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January 14, 2009

91̽»¨Medical Center participates in global safe surgery study

A year-long World Health Organization pilot program in eight hospitals around the world—including the 91̽»¨ Medical Center (UWMC) in Seattle—has proven conclusively that inpatient deaths can be significantly reduced, along with the rate of major complications after surgery, by following a simple checklist.

Taking math to the streets: Students solve real-world problems with mathematics modeling

Say you’re hiking for a week — how much food and equipment should you bring? Or you’re delivering hot meals to clients, or arranging a carpool — what’s the most efficient route?


Students in Math 381, Associate Professor Sara Billey’s Discrete Mathematical Modeling class, use math to help solve such practical questions and more.

Charter schools offer college prep alternative for inner-city students

By Debra Britt
Center on Reinventing Public Education


An analysis of national public school programs and practices indicates that urban charter schools are more likely to employ college-oriented curricula, a focused instructional design, smaller classes, greater time on task, and offer customized support for struggling students.