis compared with men in the general population, a study has found. Stephanie Misono, resident in otolaryngology, is quoted.
| CNN / Health.com | |
UW prof gets $1.35m Google research grant
Gaetano Borriello, a professor in the University of Washington's Computer Science and Engineering department, has been awarded $1.35 million from Google as part of the technology company's expansion of its funding for university research projects.
| TechFlash | |
Google gives UW $1.35 million grant for research on mobile devices
Google has awarded $1.35 million to the University of Washington for research on mobile phones. Researcher Gaetano Borriello won the three-year grant, which includes $900,000 up front and $450,000 per year.
| Seattle Times | |
Tap Into Tide and Wind Currents
A letter-writer writes to the Kitsap Sun to "heighten awareness" of the potential of tidal energy and to "support the UW's research and development in this new area of technology."
| Kitsap Sun | |
Click to read:Students on Edge over Rising Tuition
As students around the country anxiously wait for college acceptance letters, their parents are sweating the looming tuition bills at public universities. Florida college students could face yearly 15 percent tuition increases for years, and University of Illinois students will pay at least 9 percent more. The University of Washington will charge 14 percent more at its flagship campus.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| CBS (AP wire story) | |
UW tuition debate carries heavy freight
The University of Washington views this year's budget crisis as time to gain greater control over tuition and school finances. But will proposed solutions hurt low-income students at community colleges?
| Crosscut.com | |
Abstinence-only classes may be effective for young teens
A new study shows for the first time that a sex education class emphasizing abstinence only -- ignoring moral implications of sexual activity -- can reduce sexual activity by nearly a third in 12- and 13-year-olds compared with students who received no sex education. Frederick Rivara, professor of pediatrics, is quoted.
| Los Angeles Times | |
Executive MBAs: A Conversation Starter
Megan Lum, a student in the Executive MBA program, writes about the support and camaraderie of both her study group and the entire class.
| Business Week | |
| Feb. 1, 2010 |
UW's 'stand-up economist' answers demand for laughs
Yoram Bauman, the environmental economist for the University of Washington's Program on the Environment and a part-time teacher at Lakeside High School, sits down for a Q&A as his new book, "The Cartoon Introduction to Economics," is released.
| Seattle Times | |
UW class size: additional perspectives
Several letters to the editor respond to the Seattle Times article about the UW's 700-student introduction to biology course.
| Seattle Times | |
Some kids hurt themselves to feel better
Theodore Beauchaine, associate professor of psychology and director of the Child and Adolescent Adjustment Project, writes about children who intentionally cause bodily damage to themselves. Marsha Linehan's Dialectical Behavior Therapy at the UW is cited.
| CNN | |
Cultural Exchange Spans Pacific From Suquamish to New Zealand
An exhibit of native art at the Burke Museum has prompted a cultural exchange between the Suquamish tribe and the Maori people.
| Kitsap Sun | |
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| Jan. 31, 2010 |
Salaries soared at regional universities
Between January 2007 and January 2009, the largest paychecks at Washington State University and some other universities got quite a bit larger. Top salaries at the UW are mentioned. This story appeared on many Washington news Web sites.
| Spokesman-Review | |
Regents need control of tuition levels
The Olympian editorial board writes, "It's time for state lawmakers to relinquish tuition-setting authority to the boards of trustees of state colleges and universities."
| The Olympian | |
Senator wants colleges to get lottery money
State Sen. Jim Kastama wants to earmark almost all lottery money for state colleges and universities.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
State might still keep faith with college students it awarded scholarships
Gov. Gregoire's proposed budget would suspend funding for the Washington Award for Vocational Excellence, given to three top high school, skills center and vocational-technical college students from each legislative district.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Local couple's harrowing Haiti earthquake survival
Jesse Hagopian, his wife, Sarah Wilhelm, and their year-old son, Miles, are home safely from Haiti. Sarah is an AIDS educator with the University of Washington.
| KING-TV | |
Strategy Shift Set on Global Health
The Obama administration is expected to propose in its fiscal 2011 budget Monday new funding to combat preventable and tropical diseases, malnutrition and other conditions afflicting the world's poor, as part of a strategy to broaden its approach to global health. Nils Daulaire, professor of global health, is quoted.
| Wall Street Journal | |
Ask The Ethicist
KUOW host Steve Scher discusses ethical condundrums with Michael Blake, associate professor of philosophy and public affairs.
| KUOW | |
| Jan. 30, 2010 |
Cheers & Jeers, Jan. 30
The Columbian editorial board takes issue with President Emmert's endorsement of the federal DREAM Act.
| Vancouver Columbian | |
CWU's plea for stable state funding is sensible (and unlikely)
The Herald-Republic editorial board comments that state lawmakers are unlikely to give public universities unlimited freedom to raise tuition, calling it an "extreme measure."
| Yakima Herald-Republic | |
Higher aspirations for higher learning among Yakamas
In an effort to encourage more children to stay in school, school districts on the Yakama reservation are teaching traditional languages and customs in the classroom and working more closely with college recruiters, including the UW.
| Yakima Herald Republic | |
| Jan. 29, 2010 |
Neurons May Function More Solo than Thought
Neurons vote independently. Brain cells hardly ever follow their neighbors in spouting electrically charged opinions despite being wired together, two studies published January 29 in Science suggest. Michael Shadlen, professor of psychology and biophysics, is quoted.
| U.S. News & World Report / ScienceNews | |
Under the Dome for Jan. 29
The names of those hoping to testify at a crowded Thursday morning hearing before the House Committee on Finance filled 12 sign-up sheets, an unusually large number for the committee. But missing from the hearing were University of Washington officials, who hope House Bill 2912 eventually could bring in some of the money needed to renovate 90-year-old Husky Stadium.
| The Olympian | |
Letter: Wary of Wise, who cut womens center budget
In a letter to the editor, Velma Veloria, former Washington State Representative, responds to the Northwest Asian Weekly's support of Provost Phyllis Wise's appointment to Nike's board.
| Northwest Asian Weekly | |
Legislators should support bill to raise money for clean water
In an op-ed piece, Coby Jansen, a graduate student in Community-Oriented Public Health Practice at the University of Washington, and Perry Fizzano, a professor at Western Washington University, support passage of a bill that would raise money for clean water.
| Bellingham Herald | |
Genital Herpes' Reactivation Better Understood
Genital herpes frequently reactivates throughout the genital tract, a finding that may help improve treatment and prevention, U.S. researchers say. Research from the UW and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is cited. This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (Health Day News) | |
Operator Error Caused Sewage Spill
King County and the state Ecology Department say operator error caused the December spill of 8.7 million gallons of raw sewage into Elliott Bay. Richard Keil, associate professor of oceanography, is quoted.
| KUOW | |
Race and Power in Mississippi
In November, Gov. Haley Barbour proposed merging Mississippi's three historically black universities, infuriating supporters of the institutions and black leaders in the state. Joy Williamson-Lott, associate professor of education, is quoted.
| Inside Higher Ed | |
UW Provost Faces Faculty Critics Over Nike
University of Washington Provost Phyllis Wise appeared before the university's faculty senate Thursday.
| KUOW | |
Asking the impossible: odd interview questions abound
The long-standing technology industry practice of subjecting potential recruits to odd, perplexing questions is still alive and well, at least at some companies. Such questions are designed to test creative problem-solving skills, but often represent bizarre curve balls for people expecting technical questions about software or internet search. Ed Lazowska, professor of computer science, is quoted and several UW alums are featured.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
| Jan. 28, 2010 |
Pelvic symptoms may not mean ovarian cancer
Only one in 100 women with symptoms typical of ovarian cancer, such as persistent bloating or pelvic pain, actually has the disease, researchers reported on Thursday. Mary Anne Rossing, research assistant professor of epidemiology and lead author of the study, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| MSNBC (Reuters wire story) | |
Pass the DREAM Act to give undocumented young people a future
The Seattle Times editorial board supports passage of the DREAM Act. UW president Mark Emmert is mentioned.
| Seattle Times | |
Illegal immigrants' children in schools
Two letter-writers comment on UW president Mark Emmert's support of higher education for the children of undocumented workers.
| Seattle Times | |
Under the Dome for Jan. 28
The Olympian provides a wrap-up of the 18th day of the 60-day legislative session, noting "University of Washington President Mark Emmert says tuition keeps going up, but he thinks his university still is underpriced for the wealthy who send their children to the college."
| The Olympian | |
Economist Weighs In On Obama's State Of Union Speech
"People are out of work, they are hurting, they need our help," says President Obama. "We're at 1.4 trillion in debt. How far can you push that and have that politically be acceptable?" questions UW assistant professor and economist Mark Smith.
| KCPQ-TV | |
| Jan. 27, 2010 |
Husky Stadium renovation bill is back
Once again, Washington state legislators are considering a bill to use taxes from tourists to fund a renovation of Husky Stadium.
| KING-TV | |
Diarrhea vaccines could save 2 million lives
Vaccines against rotavirus, which can kills babies and young children within days by causing severe diarrhea, could save 2 million children over the next decade, experts said Wednesday. Kathleen Neuzil, associate professor of allergy and infectious diseases, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| MSNBC (Reuters wire story) | |
'Cruisin' The Fossil Freeway'
KUOW's "Weekday" talks with paleontologist Kirk Johnson and artist Ray Troll, the creators behind the Burke's exhibit "Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway."
| KUOW | |
Oregon study plays key role in finding clues to sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest -- killer of 180,000 to 250,000 people each year in the U.S. -- remains one of medicine's most intractable problems. Mickey Eisenberg, professor of emergency medicine, is quoted.
| Portland Oregonian | |
Tobacco tax hike can thwart marketing to kids
In an op-ed piece, Jeffrey Harris, director of the Health Promotion Research Center, and Tim McAfee, affiliate assistant professor of health services, writes that "legislators should dedicate a significant portion of the new tobacco tax revenues to the state's tobacco prevention programs."
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
El Nino to top extreme tides
South Sound faces some extreme high tides next week that could climb even higher than predicted because of this winter's El Nino-influenced weather. University of Washington scientists say there's a chance tides will be even higher than predicted.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
UW expert to talk about warming
Renowned University of Washington scientist Peter Ward will address the hyperbole and controversy that surround global warming at a free, public lecture Wednesday evening. Ward, an expert on ancient extinctions and author of 15 books, was picked to present the 34th Annual Faculty Lecture.
| Seattle Times | |
Budget cuts swell class sizes at UW
There are 700 students who pack professor Toby Bradshaw's introductory biology class at the University of Washington, up from 400 students last year. It's one example of how higher-education budget cuts are playing out in university classrooms across the state.
| Seattle Times | |
Your Skin Can Be Damaged By The Sun Even In Rain-Soaked Seattle
Dr. Andrea Kalus, Medical Director of Dermatology at the University of Washington, says genetics determine a skin's condition. But there are ways to keep your skin at its best.
| KCPQ-TV | |
Harborview Surgeon Back from Haiti
Hundreds of skilled relief workers have volunteered their time to help in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. Among some of the first to arrive in Port au Prince was an Jim Krieg, assistant professor of orthopedics and an orthopedic surgeon at Harborview Medical Center. He's back in Seattle now.
| KPLU | |
UW oceanographer studies Quartermaster Harbor's paralytic shellfish poisoning problem
The Beachcomber profiles Cheryl Greengrove, a physical oceanographer and professor at UW Tacoma.
| Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber | |
Textbook argument divides us
Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat writes about the lawsuit over Seattle Public Schools' new math textbooks. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
| The Seattle Times | |
Seattleites On Haitian Relief And 'The Happiness Project'
KUOW's "The Conversation" talks with Kathleen Jobe, director of the emergency department at the UW Medical Center, about Hatian relief.
| KUOW | |
Barefoot Running, the Scientific Merits
Modern shoes have changed the way we run -- and maybe for the worse. A new study shows barefoot runners actually have less impact on their bodies than someone wearing high-tech running shoes. Brian Krabak, clinical associate professor of rehabilitation medicine, is featured.
