Here's a sampling of recent news stories in local and national media featuring College of Arts & Sciences faculty:
The Coronavirus Could Rewrite the Rules for Silicon Valley
History Professor Margaret O'Mara looks back at the automobile industry's response to the Great Depression to predict how the coronavirus will effect big tech players. Source: The New York Times
Why the Coronavirus is so Confusing
Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, and other scientists provide a comprehensive explanation of COVID-19 and how to make sense of the current crisis. Source: The Atlantic
We Should Never Have to Vote in Person Again
Jacob Grumbach, assistant professor of political science, co-authors an op-ed explaining why mail-in votes should be made legal and mandatory in all states. Source: The New York Times
Social Isolation Challenges Seattle’s ‘Resilient’ Mental Health
Jonathan Kanter, associate professor of psychology, and Adam Kuczynski, graduate student in psychology, say most people are adapting to social distancing but that could change. Source: Crosscut
‘Ethnic Spaces’ Make Minority Students Feel at Home on Campus
Psychology Professor Sapna Cheryan’s research shows how dedicated "ethnic spaces" make minority students feel more welcome at universities. Source: UW News