Two 91爆料 professors are leading an effort to help U.S. fisheries consider the larger marine environment, rather than just a single species, when managing a fishery.
November 16, 2016
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November 15, 2016
Study provides insight into children鈥檚 race and gender identities
Children鈥檚 knowledge and use of race and gender labels have been well-explored by researchers, but how kids think about their own identities in those contexts, especially before adolescence, is less clear. A new study from the 91爆料 provides a rare glimpse into how children perceive their social identities in middle childhood. The research found that children age 7 to 12 rate gender as more important than race 鈥� and that their perceptions of both are woven together with…
Open Doors 2016: The 91爆料 named a leader in global student engagement
The 2016 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange names the 91爆料 a leader in global student engagement. The report was released Monday by the Institute for International Education. Global engagement is integral to the 91爆料 student experience, also known as the Husky Experience. 91爆料 graduates leave with a global perspective, the ability to navigate and thrive within diverse communities and workplaces, and an appreciation for the value of diversity. Ranked 20th in the nation among institutions awarding…
November 14, 2016
State’s housing market strong in third quarter of 2016
Washington state’s housing market remained strong in the third quarter of 2016, according to the 91爆料’s Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies.
November 10, 2016
91爆料 fall 2016 entering class its most diverse ever
The 91爆料 welcomed the largest and most diverse class of new students across all three campuses, in 91爆料 history, according to the finalized Fall 2016 census of enrolled students released by Philip Ballinger, associate vice provost for enrollment and undergraduate admissions.
How lightning strikes can improve storm forecasts
Research shows that real-time lightning observations could significantly improve forecasts of large storm events.
November 9, 2016
91爆料 Libraries to hold Veterans Day open house for WWI-themed exhibit
91爆料 Libraries will host an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, in conjunction with the current World War I-themed exhibit, “Washington on the Western Front: At Home and Over There.”
Arts Roundup: ArtVenture, Music of Max Reger 鈥� and Jessica Lang Dance
This week in the arts: the Henry Art Gallery invites families and children to create their own portraits, and Meany Center for the Performing Arts presents performances by Jessica Lang Dance and the Imani Winds. The School of Music celebrates the music of composer Max Reger with a two-day symposium and kicks off this year鈥檚 Barry Lieberman and Friends series with a recital by bassist Ted Botsford. Jessica Lang Dance 8 p.m., November 10-12 | Meany Theater Hailed as “a…
November 8, 2016
Determination of significance and request for comments on scope of Environmental Impact Statement
The 91爆料 Bothell and Cascadia College Campus Master Plan will guide development, building on the 2010 (rev 2011) Campus Master Plan and extending the continuity of planning developed over the next 20 years. The Campus Master Plan will include guidelines and policies for new development on the campus.
Clues in poached ivory yield ages and locations of origin
More than 90 percent of ivory in large, seized shipments came from elephants that died less than three years before, according to a new study from a team of scientists at the University of Utah, the 91爆料 and partner institutions. They combined a new approach to radiocarbon dating of ivory samples with genetic analysis tools developed by 91爆料 biology professor Sam Wasser.
November 7, 2016
Telephone-based intervention shows promise in combating alcohol abuse among soldiers
Alcohol abuse is pervasive in the military, where a culture of heavy drinking and the stress of deployment lead many soldiers down a troubled path. Almost half of active-duty military members in the United States 鈥� 47 percent 鈥� were binge-drinkers in 2008, up from 35 percent a decade earlier. Rates of heavy drinking also rose during that period, according to a 2012 report by the Institute of Medicine. But many in the military avoid seeking help for alcohol abuse,…
Mislabeled seafood may be more sustainable, new study finds
A 91爆料 study is the first to broadly examine the ecological and financial impacts of seafood mislabeling. The paper, published online Nov. 2 in Conservation Letters, finds that in most cases, mislabeling actually leads people to eat more sustainably, because the substituted fish is often more plentiful and of a better conservation status than the fish on the label.
November 4, 2016
Election 2016: What happened? Evans School to host Nov. 10 public forum reviewing ballot results
The Evans School of Policy & Governance will look back at the 2016 election in a discussion on Nov. 10 at Parrington Hall.
November 3, 2016
Jeffrey Scott named executive vice president for finance and administration at the 91爆料
Jeffrey F. Scott has been named executive vice president for finance and administration (EVP) at the 91爆料, President Ana Mari Cauce announced today. Currently Senior Vice President at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Scott will provide leadership for the central business services of the University, including finance and facilities, human resources, information technology, and capital planning and development. He starts Dec. 5. 鈥淛eff Scott brings a wealth of diversified and highly relevant experience in the public and private…
Electrical engineering lecture series to explore compressed sensing
The Department of Electrical Engineering’s 2016 Lytle Lecture series will explore bridging theory and practice in compressed sensing, which has enabled speedups in medical imaging and scientific signal processing.
