UW News and Information Web     |     UW News     University Week UW News+Community     Mary Levin Upon reflection The back of Johnson Hall is seen reflected in the water of Drumheller Fountain last week. The water is gone now, drained as part of the fountain’s annual maintenance. In the past year a protective inner liner and mechanical modifications were made to improve water conservation. Pumps, valves and piping also will be tested, and the famous fountain will be out of service until early August. VOLUME 24, NUMBER 32   |   7/5/2007  –  7/18/2007  |   UWEEK.ORG Armchair oceanography: Underwater photos beamed from local park via Internet Video clips of seals zipping around, a kelp crab latching onto the lens of the camera and swirling schools of silvery perch seen via the Internet from a science node in Puget Sound off Seahurst Park in Burien, offer the experience of armchair oceanography, something that also may be possible one day in ocean waters 2 miles deep off the Washington coast. Two new councils bring UW advisers together to collaborate, consult For years, academic advisers at the UW have been paid to advise students. Now, thanks to two new councils, they’re getting a chance to advise administrators, and each other. Expose mom to smoke, hurt baby Children whose mothers were exposed to second-hand smoke while they were pregnant have more symptoms of serious psychological problems compared to the offspring of women who had no prenatal exposure to smoke, according to a new UW study. Teen, domestic violence connected, study shows Researchers tracing the development of violent behavior have found a link between teenage violence and domestic violence. Etc. Campus news & notes National CASE honors, a reflective art exhibit and other news of UW faculty and staff. Peer Portfolio: News from our peer institutions A reading list, spring raises and studying steel in Pittsburgh. Official notices Engineering overdrive: Undergrads in field overworked, not informed about their major, study finds Engineering undergraduates begin college with little idea of what it means to be an engineer, and they often don’t find out until their third year, according to an ongoing study. The findings also show that male and female engineering students approach technical questions differently. What's the buzz? Bee colony will help productivity of student farm By university standards, the newest residence hall on campus is pretty small, but those living there don’t seem to mind. They are honeybees, enlisted to assist in a student farm project. Corn cutlery? Composting is growing at the UW Kitchens at the UW have been composting their food waste for some time — but now composting is coming out front, and becoming everybody’s business. Materials world: Materials scientists going places as part of the UW’s global scope Travel the world. Meet fascinating people. Study materials science. Surprised by the punch line? Don't be. The UW’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers many ways for students to conduct research on other continents. Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation launched The UW has created a new research center that will conduct independent, rigorous evaluations of health programs worldwide. Consortium completes major study of human genome UW scientists and other members of an international consortium have completed a multi-year research effort that dramatically boosts understanding of how the human genome functions. NIH renews male contraception research support Dr. William Bremner, the Robert G. Petersdorf Professor and chair of the Department of Medicine, has received a five-year, $8.7 million renewal of his NIH grant supporting the UW's Male Contraception Research Center. Low-cost technology -- a boon for global health Physician Walter Curioso uses cell phones and Internet to collect health data. Symposium to honor Dr. King Holmes, July 28 The UW Center for AIDS and STD is sponsoring a symposium July 28 to honor the birthday of Dr. King Holmes. UWMC-Montlake Elementary pen pals celebrate friendship For 16 years, UW Medical Center (UWMC) staff have corresponded with Montlake Elementary’s third grade class to enhance the school’s language arts curriculum. Can you guess where this photo was taken? Guess correctly, and you might win a gift certificate to the University Book Store!