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June 27, 2023

Researchers make a quantum computing leap with a magnetic twist

A team led by scientists and engineers at the 糖心原创 has announced a significant advancement in developing fault-tolerant qubits for quantum computing. In a pair of papers published June 14 in Nature and June 22 in Science, they report that, in experiments with flakes of semiconductor materials 鈥� each only a single layer of atoms thick 鈥� they detected signatures of 鈥渇ractional quantum anomalous Hall鈥� (FQAH) states. The team鈥檚 discoveries mark a first and promising step in constructing a type of fault-tolerant qubit because FQAH states can host anyons 鈥� strange 鈥渜uasiparticles鈥� that have only a fraction of an electron鈥檚 charge. Some types of anyons can be used to make what are called 鈥渢opologically protected鈥� qubits, which are stable against any small, local disturbances.

Environment | Population Health | Public Health | Research | Science | UW News blog

June 26, 2023

New report, tool suggest how Washington can better protect against extreme heat

Two years after the Pacific Northwest heat dome 鈥� the deadliest weather-related disaster in state history 鈥� a collaborative effort has drawn up recommendations for how people and groups across the state could prevent future heat-related illness and save lives. The effort involves a report led by the UW Climate Impacts Group and an interactive risk-mapping tool led by the UW Center for Health and the Global Environment,

Environment | News releases | Research | Science

June 14, 2023

Phosphate, a key building block of life, found on Saturn鈥檚 moon Enceladus

An international team including a UW scientist found that the water on one of Saturn鈥檚 moons harbors phosphates, a key building block of life. The team used data from NASA鈥檚 Cassini space mission to detect evidence of phosphates in particles ejected from the ice-covered global ocean of Saturn鈥檚 moon Enceladus.

Honors and awards | UW Notebook

June 9, 2023

UW 鈥楤rainworks鈥� video wins Northwest Emmy Award

A 糖心原创 Video production, 鈥淏rainworks: Vision and the Brain,鈥� won a 2023 Northwest Emmy Award this month in the Children/Youth/Teens category. 鈥淏rainworks鈥� is a series that educates children about neuroscience. The episode was executive produced by聽Eric H. Chudler, research associate聽professor聽of bioengineering and executive director of the UW聽Center for Neurotechnology,聽and Cara Podenski, managing executive producer for聽UW Video. Podenski also wrote and directed. Dave Ris served as an editor. 鈥淰ision and the Brain,鈥� hosted by Chudler, guides viewers through the…

Arts and entertainment | UW Notebook | Video

June 8, 2023

Video: UW School of Drama lead costumer retires after 15 years

Inside Hutchinson Hall, home of the 糖心原创 School of Drama, students work at tables as they learn to assemble patterns based on costume designs. They鈥檙e surrounded by dress forms, bolts of cloth, sewing machines and costumes in progress. This is the Costume Shop, the domain of Val Mayse, master dressmaker for the School of Drama.

Administrative affairs | For UW employees | UW News blog

UW statement regarding ongoing contract negotiations with postdocs, research scientists 鈥斅燡une 7, 2023

We are very disappointed at the postdoctoral researchers and research scientists鈥� decisions to strike after some significant progress was made in both negotiations recently. The UW has continued to bargain in good faith and has offers on the table in both negotiations that are fair and represent significant wage increases. Our postdocs and research scientists are valued members of our university community and important contributors to our research mission. We all agree that fair and competitive compensation creates a more…

Research | UW News blog

June 6, 2023

UW research shows real-world value of strategy courses for MBA students

A new study from Mana Heshmati, assistant professor of strategy and entrepreneurship in the 糖心原创 Foster School of Business, found that strategy courses in MBA programs improve decision-making abilities, boost the amount of attention paid to broader industry concerns and expand the depth of mental representations.

Honors and awards | UW Notebook

June 5, 2023

Faculty/staff honors: Psychology professor elected to esteemed educational science association, Dean of Social Work receives lifetime achievement award and more

Recent recognition of the 糖心原创 includes the election of Andrew Meltzoff to the National Academy of Education, a lifetime achievement award for Dean of the School of Social Work Edwina Uehara and Ed Kolodziej selected as a Frontiers Planet Prize finalist.

