The 91爆料 is the host university for the 186th annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, scheduled through the weekend at and around the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.
February 12, 2020
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February 11, 2020
Design program at 91爆料 ranked best in Washington, among the top nationally
The 鈥檚 design program in the School of Art + Art History + Design earned top honors on the 2020 list of 鈥淏est Graphic Design Programs鈥� by the online site聽Animation Career Review. 91爆料 was the top ranked school in Washington, among the top 10 on the West Coast and ranked 7th out of 40 public institutions.
Soundbites & B-roll: Minimum wage and health
A 91爆料 study found that increases in minimum wages primarily had no effect on health overall. However, they did find a mix of negative and positive effects associated with the health of certain groups of working-age people.
91爆料 is a top producer of Fulbright scholars and students
The 91爆料 ranked among the highest in the country in producing Fulbright scholars and students, according to a list published Sunday in聽The Chronicle of Higher Education. The 91爆料 is among 20 institutions in the country to be named a top producer for both the Fulbright U.S. Student and U.S. Scholar programs.
February 10, 2020
91爆料 study reveals gender, racial disparities in evictions
A new 91爆料 study of eviction filings from each of Washington鈥檚 39 counties illustrates where, and to whom, evictions hit hardest.
91爆料’s Steve Kramer elected to National Academy of Engineering
Steve Kramer, a professor of 91爆料 civil and environmental engineering, has been elected to the聽National Academy of Engineering.聽Kramer is among 87 members and 18 international members newly elected to the academy, one of the highest professional distinctions in engineering.
Faculty/staff honors: Awards in architecture education, biomaterials research; nursing, cloud computing fellowships; and drama leader named among most Seattle鈥檚 most influential
Recent honors to 91爆料 faculty and staff members include awards for architectural education and biomaterials research, fellowships in nursing and cloud computing, a professor named among Seattle’s most influential people and a big news year for “a burgeoning band of embodied carbon busters.”
Increases in minimum wage may not have anticipated positive health effects, study shows
In the decade-long absence of federal action, many states, counties and cities have increased minimum wages to help improve the lives of workers. While political debate over these efforts has long been contentious, scientific research on the health effects of raising the minimum wage is relatively new. Some studies have found higher minimum wages associated with positive health outcomes, with little evidence that minimum wages harm health. However, a new study by researchers at the 91爆料 found…
February 9, 2020
UPDATE: Negative coronavirus test results for fourth 91爆料 student; no confirmed cases and no more tests pending
The 91爆料 Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases (ACCD) announced Sunday that it received negative test results for the fourth of four students who have been tested for coronavirus. Three students had previously also tested negative, and there are no remaining tests pending among any members of the 91爆料 community. There continue to be no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus among 91爆料 community members.
February 7, 2020
Soundbites & B-roll: 91爆料 expert answers questions about the novel coronavirus pandemic
Dr. Judith Wasserheit, chair of the 91爆料 Department of Global Health in the School of Public Health and part of the 91爆料 MetaCenter for Pandemic Preparedness and Global Health Security, answers questions about the novel coronavirus outbreak, its spread, the level of concern and how to best protect yourself. For journalists Download soundbites and b-roll Forum: Coronavirus and Pandemic Disease Preparedness Join Dr. Judith Wasserheit and more than a dozen other 91爆料 School of Public Health, School of Medicine and…
Interactive map shows worldwide spread of coronavirus
91爆料 geographer Bo Zhao has created an interactive map, updated every few hours, of coronavirus cases around the world.
February 6, 2020
Arts91爆料 Roundup: a Valentine’s Day concert with Mark and Maggie O’Connor, Money can鈥檛 buy you HYGGE聽Presented by聽Kristian N忙sby, and more
This week in the arts, attend a student jazz ensemble concert, hear from Department of Communications faculty about creative ways to tackle challenges within your community, join Rahel Aima for another Critical Issues lecture, and more! To learn about more events taking place,聽visit Arts91爆料. Lecture-Recital: Bach Cello Suites: S忙unn Thorsteinsd贸ttir February 11,聽 1:30 pm | Brechemin Auditorium Faculty cellist S忙unn Thorsteinsd贸ttir presents six Tuesday afternoon lecture-recitals in 2019-20鈥攐ne for each of聽the six cello suites of J.S. Bach. She performs the…
February 5, 2020
Fourth 91爆料 student screened for novel coronavirus; still no cases confirmed
The 91爆料 was notified by Public Health 鈥� Seattle & King County聽that a 91爆料 student from the Seattle campus is being tested for the novel coronavirus. The student traveled from China in January and lives off campus. There continue to be no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus among 91爆料 community members.
