To swim or not to swim? The biological control that makes this choice for genetically identical Salmonella impacts the bacteria’s ability to cause infection.
December 7, 2011
The latest news from the 91爆料
91爆料 scientist gets major boost in search for HIV vaccine
Dr. Shiu-Lok Hu and his colleagues are looking to generate protective antibodies targeting a part of the HIV virus that binds to immune cells. This segment is widely considered to be the Achilles heel of the virus
Device promises nutrition diagnosis in minutes
A new plasma pencil promises to give nutrition status in minutes that used to take 24 hours, and could improve health in developing world.
December 6, 2011
91爆料 inaugurates award to honor achievements of retirees
The university is inaugurating a new, major award this year, recognizing the accomplishments of 91爆料 retirees in service to the community.
Ana Mari Cauce selected as provost of 91爆料
Ana Mari Cauce, who has been dean of the 91爆料s College of Arts and Sciences since 2008, has been selected as the next 91爆料 provost, effective Jan. 2, 2012, President Michael K. Young announced today.
Tropical sea temperatures influence melting in Antarctica
New research shows accelerated melting of two fast-moving glaciers that drain Antarctic ice into the Amundsen Sea Embayment is likely in part the result of an increase in sea-surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean.
91爆料 funded to realize medical applications of genome sequencing
To accelerate genome sequencing applications for patient care, the National Human Genome Research Institute today, Tuesday, Dec. 6, announced the establishment of two major programs at the 91爆料.
December 5, 2011
Free college preparation for high-school students with disabilities
High-school students who need help due to disability can apply for a special program with mentoring and support for their college prep.
Climate change stirs 'Perfect Moral Storm,' prof says
The world is sailing into some killer storms and its leaders have done almost nothing to protect its boat. Thats the view of 91爆料 Philosophy Professor Steve Gardiner, who likens climate change to a perfect storm 鈥� a convergence of three difficult problems that so far weve found ourselves unable to face, much less solve.
December 2, 2011
Law students from Ethiopia learn as part of nation building
Some students go to law school to build a practice in corporate, criminal or other branch of the law. But five students who arrived from Ethiopia late this past summer are different — they want to build a nation.
December 1, 2011
Researchers pioneer molecular imaging agents to individualize cancer therapy
Scientists are developing PET scan agents that characterize each patient’s cancer. This helps clinicians weigh treatment options and measure effectiveness.
Gettin figgy: 91爆料 students go caroling for a cause
There will be three teams from the 91爆料 among carolers trying to out-fa-la-la each other the evening of Friday, Dec. 2 during the Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition. Its all for a good cause, as each team raises money for charity.
November 30, 2011
Etc.: Campus news & notes
Dee Boersma is nominated for a major conservation award, and students who sell hats to benefit Roma get a boost from Zipcar.
Official notices
Nominees are sought for Faculty Senate vice chair, some blood drives are scheduled and the December Regents meeting is cancelled.
New online guide aids recruitment, retention of minority graduate students
How does a department increase its pool of diverse applicants for graduate programs? The Graduate School has tried to demystify the process by compiling a guide of “best practices.鈥�
Photography, painting, new media meet in exhibit curated by 91爆料 prof — with slideshow
Juxtaposed images create new meanings in the Henrys new exhibit, “Videowatercolors: Carel Balth among his Contemporaries,鈥� curated by Art Associate Professor Marek Wieczorek.
Combined Fund Drive extended through Dec. 9
The extension will help the campaign approach its goal this year of $2 million in pledges from 91爆料 faculty and staff. As of Thanksgiving, the campaign had raised $1,824,483.
Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?
Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.
A lot of night music: School of Music concerts offered
The School of Music rolls out its annual feast of music for the holiday season, with concerts almost every night 鈥� sometimes more than one.
Gifts, greens for sale at Arboretum
The Arboretum Foundation’s beloved holiday sale returns to the Graham Visitors Center at the Washington Park Arboretum from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.
Across generations: New center unites researchers in womens, childrens, adolescents health
The 91爆料’s new Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents and Children (Global WACh) wants to help researchers overcome a daunting task 鈥� seeking solutions across generations. Global WACh officially launches Dec. 8 with a campus event featuring speaker Leslie Mancuso, CEO of the health advocacy group Jhpiego.
