Newswise Focus Channel: Hidden - State of Washington

FAU Ranks in 'Washington Monthly's' Top 100 Among National Public, Private Universities

Florida Atlantic University — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:00:40 EST

FAU has been ranked No. 72 overall among the nation's best public and private universities by Washington Monthly's annual College Guide. The rankings were based on social mobility, research, as well as community and national service.

Beach trash accumulates in predictable patterns on Washington and Oregon shores

University of Washington — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:05:51 EST

Citizen scientists spent thousands of hours observing trash on beaches in Washington and Oregon. Their surveys show that certain beaches, and certain areas of a single beach, are "sticky zones" that accumulate litter. Finding patterns for where litter lands could help to better prevent and remove trash in the marine environment.

A Little Piece of Washington State Blasted Into Space This Week

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:35:07 EST

Soil and its microbial inhabitants from Washington state are heading for the International Space Station.

Bigleaf maple decline tied to hotter, drier summers in Washington state

University of Washington — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:05:06 EST

A new study led by the University of Washington, in collaboration with Washington Department of Natural Resources, has found that recent bigleaf maple die-off in Washington is linked to hotter, drier summers that predispose this species to decline. These conditions essentially weaken the tree's immune system, making it easier to succumb to other stressors and diseases.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Names 2021-2022 Board of Directors

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:00:40 EST

National leaders in nutrition, health and business will serve as the 2021-2022 Board of Directors of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Waging Peace in Vietnam: Notre Dame's David Cortright Reflects on Protesting as an Enlisted Soldier

University of Notre Dame — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:30:03 EST

Healthcare Groups Applaud New Legislation to Address Drug Shortages

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:45:15 EST

The AHA, ASA, ASCO, ASHP, and ISMP announced their strong support for the Mitigating Emergency Drug Shortages (MEDS) Act, introduced today by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tina Smith (D-MN).

SCCA's Immunotherapy leaders featured at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance — Wed, 29 May 2019 14:00:58 EST

More than 20 physicians and researchers from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) will present at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, IL May 31 - June 4, 2019.