| KPLU | |
| Jan. 26, 2010 |
Seattle Math War Goes To Court
Seattle's new high school math textbooks appeared in King County Superior Court today. The books spurred a lawsuit after the school district adopted them last spring to boost students' dismal math scores. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
| KPLU-FM | |
Disturbing media images of Haiti earthquake aftermath tell only part of the story
In an op-ed piece, Manoucheka Celeste, doctoral candidate in the communication, writes of the earthquake in Haiti that she had hoped the news media would "bring news of an unimaginable event in a way that disrupted the sensational and stereotypical ways that people in the 'Third World' are represented."
| Seattle Times | |
UW's Husky Promise one worth keeping
The Seattle Times editorial board praises the UW's Husky Promise program.
| Seattle Times | |
Seattle schools challenged over math instruction
A lawsuit challenging the Seattle School District's math curriculum went to trial Monday in King County Superior Court. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Tacoma News Tribune (AP wire story) | |
Senate Bill 6358 another jab at already reeling four-year university students
This week, the Senate has scheduled a hearing on a bill to crack down on what some see as a big problem in higher education -- students who hang around too long. UW president Mark Emmert is quoted about state funding for higher education.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
El Nino helping Green River Valley avoid floods
With winter half gone, some weather experts say the Green River Valley south of Seattle may have avoided catastrophic flooding, at least this season. The El Nino weather pattern affecting the Pacific Coast has helped bring a warm January to the Pacific Northwest. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Mid-Columbia Tri-City Herald (AP wire story) | |
Gates seems to be everywhere to get feedback from the public
With the words "Hello World," Bill Gates created a new-media personality practically overnight. Stephen Gloyd, professor of global health and health services, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Amputation Affects Sexes Differently
Men and women who've had limb amputations report similar levels of pain severity, but there are major gender differences in overall pain outcomes, such as emotional health and pain-coping responses, new research by University of Washington School of Medicine researchers has found.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Business Week (HealthDay wire story) | |
| Jan. 25, 2010 |
Doctor testifies that Beagleys acted reasonably before son's faith-healing death
When their son became ill, Jeffrey and Marci Beagley were confronted by several symptoms that would concern any reasonable parent but gave no indication that death was imminent, a pediatrician said Monday. The physician, Dr. Douglas Diekema, was the first defense witness called in the trial of the Oregon City couple. Diekema is an adjunct associate professor of bioethics and humanities.
| Portland Oregonian | |
Chamber Music Society's Winter Fest includes a salute to Schumann
Seattle Chamber Music Society's 12th annual Winter Festival offers a salute to Schumann, as well as works by Mozart, Shostakovich, Chopin and Rachmaninoff -- and a concert just for families, too. Toby Saks, professor of cello and founder and artistic director of the Seattle Chamber Music Society, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Antarctica On The Major Dangers Of Climate Change, And Winter Blooming Plants
Our global world is not only connected through the web. We are connected by the health of our planet. To begin Greendays today, scientists Peter Ward, professor of Earth and space sciences and of biology, and Eric Steig, professor of Earth and space sciences, illustrate the major dangers of climate change through the ice of Antarctica.
| KUOW | |
UW hires two to spin out new technologies
Seattle venture capitalist Rick LeFaivre and medical device entrepreneur Tom Clement have been named co-directors of the University of Washington's New Ventures Group, a newly-named group charged with spinning out promising technology from the state's largest academic institution.
| TechFlash | |
Everett asks Washington State University to offer classes
With a campaign to bring a University of Washington campus to Snohomish County on hold, Everett leaders are asking Washington State University to provide mechanical engineering classes in town.
| Everett Herald | |
What made that doggie in the window? Genes
Ever wonder why your Jack Russell terrier is so small or your Shar-Pei has prune skin? A University of Washington-led research team has taken on those questions and more in the most detailed look yet at the genes behind dog breeds.
| seattlepi.com | |
How Many Calories in that Kids Meal?
Putting nutrition labels on fast food may lead parents to pick lower-calorie meals for their children, researchers say. In a small study, parents ordered about 20 percent fewer calories for their kids when they chose from a menu with nutrition information on it, Dr. Pooja Tandon of the University of Washington and colleagues reported online in the journal Pediatrics.
| ABC News | |
UW Adds Heavy Hitters from High Tech and Biotech to Turn More Ideas Into Companies
Two big names from the Seattle high tech and biotech scene -- Rick LeFaivre of OVP Venture Partners and Pathway Medical’s Tom Clement -- are taking new jobs at the University of Washington to help turn some of its most promising research ideas into new startup companies.
| Xconomy.com | |
UW president seeks aid for low-income students
University of Washington president Mark Emmert begins a statewide tour Monday to promote a program that pays tuition for low-income students.This wire story appeared on many Washington news Web sites.
| Tacoma News Tribune (AP wire story) | |
Listing Calories on Fast-Food Menus Cuts Kids' Intake
When nutritional information is available on fast-food restaurant menus, parents are more apt to pick lower-calorie foods for their kids, new research finds. Lead researcher was Dr. Pooja Tandon, a graduate fellow in the UW department of general pediatrics. This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (Health Day News) | |
The Big Blog: Parents choose 'better' fast food with menu info
A new study from Seattle Children's suggests that parents can pick healthier foods for their children if they understand more about the meals they are buying. The study was led by Pooja Tandon, a UW pediatrician.
| seattlepi.com | |
Parents Cut Kids' Calories When Menus are Labeled
When restaurant menus list calories, parents will limit how much fast food their kids eat, a new report suggests. Dr. Pooja Tandon, a pediatrician at the University of Washington, led the study.
| Fox News/Fox Business | |
UW Adds Heavy Hitters from High Tech and Biotech to Turn More Ideas Into Companies
Two big names from the Seattle high tech and biotech scene -- Rick LeFaivre of OVP Venture Partners and Pathway Medical’s Tom Clement -- are taking new jobs at the University of Washington to help turn some of its most promising research ideas into new startup companies.
| Xconomy.com | |
| Jan. 24, 2010 |
Big school salaries where they'll do the least good
Everyone from the Higher Education Coordinating Board and the state's larger universities seems to have a tin ear over public outrage at college costs. Especially the question of pay for some administrators. UW president Mark Emmert's salary is noted.
| Mid-Columbia Tri-City Herald | |
This is winter? Spring in January gift of El Nino
It's not your imagination: It is warm for January. This month is shaping up to be the warmest January on record on the North Olympic Peninsula and throughout Washington state. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
| Port Angeles Peninsula Daily News | |
States rights efforts grow
Conservative activists in Idaho and Washington are trying to force the federal government to keep out of issues such as guns, health care and the environment. Hugh Spitzer, affiliate professor of law, is quoted.
| Spokane Spokesman-Review | |
Tiny press makes self-published books accessible
A miniature printing press gives book store and patrons access to millions of out-of-print titles that otherwise would never see the dust of a shelf. The University Book Store plans to have its machine up and running next month.
| Everett Herald | |
UW president wants power to raise tuition
University of Washington President Mark Emmert made a pitch to the editorial board of The News Tribune on Wednesday for the UW’s main legislative request – the ability to set tuition without getting annual authority from Olympia.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Colleges Look for New Ways to Help Women in Science
By finding on-campus resources, garnering support among top administrators, and scaling back in response to budget cuts, today colleges can point to new or revised policies, programs, and practices that continue to aid in recruitment and retention of female scientists and engineers. When they can't find the money, as happened with a University of Washington program to help scientists and engineers with major life transitions, the effort ends.
| The Chronicle of Higher Education | |
| Jan. 23, 2010 |
Tuition prices take center stage in Olympia
KING TV's public affairs program, Up Front, focused on" the skyrocketing cost of tuition."
| KING-TV | |
Oregon university presidents take pay cuts
Oregon public university leaders and presidents have agreed to share some of the pain from the recession and budget cuts by voluntarily accepting smaller paychecks this year, bucking a national trend of pay raises for college executives. President Mark Emmert's salary is mentioned.
| Portland Oregonian & Oregon Live.com | |
UW President Mark Emmert to tout program across state for low-income students
University of Washington President Mark Emmert will hit the road on a statewide tour Monday to promote Husky Promise, a program that guarantees lower-income students will get their full tuition paid at UW.
| Seattle Times | |
| Jan. 22, 2010 |
Propaganda works better than you think
Science seldom interacts with the legal world, more's the pity. But the latest big Supreme Court decision, Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission, has some scientists talking about the difference between the legal view of human psychology and what the evidence shows. Project Implicit, operated in part by Tony Greenwald, professor of psychology, is quoted.
| USA Today | |
Study offers new models for dam operations
As the climate gets warmer, the old rules for when to let water out of Columbia Basin dams and when to hold it back won't work. So researchers from the University of Washington's Climate Impacts Group and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have developed computer models that simulate new operations schedules for flood control dams in Washington, Idaho, Montana and Canada based on a climate change scenario.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Longview Daily News (AP wire story) | |
Strengthen Washington state's universities with tuition-setting authority
Seattle times columnist Ryan Blethen endorses the proposal that state universities be allowed to set their own tuition.
| Seattle Times | |
Liu to run for state senate?
Though he has not formally announced his intention to run for the 37th district seat in the Washington State Senate, Eric Liu shares with Northwest Asian Weekly a few of his thoughts on what he thinks local government should do. Liu is a lecturer with the Evans School.
| Northwest Asian Weekly | |
Wise's decision not-so-wise? We disagree
The Northwest Asian Weekly editorial board argues that it is "not the time to spend nitpicking and condemning" Provost Wise for joining Nike's corporate board.
| Northwest Asian Weekly | |
Furlough vote readied
A move to shut down state agencies one day a month and give state workers furloughs to save money is on its way to an expected quick passage in the state Senate as soon as today. A revised version of Substitute Senate Bill 6503 cleared the Senate Ways and Means Committee on a party-line vote Thursday, setting up a vote on the Senate floor. The amended bill exempts certain agencies, such as the Harborview and University of Washington medical centers, from mandatory shutdowns.
| The Olympian | |
Warhol Foundation donates 150 original photographs to Evergreen State College
The Evergreen State College was recently one of 183 college and university art museums around the country to receive a gift of original Andy Warhol photographs from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The UW also received a gift from the foundation.
| The News Tribune | |
UW prez endorses college for undocumented students
University of Washington president Mark Emmert says he supports allowing illegal immigrant students to attend college as a pathway to permanent residency and U.S. citizenship.
| The Olympian | |
UW prez backs bill to help undocumented kids get college
The University of Washington says its president, Mark Emmert, has written Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray in support of the DREAM Act, which would allow some students who are undocumented immigrants to earn conditional permanent residency in exchange for getting a college degree or serving for two years in the military.
| seattlepi.com | |
Husky Promise or UW Broken Promise?
