91探花President Michael K. Young has announced the appointment of an Advisory Council on Medical Education Access and Affordability,
April 7, 2014
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Hundreds turn out for Ellen
The Ellen Show made a surprise visit to the 91探花 Monday, and hundreds of students turned out for a shot at appearing on national TV.
91探花startup creates underwater robotics with a human touch
A team of 91探花 scientists and engineers working at the Applied Physics Laboratory is creating a control system for underwater remotely operated vehicles, or ROVs. Researchers will demonstrate the technology at the SmartAmerica Challenge in Washington, D.C. in June.
News digest: Students at Town Hall, home fair, renew passes and permits
91探花student speaker series at Town Hall starts Wednesday || Home Improvement Fair Thursday || Time to renew annual parking permits, U-Pass
April 4, 2014
91探花researchers, radar company conduct aerial surveys of Oso site
91探花researchers made some of the first aerial surveys over the Oso mudslide, using radar technology to map the condition immediately after the slide.
April 2, 2014
Arts Roundup: Music, dance 鈥� and exhibit openings
With the start of spring quarter brings a fresh lineup of exciting events to attend on the Seattle campus.
Science-themed music videos boost scientific literacy, study shows
As the United States puts ever-greater emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to keep competitive in the global economy, schools are trying to figure out how to improve student learning in science. 91探花 researchers think music may be the answer for some students.
New book explores ‘frontier’ metaphor in science
Leah Ceccarelli, professor of communication, discusses her well-reviewed new book “On the Frontier of Science: An American Rhetoric of Exploration and Exploitation.”
March 31, 2014
91探花experts part of technical team investigating Snohomish County mudslide
A national team jointly led by a 91探花 geotechnical engineer and an engineering geologist will investigate what caused the March 22 mudslide in Snohomish County and what effects the disaster had on the nearby residential communities.
School of Music’s Tom Collier celebrates ’60 Years Behind Bars’ with concert
Longtime School of Music Professor Tom Collier celebrates 60 years of performing with a concert on April 2 in the Meany Studio Theater.
91探花launches online bachelor’s degree completion program in social sciences
A new 91探花online bachelor’s degree completion program in social sciences is intended to provide a flexible, lower-cost option for individuals who want to finish their college education without coming to campus.
March 28, 2014
News Briefs: Minimum wage analysis; Climate change discussion; Suicide prevention bill
91探花faculty analyze $15 minimum wage | Panel discussion on climate change April 1 | 91探花group helps pass suicide prevention bill
“Simming” a mile in others’ shoes
A waiter in a logging camp, Mexican migrant trying to cross into the U.S, and observer during an attack on an Iraqi village are examples of roles played by Scott Magelssen, a 91探花associate professor of drama, and described in his new book about simulated experiences.
Documents that Changed the World: Mental disorder diagnostic manual, 1952
Three little words fittingly kick off the latest installment of Joe Janes’ Documents that Changed the World podcast series: “Are you crazy?”
March 27, 2014
Citizen scientists: 91探花students help state legislator with climate policy
Four graduate students were part of a year-long legislative process in Olympia working to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in Washington state.
March 26, 2014
Decline of natural history troubling for science, society
Seventeen North American scientists outline the importance of natural science and call for a revitalization of the practice.
Arts Roundup: Ballet, lectures 鈥� and ‘Sixty Years Behind Bars’
Rounding out spring break there is a variety of events to keep you entertained. From the School of Art Distinguished Artist Lecture featuring Mel Chin to Ballet du Grand Th茅芒tre de Gen猫ve presented by the 91探花World Series, prepare yourself for spring quarter because it’s looking bright!
91探花School of Medicine launches “Next Generation WWAMI” in Spokane
The 91探花School of Medicine plans to establish Spokane as the center of an effort called “Next Generation WWAMI.”
March 25, 2014
News digest: Health innovator launch, students promote bill, self-help seminars, students win
91探花Health Innovators Collaborative kicks off || Law student activism prompts legislation || 91探花CareLink seminars || Graduate students best two Canadian universities
March 24, 2014
Stellar names in classical music part of collector’s gift to 91探花Music Library
Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Gershwin 鈥� the names alone are enough to quicken the pulse of any classical music lover. Those greats and many more are represented in a gift of rare classical music scores to the 91探花 Music Library.
March 21, 2014
Match Day, when medical student futures are decided
The official announcement of the results of the National Residency Matching Program is an annual rite of passage for 91探花medical students and their peers across the United States. The wait is over.
