Please join the UW Center for Human Rights for our annual Spring Symposium and Awards Celebration on May 11, 2023, featuring UWCHR’s Strategies for Massage Parlor Workers’ Rights project. This event is free and open to the public! 

In collaboration with Massage Parlor Outreach Project (MPOP), this project centers community-led campaigns and research to find systemic ways to improve Asian migrant massage and sex workers’ living and working conditions in the Chinatown/International District and the greater Seattle area. Hear from MPOP members, organizers, and researchers about their work.

Learn more about the Strategies for Massage Parlor Workers’ Rights project here.

UWCHR Spring Symposium and Award Celebration

Thursday, May 11, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Reception

6:00 – 7:00 PM | Main program

Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall 225

Simultaneous Mandarin interpretation provided

Register by May 7 to be included in the catering order: tinyurl.com/springsymposium2023 

 

Speakers: 

Faculty co-leads, Prof. Chandan Reddy and Prof. Ching-In Chen

UW student researcher & MPOP member, Lanqing Ren

MPOP member, Rosanna Sze

Two massage parlor workers

 

Thank you to our sponsors: 

Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies

Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies

Law, Societies, & Justice

Issue No. 167                                                                                  May 2, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

Zipline downtime on June 5
On Monday, June 5, Zipline will be down for an upgrade. Please plan ahead, as the system is expected to be down for 48 hours. During this downtime, researchers will not be able to submit applications, respond to requests from HSD or the IRB, or access documents.

National Institute of Mental Health Call for Nominations
The NIMH seeks nominations for the James S. Jackson Award, given to exceptional intramural and extramural minority mental health and mental health disparities researchers who exemplify and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, mentorship and learning environment, and community, inclusivity, and outreach. Nominations are due May 10, 2023.

New Publications

Crosby, S. D., Day, A., Somers, C., Baroni, B., Patterson, D., Jones, K., & Hong, J. S. (2023) Exploring trauma-informed teaching through the voices of female youth. Journal of Trauma Studies in Education, 2(1), 62–78.

Kniffley, S., Crosby, S. D., Jones, K. V., Middleton, J., & Caine, A. (2023, April 3). Bridging the Gap: Evaluating the Efficacy of Racial Trauma Therapy Training for Community Mental Health Clinicians. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. Advance online publication.

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Hello! Here is a great conference to attend, the best part is it’s a free conference for the Yakama Community and Professionals. Register here: https://forms.gle/E8PANCGoHbqKAnma9.

The past few years have offered no shortage of need for authentic dialogue about Seattle’s future and our nation’s future. The pandemic, racism, electoral politics, public safety, misinformation and disinformation swirl together with expanding notions of exploration, compassion, collaboration and community.

The University of Washington’s Othello-UW Commons is proud to continue Louder Than Words, a monthly series where we — UW-connected thinkers and community partners — explore some of the current forces and trends creating disparities and division, and how to act locally to find common ground, solve problems and build together.

We invite you to join us in person at the Othello-UW Commons for our last event in the Louder Than Words series this year with Dr. Deepika Nehra and Dr. Frederick Rivara on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.  Come for a community conversation focused on “Breaking the Gun Violence Epidemic:  Treating the Disease.”   Gun injuries and deaths have surged since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among young men of color. Harborview, the region’s trauma center, is trying something new – the HiFi program. Peer survivors connect with patients to listen, provide support and try to break cycles of violence.

Seating is limited so reserve your spot now!

RSVP through this Interest Form. 

We look forward to welcoming you — doors open at 5:30 p.m. on May 11.

The ARCH Center is pleased to co-sponsor a visit by renowned Māori scholar Dr. Linda Tuhiwai Smith with the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI) next week! Dr. Smith is very excited to meet with faculty and students in the Schools of Public Health and Social Work on Monday May 1^st at 9:30-10:30am and 11am-12pm.

This is a wonderful opportunity for those actively applying decolonizing principles in their work to connect with Dr. Smith. Please do sign-up for only 1 slot via the Sign-up Genius link below—space is limited and will be first-come-first-serve. If you sign-up and are not able to make it, please do remove your name from the sign-up to make space for others. Please note the location in Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC building) for the slot you sign-up for. If you do not have HRC building access, please wait by the bottom of the stairs on the 1^st floor and someone will meet you and bring you up 5 minutes before the meeting time.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094dacad22a3f8c34-faculty#/

If you are not able to secure a meeting spot, please do join us later in the day to hear a lecture by Dr. Smith at 3pm in GNOM S060 with a reception to follow at the Vista Café. All are welcome to attend! We will also be hosting her lecture via Zoom webinar.

