A 91爆料 study analyzes how a state’s refundable Earned Income Tax Credit can lead to fewer reports of child neglect, by reducing the financial stress on families.
January 26, 2021
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January 25, 2021
Nicolaas Barr translates powerful Dutch coming out memoir ‘Djinn’
Nicolaas Barr of the 91爆料’s Comparative History of Ideas Department talks about his translation of “Djinn,” a memoir by Tofik Dibi, who served for six years as a member of the Dutch Parliament.
Emeritus professor Robert Edmonds pens history of forestry science at the 91爆料
A talk with Robert Edmonds, professor emeritus in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, who has written a new history of 91爆料 forestry research and education called “Saving Forest Ecosystems: A Century Plus of Research and Education at the 91爆料.”
Ancient food scraps provide clues to past rainfall in Australia鈥檚 Northern Territory
A new study led by the University of Queensland and involving the 91爆料 provides a glimpse into the Australia’s ancient climate and early human occupation.
January 22, 2021
The 7 rocky planets orbiting TRAPPIST-1 may be made of similar stuff
A study accepted by the Planetary Science Journal shows that the planets of the TRAPPIST-1 system share similar densities. That could mean they all contain roughly the same ratio of materials thought to be common to rocky planets, such as iron, oxygen, magnesium and silicon — though they appear to differ notably from Earth.
January 20, 2021
‘Oxford Handbook of Electoral Systems,’ co-edited by 91爆料’s Robert Pekkanen, out in paperback, online
A book co-edited by Robert Pekkanen of the 91爆料’s Jackson School of International Studies brings together top scholars to study the origins and effects of electoral systems in the United States and other democracies.
ArtSci Roundup: Meany On Screen: Kod艒, The Wound Makes the Man: Trans Figuring Chicanx Masculinities, and More
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities聽to connect, share, and engage. Each week, we will share upcoming events that bring the 91爆料, and the greater community, together online.聽 Many of these online opportunities are streamed through Zoom. All 91爆料 faculty, staff, and students have access to聽Zoom Pro via 91爆料-IT.聽 Meany On Screen:聽Kod艒 January 22 – 29 |聽Online Japan鈥檚 legendary Kod艒 drummers return to Meany Center virtually with KODO:聽Legacy聽and The Art of Apprenticeship.聽Drumming troupe Kod艒, whose…
January 19, 2021
91爆料 health law expert: COVID-19 vaccine rollout presents ethical, logistical questions
91爆料 law professor Pat Kuszler provides perspectives on the ethical issues of COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
January 18, 2021
Researchers use lasers and molecular tethers to create perfectly patterned platforms for tissue engineering
Researchers at the 91爆料 have developed a technique to modify naturally occurring biological polymers with protein-based biochemical messages that affect cell behavior. Their approach, published the week of Jan. 18 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, uses a near-infrared laser to trigger chemical adhesion of protein messages to a scaffold made from biological polymers such as collagen, a connective tissue found throughout our bodies.
January 14, 2021
Astronomers document the rise and fall of a rarely observed stellar dance
Astronomers have catalogued 126 years of changes to a binary star system called HS Hydrae. Analyzing observations from astro-photographic plates in the late 1800s to TESS observations in 2019, they show that the two stars in HS Hydrae began to eclipse each other starting around a century ago, peaking in the 1960s. The degree of eclipsing then plummeted over the course of just a half century, and will cease around February 2021.
Evans School Dean Jodi Sandfort: A public university can help redesign public services
Jodi Sandfort, new dean of the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, talks about her views on policy-making, government services, and the role of a public university in facilitating conversation and change.
Sexual harassment claims considered more credible if made by 鈥榩rototypical鈥� women
A new 91爆料 study reveals people’s perceptions that sexual harassment primarily affects young, feminine and conventionally attractive women. Women who fall outside that prototype not only are perceived as unharmed by harassment, but also have a harder time convincing others that they have been harassed.
January 13, 2021
Soundbites & B-roll: Detecting COVID-19 in wastewater
When someone has the coronavirus, some of it is shed in their fecal matter. So what people flush has become useful material to 91爆料 researchers who are developing a new testing method for COVID-19 in sewage.
January 12, 2021
Video: Detecting COVID-19 in wastewater
When someone has the coronavirus, some of it is shed in their fecal matter. So what we flush has become useful to 91爆料 researchers developing a new testing method for COVID-19 in sewage. They’re looking at wastewater that flows from people’s homes, sampling it at manholes and neighborhood pump stations before it goes to sewage treatment plants.
