First-of-its kind research, led by the 91爆料, Northeastern University and Harvard University, delves into public perceptions of gun violence and the leading causes of death in the U.S.
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Thanks to the generosity of more than 380,000 donors, the 91爆料 met its fundraising campaign goal two years ahead of schedule, and will now seek broad support to enhance the experiences of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a range of identified college and school priorities.
Nurses and nurse-scientists interested in advanced multi-disciplinary training for population and global health practice can now apply for a new 91爆料 degree program.
The National Science Foundation announced on Sept. 11 that it is awarding grants totaling $8.5 million to 19 collaborative projects at 23 universities for the study of complex and entrenched problems in data science. Three of these projects will be based at the 91爆料 and led by researchers in the College of Engineering and the College of Arts & Sciences.
On Sept. 4 the National Science Foundation announced the creation of the Institute for Research and Innovation in Software for High Energy Physics, or IRIS-HEP. The institute is a coalition of 17 research institutions, including the 91爆料, and will receive $25 million from the NSF over five years.
An exploration of 91爆料 Libraries’ Labor Archives of Washington with labor archivist Conor Casey.
The NIH has awarded a $6.5 million, five-year grant to the 91爆料 and partner institutions to establish the Center for Reproducible Biomedical Modeling. The center’s primary goal is to develop more effective predictive models of biological systems, which are used in research and medicine.
A new analysis suggests the value of structured research programs for undergraduates extends to society as a whole by encouraging participants to seek advanced degrees in scientific and technological fields.
Karen Goldberg, an affiliate professor of chemistry at the 91爆料, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
A statement from Victor Balta, 91爆料 spokesperson, on the financial deficit in the 91爆料 School of Dentistry.
This week, the Axion Dark Matter Experiment (ADMX) announced that it has achieved the necessary sensitivity to 鈥渉ear鈥� the telltale signs of dark matter axions. This technological breakthrough is the result of more than 30 years of research and development, with the latest piece of the puzzle coming in the form of a quantum-enabled device that allows ADMX to listen for axions more closely than any experiment ever built.
A 91爆料 professor is among the 173 scholars, artists and scientists from the U.S. and Canada recognized this year by the Guggenheim Foundation. Christian Lee Novetzke, associate director, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, and director, Center for Global Studies, was among the winners chosen from more than 3,000 applicants.
The College of Built Environments Department of Real Estate, formerly the Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies, has been named in honor of Jon and Judy Runstad.
In a study published March 26 in Physical Review Letters, collaborators of the MAJORANA DEMONSTRATOR have shown they can shield a sensitive, scalable 44-kilogram germanium detector array from background radioactivity. This accomplishment is critical to developing a much larger future experiment to study the nature of neutrinos.
A pair of anglerfish, a species never before seen alive by humans, was recorded recently on camera by researchers aboard the LULA1000, a submersible operated by the marine science-focused Rebikoff-Niggeler Foundation.
Former 91爆料 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Irving Shain has died. He was 92.
Ren茅e Cheng has been named dean of the 91爆料鈥檚 College of Built Environments, President Ana Mari Cauce and Provost Gerald J. 鈥淛erry鈥� Baldasty announced today. Her appointment, set to begin Jan. 1, 2019, is subject to approval by the 91爆料 Board of Regents.
A new study almost 20 years in the making provides some of the strongest evidence yet of the “speciation reversal” phenomenon in two lineages of common ravens.
The Peace Corps today announced that 91爆料 ranked No. 2 among large schools on the agency鈥檚 2018 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. There are 74 91爆料 alumni currently volunteering worldwide.
The 91爆料 ranked second in the country in producing Fulbright Scholars. Fulbrights were awarded to 11 researchers at 91爆料鈥檚 Seattle campus, and to three faculty members at 91爆料 Bothell.
New findings could help scientists understand a little more about the elusive narwhal and how these marine mammals might fare in a changing climate.