The UW is conducting a statewide effort to inform students and parents about Husky Promise. But the program is threatened by potential cuts to the State Need Grant.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
Global warming will require changes at Northwest dams
Northwest dam managers will need to start filling the region's reservoirs earlier in the spring to minimize the impact of climate change on power production and salmon, a new study concludes. Scientists at the UW and the Army Corps of Engineers conducted the research.
| Portland Oregonian & Oregon Live.com | |
| Jan. 21, 2010 |
County study cites need for smaller new homes
If a study released Wednesday by Clark County's government is right, the easiest way to bring down the cost of new homes wouldn't be to slash fees and eliminate zoning rules. It'd be for builders to sell, and buyers to demand, smaller homes. UW research is cited.
| Vancouver Columbian | |
A look at CWU's 2010 legislative game plan
The 2010 legislative session kicked off Jan. 11, and Central Washington University representatives already understand that more cuts are on the horizon. The article mentions UW and WSU's request that "legislators 'take the lid' off the universities' ability to raise tuition."
| Ellensburg Daily Record | |
Northwest has El Nino to thank for warm weather
Daffodils sprouting in mid-January -- that can’t be right. But they and other spring flowers are popping up from their beds, thanks to a long-lasting stream of warm Pacific air and a classic El Nino weather pattern. If this keeps up, weather experts say, parts of the Northwest could have their warmest January on record. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Tacoma News Tribune (AP wire story) | |
El Nino credited for warmth in Northwest
Tuesday's high temperature in Olympia was 61 degrees, 3 degrees short of the record for Jan. 20 and 10 degrees above the average high for that date. The reason? A long-lasting stream of warm Pacific air and a classic El Nino weather pattern, weather experts say. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
| The Olympian | |
Guiding Lights: Yoky Matsuoka
Most of us had someone inspire us to reach a goal or be a better person. This month, KING-TV is spotlighting some extraordinary Northwest mentors making a real difference in the community. University of Washington professor Yoky Matsuoka was a self-proclaimed “airhead,” until her mentor sat her down. Now she’s returning the favor to her students.
| KING-TV | |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals files new appeal in FDA conflict-of-interest case
A new appeal in a conflict-of-interest controversy involving the Food and Drug Administration's handling of the deadly heparin contamination crisis of 2008 has shed more light on the convoluted and costly maneuvering that can break out when billions of dollars in profits are at stake. Wylie Burke, chair of department of bioethics and humanities, is quoted.
| Los Angeles Times | |
Pacific's rising acid levels threatening marine life
The most extensive survey of pH levels in the Pacific Ocean confirms what spot measurements have suggested: From Hawaii to Alaska, the upper reaches of the sea are becoming more acidic in concert with rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. UW research is cited.
| Seattle Times | |
This is turning out to be our warmest January on record
Sunny in Hoquiam in January? Running in shorts around Green Lake? What to make of this weirdly warm start to 2010, with temperatures a rocking 7 degrees above average? "This could turn out to be the warmest January ever," said Cliff Mass, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Washington. "We are definitely going to be in the top 10, and at this pace we are on track to be the warmest January in history."
| Seattle Times | |
Brown win could make balancing Washington's budget harder
News Tribune columnist Kim Bradford talks with UW president Mark Emmert and with Randy Hodgins, vice president of external affairs, about what impact Massachusetts' recent election of a Republican senator could have on Washington's state budget.
| The News Tribune | |
UW pay issue similar to big business
A letter-writer draws parallels between UW administrative pay and big business.
| Walla Walla Union-Bulletin | |
| Jan. 20, 2010 |
Asia is adding to smog in West, researchers say
Ozone blowing over from Asia is raising background levels of a major ingredient of smog in the skies over Washington, Oregon and other Western states, according to a new study appearing in today's edition of the journal Nature. Dan Jaffe, professor of atmospheric and environmental chemistry, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Seattle Times (AP wire story) | |
'Is that jazz?' Explore improvisation, composition and more at Seattle festival
Seattle's "Is That Jazz?" festival focuses on avant-garde jazz -- sometimes more composed than its traditional improvisatory cousin. The festival takes place at the Chapel Performance Space Jan. 22-30. The event's headline group is the Cuong Vu Trio. Vu is an assistant professor of jazz studies.
| Seattle Times | |
UW Tech Transfer changes name
The overhaul of the University of Washington's Tech Transfer department continues under the leadership of Linden Rhoads. And the latest move is one about branding.
| TechFlash | |
Experimental blood test may help diagnose pancreatic cancer earlier
An experimental blood test might one day help doctors find pancreatic cancer early, at least in high-risk patients. Teri Brentnall, professor of gastroenterology, is quoted.
| USA Today | |
Massive Collision May Have Exhausted Stellar Building Blocks
Benjamin Williams and Julianne Dalcanton of the University of Washington in Seattle and their colleagues ascribe the stellar snuff-out happening in NGC 2976, a dwarf galaxy 12 million light-years from Earth, to a collision the tiny galaxy may have suffered about a billion years ago.
| U.S. News & World Report / ScienceNews | |
Letter to the Editor: Don't exaggerate public concerns
A letter-writer addresses The Olympian's use of research from the UW's Climate Impacts Group.
| The Olympian | |
Feds receive Puget Sound tidal power application
Local tidal power recently sent its first wave at the feds. In late December, the Snohomish County Public Utility District submitted its first license application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to build one or two underwater turbines to create electricity from the Puget Sound's tides. Brian Polagye, research assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is quoted.
| seattlepi.com | |
A Genetic Link Between Migraines and Depression?
A study in the journal Neurology suggests a more basic connection between migraines and depression: genes. Ellen Schur, assistant professor of medicine, is quoted.
| Time | |
College Presidents' Bow to Bad Publicity: Pay Hikes Slow as Tuitions Continue to Soar
Public-university presidents have been getting a lot of bad press recently: endowments are dwindling, state support is shrinking and tuitions, which have been rising faster than inflation for years, are jumping even more to close the gap. College and university presidents, who enjoy generous six-figure salaries and ample expenses and benefits, are being targeted for abuse by student protesters as a result. President Mark Emmert's salary is noted.
| Newsweek | |
Haler aims to hold state universities more accountable in spending
Inspired by one woman's ire over university salaries, Rep. Larry Haler is hoping to pass a law holding state-funded universities more accountable for how they spend taxpayer dollars. Jono Hanks, director of the ASUW's Office of Governmental Affairs, is quoted.
| Tri-City Herald | |
| Jan. 19, 2010 |
Mandate to buy health insurance might not be constitutional
Seattle Times columnist Bruce Ramsey explores whether the individual mandate to buy health insurance is constitutional. Stewart Jay, professor of law, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Genetic scientists explore how centuries of breeding have altered dogs' DNA
Dog genes that code for such signature pet traits as the furrowed skin of the Shar-Pei have been identified in a study that shows how centuries of breeding gave rise to 400 kinds of domestic dogs. Joshua Akey, assistant professor of genome sciences and lead author of the paper, is quoted.
| The Washington Post | |
WELLNESS REPORT: Why Food Calorie Postings May Not Be Accurate
Dieters beware! As some of you take on your New Year's resolution to lose weight, you may want to do a double take on calorie counts. Some of that information may not be exactly accurate. UW Medical Center clinical dietician and nutritionist Judy Simon is quoted.
| Q13 FOX | |
UW psychologist warns of earthquake's impact
A University of Washington psychology professor says it's important we think not only about the physical wounds being treated in Haiti, but also the psychological impact of the devastation. Professor Randy Kyes is quoted.
| KIRO Radio | |
Co-founder of 'Baby Einstein' takes issue with UW study
A co-founder of the company that created "Baby Einstein" videos has a problem with two University of Washington studies linking television viewing by young children to attention problems and delayed language development.
| Yakima Herald-Republic | |
Greenroads lays foundation for more sustainable US road construction Mark Harris
University of Washington researchers and engineering firm CH2M Hill have launched the world's first rating system for sustainable road construction, along the lines of the LEED program for green buildings.
| Guardian (London) | |
In Our View, Jan. 19: The Power of Bio
The Columbian editorial board writes about the promise of biomass and biofuels research for the state. The UW is involved in one of the biofuels projects.
| Vancouver Columbian | |
As climate warms, what will our rivers do?
A team of University of Washington researchers is finishing the most detailed yet report what is likely to happen to Pacific Northwest rivers as the climate warms.
| seattlepi.com | |
In Seattle, 1 + 1 = controversy, lawsuit
An attempt by the Seattle School District to create a single high-school math curriculum has left some parents and a University of Washington professor worried that it'll only contribute to a widening achievement gap between middle-class and underprivileged students.
| seattlepi.com | |
Bill that could fund Husky Stadium renovation introduced
As expected, a bill that could provide funding for a renovation of Husky Stadium has been introduced in the Washington State House of Representatives.
| seattlepi.com | |
| Jan. 18, 2010 |
Is Marijuana Good Medicine?
As the legal landscape for patients desiring to use medical marijuana clears somewhat, the medical one remains confusing, largely because of limited scientific studies. Gregory T. Carter, a professor of rehabilitation medicine, is quoted.
| Wall Street Journal | |
Debate on circumcision heightened as CDC evaluates surgery
Circumcision, long one of the most emotionally charged surgical procedures performed in the United States, has become the focus of yet another intense debate as leading health authorities are about to issue major new evaluations of the potential health benefits of the operation. Douglas Diekema, professor of pediatrics, is quoted.
| Washington Post | |
Medicated Children On Medicaid
Poorer children on Medicaid are more than four times as likely to be prescribed antipsychotic drugs. A panel of experts, including Christopher Varley, program director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, discusses this phenomenon.
| KUOW | |
Olympic National Park's fossilized sea star is a favorite at Burke Museum
A 15-million-year-old fossilized sea star from Olympic National Park is on display at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Washington.
| Port Angeles Peninsula Daily News | |
Recession nips into pay of nations top educators
The recession has reached the executive suites of the nation’s public universities and colleges, putting a stop to a string of large annual pay increases for school presidents. Mark Emmert remained the second-highest paid president of a public university. This wire story appeared on many news Web sites across the country.
| Tacoma News Tribune (AP wire story) | |
Will snow be an Olympic no-show in Vancouver?
As seems to happen with every Winter Olympics, no matter what part of the world, weather problems have suddenly appeared in the Vancouver area, with heavy rain and unseasonably warm temperatures. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Public University Chiefs in U.S. Get Smallest Raises in 4 Years
Public-university presidents received their smallest pay increases in four years, as schools responded to the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. The second-highest paid public university president was Mark Emmert, who received $905,004 in salary and benefits.
| Bloomberg.com | |
Pay Rises for Leaders of Colleges, Survey Says
Many of the nation’s public universities eliminated courses and raised tuition last year, but the salaries and benefits of their presidents continued to rise, though at a slower rate than in years past, a new study has found. Mark A. Emmert was the second-highest paid public university president.
| New York Times | |
Japan-based NOAA jet to help forecast Northwest-bound storms
Weather forecasts in the Northwest will get a boost this winter from a specialized jet based in Japan to gather data on storms several days before they hit the West Coast. UW meteorologist Cliff Mass is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
University chiefs see smaller raises; UW, WSU still near top
The poor economy is finally putting the brakes on the skyrocketing pay of public-university presidents, The Chronicle of Higher Education found in its annual survey of executive pay. The Chronicle found that University of Washington President Mark Emmert remains the second-highest paid public-university president in the country.
| Seattle Times | |
Seattle company promising portable power plants
A Seattle company says it's on the verge of bringing portable power plants to just about anywhere they're needed. The company is convinced, where there is flowing water, there is energy. Bruce Adee, associate chairman of mechanical engineering, is interviewed.
| KING/NW Cable News | |
| Jan. 17, 2010 |
UW prof Eliza Dresang is a champion of children's literature
Eliza Dresang, professor in the Information School, chairs a prestigious and influential literary committee that chooses the American Library Association's list of notable children's books.
| Seattle Times | |
Give campuses a freer hand
The Herald editorial board writes that legislators should give state universities what they’ve sought for years: greater flexibility in setting their own tuition rates.
| Everett Herald | |
| Jan. 16, 2010 |
Seattle Asian Art Museum has reason to boast about its new acquisitions
The Seattle Asian Art Museum is currently boasting (and rightly so) about its newly acquired works, currently on view in two exhibitions: "The New Old" features Chinese paintings and calligraphy dating back to the 17th century, and "The New New" presents a variety of contemporary work. Cynthea Bogel, professor of Japanese art, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
UW professor devoted life to promoting diversity, equal rights
Dr. Glover W. Barnes's long medical career included about four decades as a professor and lecturer of urology, microbiology and immunology at the University of Washington. Dr. Barnes, 86, died Dec. 20 from complications of congestive heart failure.
| Seattle Times | |
Letters: Critical Thinking in Business School
James Mayer, professor of chemistry, responds to a Times article about teaching MBA students to think critically.
| New York Times | |
Is FDA approval for safety ... or price gouging?
