The 91探花 is one of the top producers of Fulbright students for 2015-16, according to lists released Monday in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
February 22, 2016
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February 19, 2016
Safari tourism: Costs, benefits studied in Benjamin Gardner’s book ‘Selling the Serengeti’
Benjamin Gardner, associate professor in 91探花Bothell’s School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and chair of the Jackson School of International Studies’ African Studies Program, discusses his new book “Selling the Serengeti: The Cultural Politics of Safari Tourism.”
91探花part of team that drilled first deep ice core at the South Pole
91探花glaciologists helped drill the first deep ice core at the South Pole, which will provide new clues to Antarctica’s climate history.
Dangerous fishing may be endangered, new study finds
A new study of fishing practices found that the “risky” behavior that makes fishing one of the most dangerous lines of work dropped sharply following the adoption of catch shares management in the West Coast fixed gear sablefish fishery.
February 18, 2016
Three 91探花professors win Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Three members of the 91探花faculty have received the 2016 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor given by the U.S. government to early-career scientists and engineers.
David Levy addresses digital overload in ‘Mindful Tech’
David Levy of the 91探花Information School discusses his new book, “Mindful Tech: How to Bring Balance to our Digital Lives,” published in January by Yale University Press.
91探花 produces the most Peace Corps volunteers for 2nd consecutive year
For the second year in a row, the 91探花 produced聽the most Peace Corps volunteers among large universities with聽72 Huskies currently serving around the world. The 91探花is also ranked No. 4 among graduate schools with 16 alumni currently volunteering. 鈥淐ommunity engagement 鈥� here and across the globe 鈥� is part of what makes a 91探花student鈥檚 experience the best it can be. One way our students give back to the community is by volunteering for the Peace Corps,鈥�…
February 17, 2016
Arts Roundup: Pianist Robin McCabe, Percussion Ensemble 鈥� and 鈥楾he Walk Across America for Mother Earth鈥�
The School of Drama鈥檚 new production, 鈥淭he Walk Across America for Mother Earth,鈥� opens this week. The School of Music presents piano, viola and percussion performances, and the School of Art + Art History + Design offers the latest Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice lecture at the Henry Art Gallery. Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice Lecture Series: Josh Faught 7:00 p.m., February 18 | Henry Art Gallery The聽Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice聽lecture series brings together artists and…
NASA-funded consortium to support science education in Washington, Oregon and Montana
A new program based at the 91探花 will bring together educational institutions, K-12 teachers and informal education organizations to inspire, teach and recruit the next generation of students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The new Northwest Earth and Space Sciences Pipeline, or NESSP, has begun a $10 million,聽five-year cooperative agreement with NASA that broadens existing programs and launches new efforts throughout Washington, Oregon and Montana, with a particular focus on underserved and underrepresented communities. “The goal is…
February 12, 2016
Caught in the act: 91探花astronomers find a rare supernova ‘impostor’ in a nearby galaxy
91探花astronomers Breanna Binder and Ben Williams have identified a rare type of ‘supernova impostor’ in a nearby galaxy, with implications for how scientists look at the short, complex lives of massive stars.
Rare beluga data show whales dive to maximize meals
As the Arctic continues to change due to rising temperatures, melting sea ice and human interest in developing oil and shipping routes, it’s important to understand belugas’ baseline behavior, argue the authors of a new paper.
91探花scientists create ultrathin semiconductor heterostructures for new technological applications
91探花 scientists have successfully combined two different ultrathin semiconductors 鈥� each just one layer of atoms thick and roughly 100,000 times thinner than a human hair 鈥� to make a new two-dimensional heterostructure with potential uses in clean energy and optically-active electronics.
February 11, 2016
Male biology students consistently underestimate female peers, study finds
Female college students are more likely to abandon studies in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines than their male classmates, and new research from the 91探花 suggests that those male peers may play a key role in undermining their confidence. Published this week in the journal PLOS ONE, the study found that males enrolled in undergraduate biology classes consistently ranked their male classmates as more knowledgeable about course content, even over better-performing female students. The over-ranking equated…
Bellingham Bay buoy an opportunity to observe marine waters for Northwest Indian College, world
The Center for Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction, through its education partner the 91探花, is deploying an oceanographic observing buoy in Bellingham Bay this week that will allow Northwest Indian College students both hands-on experience with the technology as well as the ability to study the data from their computers, through the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems, NANOOS.