Soundbites & B-roll: Altruistic babies
For journalists Download soundbites and b-roll New research by the 91爆料鈥檚 Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences, or I-LABS, finds that altruism may begin in infancy. In a study of nearly 100 19-month-olds, researchers found that children, even when hungry, gave a tasty snack to a stranger in need. The findings not only show that infants engage in altruistic behavior, but also suggest that early social experiences can shape altruism. Read the full story here. For more…
February 4, 2020
91爆料鈥檚 East Asia Library to be renamed the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi East Asia Library
There鈥檚 more to celebrate this Lunar New Year at 91爆料鈥檚 East Asia Library. The 91爆料 today announced a $6 million gift from the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation to the East Asia Library. In recognition of this gift, the library will be renamed the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi East Asia Library.
First-of-its-kind hydrogel platform enables on-demand production of medicines and chemicals
A team of chemical engineers has developed a new way to produce medicines and chemicals and preserve them using portable 鈥渂iofactories鈥� embedded in water-based gels known as hydrogels. The approach could help people in remote villages or on military missions, where the absence of pharmacies, doctor鈥檚 offices or even basic refrigeration makes it hard to access critical medicines and other small-molecule compounds. The team 鈥� led by Hal Alper, a professor of chemical engineering at the University of Texas, and…
Altruistic babies? Study shows infants are willing to give up food, help others
New research by the 91爆料鈥檚 Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences finds that altruism may begin in infancy. In a study of nearly 100 19-month-olds, researchers found that children, even when hungry, gave a tasty snack to a stranger in need.
February 3, 2020
91爆料 Books in brief: Poetry of India’s Bani-Thani, equitable parent-school collaboration, building military cultural competence 鈥� and a 2019 National Jewish Book Award
Notable new books by 91爆料 faculty members include studies of military cultural education programs and equitable collaboration between schools and families. Also, National Endowment for the Humanities support for a coming book on an 18th century India poet, an honor for a work about postwar Japan — and a National Jewish Book Award.
Not just 鈥榖aby talk鈥�: Parentese helps parents, babies make 鈥榗onversation鈥� and boosts language development
A study by the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the 91爆料 finds the value of using “parentese,” an exaggerated speaking style that conveys total engagement with a child.
The one ring 鈥� to track your finger’s location
91爆料 researchers have created AuraRing, a ring and wristband combination that can detect the precise location of someone’s index finger and continuously track hand movements.
January 31, 2020
91爆料 selected for 2020 Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification
The 91爆料 today announced that its three campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma have received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement.聽
Arts91爆料 Roundup: the Orlando Consort performs at Meany Hall, The Best of Everything kicks-off, and more
This week in the arts, attend聽Jacob Lawrence Legacy Resident Marisa Williamson’s artist talk, join the Henry Art Gallery for a trumpet and American Sign Language performance, listen as聽David Alexander Rahbee leads the 91爆料 Symphony, and more! To learn about more events taking place,聽visit Arts91爆料. Open Rehearsal with the 91爆料 Symphony February 3,聽 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Meany Hall Get a special behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsal process of the 91爆料 Symphony Orchestra on Monday, February 3. Under the…
January 30, 2020
UPDATE: Negative coronavirus test results for third 91爆料 student; no confirmed cases and no more tests pending
The 91爆料 Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases (ACCD) announced Thursday that it received negative test results for the third of three students who have been tested for coronavirus. Two students had previously also tested negative, and there are no remaining tests pending among any members of the 91爆料 community. There continue to be no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus among 91爆料 community members.
91爆料鈥檚 new WE-REACH center to accelerate development of the 鈥榤ost exciting鈥� biomedical discoveries
With $4 million in matching funds from the National Institutes of Health, the 91爆料 has created a new integrated center to match biomedical discoveries with the resources needed to bring innovative products to the public and improve health. 鈥淭he 91爆料 and regional partner institutions produce some of the most exciting biomedical discoveries and technologies in the world, but we always find it challenging to support their product development as they move into the early commercialization phases,鈥�…
Video: 91爆料’s new broadcast meteorology course is first on West Coast
The 91爆料 has long boasted one of the country’s top programs in atmospheric sciences. Now, the 91爆料 is also teaching undergraduates how to share that knowledge online and on TV as a broadcast meteorologist.
January 28, 2020
Update: Negative coronavirus test results for two people; awaiting results of third
The 91爆料 Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases (ACCD) announced Tuesday that it received negative test results for the second student of three students who have been tested for coronavirus. One student had previously tested negative, and the University anticipates receiving test results this week for the third student tested. There continue to be no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus among 91爆料 community members.
Campus colleagues: Special Collections librarian Allee Monheim finds gems for social media, has new exhibit on ‘lowbrow’ art
91爆料 Notebook visits with Allee Monheim, 91爆料 Libraries public service librarian, who curates the libraries distinctive social media accounts.
