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Seattleites ignore social distancing as coronavirus spreads
Sue Joslyn, psychology professor, discusses what the government could do to make social distancing measures and shelter-in-place orders more effective.
03/23/2020 | Crosscut -
Medical Workers Need Masks So A Grassroots Army Is Checking Basements, Garages, And Warehouses
Julianne Dalcanton, chair of the astronomy department, explains her role in the collection of masks for medical workers.
03/20/2020 | Buzzfeed News -
Welcome to the first social media pandemic. Here are 8 ways you can stop the spread of coronavirus misinformation.
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains the spread misinformation about the coronavirus, and what can be done to stop it.
03/19/2020 | USA Today -
How the 'war' with coronavirus could lead to lasting government overreach
Scott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies, discusses government intervention in the coronavirus pandemic.
03/19/2020 | PRI -
Coronavirus Will Change the World Permanently. Here’s How.
Margaret O'Mara, history professor, explains the long-term effects the coronavirus epidemic could have on how we view big government.
03/19/2020 | Politico -
When will coronavirus end? What wartime and human kindness can tell us about what happens next
Pepper Schwartz, sociology professor, gives advice for staying positive in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
03/18/2020 | USA Today -
Taiwan Is Beating the Coronavirus. Can the US Do the Same?
Stevan Harrell, professor emeritus of anthropology, explains why Taiwan has been so effective at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
03/18/2020 | Wired -
Coronavirus prevention measures take their toll on astronomy
Emily Levesque, assistant professor of astronomy, explains the effect coronavirus and quarantines are having on the astronomy field.
03/18/2020 | Science -
How To Stay Resilient And Mentally Healthy During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains the effects of coronavirus prevention measures on mental health.
03/18/2020 | WBUR 90.9 -
Opinion: America Is at War, and There’s Only One Enemy
Margaret O'Mara, history professor, discusses the Defense Protection Act and other extreme measures the US government could take to manage the coronavirus pandemic.
03/18/2020 | New York Times