Does replacing a cheap, unapproved product with a similar, branded one help the public? Tom Hazlet, associate professor of pharmacy, is quoted.
| Los Angeles Times | |
Ionic foot baths have Achilles' heel
Steve Gilbert, an affiliate associate professor of environmental and occupational health sciences, comments on the health claims for ionic foot baths.
| Los Angeles Times | |
UW officials question climate for tuition proposal
While UW officials have been publicly advocating for greater tuition-setting flexibility, especially in the wake of budget cuts, they’re not sure a bill prefiled earlier this month by Sen. Ken Jacobsen, which would grant UW regents tuition-setting authority, is the right fix.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Sorry, skiers: Snow is waning
Bad news for skiers: Their season might end as early as it began. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
| Everett Herald | |
| Jan. 15, 2010 |
Strange Lava World May Be New Class of Planet
The first rocky planet confirmed to be orbiting another star is truly one strange world, with rock rains, potentially raging volcanoes, and huge temperature differences between its night and day sides. UW researcher Rory Barnes is quoted.
| Fox News/Fox Business | |
In Haiti, Seattleites becomes medical workers
Sarah Wilhelm, a public health educator at the UW, and her husband, Jesse Hagopian, arrived in Haiti Sunday with their year-old child. Wilhelm and Hagopian found themselves providing emergency care for earthquake victims Tuesday evening.
| Seattle Times | |
Alligators Breathe Like Birds
Alligators have a one-way path for breathing that is similar to birds', new research shows. The findings could explain how dinosaurs' ancestors rose to prominence. Adam Summers, associate professor and associate director of Friday Harbor Laboratories, is quoted.
| U.S. News & World Report (Science News) | |
UW's green road warrior hopes to bring common sense to road building
The UW Green Roads Project would improve planning for proper drainage of roads using new porous materials. It would make more use of recycled and locally produced materials. And it would make sure new roads would have proper pedestrian and bicycle lanes.
| KING-TV | |
Weighing the options: The cost of diet plans
The stress of an uncertain economy and lousy job market invariably leads more people to seek solace in a bag of Doritos and a pint of cookie-dough ice cream. Adam Drewnowski, director of the nutritional sciences program, is quoted.
| MSNBC | |
Seattle's First Female Firefighter And Movies To See Twice
KUOW Presents featured Christopher Parker, professor of political science, who shared stories of African–American veterans from his new book, "Fighting for Democracy: Black Veterans and the Struggle Against White Supremacy in the Postwar South."
| KUOW | |
Washington state must prioritize higher education for economic vitality
If Gov. Chris Gregoire and the Washington Legislature are serious about creating jobs in a tough economy, they should make higher education a priority, writes Seattle Times Editorial Page Editor Ryan Blethen.
| Seattle Times | |
| Jan. 14, 2010 |
Inmates' 'Unfair' Loss of Voting Rights?
Blogger Rob Woutat writes about the recent decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that felons should be allowed to vote. UW research is cited.
| Kitsap Sun | |
Green jobs, not green tasks
The Seattle Times editorial board writes about how green jobs funded through the federal government are long-term investments in America's future. Among the projects funded in Washington is research on biofuels. The UW is part of the biofuels consortium.
| Seattle Times | |
Haitian earthquake victims need our help, not misplaced pity or scorn
Richard Watts, UW associate professor of French, writes in an op-ed that blaming the victims in Haiti for the consequences of the earthquake is unfair and wrong.
| Seattle Times | |
UW Drama Cuts Hurt
Jim Tune, president and CEO of ArtsFund, writes about how the cuts to the UW School of Drama could ripple through the Seattle arts community.
| seattlepi.com | |
How to Teach Kids About Money
One of the lessons of the Great Recession is that many Americans are not financially literate. Many schools and organizations are developing plans to infuse money management into the curriculum. Lewis Mandell, professor in the Foster School of Business, is quoted.
| Time Magazine | |
Tobacco tax brings out usual suspects
Business and health interests clashed in predictable ways Jan. 14 over a House proposal to raise the state tobacco tax by $1 per pack of cigarettes. One of those urging new funds for prevention efforts was Dr. Jeff Harris, a professor of health services with a background at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
| The Olympian | |
More governors finding Twitter tweets sweet
A growing number of the nation's governors are getting their messages across in 140 or fewer characters. Kathy Gill, a senior lecturer in communication, is quoted.
| USA Today | |
The ills inequality brings
Columnist Jerry Large writes about how reducing economic inequality can reduce a whole range of social problems, from teenage pregnancy and youth violence, to heart disease and depression. Stephen Bezruchka, senior lecturer in health services, is convening a series of discussions of inequality and ways of influencing public policy.
| Seattle Times | |
Give us details, Governor, how to fix $2.6B budget shortfall
The Herald-Republic's editorial board comments on the governor's state of the state address. The idea of giving the state's public universities tuition setting authority is mentioned.
| Yakima Herald-Republic | |
| Jan. 13, 2010 |
The Faster We Live, The Shorter We Seem To Be On Time
In a guest post on NPR's 13.7 blog, Michael Kalton, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UWT, writes that humans "have become the fastest-living creature on earth, producing more than the earth can absorb or sustain, changing entire ecosystems and environments faster than lifeforms can adjust, and straining our own capacity to deal with our ever more dense, eventful, experience-packed lives in which the dominant feeling is that we never have enough time."
| National Public Radio | |
Tuition Hike Bill Could Pass Power To State's Universities
Universities in our state could soon be able to hike tuition, without approval from state lawmakers. The Seattle Times reports a proposal backed by the University of Washington is gaining momentum in Olympia.
| KCPQ-TV | |
State of the State: Gregoire pitches job creation plan
Gov. Chris Gregoire made a case Tuesday for raising state revenue to preserve the social safety net, and she proposed a plan to create as many as 40,000 jobs this year in Washington state. A UW student was cited as an example of the necessity of State Need Grants.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
New Gregoire looks for balance
Saying that many of the cuts she proposed last month are “unwise and unjust,” Gov. Chris Gregoire proposed a combination of program cuts, tax increases and federal aid to close the state’s projected $2.6 billion budget shortfall.
| Spokane Spokesman-Review | |
Legislature weighs giving up control over tuition hikes
A proposal to allow the state's public universities to raise tuition without the Legislature's approval is gaining momentum in Olympia. The University of Washington and Washington State University, in particular, have long wanted to set their own undergraduate tuition rates but have been rebuffed by lawmakers who've wanted to retain that power.
| Seattle Times | |
House higher ed panel begins tuition discussion
The state House Higher Education Committee has opened the discussion on whether universities should be able to set their own tuition rates.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites in Washington.
| Tacoma News Tribune (AP wire story) | |
Sea Life welcome and a “boring” bonus
A new blogger at the Kitsap Sun is a field agent for the Washington Sea Grant Program.
| Kitsap Sun | |
Latest in Environmental Standards: Green Roads
Road building is often seen as the antithesis of environmentalism. But researchers at the University of Washington say it doesn't have to be quite that bad. They've developed a rating system called "Greenroads" - similar to those used for appliances or buildings.
| KPLU-FM | |
The Mystery of the Missing Dark Matter
One researcher at the University of Washington, Fabio Governato, has helped answer a long-standing question about how dark matter, black holes and dwarf galaxies evolved.
| KPLU-FM | |
Whiplash in the Greenhouse
There are a variety of debates under way over the merits or perils of focusing on particular climate (and sea level) findings, or a particular season’s conditions, in discussing human-driven global warming. Blogger Andrew Revkin cites the controversy over the reported sea ice retreat in the summer of 2007. An animation by Ignatius Rigor, mathematician at the Applied Physics Laboratory, is cited.
| New York Times | |
Puzzling dwarf galaxies finally make sense
It has long been a mystery why small galaxies don't have as many stars and matter in their centers as predicted. Now scientists at the University of Washington have found the answer with a new simulation of galaxy and star formation.
| MSNBC | |
| Jan. 12, 2010 |
'Baby Einstein' Co-Founder Sues U. of Washington for Research Data
William Clark, who with his wife co-founded the Baby Einstein company, has sued the University of Washington for the release of information related to two studies by university researchers that concluded television viewing by young children could be harmful.
| Chronicle of Higher Education | |
Baby Einstein Founder Goes to Court
A co-founder of the company that created the "Baby Einstein" videos has asked a judge to order the University of Washington to release records relating to two studies that linked television viewing by young children to attention problems and delayed language development.
| New York Times | |
Exercise improves memory for older women
Exercise might improve mental sharpness for older people starting to suffer from memory loss, University of Washington researchers say. However, the benefits were seen mainly in women, and required an intensive, six-month exercise program.
| Guardian Unlimited | |
9th Circuit's logic short-circuits, again
The Yakima Herald-Republic editorial board disagrees with the recent 9th Circuit Court's decision to allow Washington state inmates to vote. UW research is cited as a foundation for the case.
| Yakima Herald-Republic | |
Shar-pei wrinkles explained by dog geneticists
Just how did the Shar-pei get its famous wrinkled appearance? Scientists who have analysed the genetics of 10 pedigree dog breeds believe they now have the answer. Joshua Akey, assistant professor of genome sciences and lead author of the paper, is quoted.
| BBC | |
Bill would give UW more control over tuition hikes
Sen. Ken Jacobsen has pre-filed a bill that would give the UW Regents more tuition-setting authority. But UW officials who have advocated for greater authority are not sure the bill is the right fix.
| The News Tribune | |
Quick Takes: National AAUP Joins Criticism of Provost on Nike Board
The national American Association of University Professors is today joining criticism by its University of Washington branch of the decision of Provost Phyllis Wise to join the board of Nike -- a decision that has become increasingly controversial.
| Inside Higher Ed | |
| Jan. 11, 2010 |
Small quake off Alki Sunday not at all unusual
If you heard about a small earthquake early Sunday morning off Alki Beach in West Seattle, not to worry. These kinds of magnitude 2 quakes take place around Seattle every couple of weeks, said John Vidale, director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network at the University of Washington.
| Seattle Times | |
Scientists decode secrets of dog breeding
Scientists have long been curious to understand what changes in dog genes brought about by breeding resulted in the wide spectrum of body types, coat colors, fur and temperaments present in the more than 400 genetically distinct dog breeds today. A new study has laid down the first pieces of this puzzle. Joshua Akey, assistant professor of genome sciences and lead author of the paper, is quoted.
| MSNBC / LiveScience.com | |
So high: Taller buildings OK'd for South Lake Union
The allowable building height in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood was greatly increased by the City Council Monday in an effort to make the area more attractive to biotech companies and other developers. The University of Washington has plans to expand its medical campus in South Lake union.
| seattlepi.com | |
City approves three high-rises for South Lake Union neighborhood
The South Lake Union neighborhood has been given the go-ahead for three new high-rise buildings -- nearly two times higher than what currently surrounds the lake. The buildings will be home to University of Washington research labs.
| KING-TV NBC 5 | |
To Circumcise or Not?