Gravitational waves detected 100 years after Einstein’s prediction
For the first time, scientists have observed ripples in the fabric of spacetime called gravitational waves, arriving at the Earth from a cataclysmic event in the distant universe. This confirms a major prediction of Albert Einstein’s 1915 general theory of relativity and opens an unprecedented new window onto the cosmos.
February 10, 2016
Arts Roundup: 91探花Symphony, B茅la Fleck 鈥� and ‘New Drama’
Music is at the forefront this week: the 91探花Symphony Orchestra gears up to play alongside guest violinist Glenn Dicterow, the Mallethead series returns with a percussion performance in Meany Studio Theater, and world-famous folk artists B茅la Fleck and Abagail Washburn give a concert at Meany Hall. The Henry Art Gallery hosts two public events on Valentine鈥檚 Day, and the School of Drama explores the meaning of 鈥渘ew drama鈥� in its annual lecture series. 91探花Symphony with Glenn Dicterow 7:30…
February 9, 2016
UW’s Professional & Organizational Development team wins national leadership award
If you are a 91探花 supervisor, you have probably participated in the Strategic Leadership Program 鈥� a customized training program enhancing communication and managerial skill. Developed and taught by 91探花 Professional & Organizational Development, the program has graduated over 4000 supervisors since it launched almost 16 years ago. On Feb. 4, the Strategic Leadership Program received the top leadership excellence award for Best Corporate University at the national LEAD2016 conference sponsored by HR.com and held at…
February 8, 2016
91探花biology professor is a finalist for top conservation prize
P. Dee Boersma, a 91探花 professor of biology and Wadsworth Endowed Chair in Conservation Science, is one of six finalists for the prestigious Indianapolis Prize for conservation. Boersma is the first 91探花faculty member nominated for this prize 鈥� the highest honor for animal conservationists 鈥� which has been awarded every other year since 2006.
Intellectual House, Odegaard Library welcome new works of public art
The 91探花 campus already is home to a lot of great public art. Now there are two additions to the campus collection 鈥� one at the Odegaard Undergraduate Library and the other at w菨色菨b蕯altx史 – Intellectual House.
UW’s Tom Anderson elected to National Academy of Engineering
Tom Anderson, a 91探花 professor of computer science and engineering and alumnus, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Also elected are 91探花civil engineering alumnus Jon Magnusson and computer science alumnus Albert Greenberg.
February 5, 2016
Wall-walking dancer Rachael Lincoln: ‘It’s a duet’
At 10:30 a.m. Friday, Rachael Lincoln leaned slowly out into space, hands at her sides 鈥� and then walked down the side of Meany Hall for the Performing Arts.
February 4, 2016
‘Pushback’ against constant connectivity also reflected in images, study follow-up finds
People expressing the wish to resist constant online connectivity 鈥� dubbed “pushback” by 91探花 Information School researchers 鈥� is manifested as powerfully in images as in text, further study has found.
‘On-ramping’ paves the way for women scientists, engineers to return to academia
Pursuing scientific or engineering careers in industry, government or private research after getting a Ph.D. used to be considered a one-way ticket out of academia. But new 91探花research finds numerous benefits 鈥� to students, researchers and academic institutions looking to diversify their faculty 鈥� in making that return trip easier.
February 3, 2016
Arts Roundup: BANDALOOP, Igor Levit 鈥� and the Trisha Brown Dance Company
The Trisha Brown Dance Company performs for three nights in Meany Hall, and also gives a site-specific performance at the Seattle Art Museum. Pianist Igor Levit makes his Seattle debut, and the 91探花Musical Theater program presents the final performances of聽鈥淭he 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.鈥� Trisha Brown Dance Company 8:00 pm, February 4 – 6 | Meany Theater A pioneer and maverick of postmodern dance, Washington state native Trish Brown has spent a lifetime pushing the limits…
February 2, 2016
91探花awarded private, public grants to develop earthquake early warning tool
The 91探花is among West Coast universities awarded new funding to further develop ShakeAlert, an earthquake early warning system for the region.
Reflections on the habitability of 鈥� Planet Earth
We know the Earth is habitable because 鈥� well, here we are. But would it look like a good candidate for life from hundreds of light-years away?
Risk of lead poisoning from urban gardening is low, new study finds
A 91探花 study looked at potential risks associated with growing vegetables in urban gardens and determined that the benefits of locally produced vegetables in cities outweigh any risks from gardening in contaminated soils.
February 1, 2016
91探花seismologist speaking at White House earthquake preparedness summit
91探花seismologist John Vidale will participate in a White House summit focusing on national earthquake preparedness.