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pc12rwYhSWGm9N2W_i2fzQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith  

Professor Smith is a Distinguished Professor at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. She is a researcher, mentor, supervisor, writer and educator renowned for her work in Indigenous Māori education, decolonizing methodologies, and kaupapa Māori. Her book Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples explores intersections between imperialism and research and has been an international best seller since its publication in 1998.

Issue No. 166                                                                               April 25, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

Resilience Lab Seed Grants
In partnership with the Campus Sustainability Fund, the Resilience Lab is awarding seed grants that support efforts to promote resilience, compassion and sustainability and to foster connection and community at the UW. These grants, ranging from $500 to $5,000, support impactful activities, programs, projects, and/or applied research. The application period will close on April 30.

NIH Resource for Applications
The Center for Scientific Review at NIH has developed a new resource to clarify the process of submitting an NIH grant application for both investigators and institutions.

NIMH James S. Jackson Award Nominations
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is seeking nominations for the 2023 James S. Jackson Award. Nominees should include exceptional intramural and extramural minority mental health and mental health disparities researchers who exemplify and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, mentorship and learning environment, and community, inclusivity, and outreach.

New Resources for Meaningfully Engated Lived Expertise in Child Welfare Research
For the past several years, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Programs, and the William T. Grant Foundation have developed a 21st Century Research Agenda for a Child and Family Well-Being System. A new brief and checklist describe the partnership and provide recommendations from lived experience experts on how they experience research, and recommendations for researchers and funders about how to proceed with respect and rigor.

National Institute of Mental Health Call for Nominations
The NIMH seeks nominations for the James S. Jackson Award, given to exceptional intramural and extramural minority mental health and mental health disparities researchers who exemplify and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, mentorship and learning environment, and community, inclusivity, and outreach. Nominations are due May 10, 2023.

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This training program is designed to equip social workers and community health workers with practical skills and knowledge to better engage and serve men. With a focus on practical applications, this training will provide attendees with effective strategies to identify and address the unique needs of men, particularly those who may be reluctant to seek help. The training will cover topics such as effective communication with men, understanding masculinity, and providing gender-sensitive care.

REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR

The webinar will be recorded and shared online.

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Issue No. 165                                                                               April 18, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

UW Neurodiversity Employment Center Opportunity
Dr. Hala Annabi, Associate Professor in the Information School, is leading an initiative to create a UW center focused on improving employment outcomes for neurodivergent people. Dr. Annabi is interested in creating a transdisciplinary proposal for private funders. If you are interested in participating in this effort, please email Dr. Annabi at hpannabi@uw.edu or Tasha Murphy (tbmurphy@uw.edu) for more information.

Margaret Kuklinski, John Briney, and J. David Hawkins News Brief
In last week’s newsletter, we shared a recent paper co-authored by Margaret Kuklinski, John Briney, and J. David Hawkins at SDRG about a gun violence prevention program. This study is making national news! Click here to read about the study, reported by ABC News. Congratulations to all co-authors!

Resilience Lab Seed Grants
In partnership with the Campus Sustainability Fund, the Resilience Lab is awarding seed grants that support efforts to promote resilience, compassion and sustainability and to foster connection and community at the UW. These grants, ranging from $500 to $5,000, support impactful activities, programs, projects, and/or applied research. The application period will close on April 30.

SSWR Needs Volunteer Abstract Reviewers
The Society for Social Work and Research seeks volunteer abstract reviewers for the 28th Annual conference. If you are interested in applying, click here for additional information.

National Institute of Mental Health Call for Nominations
The NIMH seeks nominations for the James S. Jackson Award, given to exceptional intramural and extramural minority mental health and mental health disparities researchers who exemplify and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, mentorship and learning environment, and community, inclusivity, and outreach. Nominations are due May 10, 2023.

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Greetings from the Social Workers for Environmental Justice student group!

Please see the information below about an Earth Day rally/march on April 22nd starting at noon.

As social workers, we know that marginalized communities are hit first and hardest by the impacts of climate change.  Please join us in encouraging Seattle to set large building decarbonization standards that align with the urgency of the climate crisis.  Electrification of large buildings will include schools, libraries, and large apartment buildings that will benefit many of those most at risk of climate impacts.  Plus, electrification will often involve moving to heat pumps which can provide air conditioning during our increasing summer heat!

