This morning’s announcement by the Joint Oceanographic Institutions concerning a $97.
August 23, 2007
The latest news from the UW
August 22, 2007
91探花 to open China office in Beijing
91探花 President Mark A.
New 91探花faculty member led technical development of Sky in Google Earth
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August 21, 2007
91探花reorganizes administration of police department; Chief Vicky Stormo announces January retirement
August 20, 2007
China’s Ambassador to the U.S. to visit 91探花Aug. 22
Note: Because of security, reporters should arrive no later than 10:30 a.
August 17, 2007
91探花 is ranked 11th best public university by U.S. News
The 91探花 is tied for the 11th best public university in the most recent edition of America’s Best Colleges released today by U.
August 16, 2007
91探花President rejects Disney complaints
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Mark A.
Fewer degrees of separation make companies more innovative, creative
“I read somewhere that everybody on this planet is separated by only six other people.
A weekend of interactive fun planned at the Burke
Song, dance, storytelling and demonstrations of art and crafts will be offered in Celebrate Native American Arts!, a special two-day event at the Burke Museum, 10 a.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
State of the climate: Report to cite effects of climate change on state’s health, agriculture
An assessment of the impact of climate change on the state, being launched this week by the UW’s Climate Impacts Group for the Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED), is the most comprehensive ever.
91探花staffers working toward wireless campus
Two years after setting out to provide wireless connections campuswide within a three-year time span, work toward implementing the 91探花Wireless Initiative is on schedule.
Etc: Campus news & notes
LAUDED LIBRARY: Odegaard Undergraduate Library was held up as an ideal in a recent journal article published by a Japanese librarian.
Worms crawl in and out at 91探花Bothell
They’re wrangling Red Wrigglers 鈥� try saying that three times 鈥� at 91探花Bothell these days.
NSF grant helps 91探花continue photonics research
A team led by Larry Dalton, a 91探花chemistry professor, has received an $18 million grant over five years from the National Science Foundation to continue its pioneering work in the field of photonics.
Lehman and Goff receive ‘Ladies’ Home Journal’ Health Breakthrough Awards
91探花physicians Constance Lehman and Barbara Goff have been awarded Ladies’ Home Journal’s second-annual Health Breakthrough Award for their work in transforming health care for women and families.
Of basketball and Socrates
When the Husky men’s basketball team heads to Greece Aug.
Sculpture with a purpose: UW-made art adorns trail
Five undergraduate students are spending the summer creating sculptures that will serve a useful purpose.
Economics: The funny science
Didja hear the one about the economist who became a stand-up comic? His dad fretted that there wasn’t a demand for comics, but the economist said, “Don’t worry, I’m a supply side economist.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents has cancelled its August meeting.
Emmert signs protest letter
91探花President Mark A.
Information: It’s at the center now
What is information management, and why should you care about it?
Information management is the term used to describe the storage and maintenance of data, especially large and complex sets of data.
UWMC performs adult heart-lung transplant
By Elizabeth Lowry & Marsha Rule
News & Community Relations
Surgeons at the 91探花Medical Center performed Seattle’s first adult heart-lung transplant on 30-year-old Patrick Farris of West Richland, Wash.
In brief
Research group helps protect artistic vision
Artists have vision, creativity, often a unique world view, and the courage to pursue their work in a society that isn’t always supportive.
Public Health honors state’s farmworker trainers
August 15, 2007
UW’s College of Engineering wins three of Technology Review’s TR35 awards
Technology Review magazine today announced it has recognized three members of the 91探花’s College of Engineering as being among the world’s top innovators under the age of 35.
August 14, 2007
Older climbers face uphill battle on Mount Everest
In this era of not surrendering to age, some claim that 60 is the new 40.
August 9, 2007
Computers expose the physics of NASCAR
It’s an odd combination of Navier-Stokes equations and NASCAR driving.
August 8, 2007
Conventional plowing is ‘skinning our agricultural fields’
Traditional plow-based agricultural methods and the need to feed a rapidly growing world population are combining to deplete the Earth’s soil supply, a new study confirms.
President Emmert signs letter protesting threatened British boycott of Israeli universities
August 7, 2007
Baby DVDs, videos may hinder, not help, infants’ language development
Despite marketing claims, parents who want to give their infants a boost in learning language probably should limit the amount of time they expose their children to DVDs and videos such as “Baby Einstein” and “Brainy Baby.
August 6, 2007
Infrastructure Experts: Engineers who can speak on building and bridge safety
Experts and their areas:
Charles Roeder
Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Office: (206) 543-6199
E-mail: <A href="mailto:croeder@u.
Satellite tracking will help answer questions about penguin travels
You could understand if a half-dozen Magellanic penguins developed a “big bird is watching” phobia before this month is over, but the surveillance really will be for their own good.
August 2, 2007
Try alternate commute option during construction
91探花Commuter Services is urging staff and faculty to take one car off the road by biking, busing or sharing a ride to campus during the I-5 lane closure.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Campus housing offered during highway crunch
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents has cancelled its August meeting.
State鈥檚 smartest students get three-day taste of UW
Every summer, the 91探花plays host to some of the smartest high school students in the state.
Jeffords heads to 91探花Bothell
Susan Jeffords has been named interim vice chancellor for academic affairs at 91探花Bothell, subject to approval by the 91探花Board of Regents.