Seven 91探花 scientists are included in , published in December 2020. is a collaborative resource between Cell Press and Cell Signaling Technology.

鈥淭he list was compiled聽to honor the Black scientists for their efforts in research, diversity and inclusion initiatives, advocacy, social justice outreach, teaching and mentorship,鈥� Antentor O. Hinton, Jr., a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Iowa, a co-author of the list. 鈥淭he hope was that the list 鈥� would serve as a reference for those looking for prominent scientific speakers who could further emphasize the importance of diversity.鈥�

At the UW, the list comprises a spectrum of advanced career scientists, a former chancellor and up-and-coming researchers.

鈥淲e are proud to see the names of several inspiring scientists from the 91探花on this list.聽 It is our hope that this kind of recognition amplifies the excellent and important contributions our Black faculty, post-docs and students are making in STEM. Because they are here, others can visualize themselves being here as well, and this is critical as we work to increase representation in the STEM fields across our university,鈥� said Rickey Hall, the UW鈥檚 vice president for Minority Affairs & Diversity and university diversity officer.

The 91探花researchers highlighted include:

• Chancellor Emeritus , who arrived at 91探花Bothell in 1999 as its founding chancellor. Later, he founded the Science and Technology Program, which became the 91探花Bothell School of STEM.
• Associate Professor , whose research group aims to engineer systems to meet demands for new sources of industrially and medically important chemicals and materials. His work is in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
• Postdoctoral fellow , who studies pedagogies and other interventions in higher education that support underrepresented students in STEM. Her work is in the Department of Chemistry.
• Associate Professor , whose lab is focused on understanding the pathophysiological basis of genetic epilepsies and their comorbid conditions. His work is in the Department of Neurological Surgery.
• Acting Assistant Professor , who is focused on developing point-of-care diagnostics for therapeutic monitoring and precision dosing to treat infectious and chronic diseases. His work is in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
• Assistant Professor , whose research and lab is focused on designing low-cost composites to selectively remove contaminants in stormwater and wastewater. Her work is in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering.
• Assistant Professor , whose research and teaching involves harmonic analysis, which is a mathematical procedure for describing and analyzing phenomena of a periodically recurrent nature, such as sound waves, electric currents and tides. His work is in the Department of Mathematics.

“We applaud these remarkable researchers who represent the very best of who we are as we continue to diversify our ranks. At the UW, we are working across the academic spectrum, from students to tenured faculty, to ensure our diversity reflects the communities we serve,” said 91探花Provost Mark Richards.

Jessica Ray named among Talented 12 ‘young stars’ by chemical and engineering newsmagazine

, 91探花assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been named a member of the 2020 of young chemists working to solve world problems by the weekly newsmagazine Chemical & Engineering News, or C&EN.

The honors, bestowed each year since 2015, highlight a dozen “rising young stars who are using chemical know-how to change the world.” Ray, who joined the 91探花in 2019, researches composites, surface chemistry and targeted removal and recovery of wastewater constituents. She is developing low-cost selective absorbents to remove toxic compounds from wastewater and improve drinking water.

The Talented 12 honorees will give short TED-style talks about their research during a two-day that will be part of the magazine’s free inaugural online Futures Festival Aug. 25 and 26.

The magazine is a publication of the Read an article about this honor and Ray’s work on the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering .

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Richard Ladner receives National Science Board 2020 Public Service Award

The National Science Board has named 91探花computer scientist recipient of its , honoring his career of contributions to increasing public understanding of science and engineering.

Ladner is a professor emeritus in the UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. The board, called the NSB for short, was created by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950. Its dual roles are to establish science policy and to serve as an independent body of advisers to the nation’s leaders. The award was established in 1996.

The board , who has championed digital accessibility and inclusivity, for “demonstrated exemplary science communication and diversity advocacy throughout his career and has been called the ‘conscience of computing.'”

Victor McCrary, NSB vice chair, said, “We cannot exclude anyone when it comes to the important pursuit of scientific advancement. Richard Ladner’s work has significantly enlarged the circle of perspectives at the bench, and by welcoming and empowering those with disabilities to fully contribute he has greatly enhanced and advanced our nation’s global leadership in science, engineering, and technology.”

Read more on the Allen School’s .

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Maryam Fazel chosen for inaugural Moorthy family endowed professorship

, 91探花professor and associate chair in the , has been named the first recipient of the new Moorthy Family Inspiration Career Development Professorship, for her work as a researcher and educator.

Fazel co-directs the 91探花 and holds adjunct appointments in the mathematics and statistics departments at the UW, as well as the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. Her research focuses on data science, robotics and controls.

The professorship, funded by an endowment established in 2019 by Ganesh and Hema Moorthy, recognizes the support they received from the family and in turn are passing on to other generations. Ganesh Moorthy, president and chief operating officer of Microchip Technology, earned a BA in physics from the 91探花in 1981 and has served on the department’s advisory board. Hema Moorthy, an electrical engineer, worked at Hewlett-Packard for many years.

The endowment supports faculty members who have shown significant promise early in their careers. Read more on the department .

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Jackson School gets $200,000 cybersecurity grant from Carnegie Corp of New York

The 91探花Jackson School of International Studies has received a $200,000 grant for cybersecurity research from .

The grant will support the expansion of the including its cybersecurity training program in the Jackson School’s , which was funded by previous grants by Carnegie. The aim is to bridge the gap between academia and the policy world.

, professor of international studies, is principal investigator for the grant. Other participating faculty are , and 鈥� all faculty members in the Jackson School. The grant will provide research opportunities for students as well.

Read more on the Jackson School .