The event will be family friendly and include some great theater, dance, and art!

Register here

In April, the School of Public Health will showcase the work 100+ MPH students have done to address some of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. From across the globe to our own backyard, they’ve applied their skills to investigate the health effects of climate change, assess healthcare facilities in Ukraine, improve refugee health through education and outreach programs, develop toolkits for preventing and responding to infectious disease outbreaks among people experiencing homelessness, and more.

The MPH Practicum Symposium page is live (RSVP for details): https://sph.washington.edu/mph-practicum/symposium2023

April 12, 3-5pm, HUB Ballroom, UW Seattle Campus

85+ students will present in person

April 17-20, 12-1:20pm, Zoom

15+ students will present on zoom. Each student will have 15 minutes to present their projects and answer questions.

CIRCLE Fast Track Weekly Discussion Series

International students, join CIRCLE to chat, learn, and exchange ideas with your undergraduate and graduate peers from the U.S. and across the world! The weekly discussion series consists of seven topic that rotate each week between cultural and academic themes: three topics focus on tips and strategies to accelerate your adjustment to living in the U.S. and four topics on ways to boost your academic productivity. You will leave each session with new knowledge, different perspectives, helpful tips and strategies, resources for future learning or development, and most importantly, friendships that could last longer than your educational journey at the UW.

Spring 2023 Schedule Overview (Click the RSVP link for descriptions of weekly topics)

April 5 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Cultural Topic – Holiday Traditions and Celebrations: Easter – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/tKq5Jfye4y

1. April 12 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Academic Topic – The Art of Saying No – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/zGgLNpnTmK
2. April 19 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Cultural Topic – Discovering Parks in Seattle – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/bWNvfnT7xA
3. April 26 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Academic Topic – Goal Setting and Planning – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/pSqq7VcFNz
4. May 3 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Cultural Topic – Exploring Coffee Culture – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/f8P4zwmfBX
5. May 10 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Academic Topic – Fundamental Interviewing Techniques – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/JNUbisemi8
6. May 17 (Wed), 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schmitz Hall 250, Cultural Topic – Balancing Finances as a Student – RSVP via https://forms.office.com/r/JFqB5uFPYy

Snacks and beverages are provided during each discussion. For questions, please contact Ziyan Bai, CIRCLE Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Operations at baiziyan@uw.edu.

Effective Interview Strategies for International Students: How to Prepare for Behavioral Interview Questions

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Location: HUB, Room 145

This event is free to attend. RSVP online: https://forms.office.com/r/X1hpmt92Da

Are you curious about the interview process and what it entails during initial stages? Behavioral interview questions (typically asked during the 1st or 2nd round of interview) involve questions about your experience (e.g., Tell us about a time when you solved a challenging problem) and the way to answer these questions determines whether you will be proceeded to the next stage of the interview process.

Join experienced professional development training professionals from CIRCLE and MentorX to learn more about the interview process and strategies to prepare and be successful in responding to behavioral interview questions.

 

This event is co-sponsored by the UW Center for International Relations and Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE) and MentorX. Please send your questions or comments to Ziyan Bai, CIRCLE Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Operations at baiziyan@uw.edu.

Issue No. 163                                                                             April 4, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

UW Global Engagement Fellows: Applications Due May 5
The Office of Global Affairs has announced the opening of the 2023-2024 Global Engagement Fellows, an award focused on creating inclusive global communities at UW. OGA will award up to $3,000 to convene cross-disciplinary groups of faculty that share common interests.

SSWR Needs Volunteer Abstract Reviewers
The Society for Social Work and Research seeks volunteer abstract reviewers for the 28th Annual conference. If you are interested in applying, click here for additional information.

National Institute of Mental Health Call for Nominations
The NIMH seeks nominations for the James S. Jackson Award, given to exceptional intramural and extramural minority mental health and mental health disparities researchers who exemplify and demonstrate excellence in scholarship, mentorship and learning environment, and community, inclusivity, and outreach. Nominations are due May 10, 2023.

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Issue No. 159                                                                               March 7, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

NIH Research: Expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The NIH has announced that the HHS declared public health emergency for COVID-19 will be terminated on May 11, 2023. Effective May 12, NIH will no longer issue Emergency Notices of Funding Opportunity related to COVID-19, and will no longer grant common rule exceptions (related to the COVID-19 public health emergency) to the use of a Single IRB for multi-site research.