As a major organization of pediatricians considers revising its recommendations on circumcision of newborn boys, two new reviews of existing research offer conflicting conclusions about the bitterly debated procedure. UW experts are quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay news) | |
Aerobic training boosts aging brains: more evidence in Seattle study
There is no proven way to prevent Alzheimer's disease, but a new study from the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System provides some of the strongest evidence yet that regular exercise can protect the brain -- and even improve cognitive performance -- in older adults showing signs of mental decline.
| Portland Oregonian | |
Exercise May Stave Off Mental Decline
Exercise appears to help prevent and improve mild cognitive impairment, two new studies show. Laura D. Baker, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
SAD times are settling in .... what to do
Thanks to our northern latitude, Seattle’s winter-daylight window is brutally brief (just over eight hours on our shortest day), and that throws some people into a depression known as seasonal affective disorder. Russell Van Gelder, professor of ophthalmology, is quoted.
| seattlepi.com | |
Dog Genes Code Dachshunds Stumpy Legs, Shar-Peis Wrinkly Skin
Dog genes that code for signature traits of pets like the furrowed skin of the Shar-Pei have been identified in a study that shows how centuries of breeding gave rise to 400 kinds of domestic dogs. Joshua Akey, assistant professor of genome sciences and lead author of the paper, is quoted.
| Bloomberg.com | |
WTIA releases finalists for awards
The Washington Technology Industry Association this morning released the finalists for the 15th Annual Industry Achievement Awards. One of the nominees in the Best use of Technology in the Government, Non-profit or Educational Sector category is OneBusAway, developed by UW doctoral students.
| TechFlash | |
AAUP Joins Call for U. of Washington Provost to Quit Nike Board
The American Association of University Professors issued a statement today backing its University of Washington affiliate's calls for that institution's provost, Phyllis Wise, to resign from the Board of Directors at Nike.
| Chronicle of Higher Education | |
As storms intensify, Washington coast to get full radar coverage
A new state-of-the-art radar system on the Washington coast will make it easier for meteorologists to track heavy weather coming off the Pacific Ocean, as some scientists say the intensity of winter storms and waves pounding the Northwest shore is increasing. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
| Bellingham Herald | |
Rescued dog watches over Mill Creek man's health
Don Hamer and his dog Jake are close -- even inseparable. What they give each other goes well beyond friendship, however. Hamer depends on Jake, the golden retriever he says is trained to sense when he’s about to have an epileptic seizure. Shahin Hakimian, assistant professor of neurology, is quoted.
| Everett Herald | |
| Jan. 10, 2010 |
University Book Store celebrates its 110th anniversary
One hundred and ten years after it was started in a coat closet at Denny Hall, the University Book Store -- a textbook repository for University of Washington students, a nurturing place for local writers and the place where hundreds of authors have come to sign their books -- took time Sunday to celebrate its history
| Seattle Times | |
Monkey starves to death at UW research facility
The University of Washington's National Primate Research Center is under scrutiny after it admits to allowing a monkey to starve to death.
| KING-TV | |
Executive compensation
Letter-writers respond to Nicole Brodeur's recent column on executive compensation and UW president Mark Emmert's salary.
| Seattle Times | |
| Jan. 9, 2010 |
Feeling That Cold Wind? Here's Why.
A mass of high pressure is sitting over Greenland like a rock in a river, deflecting the cold air of the jet stream farther to the south than usual. This situation is caused by Arctic oscillation, in which opposing atmospheric pressure patterns at the top of the planet occasionally shift back and forth, affecting weather across much of the Northern Hemisphere. John M. Wallace, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
| New York Times | |
On 'Scrubs,' a few more tests and some bedside reality are needed
Los Angeles Times columnist Marc Siegel evaluates the medical premise of a recent episode of "Scrubs." Shawn Skerrett, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.
| Los Angeles Times | |
Which state volcano is most likely to erupt next?
Seattlepi.com's ongoing series Ask the Burke tackles the question "How many active volcanoes are in Washington state, and which one is most likely to erupt next?" Steve Malone, research professor of Earth and space sciences, is quoted.
| seattlepi.com | |
Warhol Foundation gives photography to Evergreen
The Evergreen State College was recently awarded a gift of original Andy Warhol photographs from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Evergreen Gallery was among 183 college and university art museums across the United States that each received a gift of 150 Warhol photographs through the foundation's Photographic Legacy Program. The UW also received a gift from the program.
| The Olympian | |
Middle schoolers team up with UWT students to help First Creek
First Creek is going scientific: It is becoming a laboratory. On Jan. 18, 10 members of the middle school's science club will join University of Washington Tacoma students to start testing the waters and attacking the weeds in the stream-carved forest.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Letters: January 11, 2010
In a letter to the editor, Gad Barzilai, professor of political science and law, comments on the Newsweek article "The Children of Bin Laden" and radical Islam.
| Newsweek | |
| Jan. 8, 2010 |
UW monkey starved to death in lab last year
Staff at the University of Washington's National Primate Research Center allowed a monkey to starve to death last year. The death is the latest blow for animal-research programs at the UW, which is one of the nation's top institutions in terms of biomedical funding from the National Institutes of Health.
| Seattle Times | |
'Learning for Life' special
The science is remarkable: infants, toddlers and preschoolers all soaking up knowledge faster than we ever thought possible. But what will it take to put that science into practice and give the youngest among us the opportunity for success they deserve? Andy Meltzoff and Pat Kuhl, co-directors of the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, are quoted.
| KING-TV NBC 5 | |
The 2010s: Freakin' Awesome-With Lasers
There's nothing like the round number at the start of a new decade to get everyone prognosticating. To predict what the scientific scene will be like in 2020, the journal Nature brought in experts from 18 fields. David Montgomery, professor of Earth and space sciences, is quoted about future farming practices.
| CBS | |
Arthur C. Clarke's 2010 still beyond reality
Arthur C. Clarke's book "2010" made its debut in 1982 as a sequel to his iconic work "2001: A Space Odyssey." Now, 28 years later, the real 2010 leaves much to be desired. Let's see how far we have to go before reaching Clarke's vision of our present. Peter Ward, professor of Earth and space sciences, is quoted.
| MSNBC / Space.com | |
What price for Ichiro of higher ed?
Seattle Times columnist Nicole Brodeur writes about about President Emmert's salary.
| Seattle Times | |
Judge Takes Issue with 'Jury Nullification' Shirt at Bremerton Mans Trial
Kitsap Sun columnist Josh Farley looks at a recent example of whether the guarantee of a fair trial overrides an individual's right to free speech. Stewart Jay, professor of law, is quoted.
| Kitsap Sun | |
Make education a budget priority
In an op-ed piece, Marilyn Watkins, policy director of the Economic Opportunity Institute, writes "when the Legislature returns to Olympia, policymakers need to find new ways to pay for the education investments that are vital to our state’s future -- and in ways that expand our tax base and make funding more stable in the long run."
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
'Know Your Enemy'
Inside Higher Ed talks with David Engerman, author of "Know Your Enemy: The Rise and Fall of America's Soviet Experts," about Soviet studies. The UW's program in Russian/Eurasian studies is mentioned.
| Inside Higher Ed | |
Amid recession, thousands of job postings
Puget Sound Business Journal surveys local businesses to see who's still hiring during the recession. They note "the University of Washington has about 825 openings."
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
| Jan. 7, 2010 |
11 public colleges in Va., Md. called great values
Washington Post blogger Valerie Strauss writes about Kiplinger's latest list of top values in public higher education. The UW ranked seventh on Kiplinger's list.
| Washington Post | |
'This Emotional Life' continues with outreach programs
Seattle Times blogger Kristi Heim writes about Paul Allen -conceived PBS documentary series "This Emotional Life." UW researchers John Gottman, professor emeritus of psychology, and Andrew Meltzoff, professor of psychology, were involved in the series.
| Seattle Times | |
UW autism study needs participants
Researchers at the University of Washington are looking for more than 100 children to help them learn more about autism.A major study is currently under way at four American universities, including UW, that involves taking images of the developing brains of young children.
| KING-TV NBC 5 | |
Missing Ingredient From Reforms? Making Americans Healthier
If Congress passes health care legislation, it may help your anxiety about losing health insurance. But will it make Americans any healthier? KPLU science and health reporter Keith Seinfeld talked to Christopher Murray of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and the University of Washington.
| KPLU-FM | |
UW’s Air Wars
It's clearer than ever that University of Washington Provost Phyllis Wise stepped into a minefield when she accepted a seat on Nike's board of directors. This week, the UW faculty union formally called on Wise to give up the position, which pays up to $200,000 a year.
| Seattle Weekly | |
Inmates right to vote? Get real, 9th Circuit
The News Tribune editorial board disagrees with the recent 9th Circuit Court's decision to allow Washington state in-mates to vote. UW research is cited as a foundation for the case.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Overturn strange decision
The Everett Herald expresses the hope that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn the "strange decision" by the 9th Circuit Court to allow Washington state felons the right to vote. UW research is cited as a foundation for the case.
| Everett Herald | |
What's the real reason?
Seattle Times columnist Jerry Large writes about the 9th Circuit Court's recent decision that Washington's law banning felons from voting violates the 1965 Voting Rights Act because it disenfranchises minority voters disproportionately. University of Washington sociology professors Katherine Beckett and Robert Crutchfield provided much of the information that supported the prisoners' case in Washington.
| Seattle Times | |
Healthful-living experts weigh in with their New Year's resolutions
Washington Post columnist Jennifer LaRue Huget "asks others what healthful-living improvements they plan for 2010." Adam Drewnowski, director of the nutritional science program, is quoted.
| The Washington Post | |
Super-Earth 'began as gas giant'
The smallest-known planet outside our Solar System, Corot-7b, probably began as a Saturn-sized "gas giant" planet, say researchers. Rory Barnes, research associate in astronomy, is quoted.
| BBC | |
A slightly awkward Buddha
You’d expect a Buddhist sculpture to bring good karma, but it’s an open question whether that’s been true in the case of an artifact recently donated to the University of Washington by a wealthy Mercer Island couple. The gift has led to fretting about how to protect it and where to display it, and has also raised questions regarding its value.
| Crosscut.com | |
A spoonful of ingenuity
The Economist looks at different paradigms of governments pooling their efforts with private donors to work on eradicating diseases around the world. Christopher Murray, professor of global health, is quoted.
| The Economist | |
| Jan. 6, 2010 |
Universities pressure Nike to assist Honduran laborers
At least four universities are demanding answers from Nike after two Honduran apparel factories that reportedly made licensed clothing for the schools shut down last year allegedly failing to pay local workers more than $2 million in legally mandated severance. Mark Emmert, president of the University of Washington, sent a toughly-worded letter to Nike asking that the company explain itself.
| Portland Oregonian | |
Super-Earth likely to be hellishly volcanic
A rocky extrasolar planet known to have wild temperature extremes may also be covered in volcanoes. Rory Barnes, research associate in astronomy, is quoted.
| MSNBC / Space.com | |
Prison voting headed to U.S. Supreme Court? State leaders say yes
Following Tuesday's decision by a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel revoking the state prohibition on felon voting, Attorney General Rob McKenna and Secretary of State Sam Reed now say they'll ask the nation's highest court to review the decision. UW research is cited as a foundation for the case.
| seattlepi.com | |
Washington to Appeal Voting Rights for Felons
Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna says he'll appeal the federal court ruling giving incarcerated felons the right to vote in the state. Hubert Locke, retired professor and former dean of the Daniel J. Evans Graduate School of Public Affairs, is quoted.
| KPLU-FM | |
State will appeal prison-voting ruling
Washington state will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to overturn a surprising federal court ruling that tossed out the state's 120-year-old prohibition against voting by incarcerated felons, Attorney General Rob McKenna said today. UW research is cited as a foundation for the case.
| Seattle Times | |
What Kind Of Information Do People Need For A Thriving Democracy?
KUOW's Weekday asks: "What kind of journalism does a democracy need in order to thrive? How do you define good journalism?" Florangela Davila, lecturer in communication, is a guest.
| KUOW 94.9FM | |
University of Washington puts brakes on graduate drama program
Citing a budget crunch, the University of Washington School of Drama has announced that it will not accept any new students into its highly regarded graduate program for the next academic year.
| Portland Oregonian | |
'Super-Earth' started out as gas giant
A "Super-Earth" orbiting a distant star may be the volcano-ridden, burnt-out core of a gas giant planet, astronomers reported Wednesday. Rory Barnes, research associate in astronomy, is quoted.
| USA Today | |
UW drama school not taking new graduate students
The University of Washington School of Drama will not accept new students into its graduate acting and theater-design programs for the 2010-11 academic year because of a tight budget.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| The Olympian (AP wire story) | |
Federal Appeals Court Strikes a Blow for Racial Equality, Even if No One Wants to Use the 'R' Word
Newsweek blogger Katie Connolly writes: "The issue of prisoners participating in our democracy buries the real news in the decision. The court threw out Washington's law because its criminal-justice system is biased against minorities." UW research is cited as a foundation for the case.
| Newsweek | |
End bloated administrations
A letter-writer addresses "the proliferation of professional administrators and their outrageous salaries."