91探花hosts daylong public 鈥榯each-in鈥� on mass incarceration
The acclaimed 2012 book 鈥淭he New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness鈥� is the foundation for a daylong 鈥渢each-in鈥� at the 91探花 Feb. 9. The event is titled 鈥淧erpetual Displacement and Bondage: Understanding Historical and Contemporary Intersections of Mass Incarceration, Racism, and Health.鈥� It鈥檚 free and open to the public, and will include four sessions on various aspects of mass incarceration featuring 91探花faculty members and community speakers. Alison Holcomb, director of the American Civil…
‘Vertical dance’ on Meany Hall will celebrate 91探花World Series retrospective of choreographer Trisha Brown
A 91探花dance faculty member will walk down the side of Meany Hall on Friday, Feb. 5, performing a dance piece titled “Man Walking Down the Side of a Building” by famed choreographer Trisha Brown, a retrospective of whose work is being performed Feb. 4-6 on the Meany stage.
January 29, 2016
Moon’s tidal forces affect amount of rainfall on Earth
Satellite data show that the moon’s gravity puts a slight damper on rainfall on Earth.
January 28, 2016
Study shows U.S. has greater link between low birth weight and inequality
Health disparities are common in developed countries, including the U.S., but at what age those inequities take root and how they vary between countries is less clear. New research from the 91探花 compares the link between income, education and low birth weight in the United States with those in three comparable countries: the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Low birth weight is a primary risk factor for infant deaths and is considered a key predictor of health and…
Iowa caucuses: Expectations can trump votes, but will Trump meet expectations?
In the Iowa caucuses, expectations are nearly as important as votes and front-runners must watch their backs, say 91探花 professors who are closely watching this year’s presidential race. The 2016 Iowa caucuses will be held Monday, Feb. 1, pitting Democratic leader Hillary Clinton against Sen. Bernie Sanders and Gov. Martin O’Malley and Republican mogul and mouth Donald Trump against Sen. Ted Cruz among a lineup of largely ineffective opponents. We asked political scientists Mark A. Smith and John…
January 27, 2016
Arts Roundup: Visual Art, So Percussion 鈥� and ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
From art exhibitions to musical theater, dance and percussion 鈥� there is an arts event to catch your attention this week. Join John Knight for a lecture about contemporary art or head over to the Henry Art Gallery for an exhibition highlighting conceptions of self, beauty and individual freedom. If you are looking for a laugh, check out 鈥淭he 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,鈥� a musical comedy presented by the 91探花Musical Theater program. Critical Issues in Contemporary Art…
January 26, 2016
Mathematical model explains huge recurring rainstorms in the tropical Indian and Pacific oceans
A new model explains the fundamental features of the Madden-Julian Oscillation, which some scientists predict will be the “next El Nino.”
January 25, 2016
New handheld, pen-sized microscope could ID cancer cells in doctor’s offices and operating rooms
91探花mechanical engineers are developing a handheld microscope to help doctors and dentists distinguish between healthy and cancerous cells in an office setting or operating room.
January 22, 2016
UW鈥檚 Forefront backs effort to engage gun dealers and pharmacies on suicide prevention
Patty Yamashita was a vivacious, sweet, high-energy woman who balanced a career as an IT manager with a steadfast dedication to her family. She worked long hours but was always home to put dinner on the table and read a bedtime story for her children. 鈥淢y mother was my hero,鈥� said her son, David. 鈥淯sually a boy or man would say that their father showed them the way in terms of growing up and how to live and how to…
91探花joins effort to rethink admissions criteria, developing new scholarship
The 91探花has signed on to a new report and initiative encouraging changes to the college admissions process to promote greater ethical and intellectual engagement on the part of prospective students.
January 21, 2016
Diplomacy and danger in orbit: Saadia Pekkanen moves Jackson School toward role in discussions of space
Saadia Pekkanen, associate director of the Jackson School for International Studies, discusses the school’s growing role in the conversation about space and its ramifications for diplomacy and security.
January 20, 2016
Arts Roundup: Musical Theater, Violist Melia Watras 鈥� and Steffani Jemison
UW鈥檚 Musical Theater program takes center stage with 鈥淭he 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.鈥� School of Music鈥檚 Melia Watras performs a solo viola recital and the Dance Program showcases choreography by its talented faculty. Catch a free play reading through the School of Drama series Seattle Theatres Lost and Founded, and swing by the Jacob Lawrence Gallery to see its newest exhibit, 鈥淪teffani Jemison: Sol.鈥� Dance Faculty Concert January 20-24 | Meany Studio Theater This popular annual concert…