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Why bacteria's resistance to antibiotics is a problem in a viral pandemic
Health experts worry that treating secondary infections alongside coronavirus could create antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Benjamin Kerr, professor of biology, is quoted
05/06/2020 | KUOW -
Faculty/staff honors: Distinguished contributions to Asian studies, social equity award, Swedish physical geography honor, new Cascade Public Media director
Various faculty and staff members are honored for their contributions to a variety of subjects, including social equity, Asian studies, and Swedish physical geography.
05/06/2020 | UW -
Should you help a sick person? UW psychology, computer science faculty study ‘moral dilemmas’ of COVID-19
Andrew Meltzoff, psychology professor leads an international study exploring how people react to different circumstances related to the coronavirus outbreak.
05/06/2020 | UW News -
ArtSci Roundup: Best Seat In the House with Department of Dance, In Plain Sight Film Series with the Henry, and more
Join the UW in exploring various topics including dance, silent reading, and more.
05/05/2020 | UW News -
Making Music — at a Distance
They can't perform together on stage right now, but members of the UW Wind Ensemble are still making music.
May 2020 Perspectives -
We Should Never Have to Vote in Person Again
Jacob Grumbach, assistant professor of political science explains why mail-in votes should be made legal and mandatory in all states, complete with statistics and interviews.
05/04/2020 | New York Times -
How are you coping with shutdown? UW study wants to know
In order to study how the pandemic impacts people in regards to mental health, UW researchers are turning to an app and 500 patients to record their moods.
05/04/2020 | My Northwest -
With “Humanities First,” the UW Expands Opportunities for First Year Students
The program is funded by a $700,000 grant from The Mellon Foundation.
05/04/2020 | College of Arts & Sciences -
Protecting Lives with 3D Printers
Arts & Sciences departments have used their 3D printers to create protective equipment for health care workers.
May 2020 Perspectives -
ArtSci Roundup: Storytelling with Indigenous Writers, Meany Center Curtain Talks, Stroum Center Quick Talk, and more
ArtSci at the UW brings together a myriad of activities, talks, and events that can be done safely from the comfort of home during quarantine.
05/01/2020 | UW News