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
Wash. felons should have voting rights, federal court rules
A federal appeals court on Tuesday, finding the state's criminal justice system "infected" with racial discrimination, tossed out Washington's law banning prison inmates from voting. UW research is cited as a foundation for the case.
| Seattle Times | |
UW drama school not taking new graduate students
The University of Washington School of Drama will not accept new students into its graduate acting and theater-design programs for the 2010-11 academic year because of a tight budget.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| The Olympian (AP wire story) | |
| Jan. 5, 2010 |
UW Drama School puts two MFA programs on hiatus
The University of Washington's highly regarded School of Drama is experiencing the kind of big hit no theater program wants. Because of deep cuts in the state's higher-education budget, the drama school next year will not accept new master of fine arts candidates into its acting and theater design programs.
| seattlepi.com | |
UW drama school shuts doors to grad students in 2 programs
Because of extensive recent budget cuts, the University of Washington School of Drama will not accept new students into its nationally respected graduate acting and theater-design programs for the 2010-11 academic year.
| Seattle Times | |
Provost Wise's conflict of interest
A letter-writer asserts that Provost Wise's accepting a seat on Nike's board is an "irresponsible act" that "undermines community support for the UW."
| Seattle Times | |
WWU named one of country's 'best values' for public higher education
Western Washington University has been ranked as one of the 100 "best value" public colleges and universities in the country by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. nly two other Washington schools made the list: University of Washington is ranked 7 and Washington State University is ranked 95.
| Bellingham Herald | |
U of Wash. assoc. prof. to lead Montana college
A new president has been found to lead the Salish Kootenai College in Montana. The Missoulian reports that Luana K. Ross has been selected by the college's board of directors and will take over as president on July 1. Ross is an associate professor of women studies and an adjunct professor of American Indian studies, and is the co-director of Native Voices Graduate Program. This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Longview Daily News (AP wire story) | |
Nike board appointment irks UW faculty
An organization of professors at the University of Washington has asked Provost Phyllis Wise to step down from her recent appointment to Nike Inc.'s board of directors.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
Arctic Ocean awakening as ice melts
Luc Rainville and Rebecca A. Woodgate of the University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory, in Seattle, have just published a study in the latest issue of Geophysical Research Letters reporting how Arctic waters along the continental shelves are getting more turbulent as the summer ice disappears and waves start churning the water like in other oceans.
| MSNBC / DiscoveryNews | |
University Of Washington Makes The Grade For Best Value For A University
Three Universities in our state made the list for best values in public colleges. The University of Washington in Seattle ranked number seven on Kiplinger's top 100 list.
| KCPQ-TV FOX 13 | |
Tidal tremors may predict giant quakes
Earth's tides may help predict some of the most violent earthquakes on the planet. John Vidale, professor of Earth and space sciences, is quoted.
| MSNBC / DiscoveryNews | |
4 UW researchers given state funding to develop technologies
The Washington Technology Center has awarded $395,000 in state funding to four University of Washington researchers to partner with local companies to develop commercially promising technologies.
| Seattle Times | |
Program lets volunteers help prepare Colville forest artifacts
Archaeologists for the Colville National Forest are inviting the public to participate in hands-on history through the Forest Service's Passport in Time program. Volunteers are needed for archival work such as cleaning, packaging and database entry. UW research is noted.
| Spokane Spokesman-Review | |
'Noise' about climate change
Downtown Olympia appeared to be floating on top of Budd Inlet on Monday morning as one of the higher tides of the year filled up Puget Sound. Climate change activists used the high tide to show how vulnerable downtown Olympia is to flooding if the sea level rises from climate change. Research by the Climate Impacts Group is cited.
| The Olympian | |
Provost Phyllis Wise's Nike ties draw fire at UW
The American Association of University Professors, University of Washington chapter, has issued a strongly worded statement urging UW Provost Phyllis Wise to step down from the corporate board of Nike.
| Seattle Times | |
While UW Prez Rebukes Nike, Faculty Asks Provost Phyllis Wise to Step Down from Company's Board
It's clearer than ever that University of Washington Provost Phyllis Wise stepped into a minefield when she accepted a seat on Nike's board of directors.
| Seattle Weekly | |
Cold Arctic Pressure Pattern Nearly Off Chart
Dot Earth reporter Andrew Revkin writes about the Arctic Oscillation, a pattern of atmospheric pressure that has two phases, positive and negative. Research by Ignatius Rigor, mathematician with the Applied Physics Lab, and John Michael Wallace, professor of atmospheric sciences, is featured.
| The New York Times | |
Nutrient-Saturated Foods
Fox nutrition blogger Tanya Zuckerbrot writes about nutrition density. Research by Adam Drewnowski, director of the nutritional science program, is featured.
| FOX News | |
An Economist Stands Up for a Less Dismal Science
An economist who works the comedy clubs thinks his audiences deserve an explanation. So as soon as Yoram Bauman gets to the microphone, he tells a couple of dozen patrons gathered in the Comedy Underground: "I spent five years in graduate school getting a Ph.D. in economics and then decided to try my hand at stand-up comedy. You can imagine how proud my father is." Bauman is a lecturer with the Program on the Environment.
| The Chronicle of Higher Education | |
| Jan. 4, 2010 |
A Short Academic Recap of 2009
The Chronicle offers a top 10 list of academic stories from 2009. The UW is noted under #8 -- budget cuts.
| Chronicle of Higher Education | |
Books with local ties include a true-crime memoir and a poetry collection
The Seattle Times local book list includes "Rumor" by Pimone Triplett, director of creative writing.
| Seattle Times | |
Shaping the future of journalism -- for democracy's sake
In an op-ed piece, John Hamer, executive director of the Washington News Council, writes about the future of journalism. The upcoming Journalism That Matters un-conference, held at the UW and sponsored in part by the Department of Communication, is highlighted.
| Seattle Times | |
The Microsoft Blog: KUOW: State college enrollment up after new H-1B visa law
Many Microsoft employees are benefiting from a law passed last year that makes foreigners who are here on H-1B visas, and their families, eligible for in-state tuition at public universities. In fact, at the University of Washington, enrollment of students with H visas has shot up 80 percent.
| seattlepi.com | |
Using a Virus's Knack for Mutating to Wipe It Out
Evolution is a virus's secret weapon, but some scientists are turning the virus's secret weapon against it. They hope to cure infections by forcing viruses to evolve their way to extinction. Research by Lawrence Loeb, professor of pathology, is quoted.
| New York Times | |
C.I.A. Is Sharing Data With Climate Scientists
The nation's top scientists and spies are collaborating on an effort to use the federal government's intelligence assets -- including spy satellites and other classified sensors -- to assess the hidden complexities of environmental change. Norbert Untersteiner, professor emeritus of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
| New York Times | |
U-Va, U-Md at College Park , William & Mary among Kiplingers top 10 best values in public higher ed
The new year has just begun and already we have the first of what is sure to be a mountain of lists ranking schools in one way or another. Kiplinger's Personal Finance, which offers financial advice, today released its newest list of what it says are the best values in public higher education. The UW is at number 7.
| Washington Post | |
Three Washington campuses among best values
Three universities in the state of Washington have made the Kiplinger's list of best values in public colleges. The University of Washington in Seattle, which costs in-state residents $17,676, or $8,954 after financial aid, ranked No. 7 and offers 79 percent of its students financial aid, according to Kiplinger's top 100 list.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
For Veterans With Burns, A Virtual Reality Aid
Hundreds of troops are returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq with extensive combat burns. Now, an Army hospital in Texas is experimenting with a virtual reality program that can distract burn victims and help alleviate some of their pain. The program, known as SnowWorld, was developed by researchers at the University of Washington.
| National Public Radio | |
H1-B Enrollment Up At State Colleges
As the state lawmakers head back to Olympia this month, we take a look at how one bill passed last year is playing out. The bill granted in–state tuition to foreign professionals and their families. Many of these are H1–B visa holders who work at places like Microsoft and Amazon. Since the law passed, new enrollments among this group have shot up at the UW and at community colleges around the region.
| KUOW | |
Paul Allen-conceived PBS series looks at human emotions
Even billionaire philanthropists want to know the secret to happiness, and a new documentary conceived by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen aims to shed light on the answer. Andrew Meltzoff, co-director of the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Startup PhaseRx aims to refine drugs' path to targets
The Seattle Times profiles PhaseRx, which has licensed a technology developed at the University of Washington by scientists Patrick Stayton and Allan Hoffman called "smart polymers."
| Seattle Times | |
Local Author Shares Mentoring Moments
The start of a new year is a time when many of us take a moment to assess: what are our life goals? Are we achieving them? One source of wisdom for students at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business is a mentoring program that pairs them with leaders of local companies.
| KPLU-FM | |
Seattle-based nonprofit helps Zambians build school
The Seattle Times profiles Construction for Change, which was created in 2007 by UW alumni and construction managers Nick Tosti, Elijah Grindstaff and Mike McEvoy. UW alum Dan Wachtler is also featured.
| Seattle Times | |
How green is my campus? Colleges woo students with environmental initiatives
Washington college campuses, like many across the country, are trying to win the hearts and minds -- and tuition checks -- of students by becoming greener than their peers. At the University of Washington, for instance, one of the few departments expanding during a time of budget cuts is the fledgling College of the Environment.
| The Seattle Times | |
Abdominal Surgery Risk May Rise With Age
Common abdominal surgery like removal of the uterus or the gallbladder may pose a greater risk to older patients than generally reported. A University of Washington study finds that 5 percent of those 65 and older died within 90 days of surgery and that 17 percent developed complications.
| The New York Times | |
| Jan. 3, 2010 |
Legislators Work to Improve Laws on Runaways
State and federal lawmakers from around the country are pressing a variety of new laws that would make sweeping changes in the way runaways and prostituted children are handled by police officers and social workers. Casey Trupin, an affiliate with the University of Washington law school who helped write the new guidelines, is quoted.
| New York Times | |
Get the shot
The Seattle Times editorial board writes: "Swine-flu shots are now available for everyone 6 months of age and older. Beginning this coming Saturday the vaccine will be offered free; the public ought to take the shot." UW research is mentioned.
| Seattle Times | |
Video: UW 'Wireless Drink Mixer'
OK, so imagine you're an electrical engineering student, trying to come up with an idea for a "capstone" project in your final year as a college undergrad. What do you focus on? Booze, of course!! At least, that was the answer for Robby Connor, Richard Evan Cross, and Zach Rasmor, who have since graduated from the University of Washington's Electrical Engineering program.
| TechFlash | |
Anti-flu rules at hospitals loosened
Area hospitals are easing restrictions on visitors -- including bans on visits by kids under 12 -- aimed at stopping the spread of swine flu. Neither the University of Washington Medical Center nor Harborview Medical Center in Seattle had banned visits by children, said spokeswoman Clare Hagerty.
| Herald | |
Lift cap on medical education placements
The Spokesman-Review editorial board writes about the need to attract physicians to the Spokane area. WWAMI is noted.
| Spokesman-Review | |
| Jan. 2, 2010 |
A question for the ages: How do you say 2010?