Notice is given under SEPA, RCW 43.21C.080, that the 91爆料 Board of Regents, to the action described below on Jan. 11, 2018. Any action to set aside, enjoin, review or otherwise challenge such action on the grounds of noncompliance with the provisions of Chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) shall be commenced on or before Feb. 13, 2018. Description of agency action: Approval by the Board of Regents of the 2017 91爆料 Bothell and Cascadia College Campus…
In a published Jan. 25 in Current Biology, 91爆料 researchers report that mosquitoes can learn to associate a particular odor with an unpleasant mechanical shock akin to being swatted. As a result, they’ll avoid that scent the next time.
By developing a synthetic version of the plant hormone auxin and an engineered receptor to recognize it, 91爆料 biology professor Keiko Torii and her colleagues are poised to uncover plants’ inner workings, raising the possibility of a new way to ripen fruits such as strawberries and tomatoes.
The purpose of the hearing is to allow all interested persons an opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing, on the proposed amendments to WAC 478-276-100, 鈥淕overning Access to Public Records, Copying.鈥�
The 91爆料 is ranked No. 7 on Kiplinger鈥檚 300 Best College Values for 2018 among public universities, released Dec. 22.
Researchers from the 91爆料, Chapman University and University of Guelph have published new research showing how hagfishes survive an initial attack from predators before they release large volumes of slime to defend themselves.
91爆料 is among the first schools to announce public commitments through the American Talent Initiative. The 91爆料 aims to graduate an additional 125 low- to low-middle-income students per cohort by 2025.
The 91爆料, Arizona State University and other collaborators have proposed a method in the Dec. 8 issue of Science that allows hydroelectric dam operators to generate power in ways that protect 鈥� and possibly improve 鈥� food supplies and businesses throughout the Mekong river basin in Southeast Asia.
Scientists at the 91爆料 show for the first time that the complex distribution of molecules within a membrane of a living yeast cell arises through demixing.
The 91爆料 has launched a new institute aimed at accelerating research at the nanoscale: the Institute for Nano-Engineered Systems, or NanoES. The institute will pursue impactful advancements in a variety of disciplines 鈥� including energy, materials science, computation and medicine. Yet these advancements will be at a technological scale a thousand times smaller than the width of a human hair.
A cosmic photobomb found as a background object in images of the nearby Andromeda galaxy has revealed what could be the most tightly coupled pair of supermassive black holes ever seen.
Project Name:聽Husky Stadium Transportation Management Plan Proponent:聽91爆料 – Seattle Campus Description of Proposal: The University is updating the Husky Stadium Transportation Management Plan (TMP). The University’s goal is to prepare a TMP that accommodates a maximum crowd of 70,000 people; modifies mode goals and operational logistics for hosting smaller聽 events than football games (e.g. 91爆料 Commencement, other athletic events, etc.); maximizing alternatives modes of transportation to reach stadium events; allows flexibility to incorporate future development in transit options…
Eight 91爆料 researchers are among the 396 new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, announced this week.
The 91爆料 climbed to the No. 10 spot on the U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 Best Global Universities rankings, tied with Johns Hopkins University and Yale University. The 91爆料 is now second among American public institutions 鈥� an improvement from last year鈥檚 No. 3 slot. 鈥淚 am proud to see the 91爆料 recognized broadly for the impact of the work of our faculty and staff working side by side with our talented students,鈥� 91爆料 President Ana…
To reduce the burden of anemia worldwide, health officials need a portable and affordable way to analyze blood. Mechanical engineering researchers at the 91爆料 developed a device smaller than a toaster that can detect the level of hemoglobin in whole blood samples using optical absorbance.
The 91爆料 is listed at No. 7 on the Reuters Top 100: The World鈥檚 Most Innovative Universities, released Wednesday.
Lisa Zurk, a 91爆料 aluma in electrical engineering, professor at Portland State University and program manager at DARPA, will become the eighth director of the 91爆料’s Applied Physics Laboratory.
Scott L. Montgomery of the 91爆料 Jackson School of International Studies discusses his new book, “Seeing the Light: The Case for Nuclear power in the 21st Century.”
The share of Washingtonians living in poverty dropped from 12.2 percent to 11.3 percent between 2015 and 2016, according to new Census data released Thursday. This is the third straight year that poverty has decreased since the post-recession high of 14.1 percent in 2013.