March 20, 2014
No sandy beaches: 91探花students head to rural Washington for Alternative Spring Break
Many 91探花 students will greet spring break next week from a warm sandy beach, but 69 of them will instead spend their week off helping young students in rural communities learn about art, literacy and the environment. In turn, these 91探花students will learn about life, culture and education in rural Washington.
March 19, 2014
Arts Roundup: Film, music 鈥� and Circa
Winter quarter ends this week but the campus has plenty of events to keep you entertained over spring break — from a film screening at the Henry Art Gallery to an Australian cirque group at Meany Hall. And while you’re at it, enjoy the cherry blossoms that are almost in full bloom.
Anti-anxiety drug ameliorates autistic behaviors in mice
Increasing cell signals that put the brake on excitatory brain cells reduces repetitive behaviors and learning problems and improves social interactions in a mouse model of autism. This was achieved with a low dose of benzodiazipine, a common anti-anxiety, anti-seizure medication.
March 17, 2014
News Digest: Info forum on state’s Dream Act, Commuter Services extends hours, biomedical technology changes
Informational forum March 18 about state’s Dream Act || Commuter Services extends hours for start of quarter || Lecture March 21 discusses changing field of biomedical technology
Hold that RT: Much misinformation tweeted after 2013 Boston Marathon bombing
91探花 researchers have found that misinformation spread widely on Twitter after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing despite efforts by users to correct rumors that were inaccurate.
March 14, 2014
Board of Regents 鈥� April 10 Meeting Canceled
The Regular meeting of the Board scheduled for Thursday, April 10, is canceled. The next Regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, in the Petersen Room of the Allen Library. Agendas and schedule will be available Friday, May 2.
Distance to supermarket makes no difference to diet quality, 91探花study says
A new 91探花study conducted in Seattle shows that people bypass supermarkets and ethnic stores near their homes to shop at their preferred grocery.
March 13, 2014
2014 91探花cherry tree watch, March 21 update: Bloom at 100 percent
The cherry trees in the Quad are at about 75 percent of their full bloom, according to the 91探花arborist.
Negative effects of joining a gang last long after gang membership ends
Joining a gang in adolescence has significant consequences in adulthood beyond criminal behavior, even after a person leaves the gang. Former gang members are more likely to be in poor health, receiving government assistance and struggling with drug abuse than someone who never joined a gang.
Tethered robots tested for Internet-connected ocean observatory
The 91探花this fall will complete installation of a huge high-tech ocean observatory. Dozens of instruments will connect to power and Internet cables on the seafloor, but the observatory also includes a new generation of ocean explorers: robots that will zoom up and down through almost two miles of ocean to monitor the water conditions and marine life above.
March 12, 2014
Arts Roundup: Mammoth tusk, art 鈥� and JACK Quartet
Winter quarter is coming to a close but there are still several events to take advantage of on the Seattle campus. This week, see the Mammoth tusk on display at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture or attend one of the many exciting music events– a perfect way to jump start spring!
News digest: Faculty lecturer nominations, Celebrate 91探花Women, language of science
Nominations due March 17 for annual faculty lecturer || Nominate outstanding 91探花women by Friday || Book: Should English be the language of science?
March 11, 2014
Justice Sonia Sotomayor on finding life’s work, facing discrimination
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor told a 91探花audience about life lessons spanning discrimination, public service, power and what makes her optimistic.
No one likes a copycat, no matter where you live
Very young children often don’t view an artistic copycat negatively, but that changes by the age of 5 or 6, even in countries that place less value on intellectual property rights than the U.S.
91探花regains top U.S. News rank in medicine; other areas get high marks
U.S. News & World Report’s new rankings give high marks to 91探花programs in medicine, education, law, business and engineering and rate the medical school No. 1 overall for primary care.
March 10, 2014
Scientists build thinnest-possible LEDs to be stronger, more energy efficient
91探花 scientists have built the thinnest-known LED that can be used as a source of light energy in electronics. The LED is based off of two-dimensional, flexible semiconductors, making it possible to stack or use in much smaller and more diverse applications than current technology allows.
March 7, 2014
Board of Regents 鈥� March 13 Meeting Announcement
The Board of Regents will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 13, at 12:30 p.m. in the Tacoma Room of the Garretson Woodruff Pratt Building on the 91探花Tacoma campus. The full agenda is available online.
Lifesaving milestone for Washington’s fishing industry
Washington Sea Grant field agents have conducted their 100th Coast Guard-certified Safety at Sea class for tribal and commercial fishers.
91探花composers discuss collaboration with visiting JACK Quartet
91探花music faculty and composers Richard Karpen and Juan Pampin discuss their collaboration with the visiting JACK Quartet.