NIH Requests Nominations for Sexual & Gender Minority R

NIH Request for Information: Peer Review Scoring
NIH is soliciting public input on a proposed revised framework for evaluating and scoring peer review criteria for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research project grant (RPG) applications. NIH is proposing to revise its policy of how peer reviewers score the criteria, and how NIH organizes the criteria for review purposes. Responses must be submitted by March 10.

NIH Request for Information: Violence Against Women Research
This RFI is intended to gather public input on priority scientific directions in violence against women (VAW) research. This includes cisgender, transgender, and gender-diverse persons who identify as a woman or girl, as well as other individuals assigned female at birth but who may not identify as a woman or girl. VAW includes: domestic or intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual assault and rape, dating violence and abuse, peer violence, physical and mental abuse, sexual coercion, stalking, homicide, and elder mistreatment. Responses must be submitted by March 31.

PCORI Seeking Advisory Panel Members
PCORI is looking for individuals to join its five advisory panels: 1. Clinical effectiveness and decision science; 2. Clinical Trials; 3. Healthcare delivery and disparities research; 4. Patient engagement, and 5. Rare disease. Application deadline is March 31, 2023.

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16th Annual Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures
The Transactional Relationship between Mental Health Research and Care

This free, public series is made possible by a generous bequest from Professor Allen L. Edwards. Professor Allen Edwards was affiliated with the University of Washington Department of Psychology for half of a century, from his arrival in Seattle in 1944 as an Associate Professor to his death in 1994. The theme of this year’s talks is “The Transactional Relationship between Mental Health Research and Care.”The challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic have demonstrated the urgent need for expanding the mental health workforce and investing in mental health research and interventions. Our four speakers—two UW Psychology faculty and two guest faculty—will present new frameworks for understanding and treating mental health challenges.

• Date: Wednesday, April 19 & Wednesday, April 26
• Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM PT
• Location: Kane Hall, 130 & Livestream

Know someone who might be interested in attending? Forward to a Friend

RSVP NOW!

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The Pacific Abortion Project welcomes you to Raise a Pint for Abortion Rights! at Bickersons Brewhouse in Ballard on Wednesday, March 15th from 5:30-9pm.

Enjoy good beer, good company AND support abortion access! $1 from each pint sold will be donated to the Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) – our local abortion fund serving Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska. There will be opportunities to donate directly to NWAAF at the event as well.

Bring your friends, family and dogs to Bickersons at 1514 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107.

You are invited to the 2023 Say It Out Loud Conference on May 22, 2023!

“Let’s Get Reel”: Showcasing the realities and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals from a personal perspective as well as addressing needs and inequities driven by data and the use of evidence-based care. Let’s not shy away from topics, rather elevating them to promote change

Join us in-person this year for the 2023 Say It Out Loud Conference!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Issue No. 158                                                                      February 28, 2023

Highlighted News and Announcements

Latino Center for Health research study highlighted
The Latino Center for Health’s research study on long COVID was recently profiled in Tacoma’s News Tribune. The study aims to better understand the extent and impact of long COVID on Washington state’s Latino communities.

NIH Seeking Input 
The NIH is seeking input about potential or existing primary or secondary preventive intervention strategies addressing social determinants of health to prevent mental health problems in populations experiencing health disparities. Responses must be submitted by March 1.

NIH Request for Information: Peer Review Scoring
NIH is soliciting public input on a proposed revised framework for evaluating and scoring peer review criteria for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research project grant (RPG) applications. NIH is proposing to revise its policy of how peer reviewers score the criteria, and how NIH organizes the criteria for review purposes. Responses must be submitted by March 10.

NIH Request for Information: Violence Against Women Research
This RFI is intended to gather public input on priority scientific directions in violence against women (VAW) research. This includes cisgender, transgender, and gender-diverse persons who identify as a woman or girl, as well as other individuals assigned female at birth but who may not identify as a woman or girl. VAW includes: domestic or intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual assault and rape, dating violence and abuse, peer violence, physical and mental abuse, sexual coercion, stalking, homicide, and elder mistreatment. Responses must be submitted by March 31.

PCORI Seeking Advisory Panel Members
PCORI is looking for individuals to join its five advisory panels: 1. Clinical effectiveness and decision science; 2. Clinical Trials; 3. Healthcare delivery and disparities research; 4. Patient engagement, and 5. Rare disease. Application deadline is March 31, 2023.

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