Facing one of their first "major" decisions of the year, representatives for the University of Washington, the state Democratic Party and the Mariners say they don't know what they're going to do.
| The Seattle Times | |
Seattle's Henry Art Gallery plays mix 'n' match with 'Vortexhibition Polyphonica'
The Seattle Times reviews the Henry Art Gallery's "Vortexhibition Polyphonica" exhibit.
| The Seattle Times | |
Secrets of the Economist's Trade: First, Purchase a Piggy Bank
Academic economists gather in Atlanta this weekend for their annual meetings, always held the first weekend after New Year's Day. That's not only because it coincides with holidays at most universities. A post-holiday lull in business travel also puts hotel rates near the lowest point of the year. Economists are often cheapskates. UW research is cited.
| Wall Street Journal | |
| Jan. 1, 2010 |
01/02/2010: Backward and forward, this date is lining up as a rarity
The date 01/02/2010 is a palindrome: A rare confluence of month, date and year that reads the same backward as forward. The last palindrome date was Oct. 2, 2001. But before that, more than six centuries passed since the numerals last aligned on Aug. 31, 1380. Matthew Conroy, lecturer in mathematics, is quoted.
| The Seattle Times | |
University of Washington real estate studies raise the bar with master's degree
Katlin Jackson is working toward something previously unobtainable in Washington state -- a Master of Science degree in real estate. Jackson is part of the first crop of 17 students who enrolled this fall in a new two-year degree program at the University of Washington's Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
Husky Stadium boosters see glimmer of hope
In the face of a deepening state budget crisis, the University of Washington is reviving its quest for the Legislature to pass a bill that could free up public funds to renovate Husky Stadium. And UW leaders see some reasons for hope this time.
| Puget Sound Business Journal | |
How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions: Advice from the Experts
About half of all American adults (48%, according to a Marist poll taken in December) say they are at least somewhat likely to make a New Year's resolution this year. The Marist poll also found that while 65% of people who made a resolution in 2008 kept their promise for at least part of the year, 35% never even made it out of the gate. Alan Marlatt, director of the Addictive Behaviors Research Center, is quoted.
| Time | |
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| Dec. 31, 2009 |
Edwin G. Krebs, 91; shared Nobel in medicine for discoveries about cells
University of Washington scientist Edwin G. Krebs, 91, one of two Nobel laureates who identified the mechanism by which a wide variety of processes are turned on and off within the cell, a discovery that led to an explosion of knowledge about how cells grow, change, divide and die, died Dec. 21 in Seattle of progressive heart failure.
| Washington Post | |
Whatever happened to?: Longboard ride across country
The News Tribune profiles UW Tacoma student Ben Warner, graduate student in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in nonprofit work. Earlier this year Warner received national attention for his plans to longboard across the country -- from San Diego to Savannah, Ga. -- to talk to communities about after-school programs and raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound.
| Tacoma News Tribune | |
The past is the future for hi-tech
BBC commentator Bill Thompson writes "I am confident that at some point around 2020 we will all be distracted by early reports that the latest display technology using smart contact lenses that draw images directly onto the retina using low-powered micro-lasers are being hacked into by unscrupulous criminals." The digital contacts are being developed by Babak Parviz, associate professor of electrical engineering.
| BBC | |
Polar Pressure, Snowstorms and Sea Ice
The unusual pattern of atmospheric high and low pressure over and around the Arctic that has contributed to the recent snow and cold from Alabama to Washington, to East Anglia, England (and rain and warmth along the west coast of Greenland) is also an important influence on the shifting sheath of sea ice on the Arctic Ocean. Ignatius Rigor, mathematician with the Applied Physics Lab, is quoted.
| The New York Times | |
Agreement between UW and health insurance group
A last-minute agreement between the University of Washington and a national health insurance group saves potentially thousands of Western Washingtonians from paying their own hospital bills.
| KING/NW Cable News | |
Memorial set for Mary Curtis-Verna
A memorial has been set for former Metropolitan Opera soprano and Seattle resident Mary Curtis-Verna, who died Dec. 4 at her home. She was 88. At the time of her death, she was a professor emeritus of music at the University of Washington.
| The Seattle Times | |
| Dec. 30, 2009 |
Researchers make progress on early detection of ovarian cancer
Researchers have taken a small but potentially significant step toward early detection of ovarian cancer, a deadly disease often diagnosed too late for effective treatment. Barbara Goff, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, is quoted.
| Los Angeles Times | |
New ovarian cancer findings small but significant step toward early detection
Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have taken a small but potentially significant step toward early detection of ovarian cancer, finding that protein "biomarkers" released by tumors show up in women's bloodstreams years before symptoms appear, though not necessarily early enough to save lives. Barbara Goff, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Help is a Call Away
To all you would-be good Samaritans out there: If someone looks like they're in need of mouth-to-mouth but you don't have CPR training, call emergency services and they will guide you through it. Odds are, it won't hurt, according to researchers from the University of Washington and King County emergency services.
| KCPQ-TV | |
The future of brain-controlled devices
Researchers are already using brain-computer interfaces to aid the disabled, treat diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, and provide therapy for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Work is under way on devices that may eventually let you communicate with friends telepathically, give you superhuman hearing and vision or even let you download data directly into your brain, a la "The Matrix." Rajesh Rao, associate professor of computer science and engineering, is quoted.
| CNN | |
Will bra burning make a comeback on college campuses?
This month the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights subpoenaed admissions records at nearly 20 Washington, D.C. area colleges to determine whether men are being given preferential treatment and more generous aid packages. The UW's admissions criteria are noted.
| KING-TV | |
Whither the Dream
Illegal students face numerous barriers to higher education. About 65,000 graduated from American high schools last year, but only 5 percent went on to college, according to Roberto G. Gonzales, a professor at the University of Washington and author of a College Board report last year on the plight of minors brought in illegally by their parents and raised here.
| The New York Times | |
| Dec. 29, 2009 |
The World Within: Unlocking the doors
In the northwest and the nation, Autism Spectrum Disorder is the fastest growing developmental disability today. A wide range of behaviors surrounds the baffling brain disorder. Raphael Bernier, Sara Jane Webb and Annette Estes of the UW Autism Center, were on camera.
| KING-TV | |
Roundup: Climate science in 2009
For climate science, the year 2009 brought significant discoveries and startling controversies. Research by Eric Steig, professor of Earth and space sciences, is noted.
| Guardian Unlimited | |
Decaying levees magnify Green River flood risk
The rows of giant sandbags designed to prevent flooding along the Green River rest atop aging levees in serious decay. The right mix of storms could wipe them out and flood the valley before the river even hits its crest. Derek Booth, affiliate professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
| Dec. 28, 2009 |
New book releases with local ties
The Seattle Times list of new book releases with local ties include works by: Mary Abrums, associate professor of nursing at UW Bothell; Erika Kreger, director for advancement at the Graduate School; and Hazard Adams, professor emeritus of comparitive literature.
| Seattle Times | |
Physical and cybersecurity in the skies
The Seattle Times editorial board writes about airport security and the attempted Christmas Day bombing. Barbara Endicott-Popovsky, director of the Center for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
As Bones Age, Who's at Risk for Fracture?
For the millions of Americans with bones that are thinning as they age, this question arises: Who should be treated with bone-enhancing drugs? Susan Ott, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.
| New York Times | |
Washington-Arkansas Dispute Reveals Historic Ties Between The States
It's hard to imagine two places more different than Arkansas and Washington. And yet, more than 20,000 Washingtonians -- black and white -- were born in Arkansas and even more have roots there. James Gregory, professor of history, is quoted.
| KUOW | |
The Big Blog: Warm fuzzy: Top 4 feel-good Seattle stories of 2009
One of Seattlepi.com's top 4 feel-good stories of the year is the Huskies victory over USC.
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Half of Men Fail to Check if Vasectomy is Working
Nearly half of men who get vasectomies don't return for follow-up tests that make sure the procedure is working, new research suggests. John Amory, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.
| U.S. News & World Report | |
School Winners: UW-Bothell professor serves in Pakistan
The University of Washington Bothell’s Kanta Kochhar-Lindgren, associate professor in the Interdisciplinary Arts and Science Program, recently served as the American Cultural Envoy to Karachi, Pakistan.
| Everett Herald | |
Dr. Edwin G. Krebs dies at 91
The University of Washington biochemist co-discovered the mechanism that causes cells to grow, change, divide and die. It launched an explosion of knowledge about diseases, medicines and metabolics.
| Los Angeles Times | |
| Dec. 27, 2009 |
Commercial real-estate market suffered in 2009; more of the same forecast for 2010
Commercial real-estate insiders say 2010 could be as bad, if not worse, than 2009 for their industry. Jim DeLisle, professor of real estate, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Joe Sacco's 'Footnotes in Gaza' is a bookshelf lightning rod
Fans say graphic novelist Joe Sacco has set new standards for the use of the comic book as a documentary medium. Detractors say his portrayals of the Palestinian conflict are filled with distortion, bias and hyperbole. Jose Alaniz, assistant professor of Slavic languages and literature, is quoted.
| Los Angeles Times | |
Three "endurance arrays" planned off Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor will likely be the site of three unmanned ocean observatories designed to conduct continuous ocean research. Steve Harbell, marine field agent with the Washington Sea Grant, is quoted.
| The Daily World | |
Postscripts: Where are they now?
The Seattle Times follows up on the subjects of some of stories featured in Pacific Northwest magazine during 2009. Yoky Matsuoka, associate professor of computer science and engineering, is featured.
| Seattle Times | |
| Dec. 26, 2009 |
Stick to the principles on Oregon forests bill
In an op-ed piece, Jerry Franklin a professor in the College of the Environment at the University of Washington, and Norm Johnson, a professor in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, write that legislation proposed by Sen. Ron Wyden "has the potential to be the foundation of forest restoration throughout the West."
| Portland Oregonian | |
Opie Dilldock Pass? Noti? What's in an Oregon name?
At age 92, Lew McArthur remains a walking encyclopedia for the 6,252 place names in his book, "Oregon Geographic Names." The seventh edition was published by University of Washington press in 2003.
| Portland Oregonian | |
Take action to enjoy Puget Sound oysters
In an op-ed piece, Jonathan Huang, graduate student in health services, writes that the ultimate solution to preservation of a robust Puget Sound oyster-farming industry is to protect the Sound.
| Seattle Times | |
Tax credit fuels home-sales bounce, but will it be just a blip?
The first-time homebuyers' tax credit helped resuscitate the Seattle real-estate market in 2009. The market remains fragile, most insiders say, and the outlook for late 2010, after the credits are scheduled to expire, is especially murky. George Rolfe, associate professor of urban planning and design, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Walter Stamm dies at 64; doctor saved thousands of women from infertility
Dr. Walter E. Stamm, whose discoveries on the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections and of the relationship between chlamydia and pelvic inflammatory disease saved tens of thousands of women from infertility, died Dec. 14 at his home in Seattle. He was 64 and had been battling melanoma. Stamm spent most of his career at the University of Washington.
| Los Angeles Times | |
| Dec. 25, 2009 |
Duke Ellington's Sacred Music holds sacred place in Seattle's jazz community
Earshot's annual performance of Duke Ellington's sacred music is unique to Seattle. It's a magnum opus involving more than 50 performers on stage, and it was instrumental in the formation of the now-accomplished Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. Michael Brockman, lecturer in saxophone and jazz studies, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
Investing in research is what it takes to truly be a winning university
In an op-ed piece, Jeremy Jaech, CEO of Verdiem and chair of the Technology Alliance, and Marty Smith, director of MetaJure Inc. and chair emeritus of the Alliance, write, "Despite the community passion for university athletics, we think it is important to look at the Pac-10 using a completely different indicator, one that is much more significant for our state in terms of economic impact than even the most winning of football teams -- the amount of science and engineering research and development dollars each university attracts." UCLA tops the conference standings, University of Washington captures second place and Stanford comes in third.
| Seattle Times | |
Scientists study car safety for pregnant women
Shifting the focus from infants and children in safety seats, researchers and car manufacturers are looking to prevent fetal deaths by making automobile travel safer for expectant mothers. Melissa Schiff, professor of epidemiology, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| Washington Post (AP wire story) | |
| Dec. 24, 2009 |
Ann Holmes Redding: Abrahamic Reunion
KUOW Speakers' Forum talks with Ann Holmes Redding is a defrocked Episcopal priest who says she is 100-percent Christian and 100-percent Muslim. Eugene Webb, professor emeritus of international studies and founding chairman of the Comparative Religion Program, is also a guest.
