Faculty & Staff Insider
Welcome to the Faculty & Staff Insider! Here you will find relevant resources and weekly updates to enhance your employment experience at the UW.
NOTEWORTHY
Faculty spotlight
Looking for ways to use generative AI to support student learning?
“AI+Teaching: Using AI to Advance Learning” is a 4-week, fully online course that explores evidence-based strategies that incorporate generative AI to advance student learning.
Staff spotlight
Sign up for summer classes
Explore free classes offered by Professional & Organizational Development, including Foundations of Virtual Presentations, Microsoft Copilot & AI at UW, De-Escalation Skills for the Workplace and Tactical Leadership.
Student spotlight
Join the in-person summer career fair
June 25 | 11 a.m.鈥�2 p.m. | Mary Gates Hall
Are you in the job search phase? Discover connection opportunities with employers who have open roles and meet face-to-face with representatives of companies that appeal to different majors, interests and goals.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
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Inspiration and gratitude in equal measure
We have navigated uncertainty, grief and moments that tested our resilience as individuals and as鈥痑鈥疷niversity. But what makes the UW so exceptional is our commitment to one another, to our mission, and to the belief that learning, discovery, innovation and public service measurably improve鈥痩ives and strengthen communities. Read the President’s full message.
AI and quantum computing accelerate materials development
Quantum materials are a class of exotic materials with special properties that are finding their way into future generations of energy-efficient electronics. Two recent studies from the 天美影视传媒 demonstrate how newer computing techniques, including artificial intelligence, can help sniff out which quantum materials to pursue.
Black Lives Matter movement changed workplace cooperation
The increased public attention on racial injustice after the murder of George Floyd influenced how Black and white employees interacted at work, new 天美影视传媒 research suggests. The study examines responses to 鈥渕ega-threats,鈥� by using an unexpected but enlightening proxy: the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Accessibility POP session: Readability and document design
Summer Progress over Perfection sessions are here. Join colleagues in the and learn an important accessibility skill: Readability. Each POP session consists of instruction, working time and Q&A.
Register for the PSO Summer Series
The鈥疨rofessional Staff Organization (PSO) Summer Series鈥痓egins Wednesday, June 17, and brings together UW staff and leaders for conversations focused on resilience, connection and empowerment. Attend as many sessions as you’d like, featuring speakers from various departments. .
Affordable housing opportunities
Bridges@11th offers priority access to housing for eligible UW and Seattle Children’s employees. , family-friendly amenities and reduced-rate units for qualifying households near the UW Seattle campus.
Working at the UW
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Here鈥檚 how to turn your daily walk into a workout
Walking is not only great for your physical health but it also has mental health benefits. .
Honoring Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience and community. Explore the history of the holiday, local events and ways to support organizations .