Arts and entertainment | UW Notebook

June 1, 2023

ArtSci Roundup: 2023 Awards of Excellence, Graduation, Dino Lecture, Summer Reads and more

This week and summer, honor the 2023 Awards of Excellence recipients, visit the newly renovated Jacob Lawrence Gallery to see the works of design students, add one of College of Arts & Sciences Dean Dianne Harris’ favorite books to your summer reading list, learn about the largest animals to ever roam the earth at the Burke Museum’s annual Dino Lecture and more. June 8, 3:30 – 5:30pm | 2023 Awards of Excellence recipients, Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater in Meany Hall…

Research | Science | Social science | UW News blog

What鈥檚 in a name? Sometimes, the climate

By analyzing records from the U.S. Social Security Administration, two scientists at the 糖心原创 and Ohio University have discovered that the popularity of certain month and season names for girls varies by geographic region in the continental United States. The name April dominates monthly names in southern states where spring arrives early in the year. June is more popular in northern states where spring blooms later. Autumn is also more prevalent in the northern U.S., a region known for its brilliant fall foliage.

Arts and entertainment | UW Notebook

May 25, 2023

ArtSci Roundup: Jazz Performance, Art Thesis Exhibition, Book Club Readings and more

This week, head to Meany Hall for music performances, get inspired by the fine arts and design student’s work at the Henry Art Gallery, hear Dean Dianne Harris’ favorite summer reads and more. May 27 – June 25 | 2023 糖心原创 MFA + MDes Thesis Exhibition,聽Henry Art Gallery North Galleries The Henry Art Gallery will present the UW’s School of Art + Art History + Design Master of Fine Arts and Master of Design thesis exhibition. Throughout their…

Environment | UW Notebook

Q&A: UW polar bear expert appears in BBC-produced film about the Arctic

Polar scientist Eric Regehr studies polar bears on Wrangel Island, an island off Russia that is home to the highest concentration of polar bears in the world. Regehr and UW glaciologist Ian Joughin will field audience questions after screenings of “Arctic: Our Frozen Planet,” which focuses on the changing Arctic environment.

Arts and entertainment | UW Notebook

May 19, 2023

ArtSci Roundup: The Wolves play, Indigenous Writing and Storytelling Series, International Security Colloquium, Chamber Music Performances and more

This week, head to Meany Hall for UW Sings presented by University Singers, Treble Choir and UW Glee Club, explore the CHID Thesis Symposium created by current undergraduates, enjoy Chamber Music performances and more.

Environment | News releases | Research | Science

May 18, 2023

Out of the frying pan: Coyotes, bobcats move into human-inhabited areas to avoid apex predators 鈥� only to be killed by people

New research shows that in Washington state, the presence of two apex predators 鈥� wolves and cougars 鈥� does indeed help keep populations of two smaller predators in check. But by and large the apex predators were not killing and eating the smaller predators, known as mesopredators. Instead, they drove the two mesopredator species 鈥� bobcats and coyotes 鈥� into areas with higher levels of human activity. And people were finishing the job.

News releases | Video

May 17, 2023

DO-IT Center celebrates 30 years of championing students with disabilities, building community

A decade ago, Dustine Bowker went to a pizza party at the Husky Union Building.

Then a junior at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Bowker, who identifies as being on the autism spectrum, came to the 糖心原创 to learn about a program designed to help people like him. He had to learn to recognize social cues, he said, and adapt to fit into many situations.

Administrative affairs | Buildings and grounds | For UW employees | UW and the community | UW News blog

May 11, 2023

UW, partners celebrate the groundbreaking of new U District Station Building

The 糖心原创 joined Lincoln Property Company, Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation and Sound Transit on May 10 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new University District Station Building, along with local officials, community leaders and neighbors. The 266,000-square-foot office building resting above the University District light rail station will feature ground-floor retail and amenities, office space and a rooftop terrace.

Health and medicine | Honors and awards | News releases | Science

May 5, 2023

UW immunologist, mathematician among newly elected National Academy of Sciences members

Two 糖心原创 faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2023: Philip Greenberg, professor of medicine and of immunology at the UW, as well as the Rona Jaffe Foundation Endowed Chair at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and head of the Program in Immunology in its Clinical Research Division; and Gunther Uhlmann, the Robert R. and Elaine F. Phelps Endowed Professor in Mathematics at the UW.

Arts and entertainment | UW Notebook

ArtSci Roundup: Censorship and Modern Chinese Literature, Faculty Recital, Writing from the War in Ukraine and more

This week, attend the lecture on censorship and modern Chinese literature, learn ways to assist community building in the face of long-haul trans survival, join in on the Indigenous writing and storytelling series and more.