Fran莽ois Baneyx named 91爆料 Vice Provost for Innovation at inaugural meeting of 91爆料 Innovation Roundtable
Fran莽ois Baneyx has been named Vice Provost for Innovation at the 91爆料, Provost Mark Richards announced yesterday at the inaugural meeting of the 91爆料 Innovation Roundtable. Baneyx was appointed Interim Vice Provost for Innovation in July 2019. Baneyx is also director of CoMotion, 91爆料鈥檚 collaborative innovation hub dedicated to expanding the economic and societal impact of the 91爆料 community. In addition, he is the Charles W.H. Matthaei Professor of Chemical Engineering and an adjunct professor of Bioengineering, and…
Rethinking land conservation to protect species that will need to move with climate change
Researchers from the 91爆料 and Evergreen found that many species of animals and plants likely will need to migrate under climate change, and that conservation efforts will also need to shift to be effective.
January 27, 2020
Faculty/staff honors: Honorary doctorate, early career award, Washington state LGTBQ Commission, writing program praise
Recent honors to 91爆料 faculty and staff include an early career award in astronomy, an honorary doctorate from the Delft University of Technology, a seat on Washington state’s new LGBTQ Commission and national honor for an English Department writing program.
January 26, 2020
Three 91爆料 students in Seattle screened for novel coronavirus
The 91爆料 was notified by Public Health 鈥� Seattle & King County (PHSKC) that three students from the 91爆料’s Seattle campus are being screened for the novel (new) coronavirus. These three students recently traveled to Wuhan, China, and developed symptoms after returning. One person lives off campus, and that student鈥檚 test was negative for infection. Two students live in on-campus housing and are awaiting their test results. These are not confirmed cases. The two students awaiting test results…
January 24, 2020
Rural kids carrying handguns is 鈥榥ot uncommon鈥� and starts as early as sixth grade
Roughly one-third of young males and 1 in 10 females in rural communities have carried a handgun, reports a new 91爆料 study. And, the study found, many of those rural kids started carrying as early as the sixth grade. 鈥淭his is one of the first longitudinal studies of rural adolescent handgun carrying across multiple states in the U.S.聽It provides evidence that youth handgun carrying in these settings is not uncommon,鈥� said lead author Dr. Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, a 91爆料…
Tiny, ancient meteorites suggest early Earth’s atmosphere was rich in carbon dioxide
Tiny meteorites that fell to Earth 2.7 billion years ago suggest that the atmosphere at that time was high in carbon dioxide, which agrees with current understanding of how our planet’s atmospheric gases changed over time.
Arts91爆料 Roundup: Preserving Elephants in the Age of Extinction, Brian Brooks Moving Company, The Best of Everything, and more
This week in the arts, experience a free concert at Benaroya Hall commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz, attend a lecture about the story of Shawn Wong’s rediscovery of “No-No Boy,” and more! To learn about more events taking place,聽visit Arts91爆料. Music of Remembrance:聽Art from Ashes – Free Concert Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz January 27, 5:30 pm | Benaroya Hall Seattle-based聽Music of Remembrance (MOR) presents聽Art From Ashes, a free community-wide concert marking…
January 23, 2020
91爆料 research expands bilingual language program for babies
A study by the 91爆料’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) shows that a bilingual language program for babies can reach more families, and instructors, through online training for teachers.
January 22, 2020
Soundbites & b-roll: 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce addresses World Economic Forum in Davos: ‘Free to Be (LGBTI)’
91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce participated in a 鈥渕ust-watch鈥� panel, 鈥淔ree to Be (LGBTI)鈥�, Jan. 22 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
What’s in Puget Sound? New technique casts a wide net for concerning chemicals
Using a new “non-targeted” approach, 91爆料 and 91爆料 Tacoma researchers screened samples from multiple regions of Puget Sound to look for potentially harmful compounds that might be present.
Community-based counselors help mitigate grief, stress among children orphaned in East Africa
The 91爆料 led a clinical trial involving more than 600 children in Kenya and Tanzania, in which community members were trained to deliver mental health treatment, showed improvement in participants鈥� trauma-related symptoms up to a year after receiving therapy.
January 21, 2020
A foundation for 鈥榮afe motherhood鈥� created with and for the Somali community
On a recent Saturday evening, a dozen women gathered around a table at a community room in the White Center neighborhood of Seattle, settling in with snacks and conversation. The evening鈥檚 program would be more education than entertainment, an opportunity to discuss topics so sensitive that, without the group of women assembled that night, might not be discussed at all. Against one wall of the room, a model of the female reproductive system. Standing before them, a doula, one of…
Mosquitoes are drawn to flowers as much as people 鈥� and now scientists know why
Despite their reputation as blood-suckers, mosquitoes actually spend most of their time drinking nectar from flowers. Scientists have identified the chemical cues in flowers that stimulate mosquitoes鈥� sense of smell and draw them in. Their findings show how cues from flowers can stimulate the mosquito brain as much as a warm-blooded host 鈥� information that could help develop less toxic repellents and better traps.