November 2, 2016
Arts Roundup: Pianist Joyce Yang, 91爆料 Symphony 鈥� and Meet the Mammals
This week in the arts: the Henry Art Gallery opens an exhibition of works by Chuck Close and Meany Center for the Performing Arts presents programs by a classical pianist and a contemporary dance ensemble. Catch the 91爆料 Symphony鈥檚 first concert of the year or stop by the Burke Museum for its annual Meet the Mammals day. Joyce Yang 7:30 p.m., November 3 | Meany Theater Joyce Yang captivates audiences across the globe with her stunning virtuosity, combined with heartfelt…
Devin Naar’s book ‘Jewish Salonica’ tells of city’s transition from Ottoman Empire to Greece
Prof. Devin Naar of the Jackson School and the Department of History discusses his new book, “Jewish Salonica: Between the Ottoman Empire and Modern Greece,”
New study co-authored by 91爆料 geologists looks at what lies below Mount St. Helens
Research that peers below Mount St. Helens finds that the material below the western and eastern half of the mountain is different material and temperatures, and suggests that the source of explosive magma is coming from the east.
Tricking moths into revealing the computational underpinnings of sensory integration
A research team led by 91爆料 biology professor Tom Daniel has teased out how hawkmoths integrate signals from two sensory systems: vision and touch.
October 31, 2016
91爆料 hosts two-day event on urban environmental justice
From access to green space to pollution exposure, environmental issues in cities often disproportionately impact low-income communities and people of color. Climate change can exacerbate those issues, affecting everything from housing to food systems. And growing numbers of people moving to urban areas further strains infrastructure and creates additional challenges. The complex interplay between urban development, climate change and environmental and social justice is the focus of a two-day symposium to be held at the 91爆料 Nov. 7…
October 28, 2016
Interdisciplinary inspiration: Special journal edition honors multitalented 91爆料 alum, NOAA economist
In a tribute to a local natural resources economist’s life and career, former colleagues and collaborators 鈥� including several 91爆料 researchers and many alums 鈥� have contributed articles published this week in a special edition of the environmental science journal Coastal Management.
October 27, 2016
Book by political scientist Victor Menaldo debunks notion of ‘resource curse’
“The Institutions Curse,” a new book by 91爆料 political scientist Victor Menaldo, finds a new explanation for the “resource curse” problem — the idea that resource-rich countries tend to be burdened with corrupt governments and underdeveloped economies.
October 26, 2016
Arts Roundup: Calidore String Quartet, I Dig Dinos 鈥� and a Halloween Organ Concert
Celebrate Halloween with a concert of spooky organ classics in Kane Hall or a dinosaur dress-up party at the Burke Museum. Catch performances from jazz pianist Marc Seales, the Calidore String Quartet, or fado singer Mariza. The Jacob Lawrence Gallery celebrates the centennial anniversary of its namesake鈥檚 birth with a new exhibition. Calidore String Quartet 7:30 p.m., October 27 | Meany Theater The award-winning Calidore String Quartet performs a program of chamber music by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Schumann at Meany…
New permanent ballot box located outside 91爆料鈥檚 Schmitz Hall
A new permanent ballot drop box is now located on the north side of Schmitz Hall. King County voters can drop off their completed ballots any time between Oct. 20 and 8 p.m. on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Schmitz Hall is at 1400 NE Campus Parkway. The ballot box is located by the north entrance on NE 41st Street.The new box replaces the King County Elections van that was previously parked in Red Square during the weeks leading up…
Completed boardwalk trail in Yesler Swamp offers access to wildlife, natural areas
The 91爆料’s Yesler Swamp, part of the Union Bay Natural Area along Lake Washington, has a newly completed, fully handicapped-accessible boardwalk trail that loops throughout the wetland, offering opportunities for birdwatching, exercise and a chance to experience nature in the heart of the city.
For the first time in humans, researchers use brain surface stimulation to provide ‘touch’ feedback to direct movement
For the first time in humans, 91爆料 Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering (CSNE) researchers have used direct stimulation of the human brain surface to provide basic sensory feedback through artificial electrical signals, enabling patients to control movement while opening and closing their hand.
October 25, 2016
Philosophy of immigration: Panel discussion Oct. 27 part of two-day 91爆料 conference
A 91爆料 panel discussion Oct. 27 will look at immigration-related questions from philosophical, sociological and historical perspectives. It’s part of a two-day international conference on immigration.