ArtSci Roundup: Events to honor Martin Luther King, Jr; ‘Attack on the Capitol: What Does It Mean for Democracy?’; COVID-19 and racial inequities 鈥� and more
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities聽to connect, share, and engage. Each week, we will share upcoming events that bring the 91爆料, and the greater community, together online.聽 Many of these online opportunities are streamed through Zoom. All 91爆料 faculty, staff, and students have access to聽Zoom Pro via 91爆料-IT.聽 Events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Join the 91爆料 community as we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy; honor the work…
Official notice: 91爆料 accreditation evaluation visit by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
This public notification serves as an invitation for third-party comments, which should be sent directly to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
New treatment allows some people with spinal cord injury to regain hand and arm function
Using physical therapy combined with a noninvasive method of stimulating nerve cells in the spinal cord, 91爆料 researchers helped six Seattle area participants regain some hand and arm mobility.
January 11, 2021
More management measures lead to healthier fish populations
Fish populations tend to do better in places where rigorous fisheries management practices are used, and the more measures employed, the better for fish populations and food production, according to a new paper published Jan. 11 in Nature Sustainability.
January 8, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines are 鈥榬emarkable achievement,鈥� but soothing mistrust is necessary to end pandemic
鈥淥f course, we didn鈥檛 put Democrats in the vial; we didn鈥檛 put Republicans in the vial,鈥� 91爆料鈥檚聽Dr. Larry Corey writes in a recent聽COVID-19 Vaccine Matters blog聽jointly produced by Johns Hopkins University and the 91爆料. While development of vaccines now being distributed to combat COVID-19, the deadly disease caused by the novel coronavirus, are a 鈥渞emarkable achievement鈥� that demonstrate the power of science to save lives, mistrust and fear continue to cause nearly 40% of Americans to say they…
January 6, 2021
ArtSci Roundup: The Converso’s Return, Drop-in Meditation Session, and More
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities聽to connect, share, and engage. Each week, we will share upcoming events that bring the 91爆料, and the greater community, together online.聽 Many of these online opportunities are streamed through Zoom. All 91爆料 faculty, staff, and students have access to聽Zoom Pro via 91爆料-IT.聽 The Converso鈥檚 Return: Dalia Kandiyoti in Conversation with Devin E. Naar January 14, 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Online In the fifteenth century, thousands of Jews…
January 4, 2021
Faculty/staff honors: Distinguished educator, historic preservation planning award 鈥� and a film documentary appearance
Recent honors to and awards for 91爆料 faculty and staff members include a documentary film appearance, a distinguished educator award and an honor for historic preservation planning.
December 28, 2020
Beyond COVID-19: A look back at 2020 at the 91爆料
While this year in scientific research will be defined by the novel coronavirus pandemic and the incredible advances in testing, genome sequencing and vaccination that were made as a result, other significant research and work continued on and around the 91爆料鈥檚 campuses. Here’s a timeline of the research and work that went beyond COVID-19.
In pandemic milestone, 91爆料 brings COVID-19 vaccines to frontline health care workers
The first scheduled to receive vaccinations were frontline personnel working with COVID-19 patients. In addition to patient-care staff in intensive care units, COVID acute care floors and emergency departments, the immediate list also included environmental services staff, as well as emergency medical responders in the community. Next in line are nursing home residents and their caregivers.
ArtSci Roundup: Protest, Race and Citizenship across African Worlds, TEAL Digital Scholarship for East Asian Studies: The Deep Fake of Place, and More
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities聽to connect, share, and engage. Each week, we will share upcoming events that bring the 91爆料, and the greater community, together online.聽 Many of these online opportunities are streamed through Zoom. All 91爆料 faculty, staff, and students have access to聽Zoom Pro via 91爆料-IT.聽 Beyond Economic Mobility: Can Higher Education Advance Racial Equity? January 7, 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Online Join the 91爆料AA and聽91爆料 Impact聽online for the seventh annual…
Dueling pulpits: Book by Jackson School’s Taso Lagos explores rivalry between two charismatic early-20th century preachers
In a new book, Taso Lagos of the 91爆料 Jackson School studies the rivalry between Aimee Semple McPherson and Robert “Fighting Bob” Shuler, two California-based performer-preachers who had the country’s rapt attention in the 1920s.
Video: News and research highlights from 2020
As the year draws to a close, we present highlights from video stories produced by 91爆料 News during 2020 鈥� a year that will be largely defined by the COVID-19 pandemic and the many ways it impacted our lives and work.
