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Are Black Lives Matter protesters peaceful or violent? Depends on whom you ask.
Scott Radnitz, professor of international studies, and Yuan Hsiao, sociology doctoral student, explain the disagreement over whether Black Lives Matter protesters are peaceful.
08/24/2020 | The Washington Post -
5 fun ways to lift your kids’ spirits this week | The Weekly Wonder
The Seattle Times gives ideas for busting boredom, including reading spider facts from the Burke Museum.
08/24/2020 | The Seattle Times -
How a brand of chalk achieved cult status among mathematicians
Max Lieblich, professor of mathematics, is quoted in this article about the "Rolls Royce of chalk."
08/22/2020 | CNN -
The Legacy of Ladino
When a noted expert on Ladino — the endangered language of the Sephardic Jewish community — taught a UW course from Israel, it attracted students from around the world.
August 2020 Perspectives -
Trump greenlights drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but will oil companies show up?
Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies, explains Trump's decision to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
08/21/2020 | The Conversation -
What the coronavirus can teach us about fighting climate change
Rubén Manzanedo, a postdoctoral researcher in biology, is quoted in this article about what COVID-19 can teach us about fighting climate change.
08/21/2020 | The Washington Post -
Exploring the World in Translation
Looking for a window into other worlds? Ten faculty in the humanities suggest favorite books from around the globe, translated into English.
August 2020 Perspectives -
Do You Speak Northwest?
Many Northwesterners think they have no accent. UW linguist Alicia Wassink would disagree.
August 2020 Perspectives -
ArtSci Roundup: Strange Coupling Exhibition, The Color of Law, and more
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities to connect, share, and engage through events such as the Strange Coupling Exhibition launch.
08/20/2020 | UW News -
Faculty/staff honors: Public service award, endowed professorship, cybersecurity grant — and a UW professor among Talented 12
The Jackson School of International Studies has received a $200,000 grant for cybersecurity research from Carnegie Corporation of New York.
08/20/2020 | UW News