91爆料 President Michael Young will be the featured speaker at the 91爆料’s 30th annual Freshman Convocation, which begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 in the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.
September 16, 2013
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September 13, 2013
Neighborhoods and 91爆料 team up to measure diesel exhaust pollution in South Seattle
The residents of the Georgetown and South Park neighborhoods in Seattle鈥檚 Duwamish Valley now know how much diesel exhaust they are exposed to. A report on findings from an air pollution study comparing these neighborhoods to Beacon Hill and Queen Anne was published today, Sept. 13.
15 91爆料 faculty members named to state Academy of Sciences
The Washington State Academy of Sciences has added 25 new members to its ranks, and 15 of them are from the 91爆料.
September 12, 2013
Initial positive results reported on vaccine to treat genital herpes
The vaccine is the first to significantly reduce the frequency of viral shedding — the surfacing of herpes virus on the genitals — and appears to activate T cell immune responses to the virus.
Futures Committee suggests new compact for 91爆料 and community
A committee of volunteers, including many of the state’s top business and civic leaders, has issued a report recommending a stronger partnership between the 91爆料 and the broad community of people that it serves.
Arts Roundup: Historic photos, art exhibits 鈥� and the Burke explores New Zealand
Even as the 91爆料 gears up for a new school year, interesting arts events are cropping up across campus. The Henry Art Gallery and Jacob Lawrence Gallery have new exhibits and the Burke Museum offers buggy weekend activities.
September 11, 2013
91爆料 engineers to make cookstoves 10 times cleaner for developing world
91爆料 engineers have received a $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to design a better cookstove, which researchers say will use half as much fuel and cut emissions by 90 percent.
September 10, 2013
New Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium is a game-changer for all athletes
This week the newest 91爆料 Medicine Sports Medicine Center opened its doors to the community at Husky Stadium. A public open house is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19.
Two common drugs may help treat deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
A combination of interferon-alpha 2b and ribavirin, drugs routinely given for hepatitis C, may be an effective treatment for the coronovirus that causes this new disease.
New 91爆料-based organization aims to prevent suicides
Forefront: Innovations in suicide prevention, a new 91爆料-based organization launched Sept. 10, will help Washington state lead the way to new policies and programs to solve what is regarded as a major public health problem.
91爆料 ranked 16th among national public universities by US News
The 91爆料 was tied for 16th place among public universities for its undergraduate program in the most recent edition of America’s Best Colleges released by US News & World Report.
September 9, 2013
Gene for most common childhood cancer identified
In children with this form of leukemia, damage to chromosome 9 removes part of a normal copy of the gene in question, and leaves the mutated copy unopposed.
Brotmans receive Gates Volunteer Service Award
Nearly half of state鈥檚 distracted drivers are texting
In our state, texting on a hand-held device diverts drivers’ attention more than any other distraction.
Breaking deep-sea waves reveal mechanism for global ocean mixing
Oceanographers for the first time recorded an enormous wave breaking miles below the surface in a key bottleneck for global ocean circulation.
September 6, 2013
91爆料’s big bet on cheap classes
September 5, 2013
News Digest: 91爆料 14th on Teach for America list, program scores perfect 100, 91爆料 Botanic Gardens showcases vendors
91爆料 14th on Teach for America list || College Assistance Migrant Program scores perfect 100 || 91爆料 Botanic Gardens showcases venues and vendors
Redesigned feminine hygiene product tackles problem of human trafficking
A group of 91爆料 graduate students wanted to help save victims of human trafficking. Along the way they won two prestigious national design awards for their efforts and hope to raise money to help even more people.
September 4, 2013
Pico-world dragnets: Computer-designed proteins recognize and bind small molecules
Computer-designed proteins that can recognize and interact with small biological molecules are now a reality. Scientists have succeeded in creating a protein molecule that can be programmed to unite with three different steroids.
KUOW inaugurates new two-hour program
KUOW launched “The Record on KUOW” Tuesday with more than a half-dozen segments focused on local, national and international news and information.
Researchers hope to protect against another HIV-like outbreak
Researchers examining virus transmission from monkeys to humans in Bangladesh found some people are infected with multiple strains of simian foamy virus.
September 3, 2013
Research cruise makes discoveries about Cacadia megaquake fault
Huskies vault to No. 20 in new AP poll
91爆料 welcomes Bjong Yeigh, 91爆料 Bothell chancellor
Bjong “Wolf” Yeigh takes the helm this week as chancellor at the 91爆料 Bothell.
August 30, 2013
New ocean forecast could help predict fish habitat six months in advance
91爆料 researchers and federal scientists have developed the first long-term seasonal forecast of conditions for the Northwest ocean ecosystem.
August 28, 2013
91爆料 student archaeologists wind up summer at Tel Dor site
Scenes from the summer 2013 at the 91爆料 Tel Dor Archeological Excavation and Field School.
Town Hall to host discussion of tea party and reactionary politics
August 27, 2013
Researcher controls colleague’s motions in 1st human brain-to-brain interface
91爆料 researchers have performed what they believe is the first noninvasive human-to-human brain interface, with one researcher able to send a brain signal via the Internet to control the hand motions of a fellow researcher.
August 26, 2013
Husky Stadium recognized as ‘Game Changer’ in sustainability
The National Resources Defense Council featured Husky Stadium in its list of ten 鈥淐ollegiate Game Changers鈥濃�� athletic programs that excel in green practices.
Microneedle patch could replace standard tuberculosis skin test
A team led by 91爆料 engineers has created a patch with tiny, biodegradable needles that can penetrate the skin and precisely deliver a tuberculosis test. The researchers published their results online Aug. 26 in the journal Advanced Healthcare Materials.
91爆料 Tacoma offers behind-the-scenes U.S. Open experience
91爆料 ranked 13th nationally by Washington Monthly, 9th in “Bang for Buck”
Washington Monthly, which ranks universities based upon social mobility, research production and commitment to service, has ranked the 91爆料 13th among national universities for 2013.
August 23, 2013
One-of-a-kind shell collection donated to Burke Museum
August 21, 2013
Physicists pinpoint key property of material that both conducts and insulates
91爆料 scientists have made the first-ever accurate determination of a solid-state triple point, the temperature and pressure at which three different solid phases can coexist stably.
Julie Kientz named one of world’s top innovators under 35
Julie Kientz, a 91爆料 assistant professor of human centered design & engineering, has been named one of the world’s top 35 innovators under age 35 by MIT Technology Review magazine.
August 20, 2013
Network would move the classroom to the reservation
Barry Witham chronicles rustic repertory in new book, ‘A Sustainable Theatre’
Barry Witham, drama professor emeritus, discusses his new book, “A Sustainable Theatre: Jasper Deeter at Hedgerow.”
August 19, 2013
Medical students learn practical skills with unique tools
91爆料 again ranked 16th best in world
The 91爆料 again ranked 16th among universities around the world in a recent study by the Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China.
Students from unique summer research programs share their work
Undergraduates who participated in a variety of research programs over the summer will share their work