New NSF initiative to bring ‘real-world’ mathematics to elementary education
The National Science Foundation will fund a three-year, $1.5 million research project to study teaching and learning of mathematical modeling in elementary education. Julia Aguirre, an associate professor of mathematics education at the 91爆料 Tacoma, is one of four principal investigators leading the endeavor. “Mathematical modeling is a process of using mathematics to analyze a ‘real-world’ problem, represent it using mathematical concepts, make predictions and take action,” said Aguirre. “It’s used widely in business, science, technology and engineering…
91爆料 maintains No. 11 position in US News Best Global Universities ranking; third among public institutions
The 91爆料 maintained its No. 11 spot in the 2017 edition of U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 Best Global Universities rankings. The 91爆料 remains the third-ranked public university on the global list, behind University of California, Berkeley (fourth) and UCLA (10th). 鈥淭his recognition reflects the work of our faculty and students in seeking answers to problems of global import in the areas of health and medicine, physical sciences and social sciences,鈥� 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce said. 鈥淲e…
91爆料 Population Health Initiative receives transformative gift from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The 91爆料鈥檚 Population Health Initiative, which aims to bring together the research and resources of the 91爆料 and partners around the Puget Sound and beyond to improve the health and well-being of people around the world, has received a significant vote of support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the university announced Tuesday. In May, the 91爆料 launched an initiative to develop a 25-year vision to improve population health locally and globally by focusing on three key…
October 24, 2016
Uber service faster in low income Seattle neighborhoods, initial study finds
Your wait time for an Uber ride in Seattle is shorter if you are in a lower income neighborhood. Alternatively, wait times are longer for an Uber in wealthier neighborhoods, according to a new 91爆料 study that measures one dimension of whether TNCs are providing equitable access.
Nanometer-scale image reveals new details about formation of a marine shell
Oceanographers used tools developed for semiconductor research to view the formation of a marine shell in the most detail yet, to understand how organisms turn seawater into solid mineral.
HCDE professor鈥檚 invention wins Popular Science 2016 鈥楤est of What鈥檚 New鈥� award
An IV drip technology developed by Shift Labs, founded by 91爆料 Human Centered Design and Engineering Professor Beth Kolko, has been recognized by Popular Science with a 2016 “Best of What鈥檚 New鈥� Award.
Turning your living room into a wireless charging station
A flat-screen panel that resembles a TV on your living room wall could one day remotely charge any device within its line of sight, according to new research from 91爆料 and Duke University engineers.
October 21, 2016
Research in complex computational problems snares Packard honors for 91爆料’s Thomas Rothvoss
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation has awarded a prestigious fellowship to 91爆料 assistant professor Thomas Rothvoss to fuel his passion to balance precision and efficiency in complex mathematical calculations. The Packard Foundation Fellowships for Science and Engineering honor early-career academics pursuing innovative research in all fields of science and engineering. “It’s a great honor 鈥� and frankly, I’m still digesting the news,” said Rothvoss, who has joint appointments with the Department of Mathematics and the Department of…
Communication professor Leah Ceccarelli honored, discusses ‘rhetoric of science’
Communication professor Leah Ceccarelli discusses the work that brought her the National Communication Association’s Douglas W. Ehninger Distinguished Rhetorical Scholar Award for 2016.
91爆料 launches historic $5 billion philanthropic campaign
The 91爆料 on Friday is launching the public phase of its most ambitious philanthropic campaign in history, with a goal of raising $5 billion by the year 2020.
October 19, 2016
Arts Roundup: Iphigenia and Other Daughters, The Kreutzer Sonata 鈥� and Music of Today
This week, the 91爆料 launches its philanthropic campaign with a live multimedia experience. The School of Drama revisits a classical tale, and faculty performances are front and center at the School of Music. Swing by the Henry for an exhibition that explores the history of transgender communities in the Pacific Northwest. Iphigenia and Other Daughters October 18- 30 | Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theater The School of Drama opens its 2016-2017 season with modern retelling of the ancient Greek…
Popular Science picks DNA data storage project for 2016 ‘Best of What鈥檚 New’ Award
A technique to store and retrieve digital data in DNA developed by 91爆料 and Microsoft researchers is one of the most innovative and game-changing technologies of the year, according to Popular Science’s 2016 鈥淏est of What鈥檚 New鈥� Awards.
October 18, 2016
Documentary, archive to remember the ‘Seattle Freeway Revolt’
Minda Martin had not lived in Seattle long before, on a walking tour, she noticed the famously truncated “ramps to nowhere” in the Washington Park Arboretum. A filmmaker and faculty member at 91爆料 Bothell, she was fascinated 鈥� and inspired. “I was stunned by these giant freeway stumps covered in ivy along land that didn鈥檛 seem to belong to anyone,” said Martin, who moved to Seattle in 2013. “But it was clearly important to a large variety of folks who…