Big band jazz, original compositions featured in Dec. 7 concert
A concert Dec. 7 by the Studio Jazz Ensemble and the Modern Band will bring together traditional approaches to big band jazz with a new work composed by 91爆料 students.
Judy Ramey: From medieval studies to technical communication and beyond
Judy Ramey came to the 91爆料 in 1983 and has since seen a department, Technical Communication, form, offer degrees and evolve into Human Centered Design and Engineering. Yet, but for a few happy accidents, she might have had a very different career.
November 29, 2011
A prescription for managing seasonal depression
If dark, rainy days have got you down, here are some ways to lift winter depression
Jewish Studies Program launches series on human injustice
A four-part series of conversations will explore justice and Judaism in a global society.
Temple Grandin, animal behaviorist and autism leader, lectures Nov. 30
Grandin has been called revelatory and revolutionary in describing first-hand what it is like to have autism. She has applied her autistic awareness and research to enhance animal welfare.
$2M grant could make early earthquake warning a reality in the Northwest
A grant to the 91爆料 from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation could pave the way for a system to provide a warning seconds to minutes in advance of a major offshore earthquake in the Northwest.
November 28, 2011
40 percent of youths attempting suicide make first attempt before high school
91爆料 researchers found that suicidal behavior begins sooner than previously thought and is linked to higher scores of depression at the time of the attempts.
November 23, 2011
Featured video: Oyster standoff with ocean acidification
Biologist Jennifer Ruesink considers 91爆料 oyster research and work with the shellfish industry in face of todays environmental challenges, including ocean acidification.
November 22, 2011
Husky Cycling Club welcomes Tour de France competitor Tyler Farrar
He won a stage of the Tour de France this July 4, and now hes coming to Seattle. The Husky Cycling Club will welcome Washington states own Tyler Farrar on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Northcut Landing.
Award-winning organization inspires underrepresented students to explore sciences
In a few short years, the 91爆料 chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science has come a long way and won honors — all for helping to bring greater diversity to the study of science at the 91爆料.
Wars lasting legacy is a culture of violence — see video
Daniel Hoffman, a 91爆料 associate professor of anthropology, describes his new book “The War Machines” about lasting violence from civil wars in Sierra Leone and Liberia. He says that the same could be true in other war-torn regions, including Iraq and Afghanistan.
Big step forward for safety of bionic contact lenses
Bionic eye steps closer to reality.
Microsoft alumna works with 91爆料 Global Health to bridge faith and science in Ethiopia
When people fall ill in northern Ethiopia, theyre more inclined to call a priest than a doctor. Nancy Andrews has been convincing religious leaders to embrace medicine to prevent the spread of HIV and increase care for those infected.
November 21, 2011
Bennett to deliver University Faculty Lecture
Longtime Political Science Professor Lance Bennett will deliver the University Faculty Lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in 130 Kane. Its the highest recognition the faculty can bestow on someone in its ranks, and the roster has included artists, musicians, historians, scientists and engineers 鈥� some of them Nobel laureates.
91爆料 seniors Byron Gray and Cameron Turtle named Rhodes Scholars
Byron Gray and Cameron Turtle, 91爆料 seniors, are among 32 Rhodes Scholars just named for 2012.
Bennett to deliver University Faculty Lecture
Longtime Political Science Professor Lance Bennett will deliver the University Faculty Lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in 130 Kane. Its the highest recognition the faculty can bestow on someone in its ranks, and the roster has included artists, musicians, historians, scientists and engineers 鈥� some of them Nobel laureates.
Magnet program again recognizes 91爆料 Medical Center for nursing excellence
For the fifth consecutive time, 91爆料 Medical Center has been awarded Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. In 1994 it became the first Magnet hospital. Today it is the only hospital in the nation to have received five such recognitions.
November 18, 2011
Analyzing massive datasets is subject of major international conference
Seattle is host this week to the major international meeting about high-performance computing, giving 91爆料 scientists and computer specialists an opportunity to see over the horizon at developments that will influence how research is conducted for years to come.
What bacteria don't know can hurt them
Bacteria living in clusters warn each other to enter a self-protective mode when nutrients are low. This state shields them from antibiotics. Interfering with the starvation alert super-charged the infection-fighting power of antibiotics.