University of Washington

April 2021

A small white box on a table and a person sitting in front of it (their back is to the camera)

UW researchers have developed an AI system to detect abnormal heart rhythms using smart speakers.

illustration of a person putting a ballot in ballot bos with text "The Long Fuse: misinformation and the 2020 election

The Election Integrity Partnership, a nonpartisan coalition of research institutions including the UW, released its final report on mis- and disinformation surrounding the 2020 U.S. election.

Woman gives a box of masks to a donation drive at a UW parking lot.

Recognizing common humanity

A UW study links helpful behavior during the pandemic, such as donating medical supplies, to individuals’ feelings of connection to others.

Vice Provost for Research Mary Lidstrom stepping down after 15 years

The professor of chemical engineering and of microbiology will step down on Aug. 31 as the UW’s Vice Provost for Research.

Karen Thomas-Brown named Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

She will join the UW in May from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where she is a professor in the College of Education, Health & Human Services.

Mari Ostendorf elected to the National Academy of Engineering

The electrical and computer engineering professor is among 106 members and 23 international members newly elected to the NAE this year.

Valerie Daggett’s biotech startup AltPep raises $23 million in Series A funding to advance Alzheimer’s detection and treatment

Innovation | College of Engineering

UW, Microsoft, Google and partners receive $11.45 million from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation for mobile technology for underserved groups

Research | UW News

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April 2021

Valerie Daggett’s biotech startup AltPep raises $23 million in Series A funding to advance Alzheimer’s detection and treatment

UW, Microsoft, Google and partners receive $11.45 million from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation for mobile technology for underserved groups

Kristi Morgansen named American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Fellow

UW engineers named to Cell Mentor’s list of 1,000 inspiring Black scientists

NASA selects futuristic space concept co-led by Jeff Lipton for further study

Samson Jenekhe awarded the 2021 Polymer Physics Prize by the American Physical Society

UW researchers introduce Audeo, a system that generates music using visual cues of someone playing the piano

Dan Ratner and Kim Woodrow elected to American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering

Smartphones and computer cameras could help advance telehealth by measuring pulse, respiration rates