| KUOW | |
Coolest Thing We Saw This Year
TechFlash nominates 6 things as "Coolest Thing We Saw This Year." One of the nominees is wireless ambient radio power, a project of Intel's University of Washington lab.
| TechFlash | |
Brotherly Grub
Female chefs who ply their trade in college fraternities are an atypical breed. Rarer still are chefs of any gender who adhere to a code of culinary ethics that involves cooking everything from scratch, shunning industrial producers, and using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible. Alpha Sigma Phi's Darlene Barnes may be the only chef in America -- or at least at the University of Washington -- who belongs to both clubs.
| Seattle Weekly | |
Edwin G. Krebs, winner of 1992 Nobel Prize for Medicine, dies
Dr. Edwin G. Krebs, a University of Washington scientist who won the 1992 Nobel Prize in Medicine, died Monday. He was 91.
| Seattle Times | |
Scientists Are Changing the Definition of 'Old Age'
If there were a pill that could add two decades to your life, would you swallow it? Not if you're like most people University of Washington scientist Matt Kaeberlein asks -- they see it as an invitation to purgatory.
| U.S. News & World Report | |
Edwin Krebs Dies at 91; Discovered a Crucial Bodily Process
Dr. Edwin G. Krebs, who shared a Nobel Prize in 1992 for discovering a crucial bodily process that helps govern the movement of muscles, the shape and division of cells, and even learning and memory, died Monday in Seattle. He was 91. His death, at a chronic-care facility, was caused by progressive heart failure, said the University of Washington, where he taught and was a former chairman of the department of pharmacology.
| The New York Times | |
Top Doggerel: The Winning Reader Parody
The New York Times "Prescriptions" blog invited its readers, to try to combine health care and the rhyme scheme of "The Night Before Christmas." Steve Harrell, professor of anthropology, took top honors.
| The New York Times | |
| Dec. 23, 2009 |
UW scientist who won Nobel Prize in medicine dies
A University of Washington scientist who was awarded the 1992 Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering a biological switch in cells has died. Dr. Edwin G. Krebs was 91.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| seattlepi.com (AP wire story) | |
Underground tremors caused by moon, sun, study finds
Rumbles deep underground are caused by water being controlled by the sun and moon, University of California, Berkeley, seismologists concluded in a new study that could lead to a better understanding of earthquakes. Kenneth Creager, professor of Earth and space sciences, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
No CPR training? No problem!
To all you would-be good Samaritans out there: if someone looks like they're in need of mouth-to-mouth, but you don't have CPR training, call emergency services and they will guide you through it. Researchers from the University of Washington and King County emergency services say odds are, it won't hurt.
| Los Angeles Times | |
Post-Surgical Risks Highest in Older Adults
The approximately 2 million older adults who undergo common abdominal operations each year are at higher risk than others of suffering complications and early death, University of Washington researchers find.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
Rolling back hikes isn’t enough
A letter to the editor talks about the effects of state budget cuts on higher education. The UW is mentioned.
| Everett Herald | |
UW seeks sites for earthquake tracking
Scientists from the University of Washington and the U.S. Geological Survey are on the hunt for sites in the Seattle area to place special seismographs that will record moderate to strong shaking from earthquakes.
| Daily Journal of Commerce | |
UW Coeds Ranked Least Prone to Sexual Harassment
The Campus Toleration Foundation surveyed students at the University of Washington and ten other institutions of higher education to get a sense for, among other things, how safe women actually are on the nation's college campuses.
| Seattle Weekly | |
Deep-sea volcanoes
Fox News interviews Joe Resing, affiliate assistant professor of oceanography, about deep sea volcanic eruptions recently caught on video.
| FOX News | |
| Dec. 22, 2009 |
Underwater volcano eruption caught on video
No human being had ever seen a volcano erupt almost a mile under the ocean -- until this spring. Joe Resing, affiliate assistant professor of oceanography, is quoted.
| USA Today | |
UW President Mark Emmert's lofty salary
Several letters to the editor address UW president Mark Emmert's salary.
| Seattle Times | |
UW needs more latitude to manage its business
Seattle Times editorial columnist Bruce Ramsey outlines the economic position of the University of Washington, considered as a business.
| Seattle Times | |
Airbags Appear Safe for Pregnant Women
Air bags save lives in car crashes; that's been established. But now University of Washington researchers report that the lifesaving quality makes no exception for pregnant women and the babies they're carrying.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
Raising I.Q. in Toddlers With Autism
A new intensive program for very young children with autism has produced impressive results, leading to substantial gains in I.Q. and in listening skills after two years of therapy. The intervention was developed by Sally J. Rogers, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, Davis, and by Geraldine Dawson, a University of Washington psychology professor emeritus.
| New York Times | |
Nature lovers prepare for Christmas Bird Count
The sun has dipped to its nadir, and the winter birds are here, enlivening a quiet season. One of the best places to enjoy them is at the Union Bay Natural Area, one of the premier birding destinations on the West Coast, right here in Seattle. The Union Bay Natural Area is owned by the University of Washington.
| Seattle Times | |
Mary Curtis-Verna, Opera's Champion Pinch-Hitter, Dies at 88
Mary Curtis-Verna, a Metropolitan Opera soprano of the 1950s and '60s who became famous for stepping into the roles of ailing, stranded or otherwise indisposed divas, often on only a few hours' notice, died on Dec. 4 at her home in Seattle. She was 88. At her death, Ms. Curtis-Verna was emeritus professor of music at the University of Washington, where she had taught since 1969.
| New York Times | |
Local books
The Seattle Times list of notable local books includes "Winning the Math Wars: No Teacher Left Behind," published by UW Press.
| The Seattle Times | |
How budget cuts short-changed the UW
In an op-ed piece, Ed Lazowska, professor of computer science and engineering, writes about the impact of cuts in state funding to the UW.
| Crosscut.com | |
Car Airbags Not a Risk to Pregnant Women
For pregnant women involved in a traffic accident, the impact of an airbag does not seem to raise the risks of most pregnancy complications, a new University of Washington study finds.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| ABC News (Reuters wire story) | |
| Dec. 21, 2009 |
Experts Say CPR by Untrained Bystander a Good Idea
The risk that an untrained bystander can do harm by giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, to someone who collapses in public is almost vanishingly small, a new study indicates. And so the dispatchers who send emergency medical help when 911 is called should routinely tell the caller to start CPR, said Dr. Thomas D. Rea, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Washington, and lead author of a report in the Dec. 21 online issue of Circulation.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay wire story) | |
The Ongoing Struggle To Change Health Care With Aaron Katz
"Weekday" takes a look at the ongoing struggle to overhaul the nation's health care system. Aaron Katz, principal lecturer of health services, is quoted.
| KUOW | |
Catch shares may not lead to healthier fisheries, study says
A fisheries management tool embraced by the Obama administration may not increase the health of ocean fish stocks, a study concludes. But catch shares, which divide the total catch among fishermen, can make fisheries more predictable, according to the study by University of Washington professor Timothy Essington.
| Portland Oregonian | |
Committed to cleaning the 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch'
Washington Post contributor Partnership for Public Service profiles Holly Bamford, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's marine debris program. Bamford is working with Joel Baker, professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences, on microplastics research.
| Washington Post | |
Snohomish County schools face a scary 2010
When Katherine Casey led a classroom of third-graders from Liberty Elementary School through a reading and spelling exercise last week, she wasn’t just teaching 8-year-olds to find "ew" sounds. Forming a semicircle around the students were more than a dozen teachers and principals from four Marysville schools. They were there observing how the reading expert from the University of Washington’s Center for Educational Leadership presented her lesson and gleaning ideas for their classrooms.
| Everett Herald | |
High-profile health research fund faces lean years
In 2005, Gov. Chris Gregoire and the Legislature set up a program to spend $350 million -- supposedly $35 million a year from 2008 though 2017 -- to bolster life sciences research and turn that resarch into jobs. But last spring, the budget-strapped state legislature trimmed the fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2011 allocations to $19.5 million each year. Some UW programs are given as examples of how money has been allocated.
| seattlepi.com | |
Walter Stamm Dies at 64; Helped Curb Chlamydia
Dr. Walter E. Stamm, whose research spared many women from infertility and helped prevent, control and treat certain common infectious diseases, died last Monday at his home in Seattle, where he taught at the University of Washington. He was 64.
| New York Times | |
How A Bone Disease Evolved To Fit The Prescription
This is the story of how pills for osteopenia ended up in the medicine cabinets of millions of women all over the United States. But more broadly, it's the story of how the definition of what constitutes a disease evolves, and the role that drug companies can play in that evolution. Susan Ott, associate professor of medicine, is quoted.
| National Public Radio | |
Obama Naming Hispanics to Top Posts at Record Pace
President Barack Obama is on track to name more Hispanics to top posts than any of his predecessors, drawing appointees from a wide range of the nation's Latino communities, including Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans and Colombians. Matt Barreto, associate professor of political science, is quoted.This wire story appeared on many news Web sites.
| The New York Times (AP wire story) | |
A look at Asperger's Syndrome
In Seattle, revolutionary efforts are being made to help autistic children and their families. Here's a look at Asperger's Syndrome, a mild form of autism. The UW Experimental Education Center is featured, and Geraldine Dawson, professor emeritus of psychology and former director of the UW's Autism Center, is interviewed.
| KING/NW Cable News | |
| Dec. 20, 2009 |
New Programs Aim to Lure Young Into Digital Jobs
Hybrid careers that combine computing with other fields will increasingly be the new American jobs of the future, labor experts say. But not enough young people are embracing computing -- often because they are leery of being branded nerds. UW alum Kira Lehtomaki, cited as an example, graduated with a degree in computer science and is now an animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
| New York Times | |
Walter Stamm, UW professor, scientist, author, dies at age 64
Dr. Walter Stamm, a University of Washington professor and scientist whose groundbreaking work helped change the way many infectious and sexually transmitted diseases are detected and treated, died Thursday after a yearlong struggle with skin cancer. He was 64.
| Seattle Times | |
Learn to look up and love our clouds
Perhaps nothing so essential to our existence is so unappreciated, even reviled, as the cloud. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
| Everett Herald | |
Lighten your footprint by sharing
If sharing stuff is so environmentally and economically sensible, why don't more people do it? Because sharing is scary. Ted Klastorin, professor of operations management, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
10 critical areas in the economy to watch in 2010
Seattle Times columnist Jon Talton, writing about the state of the economy: "The major budget reductions for Washington's universities need careful monitoring, and reversal as soon as possible. Universities are economic engines, especially through research, tech transfer to the private sector and as a magnet for top talent."
| The Seattle Times | |
Debt limit could derail plans
Washington's falling revenue has crimped state building-project plans, and this could lead to a halt on approved projects that are not yet under way. UW's Ballmer Hall and an addition to UW Tacoma are mentioned.
| The Olympian | |
| Dec. 19, 2009 |
Artsy gift books
The Seattle Times presents a year-end roundup of some of the noteworthy books about the arts. Several UW Press books are mentioned.
| Seattle Times | |
Recent sewage spill in Puget Sound could have been worse, experts say
Experts say the 10 million gallons of untreated wastewater that poured into Puget Sound off Magnolia last week, while unacceptable, pales when compared with the toxic insults legally funneled into the Sound every day. Rick Keil, associate professor of oceanography, is quoted.
| Seattle Times | |
| Dec. 18, 2009 |
The Burke Museum's 'Fossil Freeway' is a wild ride through prehistory
Paleontologist Kirk Johnson and artist Ray Troll showcase an art and fossil exhibit full of dinosaurs, ammonites and trilobites at University of Washington's Burke Museum. The exhibit, "Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway," runs through May 31.
| Seattle Times | |
Holiday gift idea: Start your own bank
Oregonian columnist Brent Hunsberger talks with Jennifer Koski, associate professor of finance, about setting up a "bank" at home.
| Portland Oregonian | |
Doppler funding is approved
A new Doppler radar station is coming to Grays Harbor County. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences, is quoted.
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