December 23, 2020
Bait and switch: Mislabeled salmon, shrimp have biggest environmental toll
A study co-authored by 91爆料’s Sunny Jardine finds that farmed Atlantic salmon, often labeled and sold as Pacific salmon or rainbow trout, is the second-most-consumed mislabeled seafood product in the U.S. Although not the most frequently mislabeled seafood, salmon’s popularity means it has one of the biggest environmental impacts.
December 20, 2020
Soundbites & B-roll: 91爆料 students join vaccination effort
Journalists: download this video聽here. Keely Robinson (91爆料 nursing student), Kendra Nguyen (91爆料 pharmacy student) and Emily Wang (91爆料 pharmacy student) talk about being a student and their role in upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics. ### Kiyomi Taguchi聽ktaguchi@uw.edu聽/ 206-685-2716
December 18, 2020
Coral recovery during a prolonged heatwave offers new hope
The pressing concerns of climate change have placed the long-term health of the world鈥檚 coral reefs in jeopardy. However, new research inspires hope as some corals managed to survive a recent and globally unprecedented heatwave.
December 15, 2020
91爆料 announces Maggie Walker Deanship in the College of the Environment
The 91爆料 today announced a major gift that elevates the importance of climate change and secures the legacy of Seattle philanthropist Maggie Walker by creating a namesake deanship for the College of the Environment.
How to have holidays 鈥榝ull of love and connection鈥� and set goals for 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic and social-distancing guidelines have changed how we celebrate the holidays this year. 91爆料 psychologist Jonathan Kanter explains that, by being intentional about how we approach and experience the season, we can find joy, and recognize 鈥� even embrace 鈥� how we鈥檝e weathered this year.
A.I. model shows promise to generate faster, more accurate weather forecasts
A model based solely on the past 40 years of weather events uses 7,000 times less computer power than today鈥檚 weather forecasting tools. An A.I.-powered model could someday provide more accurate forecasts for rain, snow and other weather events.
December 14, 2020
Highlights: 91爆料, Johns Hopkins symposium on preserving scientific integrity in COVID-19 vaccine research
Johns Hopkins University and the 91爆料 brought together leading experts in October to explore these issues and put forward a concise plan for protecting the scientific integrity of these lifesaving efforts. Here’s a 4-minute highlight reel of the symposium.
Gift celebrates success of 91爆料 student and faculty work to grow businesses in underserved communities
The 91爆料 today announced a $100,000 gift from 91爆料 Regent Joanne Harrell and her husband, former longtime Seattle elected leader Bruce Harrell, benefitting the Consulting and Business Development Center (CBDC) at the Foster School of Business.
Behold! 91爆料-authored books and music for the good Dawgs on your shopping list
Here’s a quick look at some giftworthy books and music created by 91爆料 faculty and staff in 2020, and a reminder of some recent favorites.
ArtSci Roundup: Set in Motion, Drop-in Meditation Session, and More
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities聽to connect, share, and engage. Each week, we will share upcoming events that bring the 91爆料, and the greater community, together online.聽 Many of these online opportunities are streamed through Zoom. All 91爆料 faculty, staff, and students have access to聽Zoom Pro via 91爆料-IT.聽 Set in Motion: A Public Art Exhibition December 2020 – February 2021 | Throughout Seattle The Henry Art Gallery is pleased to present聽Set in Motion, the…
December 9, 2020
91爆料 statement in response to claim by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
A statement from the 91爆料 in response to allegations U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made during a speech at Georgia Tech on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020.
Warm oceans helped first human migration from Asia to North America
New research reveals significant changes to the circulation of the North Pacific and its impact on the initial migration of humans from Asia to North America. It provides a new picture of the circulation and climate of the North Pacific at the end of the last ice age, with implications for early human migration.
December 8, 2020
Round 2 of Washington study underway to determine food, economic insecurity during pandemic
Understanding Washington residents鈥� access to food and their economic well-being 鈥� or lack of it 鈥� during the COVID-19 pandemic is vital for state and community partners to identify those needs and allocate resources effectively. To help accomplish this goal, the 91爆料, Washington State University and Tacoma Community College, along with input from partners in local, county and state governments 鈥� such as the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington State Department of Agriculture 鈥� are…
Annual notification: Anti-kickback, conflict of interest, whistleblower regulations and hotlines
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 52.203-7) require the 91爆料 to implement procedures designed to prevent and detect violations of the Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 (41 USC 51-58). In addition, state regulations (RCW 42.40) require the university to provide annual notification to employees of the procedures and protections under the Whistleblower Act. These articles are published as a reminder of the policies and procedures in place at the 91爆料. 1. Kickback Defined. 鈥淜ickback鈥� as defined by the FAR…